News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

2608

Date Released

27 Feb 1956

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Super Horse Tops Million Dollar Winnings
• 2. Bif Opens First Show of Year
• 3. Caribbean to Get Federation
• 4. Soviet Power Project, Full Speed Ahead
• 5. Wanted! Warmer Weather Please!
• 6. City Toasts the Queen

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

Arctic temperatures are more than even Switzerland likes. Holland Island of Marken holds traditional wedding on ice. Italy Snow ploughs get through to Rieto after six days isolation. Sub-title What a contrast! Brazil In stifling heat Rio holds annual three-day carnival.

Keywords

Vehicles; Weather; Customs and traditions; Celebrations and festivals; Social events; Marriages

Locations

Switzerland; Brazil; Rio de Janeiro

Library number

24326

Length of story (in feet)

69

Story extras:

Production Documents

• Commentary
• Dope Sheet
• Shot List

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Film Archive

Name

Reuters Archive Licensing: Screen Ocean

Email

info@screenocean.com

Web

http://reuters.screenocean.com/

Phone

+44(0)1954 262052

Address

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London
SW1P 2TX

Notes

British Pathe Ltd (qv) also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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