News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

155A

Date Released

26 May 1932

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Amelia Earhart Tells Her Story
• 2. New York Beer Army Gets on the March
• 3. British Tennis Team Plays Frenchmen [sic]
• 4. Church of Scotland in Edinburgh
• 5. Akron Test Ends in Tragedy
• 6. Their Majesties See Royal Tournament

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: New York Beer Army Gets on the March. DESCRIPTION: Mayor Walker leads thirsty parade in appeal for sale of refreshing liquid for sake of revenue. SHOTLIST: Elevated shot of parade through streets. Close shot of Mayor leading same. Close shot of Mayor talking to "mike". Elevated shot of band past camera. Some carry banners as well as instruments.

Keywords

Politics and government; Music and dance; Food and cooking; Ceremonies; Crime

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1830

Length of story (in feet)

67

Story extras:

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