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A Happy Day
02:26:57:- Opening slow motion shots of kids frolicing in swimsuits on a sunny summer beach in the Ukraine. Panning MS of a drum corps made up of children (Children's Pioneer Campers, wearing Boy Scout type uniforms). EST shots of a Summer Pioneer Camp situated in the Crimmean, on the Black Sea. MS's of campers playing in the ocean. MS's and CU's of kids making sand castles (who has the best imagination? the prize is a pie, in CU, to be divided equally among all... such good socialists). MS of boys playing a game of catch volleyball (don't ask). MS kids playing ping pong. CU and MS of boys playing chess. MS's of kids playing dodgeball. MS's of kids participating in some peculiar track and field events. 02:31:41:- MS's and CU's of girls playing with arts and crafts in a classroom. MS's of boys making models of boats, followed by MS's of them sending the fine models out to sea. MS's of Pioneer Campers visiting sites commemorating Soviet killed in World WarTwo, defending Crimmean freedom; good shot of kids with cameras, snapping shots; kids walking with wreaths and/or flowers, placing them on memorials or out to sea (honoring the memory of fallen heroes). MS's and CU's of kids drawing on sidewalk with colored chalk. 02:36:17:- Montage of kids celebrating Neptune Day, a day where they go to the beach dressed like water princesses and sea devils in honor of the Roman God, Neptune; nice MS of several sea devils carrying an adult to the water, tossing him in (the rapscallions); slo mo shots of kids frolicing on the beach. MS's of kids in uniform, breaking bread in a cafeteria. MS of a doctor listening to a boy's chest with a stethoscope. MS's of kids in an exercise room , using weights, doing calesthenics, riding stationary bicycles. LS of kids diving into indoor swimming pool; MS's of kids playing in the pool. Montage of kids at a nighttime gathering, dancing, clapping, having a grand ol time. CU's of kids saying goodbye, many crying. More slo mo shots of kids frolicing by the sea.
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VO: In Bell Hall in Boaston, Dr. Carl T. Compton, Chairman of Pres. Trumans commission on Universal Military ttraining tells why he believes in a program of preparedness for the United States." CU Compton speaking at podium on military preparedness.
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Silent MS of unidentified man standing, facing camera and looking directly into it.
Universal Newsreels - Truman Asks Peace for All Time
Silent shots of crowds awaiting or listening to truman's speech. Speech cuts in at 19:05. "I believe that the US is living up to s responsibilities for creating the economic conditions of peace. We must realize that these responsibilities are continuous. Even ithe emergency aspects of the job are not yet behind us. (film cuts and picks up later in speech) ...on the grounds that this would mean interference by nations in the internal affairs of others. This is as fallacious as a refusal of man to enter a profitable business partnership on the grounds that it would interfere with his private affairs. Surely after two world wars nations would have learned the folly of a nationalism so extretme as to block economic planning among nationas for peaceful reconstructions. In the spirit of truth spread throughout the world so shall there be understanding and justice among men. This is the foudnation for peace. A Peace which is not merely the absence of war but a deep lasting peace built upon mutual respect and tolerance. Our goal must be not peace in our time but peace for all time.
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Silent newsreel showing Japanese prisoners being taken from prison to the place where they are to be executed. Two men sign papers (execution orders?). Prisoners are driven through crowds to the execution place. Huge crowds line the street as they pass. The two prisoners stand with signs held up behind them . An amazing shot from behind a kneeling prisoner, hands tied behind his back, as the gun is aimed at the back of his head. Just as the shot is fired, someone moves in front of the camera but moves away, revealing the body slumping forward. Police break up crowds.
Universal Newsreels - Princess Elizabeth Betrothed
Various shots of British royals, some good ones of Elizabeth and George. Elizabeth as a child, and at 21 years old. Various shots of Elizabeth, driving a car, walking alone on lawn.
Universal Newsreels - Next Winter's Coal Supply Assured
Group of unidentified but important looking men seated at table with papers to sign. More men stand behind them. Various shots of signing papers.
