Midsummer Madness

Series

Series Name
Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.
49/63
Date Released
8 Aug 1949
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Prince Philip Goes Back to the Sea
  2. 2Midsummer Madness
  3. 3Pilgrims Flock to Ireland’s Holy Mountain
  4. 4Atlantic Pact Nations Go into Action

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Summary
The silly season takes the cameras to a flagpole sitter in California, a new Sweeney Todd let loose in Italy and a nerve-racking show by hell drivers.
Keywords
Entertainment and leisure; Vehicles; Curiosities; Stunts
Locations
California; San Francisco; Italy; Turin; San Jose
Footage sources
Incom
Pathe New York
Length of story (in feet)
206
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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