Chamonix Ski Games (1962)

Chamonix, France. CU. Sign advertising Chamonix Ski Games. Various shots of the skiers strolling through street in French ski resort of Chamonix, France before the start of the skiing competition. Various shots of the ski resort of Chamonix. GV. Mont Blanc, pan down to Chamonix lying in the valley covered in snow. Various shots of the opening ceremony in the evening, in the presence of French Minister of Sports Mr Maurice Herzog. Skiers parade, the flag is raised and the salute is taken. Shot of the fireworks display at night. Various shots of skiers going up slopes in ski lift to practice and general preparations for the games, competitions in progress and crowd watching. (F.G.) Date found in the old record - 12/02/1962. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also repr