DEMOTRATICHESKAIA VENGRIA Reel 4 · Part 2

Description

Documentary: Depicting "democratic" conditions in Budapest following Soviet liberation. Reel 1, shows solidarity between Hungarian and Soviet people to build communism through scenes of workers, monuments and new construction. Reel 2, flashbacks of Hungarian crowds welcoming Soviet liberators. Reel 3, depicts Hungarians and their newly changed lives; scenes of factories, modern apartments and recreational facilities. Contrasts scenes of a 1919 communist demonstration led by Bela Kun with workers who now strive for the welfare of their country. Reel 4, the working class is flow united under the banner of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Stalin. Reel 5, building of communism continues: schools are repaired and children given books; shows boys and girls in native costumes. Shows Cardinal Midszentsky's old palace. Reel 6, signing of Feb. 12, 1948 treaty between Hungary and Russia; shows Joseph Stalin, Vyasheslav Molotov, Andrei Vyshinskii, Apar, Zoun and Matais Rakocsi.

Collection

National Archives Collection of Foreign Records Seized

Series

Motion Picture Films From G-2 Army Military Intelligence Division