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An illuminating view of Vatican City, coupled with its history and background, is contained in "The Holy Year at the Vatican." Produced by The March of Time and released by Astor Pictures, the 66-minute documentary is one of several being released by various companies in conjunction with the Holy Year as proclaimed by Pope Pius XII. The picture moves slowly and solemnly and is greatly enhanced by the velvet voice of the Right Reverend Monsignor Fulton John Sheen who does the narration. While the subject of course is of special interest to Catholics, its appeal is to those of all faiths. Opening with a pilgrimage from the United States to the Vatican, led by His Eminence Cardinal Spellman, the spectator is soon shown the various and intricate activities of the world's smallest state. Coming into view are the magnificent edifices of the city, the rituals and pageantries. Several candid glimpses of Pope Pius are caught by the camera and a considerable amount of his background is traced. When the great works of art are flashed on the screen one almost speculates on how more effective the subject would have been were it done in color. A short preface to the film is delivered by Kenny Delmar.
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