News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1214

Date Released

8 Sep 1952

Date Other

Sep 1952

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Royal Visitors to Braemar Gathering
• 2. TUC New Chairman
• 3. Film News Items: Tito Officers’ Visit
• 4. Film News Items: Export Houses
• 5. Film News Items: Blackpool Lights
• 6. Crusader’s Trial
• 7. Through the Sound Barrier
• *Welsh Swimming Championships

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 7

Section Title

Film News Items

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Blackpool Illuminations. DESCRIPTION: The Blackpool illuminations have (with the exception of the war years) been drawing crowds since 1912. This year, nearly three million people are expected. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Various varied shots of the illuminations. Workmen preparing same. Switched on. Shots of lights.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Entertainment and leisure; Celebrations and festivals; Exhibitions and shows

Card file number

57767

Credits:

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Length of story (in feet)

54

Story extras:

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