Easter Around the World (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1962)

Description

The original release sheet reads: EASTER AROUND THE WORLD The dawn of this holiest of days among Christians is marked with a Sunrise Service in the Cathedral-like majesty of Yosemite Park. Another dawn observance is held in Hollywood Bowl. The President attends private services at Palm Beach. Pope John XXIII extends his blessing "to the city and to the world" before 500,000 pilgrims massed in St. Peter's Square. New York's famed Easter Parade sees a million people jam Fifth Avenue. SEATTLE OPENS WORLD'S FAIR Light that left a star 10,000 years ago is utilized by President Kennedy to activate a button that opens Seattle's World's Fair that will play host to 10,000,000 people. CARS DAZZLE AT AUTO SHOW There's something on wheels for everyone at the Sixth Annual Automobile Show in New York. The U.S. and 8 foreign nations display 450 models - everything from sleek sports cars to camping trailers. SPORTS FINN WINS MARATHON FOR THIRD TIME The famed Boston Marathon sees Eino Oksanen dominate the field of 181 entrants to win the 26-mile grind going away from his team mate. FOUL ERASES HORSE RACE DEAD HEAT The Wood Memorial ends in a dead eat between "Admiral's Voyage" and "Sunrise County," but the latter is disqualified for bumping and places second.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library