Dominion Parliament Opens (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1949)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. DOMINION PARLIAMENT OPENS: OTTAWA, ONT. - For the first time, the newsreel camera goes behind the scenes to record impressive scenes of the formal opening of Parliament. Viscount Alexander officiates, as new members are introduced to the Senate and House of Congress. 2A/B/C/D. MARCH OF DIMES PARADE: LOS ANGELES - With Gen. Mark Clark as grand marshal, and with hundreds of thousands looking on, Los Angeles goes all out for the March of Dimes. Nineteen gala floats, pretty girls, and marching troops make it colorful affair. / GAS BLAST WRECKS PLANT: CHICAGO - Incredible scenes of destruction follow explosion at a gas generating plant. Hundreds were injured when thunderous blast blew out walls of building, rocking wide area and shattering windows nearby. Firemen battle flames for hours. / GREEK REDS WIPE OUT TOWN: NAOUSSA - Blown-up factories, gutted homes, and weeping widows attest the brutal violence of communist forces which overpowered the city's garrison and indulged in an orgy of slaughter before retreating back to the hills. / BLIZZARD TOLL RISES IN WEST: COLORADO & WYOMING - While ranchers fight to save their herds, fresh storms bring new hardships to the range states. Mechanized equipment is brought into action, as the Army mobilizes to save marooned humans and animals alike. 3A/B. TRACK STARS SHINE IN MEET: NEW YORK - The upset victory of Wisconsin's Don Gehrmann in the Wanamaker Mile is the big thrill of the Millrose Games. 16,000 fans see Gehrmann beat Willem Slykhuis of Holland. Other track and field events are shown in this exciting round-up. / LEARNING HOW NOT TO SKI!: BANFF, CANADA - Skiing can be easy. Oh, yeah? See what happens to Eddie Hunter when he tries out his skis for the first time. It may look funny to you, but not to Eddie. He knocks all the slalom stakes down, and almost loses his glasses. (LOCAL – CANADA) GOV. GEN’L OPENS 20TH PARLIAMENT. (LOCAL – CANADA) ANTHONY EDEN VISITS CANADA.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library