Parade, or Here They Come Down Our Street
Parade, or Here They Come Down Our Street is one of the most talked-about movies released in 1952, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
A live action pageant of mechanical toys, animals, puppets, cars, lead soldiers, and dolls—all set in motion. Toy buildings and photographic or painted images of city streets serve as backdrops. Festive elements from circuses, carnivals, and holiday parades are combined into an exuberant procession set to the music of John Philip Sousa. As the film ends, and the last puppet looks up at the sky, a red balloon drifts upward and the music fades out.
Edinburgh International Film Festival award winner, 1954.