1972 CarAds
Preview Cassette 220370 1972 CarAds 1) PAUL BURKE for the 1972 Buick Skylark 350. Standard pitch, set in the suburbs. While Paul sells, the milkman, the postman and the neighbors all gather round the ugly champagne colored car. 2) PAUL BURKE for the 1972 Buick Rivierra. MS of Paul in an industrial design studio, surrounded by drawings and clay sculptures of cars. Cut to nice outdoor product shot of the huge silver luxury car. 3) the 1972 Buick Skylark 350 Sun Coupe. Great aerial of the car speeding along a deserted beach, near sunset. Level LS's of the car stopping by the shore, the roof being taken off and the driver sticking his body through the hole to cast a fishing line into the ocean. If he's trying to catch crabs he'll do just fine, otherwise meet the dumbest fisherman ever. 4) 1972 Dodge Dart. Ah yes, the Dart. MS's and CU's of four teenagers (two boys, two girls) at a lake, pulling items of amusement from the car. Great product shots of the indescribable car, and some good CU's of the vinyl coupe sunroof. 5) Mercedes-Benz. LS's of a sedan being tested on a racing track. A wide variety of conditions are simulated: high winds, flooding, icy roads, rough or extreme roads, sudden braking, etc). Some great subjective shots as well, taken from car's INT, the Mercedes-Benz insiginia (hood ornament) center frame. Ends with product shot. 6) 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL. LS's of a six car "ballet", as six drivers test their mettle and six responsive cars on a test track. Some interesting and ultimately graceful moves here. 7) 1972 Mercedes-Benz Sedan. LS's and MS's of a MB sedan on a rather extreme test track. Some great subjective shots taken from INT car (cam mounted on hood, MB insignia/ hood ornament center frame) as car speeds on an empty road. 8) Mercedes-Benz. LS's of a rather extreme road test on a rural, winding, mountainous, treacherous Italian road. 9) Mercedes-Benz. Great CU's and MS's of skilled laborers in a Mercedes factory, handcrafting cars (smoothing, polishing, shaping, finishing, feeling). Making the cars the old fashioned, un-automated way. Giving cars the personal touch. Shining, bending, hammering, installing leather seats, etc. Industry, manufacturing, cars, automobiles, labor. 10) Oldsmobile. A diamond giveaway contest, either national or local. MS's of a gallant man in a castle library, donning the vestiges of the Three Musketeers (the regal sword, cape, gloves, feathery hat, and dignity) before leaving the castle for his Oldsmobile parked in the driveway. Good CU of a palmful of shimmering diamonds in his gloved fist. 11) Oldsmobile. Another ad for the diamond giveaway contest. CU's and MS's of a young blond betty sitting in the backseat of a parked Olds; she wears furs, leathers and diamonds... how nouveau riche, eh? She talks to the camera about the contest.
The American Parade: We the Women
DO NOT SELL. A quick promo for the CBS special documentary series celebrating women who shaped American history. Hosted by MARY TYLER MOORE.
Universal Newsreels - Arrest Cancer
Great shots of Walter Winchell seated at desk with ABC microphone in front of him as he announces the winner of a contest who came up with a cancer fighting slogan "Arrest Cancer - It's Wanted for Muder." Winchell repeats it twice with his inimitiable fervor. Cuts to dark shot of people on street. Cuts back to Winchell who announces winner although audio cuts out as he is about to say her name. Picture cuts to the smiling, unidentified woman who came up with the slogan. Reel cuts to an unidentified hearing and a man giving a statement regarding US aid to european countries.
Carol Channing
Carol Channing
Doing Things For Ourselves In School
Another treasure for those dependent on cultural irony. Yeah, this is amusing in a kitschy way, being that it has not aged well at all, but it is truly signifigant in that it stresses the necessity of independence, and from such an early developmental age. Perhaps some background will help. This film follows a day in the life of adorable Steve (ne Stevie), a charmingly mature first grader living in an anonymous suburb. As the day progresses we learn that Steve enjoys doing things on his own, and if he doesn't know how to do something he opts for the joy of figuring it out himself. That's right, Steve's not your ordinary elementary cookie-cutout. Whether it be at home or in school, Steve is utterly independent. Oh, and one more thing, for one reason or another there are titles on the bottom of the screen relaying what the narrator is saying verbatim. Why? Beats this kid. Some shots within: MS and CU of Steve sitting on his bed and tying his shoes. MS of Steve feeding Chipper, his Dalmatian; MS of Chipper feasting. MS of Steve's mom giving him lunch money, CU of the three bits in her hand. MS's of Steve cautiously walking to school, looking every which way as he crosses intersections. MS of Steve and two classmates standing curbside, waiting for a policeman to signal for them to cross the street. MS of Steve entering the classroom, going into the closet to take off his shoes; CU's of him struggling with the boots, but "feeling good about doing things himself". MS of kids taking their seats, pulling textbooks out. MS's and CU's of kids reading; ECU of text, Steve's finger pointing to the word, "plant". ECU of a torn page; ECU of the torn page being "fixed", Scotch tape being applied. CU of Steve working in a math workbook, the point of his pencil breaking. MS's and CU's of Steve emptying the manual pencil sharpener, cleaning the floor of shavings, sharpening his pencil with little difficulty. MS's of lil Steve serving himself in the school lunch line, paying for his meal. MS's of kids joyously entering the classroom again, donning smocks... it's art time! Great MS's of Steve and his dopey buddy trying to open a jar of paint, but can't; Joan offers to help by running the lid under warm water, then opening it (yeah, Joan! Girl Power!). MS's of kids painting, having fun, being independent. LS'sof kids leaving the school, paintings in hand.
Hughes Plane Inquiry
A bit shaky, quite overexposed. Shots of Warren Investigating committee and Hughes during Inquiry. Various. Shot of Hughes giving testimony with audio. Talks about bonds. General Myers looks distressed as he is questioned. Some audio with him as he is questioned.
Universal Newsreels - Pres. Truman Strikes at Inflation
Congress applauding truman as he arrives. Good shot of him with VP and speaker of the house behind him. Various wide shots of congress listening to his speech. Excerpts of speech.
