Nationalist Leader Messali Hadj Freed (1959)

Chantilly, France.



MS. Freed Nationalist Leader Messali Hadj (presumably Algerian) seated at table writing. CU. & MS. Messali Hadj. LS. Police lining roadway to check incoming Moslems. Various shots of Moslems arriving in Chantilly. CU. Messali Hadj's daughter and son in law. Various shots of crowd cheering and applauding. MS. Messali Hadj speaking. Various shots of crowds listening. Several shots of freed Messali Hadj speaking. Two shots of crowd applauding. Various shots of Messali Hadj walking toward his daughter. They embrace, she also kisses her brother. Various shots of Hadj speaking, audience listening.



(F.G.)



Date found in the old record - 20/01/1959.
FILM ID:2762.11

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