+"Memphis Tennessee USA" +1946 stock footage and images

Newsreel titled 'King Cotton Holds Court' depicting a spectacular night parade by civilians in Memphis, Tennessee.

Newsreel titled 'King Cotton Holds Court' depicting a spectacular night parade by the civilians in Memphis, Tennessee. The civilians enjoy the ripening of their staple crop -- Cotton. Floats depict King Cotton and his Queen. The spectators hail the King. Several floats carry fancily dressed participants of the parade. One float catches fire and is engulfed in flames. Men point fire hoses at the fire.