Dating to Easter Sunday (April 5) in 1953, this 16mm silent home movie shows the Easter sunrise services at the Hollywood Bowl. That year was the 33rd annual service, and broadcast coast to coast on CBS, and the event was hosted by The Chimes, with orchestral performances directed by Roger Wagner. The Roger Wagner Chorale and Orchestra performed Handel’s Messiah among other works. The benediction was provided by Rev. Ronald Holcomb. Hollywood star Howard Keel also participated.

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