Large crowd gathered at a stadium to witness a soccer (football) match in Spain between Real Madrid CF and an opponent. Players from both teams pose for photographs. Play begins, teams score goals as people cheer their favorite team. Real Madrid CF star player Alfredo Di Stefano is seen in the footage.
Generalissimo Francisco Franco welcomes the Portuguese President Francisco Lopes in Madrid, Spain. President Lopes is in Spain for an official six-day state visit. Moorish Guards flank the motorcade of the Portuguese president and Generalissimo Franco. Colorful display in a parade to welcome the President. People on houses, trees and streets see the parade. Boys sit on top of trees to watch the motorcade. Portuguese and Spanish military officials welcome President Lopes. President Lopes and Franco review marching troops. A sign: 'Viva Espana'. Spanish troops march.
The city of Madrid in Spain after the Spanish Civil War comes to an end. Ruined buildings in Madrid. Captured weapons piled up. Civilians having their food. Spanish Head of State, Regent of the Kingdom Francisco Franco waves to crowd. Scene changes completely to Dolores Ibárruri , known more famously as "La Pasionaria" (passion flower) arriving in France,on her way to Russia. She walks with companions after arriving at a train station. Photographers take pictures of her and her companions.They exit the station to the street, where she and some of her companions enter an automobile.
A race among café waiters on the Paseo de la Castellana Avenue, Madrid, Spain. Many Spanish waiters stand in lines. Each waiter holds a tray with a bottle and glass. An official inspects the trays. The race begins. Waiters rush forward with their trays. A crowd moves along with the competitors on the streets. Policemen among the crowd. The winners cross the finish line. Officials inspect the glasses at the end of the race. The winner poses amongst the crowd. (WWII period)
Military parade passes by a road and the streets in Madrid Spain on the 23rd anniversary of the Spanish revolution. Francisco Franco reviews the troops as the parade passes by. Crowd watches.
U.S. President Dwight D Eisdenhower visits Spain. A large crowd on either side of a street in Madrid. Spectators await the President's arrival. Official cars on the move. Spanish soldiers line the street. Car approaches with the dignitaries. Official car with the President moves down the street; Spanish troops lining the street at present arms. Spectators wave flags from both sides of the street. Motorcycle motorcade follows the cars.