KRIMSKAYA KONFERENTSIA [Main Title]

A lengthy record of the 'Big 3' conference at Yalta in February 1945.

An opening sequence sets the scene and shows the 3 palaces prepared for the delegations. Joseph Stalin and Vyacheslav Molotov arrive. An impressive deputation (Molotov, Vishinsky, Gusev, Gromyko, Kuznetsov and others) forms to meet the US and British representatives who fly in in many aircraft: Brooke, Cunningham, Portal, Ismay and Leathers; Harriman; Eden and Cadogan; Stettinius and Hopkins; Leahy and King; Marshall; Franklin D Roosevelt; Winston Churchill. The National Anthems are played, Churchill and Roosevelt inspect Guard of Honour, and are driven to Yalta. (Reels 3-4) The Conference: besides the summit meeting, film also shows Chiefs of Staff and Foreign Ministers' separate meetings; security precautions, and various visitors relaxing by walking/driving in the grounds. The commentary describes (repeatedly) the accord reached, promising unity in defeating Germany, post-war plans and the long term security of peace. Formal group pose ends the summit conference; Foreign Ministers' talks also end in harmony. Roosevelt departs. (Reel 5) Departure of Churchill, including film of his farewell speech (but voice-over translation). Closing commentary again stresses agreement.

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