They Made News, Part 1 - body piercer, Mirin Dajo, 1947

The transcript discusses the role of editors in cinema, focusing on a controversial story from 1947 involving a sword thrust demonstration in Switzerland. The demonstration, which involved a sword being thrust through a man's body without harm, was shown in cinemas and sparked public controversy, leading to an incident where a viewer had an epileptic fit. The controversy resulted in the dismissal of a newsletter editor.

What was the significance of the year 1947 in the context of the text?

How did the news editor respond to the controversy surrounding the film?