On this day in 1959 Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev concluded his US visit. Here's Movietone's report on Mr Khrushchev's trip to the studios of Twentieth Century Fox. Seen here with the President of Twentieth Century Fox, Mr Spyros Skouras, is the guest of honour, Mr Khrushchev, at an unforgettable luncheon. Mr Skouras addressed the gathering, and then, Mr K had a toast to propose. The Soviet Premier and his party then proceeded to an adjoining studio, where he met the stars. They included Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra, Louis Jourdan and Maurice Chevalier. Presently, taking their place in a box, Mr and Mrs Khrushchev witnessed the filming of a dance sequence for the studio's latest production “Can - Can“. Soldiers (key). CU soldiers. MS guests seated. CU Mr Khrushchev shakes hands with Mr Spyros Skouras. MS guests. CU Mr Spyros Skouras talking to Mr K. MS guests. CU Mr Spyros Skouras talking to Mr K. MS same shaking hands. MS guests. CU Mr K and interpreter talking. GV studio. MS Mr K walking with dancing girl. MS Mr K lined up with stars. MS Mr K talking with Frank Sinatra. MS Mr K with stars. CU Mr K in box with Mrs K and others. LS girls dancing 'Can Can'. LS girls dancing and Khrushchev in box. CU same. MS Mr K and other clapping. You can license this content for commercial use through AP Archive - story number is BM78197 Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: Google : Tumblr: Instagram:
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