An open auction in France. View of the mansion owned by politician Pierre Laval in World War II. Earlier footage of Pierre Laval descending exterior stairs of the mansion. Sign reads “Imprimeries Mont-Louis”. Pierre Laval in his office walking toward a desk and being seated behind the desk. French newspaper announcing the auction of Laval's assets. People in attendance at the auction of the estate and belongings of France's traitor Pierre Laval. A painting is shown at the auction.
Pierre Laval executed for treason in Paris, France. View of Prime Minister Pierre Laval with Nazi officers, during the German occupation of France, in World War II. A military firing squad and an empty hearse enter the Fresnes Prison (All. des Thuyas, 94260 Fresnes, France) where Pierre Laval is held. Several people standing in countryside with prison in background. Sound of rifle fire. The hearse carries Laval's body to the Thiais cemetery.
United States troops of 79th Division, 315th Infantry cross a bridge and enter the town of Laval, France. Tanks, trucks and jeeps loaded with other vehicles follow. A huge crowd stands on the streets. French civilians clap, wave and cheer as U.S. soldiers pass through. Several civilians stand with bicycles. The civilians talk to U.S. soldiers. Soldiers standing on a tank throw candies and cigars to the crowd in a public square. A French girl climbs a board truck. Soldiers watch as a lieutenant sitting in a jeep is kissed by a French girl. (World War II period).
U.S. troops of 79th Division, 315th Infantry in Laval, France during World War II. A huge crowd stands on the streets. French civilians stand at a roadside. A French woman collaborationist with shaved head walks between two members of the FFI (French Forces of the Interior) after being beaten by the civilians. Damaged houses in view. Several civilians stand with bicycles. A woman collaborationist dressed in a Nazi Swastika flag holding photographs of her German friends is saved from the crowd by the Military Police. They rush her away in a jeep. An old lady smashes a picture of Adolf Hitler. Civilians gather around a public square.
French Prime Minister Pierre Laval inspects French troops in a review in France. French soldiers armed with rifles march in columns followed by a parade of French cavalry. The soldiers salute past the high ranking French officers. (World War II period).
Trial of Pierre Laval in Paris, France. Interior of the Courtroom. A huge crowd seated in the Courtroom. Attorney Naud seated in the foreground. Judges sit in the Courtroom. Judge Lliontignbeaux presides the trial. Attorney Mornet speaks. Attorney Baraduc and Attorney Naud are the attorneys for defense. Attorney Naud pleads for Pierre Laval. Attorney Baraduc talks. Pierre Laval enters and sits on a chair. Pierre Laval rises and gesticulates.
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