Universal Newsreels - Food and Labor Crisis face Europeans
Shots of garbage trucks driving down dirt road, people chase after it to pick through the garbage for food. VO dramatizes the plight of starving western europeans. Images of people picking through garbage, and eating the scraps they find. Film is overexposed. Switches to story about garbage collectors in Paris going on strike. VO describes circumstances and images show crowds of deomnstrators in the street clashing with gendarmes. Shots of garbage piled up in street and overfilled bins. Various shots of people walking through garbage.
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Speech given by unidentified man standing at podium under large sign "Picture Pioneers Class of 1947" re; boycott. Talks about how the American movie industry has come under fire from several angles, including the House Un-American Activities. Cites American paranoia about communism in the film industry and Russia's disdain for American film as capitalist propaganda as the greatest paradox. Goes on to denigrate and stereotype communist ideology and preach capitalist democracy with religious fervor.
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Inquiry of Hollywood penetration of Communism in the film industry. Mr. J. Parnell Thomas gives speech. Eric Johnston of the MPAA speaks. Film is overexposed. Johnston's doublespeak is worth transcription: "We are accused of having Communists and Communist sympathizers in our employ. Undoubtedly there are such persons in Hollywood as you will find elsewhere in America. But we neither shield nor defend them. We want them exposed. We're not responsible for the political or economic ideas of any individual. But we are responsible for what goes on the screen. We guard that with great care. If Communists have attempted to inject their propaganda into the motion picture, they have failed miserably., We will never permit them to succeed."
HUAC Hearings
Shot of Ronald Reagan and two others at hearings, standing outside capitol building. Inside the house of Representatives, Various shots of people testifying before HUAC. Great stuff. ay 41:55 unidentified man speaks quickly and without making much sense: "No sir I haven't, i think you have to awaken the public to the fact that they're here and what they're doing. And I think tha the underground-- they always have reasons for not doing anything to--I mean, they're underground or they're a liberal. When they thump their chests they are liberals but if any of you mention that you are opposed to the communist party then you are anti-labor, you're anti-semitic, anti-negro and you always end up a fascist but they never start that until they know that you are opposed to the communist party. So if you wanted to drop their roimpers and look you'd find the hammer and sickle on their rear ends." At 42:39 another unidentified man speaks wikth determination and disdain: "II believe that 95% of the people of California are decent and honest American citizens. The Communist party is a minority. The dangerous minority. I believe the entire nation should be alerted to its menace today. I think that Mr/.Vishinsky and Mr. molotov have done the most magnificent job of awakening a great many people. The more information the American people get the more they will realize it they more they will turn against it. It is completely against the American feeling, this Communistic thing. I believe--I would, Iwould move to the state of Texas if it ever came here because I believe that Texans would kill them on sight." (he turns to lean his elbow on desk and takes a long drag of his cigarette as his head tilts up--great arrogance).
Abbott and Costello
DO NOT SELL. Excerpted from a feature length comedy starring BUD ABBOTT and LOU COSTELLO, set in either the New West or New South of the late 1800's. A farming widow and her four boys and their overprotective dog try to con Lou into marriage, but he wants nothing to do with it. Bud and Lou become their prisoners. Features a very funny frog-in-a-bowl-of-soup gag routine. MS of a cock perched on a wood fence, getting ready to crow. Good MS of Bud and Lou and the four boys wearing nighties, all crammed into one bed. Nice MS's of Lou trying to talk to the German Shepherd, the dog trying to bite his face off. MS of the widow making pancakes on an old coal stove. MS's of inept Lou fetching pails of water form an old fashioned water pump.
Universal Newsreels - Marshall back from Big 4 Meet
Airplane landing on tarmac. Crowds wacing. marshall greeted by truman. truman gives brief, wooden welcome speech, Marshall thanks him and expresses gratitude to the American people.
US Ponders Palestine Problem
Special session of the United Nations meets to discuss unrest in Palestine. Scenes of delegates convening in large hall in Flushing MEadows New York. Former Prime Minister of Brazil Dr. Aranya (sp?), presides of the meeting. Good shot of him shaking hands with other delegates as they seat themselves. Carious shots of a train wreck (the Cairo/haifa express) i where a bomb had exploded and killed 8 people. Shots of dead/wounded being removed from wreckage, a young mother mourns the death of her 3 year old son whose body lays near the track
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Emperor Hirohito tours Hiroshima two years after the bombs destoryed most of it. Crowds of Japanese people greet hirohito as his motorcade plows through crowded streets. Great MS of Hirohito getting out of his car and greeting people. Wide shot of barren land and a few new houses being built where the blast occurred. Various shots of peace monument.
Universal Newsreels - News in Brief
.Harry Truman greets man at airport, on tarmac. Speech given by Sec. of State (?) about post-war reparations etc.
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TITLE: "An Important message From jimmy Stewart" Stewart, seated behind large desk talks about how to help starving people in the world. "save Wheat, save meat, save the peace." he concludes.