Day of Celebration

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1493
Date Released
13 Jan 1958
Date submitted
8 Jan 1958
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Premier in India
  2. 2Through Solid Rock
  3. 3Sideways Splash
  4. 4Sequel to a Tragedy
  5. 5Gale Force
  6. 6Day of Celebration
  7. 7Day of Celebration
  8. 8Day of Celebration
  9. 9Operatic Upset
  10. 10Birds on Show
  11. 11Blindfold Globe Trotter

Story

Story No. within this Issue
8 / 11
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Epiphany Day. DESCRIPTION: In Rome, Epiphany Day is essentially the day of gifts. A wealth of presents were showered on the police by the people. SHOTLIST: Various shots of streets. GS policemen directing traffic with gifts piled around him such as cakes, wine, fruit. Champagne etc. Shots of policeman kissing girl.
Keywords
Food and cooking; Customs and traditions; Celebrations and festivals; Road transport
Locations
Italy; Rome
Footage sources
France
Card file number
72508
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Story extras:
Film clip

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