Centennial Cities’ battle of beauties

Series

Series Name

The March of Time 2nd Year

Issue

Issue No.

8

Date Released

1937

Length of issue (in feet)

2174

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1New Hope for China
2. 2Labour v. labour in U.S. Strike
3. 3Centennial Cities’ battle of beauties

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

The March of Time synopsis: America laughs as beauty vies with municipal fervour in Texas’ centenary celebrations.

Researcher Comments

This story was included in Vol.2 No.6 of the US edition.

Keywords

Commemorations; Celebrations and festivals

Written sources

Monthly Film Bulletin   Vol.4 No.38, 28 February 1937, p25.
Fielding, Raymond. The March of Time 1935-1951 (New York, 1978)   p150.
The March of Time Promotional Material   Publicity brochure, Used for synopsis

Credits:

Director

Jack Glenn

Production Co.

Time Inc.