Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Massive Floats Mark Opening of Carnival Season

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
975A
Date Released
12 Feb 1948
Date submitted
9 Feb 1948
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Section Title
Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Viareggio Carnival. DESCRIPTION: Large figures adorn the floats at the Viareggio Carnival on the Italian Riviera. SHOTLIST: KS Float along street. Consists almost wholly of highly decorated floats passing through the street of the above town. Most picturesque, represents various trades. Majority models, only few people on floats dancing etc.
Keywords
Celebrations and festivals
Locations
Italy
Footage sources
France
Card file number
49810
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
86
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Massive Floats Mark Opening of Carnival Season', British Movietone News Issue No. 975A, 12 Feb 1948. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/14937 (Accessed 14 Nov 2025)