New Messiah (1949)

Unissued / unused material. The new Messiah - American evangelist Krishna Venta in London. Various shots of Venta and wife walking in Hyde Park, both wear biblical-style robes, he wears a long beard. Various shots woman in street talking to Venta & his wife, the woman seems irate and points at the crucifix around her neck. More shots Venta and wife walking in Park - their eccentric appearance means they get lots of funny looks from passers-by. Venta talking to people, he blesses a baby and a disabled person. M/S Venta and wife kneeling in prayer in front of Buckingham Palace. Venta stands in front of statue of Abraham Lincoln with his arms in the air (Jesus-like position). Venta and wife are seen talking to policemen. Venta and wife are seen walking beside Serpentine. Selected scenes from Gazette issue 49/23. Date given on old record is 15/03/1949. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINAT