The Vatican of Pius XIi

Series

Series Name

The March of Time 5th Year

Issue

Issue No.

11

Date Released

Apr 1940

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Republic of Finland
2. 2The Vatican of Pius XIi

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 2

Summary

Documentary News Letter synopsis: It is a simple description of Vatican City emphasising the Pope and peace... The high spots are some nicely scaled interiors of St. Peter’s, a good sequence of the Pope, the genial Black Pope and, over the Vatican treasure, a line of commentary which begins with the phrase - "Europe’s might men of art".

Researcher Comments

Released in the USA in February 1940. As a token of gratitude for the Vatican’s cooperation, the March of Time donated $5000 for distribution amongst the Pope’s favourite charities. This story was included in Vol.6 No.7 of the US edition.

Keywords

Politics and government; Arts and crafts; History and archaeology; Religion and belief

Written sources

Documentary News Letter   Vol.1 No.5 May 1940, p7. Used for synopsis
Fielding, Raymond. The March of Time 1935-1951 (New York, 1978)   p252.
Today’s Cinema   13 March 1940, p23.

Credits:

Director

Jean Pages

Camera

Marcel Rebiere

Director

Richard Guertis de Rochemont