WELT IM FILM NO 114

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: WIF 114).

Synopsis

I. Research in bees and beekeeping at institute near Celle.

II. "Streiflichter aus Deutschland." a. General Keating opens 'Biennial Exposition' in US Zone of Berlin: some of the stands (trade, 'CARE' packets, information, culture etc). b. Polish DPs returning home; in transit camp and boarding ship at Lbeck. c. Munich Theatre puts on 'White Horse Inn' (long extracts).

III. London. Report on the engagement of Princess Elizabeth to Philip Mountbatten, including the official poses, the 'first public appearance together', and an appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony before enthusiastic crowd.

IV. Sport. a. Trotting 'Derby' in Munich. b. Speedway racing in Berlin. c. Henley Regatta.

V. "Oil from the Persian Gulf." Report on the opening up of Kuwait's oil fields, including film of Sheikh Ahmed, and shots contrasting traditional lifestyle to new technology.

VI. "Acrobat arias": combination of physical, yoga and vocal exercises for showgirls.

 

Titles

  • WELT IM FILM NO 114
 

Technical Data

Year:
1947
Running Time:
13 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
1227 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Allied Military Government