Chilean Claim (1948)

Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material. Greenwich Island. Britain objects to Chilean inauguration of army base at Greenwich Island. View from stern of ship as it sails. Side view of ship. Icebergs seen in front. Ship landing. Rowing boats arrive carrying President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla of Chile, to Greenwich Island to inaugurate an army base. President landing. Sailors at present. President shakes hands with dignitaries. Back shot of party walking. President unveils statue of Chilean Hero. Side view of unveiling. Close up shot of the statue. Close up shot of nameplate. Close up shot of the President’s wife and daughters. Close up shot of another woman. President pinning medal onto officer. Close up shot of hands pinning medal onto officer. They shake hands. Possibly connected with 48/23 - MD. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.