Tibetan Revolt (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1959)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TIBETAN REVOLT - At Lhasa, Tibetan capital, uprisings against Chinese Communist rule. Shooting started after followers of the Dalai Lama, who is a symbol of national unity as well as the spiritual leader of the Tibetans, had staged a number of anti-Chinese demonstrations in the streets and squares of the ancient capital. Dalai Lama's whereabouts are unknown. He's said to be injured but still leading rebel forces in the South. Red China, by decree has stripped him of political power. Replacing him with his rival the Panchen Lama. Scenes show both Buddhist leaders in Peiping on pilgrimage to holy places. The Tibetan revolt is evidence that anti-Communist fighters in Asia are acting in unison with the Chinese Nationalists to end Communist domination of the China mainland. 2. ALLELUIA - A day of rejoicing around the world. The annual sunrise service at Hollywood Bowl marks the occasion with traditional splendor and beauty. At Gettysburg, Pa., President and Mrs. Eisenhower attend Easter services. St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, is the focal point for faith and fashion finery on parade. At St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Pope John XXIII imparts his first Easter Blessing as Pontiff to a crowd of 30,000 in addition to 100,000 who filled St. Peter's Square. 3A/B/C. JET TAKE-OFF - At Nevada testing ground. The Air Force shows a new rocket launching technique. Taking off from a truck-borne platform it hurtles a Super-Sabre jet aloft from a standing start. Reaching 300 m.p.h. in 4 seconds. / ANCIENT RITE RESTORED - In Rome, Italy, Pope John XXIII revives the ancient Maundy Thursday custom. The washing of the feet. The ritual is observed this year for the first time since 1878. / LION ROAMS – CROWDS ROAR - At a preview of the Greatest Show On Earth–that's the Ringling Bros., etc., etc. Circus now at Madison Square Garden. Excitement not listed on the program occurs when a lion beaks loose from his cage. The big cat gets free to the lobby before he's captured. Consternation Leo! 4. DOG-GIT SOCCER GAME - At Frankfurt, Germany, a capacity crowd gets an added thrill at an all-star Soccer game. Frankfurt vs. Munich. It’s a scoreless clash. With the goalies impossible to pass. Then a pooch–lo! and behold!– decides to do something about the scoreless situation. He scampers on field–races away with the ball–and bang! Nets a goal. Man's best friend does it again.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library