Brazilian Crisis

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1317A
Date Released
2 Sep 1954
Date submitted
31 Aug 1954
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Veteran Cars from US
  2. 2News in Brief: Troops Home from Canal Zone
  3. 3News in Brief: Anniversary Parade
  4. 4News in Brief: Rhino Lorry
  5. 5France Rejects European Army
  6. 6Brazilian Crisis
  7. 7Aviation - Global Bombers
  8. 8Aviation - Cutlass Fighters
  9. 9Aviation - The Midge
  10. 10The European Games
  11. *Carmarthen Bay Power Station
  12. *Princess Margaret in Edinburgh
  13. *Cowal Gathering

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 10
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Brazilian Riots. DESCRIPTION: As the coffin of President Vargas is borne through the streets of Rio, many thousands are to mourn him - friends and enemies alike. SHOTLIST: Scenes of troops arriving in lorries. On guard at the corner of a street. On a rooftop. The coffin being carried amid crowds. Soldier on guard. The funeral is of President Vargas (Brazilian President).
Keywords
Politics and government; Social events; Funerals
Locations
Brazil; Rio de Janeiro
Footage sources
Gaumont
Card file number
61744
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
50
Story extras:
Film clip

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