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Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1297
Date Released
12 Apr 1954
Date Other
Apr 1954
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Britain’s Atomic Research
  2. 2NATO Affairs
  3. 3Film News
  4. 4News in Brief: Munich Riot
  5. 5News in Brief: Beirut Demonstration
  6. 6News in Brief: Conqueror Tank
  7. 7News in Brief: Princess Visits Mine
  8. 8The Queen Leaves Australia

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Film News. James Mason. New York Circus. Aly Khan & Gene Tierney. Film Academy Awards. DESCRIPTION: Film stars Rita Gamm and Britain’s Audrey Hepburn were present at the Premiere of the new Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus at Madison Square Garden. In Hollywood, James Mason has paid a visit to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre to leave his mark in the cement, assisted by Janet Leigh and Victor McLaglen. Gene Tierney (plus solitaire diamond ring) and Aly Khan were seen at Rosarita Beach, Mexico. SHOTLIST: Various shots of the Ringling Brothers and Barnham and Bailey Circus. At Madison Square Garden. Rita Gamm and Audrey Hepburn ride around the ring. Academy Awards. Audrey Hepburn being presented with Oscar. CU Audrey Hepburn with Oscar. . California - James Mason assisted by Janet Leigh and Victor McLaglen help him to put his hands and feet in cement in a Chinese Rest. Hollywood. Mix to Mexico - Rosarita Beach. Gene Tierney pose together with Aly Khan. CU Gene Tierney wearing engagement ring.
Keywords
Royalty; Entertainment and leisure; Customs and traditions; Ceremonies; Marriages; Performing arts
Locations
New York; Mexico; California
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
60784
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
108
Story extras:

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