Acrobatic Steeplejack Thrills Geneva

Series

Series Name

Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.

49/40

Date Released

19 May 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Israel Joins United Nations
2. 2Denis Compton is Crowned King of Sport
3. 3Frost Hits Fruit Crop
4. 4Acrobatic Steeplejack Thrills Geneva
5. 5US Marines Test New Battle-Kit
6. 683 Years Young - Runs 20 Miles

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 6

Summary

On the scaffolding surrounding St Peter’s Cathedral, steeplejack Henry Viatta thrills Geneva with his acrobatic tricks.

Keywords

Entertainment and leisure; Stunts

Locations

Switzerland; Geneva

Length of story (in feet)

95

Story extras:

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