The National Stadium (1938)

The National Stadium

1938

Documentary

Synopsis

Documentary about the inauguration of the National Stadium on December 3, 1938, attended by 80,000 spectators. President Arturo Alessandri is present. An athlete opens the event by raising the Chilean flag, followed by parades of athletes, gymnastics, and dance performances. These scenes are intercut with footage of various sports training sessions without an audience. The film concludes with a parade of cadets from the Military Academy.

Credits

Director

Armando Rojas Castro

Cast

Arturo Alessandri as Self - Chilean President

Victoriano Reyes Covarrubias as Commentator

Crew

Armando Rojas Castro (Camera Operator)

Carlos Caroca (Camera Operator)

Enrique Mella (Camera Operator)

René Ramírez (Camera Operator)

Victoriano Reyes Covarrubias (Script)