WELT IM FILM NO 212

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: WIF 212).

Synopsis

I. "Aktuelles in Kuerze." a. Anniversary of ERP marked by Washington banquet for representatives of all nations involved, in honour of George Marshall; President Truman speaks. b. President Renner of Austria visits a new hydro-electric scheme in Kaprun and views progress in building of dam. c. A caravan of camels loads up with building-stones, at the ruined site of "Ali Baba's" cave. d. London: "Trooping the Colour" on King George's birthday.

II. Braunschweig Technical High School conducts tests on various building materials for strength and soundproofing; special machinery developed for latter experiment.

III. New Guinea tribal dances and chants; men and women encountering mirrors, umbrellas etc. for first time (while commentary recalls former days of headhunting etc).

IV. 'BERLIN after the Blockade'. Life returns to normal: shops remove oil lamps from their windows; fresh meat, vegetables and potatoes on sale; curious children encounter fresh fruit; picnics at the lakeside resorts.

V. Sport. a. 6-nation athletics in London. b. Berlin: tennis international (visiting American players). c. Indianapolis Grand Prix (including film of a crash/fire).

 

Titles

  • WELT IM FILM NO 212
 

Technical Data

Year:
1949
Running Time:
11 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
989 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Allied Military Government