New Polish Envoy Named (Universal Newsreel, May 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ROYAL FAMILY HOME: ENGLAND - Cheering thousands line the beaches as the Vanguard comes home from South Africa with the King and Queen and two Princesses. High officials welcome their Majesties, who receive a triumphal ovation upon reaching London. 2. AURIOL ENDS TOUR: FRENCH SUDAN - Pres. Auriol sees some unusual sights before flying home. In Bamako, he christens a Niger River Bridge, and in Niamey he sees a weird race in which natives taunt the fierce hyena. 3A/B/C. NEW POLISH ENVOY NAMED: NEW YORK - Stanton Griffis, film executive and long-time diplomat, has been named Ambassador to Poland. Mr. Griffis expresses confidence that Poland will resume its rightful place in the family of nations. / CHRIST'S LIFE RE-ENACTED: BRUGES, BELGIUM - Religious pageantry in an authentic medieval setting. More than 3,500 take part in one of the world's most stirring religious processions, the re-enactment of the life of Jesus Christ. / CHURCHILL GETS FRENCH MEDAL: PARIS, FRANCE - Britain's war-time leader receives the Medaille Militaire, and a kiss, from France's Premier Ramadier. Churchill's wife and son witness stirring ceremony at the Invalides. 4. FILM LEADERS HONOR RANK: NEW YORK - J. Arthur Rank, British film producer, here on U.S. visit, is given a dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria by leaders of the American film industry. Mr. Rank expresses his appreciation and lauds joints screen plans. 5. SOUTH POLAR FRONTIERS: ANTARCTIC - Official Navy pictures of the Byrd Expedition! Highlights of the U.S. exploration trip to South Polar Frontiers. Men and machines go ashore at Little America! Man overboard at sea! Admiral Byrd flies in from carrier to set up advance base. (LOCAL – DALLAS) LONE STAR ROUND-UP. (LOCAL – CANADA) QUEEN OF THE MAY. (LOCAL – CANADA) BOXING CHAMPS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library