I Went Back - 1950 Reel 1 · Part 2

Description

In this documentary, British actor Leo Genn revisits the cities of Copenhagen, Vienna, Rome, and Athens to recall World War II and examine the reconstruction of Europe. Reel 1 shows various scenes of reconstruction in Copenhagen and in Scandinavian agriculture. A Marshall Plan exhibit in Vienna is included. In Reel 2, Genn visits Rome's new railroad station. Also shown are views of the Colosseum and St. Peter's Cathedral. In Athens, Genn surveys the redeveloping Greek fishing industry and tours the Acropolis. A Marshall Plan film presented by Associated British-Pathe, featuring Leo Genn. Music by Walter Goehr, produced by Terry Ashwood, and written by W. Richardson.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities