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Topical Budget 822-1: A Wild Reception (1927)
 

Synopsis

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"Accorded to Captain Lindbergh at Le Bourget aerodrome on the completion of his solo flight from New York to Paris". Enthusiastic crowds rushing across the aerodrome [night shot]. Lindbergh seen through the cockpit window of his plane. More crowds rushing towards the camera in front of the plane. Lindbergh poses for the camera in front of the plane [daytime shot]. Large crowd cheering him as he stands at an upper window [night shot]. "On Sunday crowds besieged the American Embassy in the hope of catching a glimpse of the audacious airman". Crowd standing in Paris street behind a guard of French police. Lindbergh appears on the front steps of the U.S. Embassy with the Ambassador [?] and officials. Close-up of Lindbergh on the steps.