Ambassador Malik Throws The Switch (1955)

Blackpool, Lancashire. GV. Illuminated Blackpool archway. SV. Soviet Ambassador Mr Jacob Malik and Mrs Malik on platform of town hall listening to Mayor’s introduction. GV. Massed crowds listening. SV. Soviet Ambassador Mr Jacob Malik addressing crowds. SV. Mass of press photographers. SC. Mr Malik slam down switch, followed by mass of photographers flash bulbs. GV. Blackpool front illuminated. LV. Blackpool tower illuminated. LV. Main street with buildings all illuminated. SV. Tram completely lit up. LV. Large set piece illuminated, & SCU. SV. Tennis set piece. LV. Town Hall illuminated with wording “Peace and Goodwill“ lit up, & Angle shot. SV. Mr Malik receiving two candlesticks from Mayor. (Neg.) (Title Scene “G“) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents t