Les Fêtes de la Victoire (1919)

This French film shows the great victory parade of July 14, 1919 in Paris. In addition to numerous units - including African colonial soldiers - several generals of the French army can be seen at the Arc de Triomphe, namely Philippe Pétain, Noël de Castelnau, Henri Gouraud, Charles Mangin, Pierre-Alexis Ronarc'h.

"Les Fêtes de la Victoire" was distributed in the 28mm format, which Pathé Frères introduced in France in 1912 and also marketed internationally. Unlike the 35mm nitrocellulose print commonly used for professional screenings, the 28mm material was flame-retardant, allowing such "safety films" to be shown without fire precautions, such as in home theaters. Shortly after the end of the war, Pathé Frères stopped marketing 28mm film in favor of other formats for safety films; it was probably not even marketed in Germany due to the First World War.

Intertitles:

Part 1: TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD

1: THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN, JULY 14, 1919
2: France's first poilu: Marshal PÉTAIN.
3: The winner of the Grand Couronne: General de CASTELNAU.
4: A glorious figure: General GOURAUD.
5: The idol of the black troops: General MANGIN.

Part 2: VICTORY CELEBRATIONS

1: The shield of Flanders: Admiral RONARC'H.
2: LE COQ GAULOIS can be proud of his work, and his lively cock-a-doodle-doo salutes VICTORY and PEACE.