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Jul 29, 2020
07/20
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This newsreel was produced by Castle Films and shows events occurring around the world in 1950. It opens in Moscow, Russia, with a crowd of Soviet soldiers marching in formation during a celebration of Joseph Stalin’s 70’s birthday. Stalin is seen in military uniform, greeting his communist supporters below (0:23). The crowd celebrates in an indoor stadium and Stalin applauds, surrounded by his supporters (0:40). The film cuts to communist marchers rioting in Tokyo(0:45). American and...
Topics: Castle Film, News Parade, 1950, Stalins Birthday, Stock Footage
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Jul 29, 2020
07/20
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This ‘News Parade of the Year’ will focus on the news highlights of 1948. It is presented by Castle Films and will begin with aerial shots of massive flood waters which had hit the pacific northwest (:17). The Columbia river swelled due to excessive rainfall and shots of a cow sitting in a boat (:22) as well as a house floating through flood waters are given (:25). Shots of relief workers bringing aide to those in need follow (:25). In Florida, a hurricane swept from Key West to Miami (:59)...
Topics: 1948, Castle Film, News Parade, Berlin Crisis, Israel, Palestine, Stock Footage
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Dec 31, 2021
12/21
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This color educational film, "Denmark The Fairy Tale Land" is about the country of Denmark. Copyright 1964 and released by Castle Films. Opening: Castle Films presents DENMARK: THE FAIRY TALE LAND (:07-:13). Denmark. Buildings and cathedrals. Cows graze. Castles and cottages. Aerial village shot. Men fish. Fields. Cattle cross the street as a car slows. A windmill. Men grab eels from the water. Churches. Funen, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. Danish village (:14-2:04)....
Topics: Castle Film, Denmark, Fairy Tale Land, 1964, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens, Stock Footage
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Jan 19, 2022
01/22
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This silent film was released by Castle Films in 1940 for the home market. It shows the outbreak of "War in Europe" with the German invasion of Poland, which triggered a declaration of war by France and Great Britain. The film begins with Hitler demanding the city-state of Danzig (:12). Oppressed minorities flee Germany as refugees (:30). Polish Army mobilizes (:48). Poland closes German border (1:00). Great Britain and France pledge to assist Poland and summon reserves...
Topics: War, Europe, 1939, Castle FIlm, WWII, Germany, Invasion, Poland, France, Stock Footage, Periscope...
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Jan 18, 2022
01/22
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Originally released in 1947 as "Jitterumba" and then subsequently re-released by Castle Films in 1949 as "Melody Masters #5", this short features Desi Arnaz (misspelled in the credits as "Arnez"!) explaining all about the rhumba. Arnaz is joined by Judy Clark and an obscure songstress named Dulcina, presenting "Taboo", "El Cumbanchero", "Boteando", "Managua Nicaragua" and "I'll Take the Rhumba." The film gives a...
Topics: Melody Masters, Castle Film, 1950s Music Videos, Judy Clark, Desi Arnaz, The Rhumba, Stock Footage,...
