Citizens of Sofia, Bulgaria gather to sign the letter of appreciation to Joseph Stalin for liberating them from German occupation in World War 2. A man on a stage reading the letter in front of a gathering of working men, some who appear to be miners. The man on stage is flanked by pictures of Stalin and Lenin as he addresses the crowd of industrial workers. Next a gathering of women workers is seen at an indoor rally, with a woman leading a cheer for Stalin. The women applaud. A group of men and women workers wait in line to sign a registry with notes of appreciation. In another gathering, men in suits, possibly government officials, are seen signing a registry. Stacks of registry books are shown.
German Kaiser Wilhelm II and Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria walking with uniformed military staff officers behind them in World War 1.
Bulgarians cheer and hold Communist posters in Russian during May Day Parade in Sofia. Prime Minister and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party Valko Chervenkov raises his hand and smiles at audience. Cheering Bulgarian youth during May Day Parade. Bulgarian Communist official waves small bouquet of flowers from review stand.
A Benefit Premiere, "A Countess from Hong Kong," directed by Charlie Chaplin, has its gala opening at the Sutton Theater, 205 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022. Hollywood movie celebrities seen include Bobby Darin, Jules Stein, Sydney Chaplin, Henry Fonda, Marlon Brando, Sophia Loren, Senator Jacob Javits, Lew Wasserman, Van Johnson, Pamela Tiffin, Lynda Bird Johnson, Milton Rackmil, Jack Valenti, and Susan Stein, daughter of Jules Stein. The premiere is a benefit for 'Research to prevent blindness' founded by Jules Stein.
The 34th Annual Oscars held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium near Hollywood, California. Rita Moreno receives the award for the best supporting actress. The best actor award goes to Maximilian Schell and best actress award to Sophia Loren. The best picture award goes to 'West side story'. A huge crowd gathers to watch the award ceremony. Crowd cheers and claps.
U.S. Generals greet Greek counterparts.Officials gather outside Athens Cathedral, including Prime Minister Themistoklis Sophoulis. King Paul I of the Hellenes and Queen Consort Frederica of Hanover arrive by open motorcar, accompanied by their children, Prince Constantine, Princess Sophia, and Princess Irene. Greek troops are assembled in formation across the street, in front of the Legislature building. King Paul and Queen Frederica are greeted by the Prime Minister and the Archbishop, and other officials, as they enter the Cathedral.
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