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3-wheel Car Chrysler
Poor image quality. Take a wheel off a four wheel car and what do you got? A three wheel car and it runs. The story is this, in Tundowanda, New York a car dealership starter messing around with some of his cars for laughs. He came up with a three wheeler that can corner at normal speeds. Man removing a tire off a Chrysler car. MCUS - The car driving down the street on three wheels. MCUS - The car pulls up to an observation deck at Niagara Falls. People have turned around from looking at the Fall and are now looking at this car with three wheels. A woman is standing on top of the fender, the side with the missing tire, looking at Niagara Falls, and the crowd that's looking at the Falls are now looking at the three wheel car.
Fashion Parade - Hat Fashions A Glimpse Into The Future
Poor image quality. A glimpse into the millinery future, from London, British bonnets for the fall season preview the changes in fashion anticipated by the ladies. Establishing shot - Three models wearing hats for the fall season. MS - On one model she is wearing a pillbox like hat with feathers hanging from the side. The model sitting down is wearing a felt hat with brim turned up. The last model has this hat that looks like one of the seven dwarfs wore in Snow White. MCUS - The model on the left has an angora beret the other model looks like she is wearing a sagging dwarf hat. MCUS - Oh boy, this model has a hat that looks like a exotic bird laying on top of her head with long tail feathers. The other model is wearing a satin Gilligan hat. She wears it one way and turns it around to wear it another way. CUS - This model is wear a pill box hat, with a bow in front and a very fine net over her eyes. CIUS - Thsi is a strange hat. It's satin pill box hat worn on the back of the head with no top to it and it has another little pill box hat, with no top attached to it. The next model is wearing a felt beret with a ligther edging framing the face.
Water Ski Champions
Poor image quality. The world series of water-skiing, at cypress gardens, Florida, with ski-whizzes from France and Mexico challenging local talent. Establishing shot - Speed boat pulling the women's ski champion from Italy, Peara Carital Victory. MCUS - From France Jon Miller is doing tricks on his skis, he came in second in the trick competition. MCUS - Third is Carlos Arduous of Mexico, he too is doing trick on his water skis. MCUS - Mike Amesbury of Orange county in California has enough points to win this competition, he is spinning on his skis and skiing on one leg, backwards - The World Champion.
UN Race Horse $100,000.00 Handicap
Poor image quality. At Atlantic City, 11 thoroughbreds race in the $100,000 turf event. Round Table wins by a nose to become the season's top money winner. Establishing shot - A MS of the horse racing fans. MLS - Flags of different countries blowing in the breeze. MCUS - The jockeys are mounted and they are riding the horses on to the track. MS - No. #11 - Round Table with jockey, Billy Shoemaker and in the back ground throngs of fans. MLS - The horses are running on the track and it looks like two are neck and neck and the third horse is catching up. MLS - Round Table and Tuna Era No #2 in second place. MS - Back shot of the horse racing fans. CUS - Round Table's blanket. United Nations Handicap 1957. MCUS - A young Billy Shoemaker sitting on the steed.
UN: New Zealander Named Assembly President
Poor image quality. The UN General Assembly opens its 12th annual session, with Secretary of State Dulles president to take part in a major policy debate. New Zealand s sir Leslie Munro is elected President of the General Assembly, to preside over a momentous session. Ambassador Lodge heads the United States Delegation. Establishing shot - Outside shot of the United Nations building in New York. MCUS - Ambassador Lodge getting out of a car. OHS - United Nations delegation. MCUS - Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles bending over speaking to a delegate. CUS - Delegate from Japan. CUS - United Kingdom, delegate. MCUS - Profile shot of Dag Hammarskjold, delegate from Sweden. CUS - Delegate from Russia MCUS - From New Zealand Sir Leslie Monroe. OHS - The General Assembly
News in Brief: Polish Trade Fair.
News in Brief: Polish Trade Fair. At Poznan, scene of the workers' riots which touched off Poland's bid for a loosening of Russia's yoke, 30 nations including the U.S. take part in a trade and industry exposition. Ribbon-cutting. Various exhibits with machinery. United States pavilion shows off "its own way of life" - apparently exemplified in automobiles. Pan fairground.
"Moon" Is Born: The Story Of "Project Vanguard"
A special presentation of the story of "Project Vanguard" with animated films showing in graphic detail how scientists will launch the first man-made moon into space, during the just-begun international geophysical year. Establishing shot - Two engineers working on the rocket for "Project Vanguard". MCUS - Engineer wiring the insides of the rocket. MCUS - Engineer holding on to the moon that will (actually a satellite) orbit the earth. The animated story of "Project Vanguard" comes into play and it really explains very well how the rocket is assembled, what stages it goes through, where the radar stations are built on earth to receive its messages. During this animated presentation of the Vanguard it shows just what's inside the round moon like instrument. It also shows and explains how it will be launched and what stages it goes through.
SS Albatross, the only sailing vessel in cargo service on the 7 seas
SS Albatross, perhaps the only sailing vessel in cargo service on the 7 seas, puts into New York-a graceful Marconi-Rigged Schooner. A Marconi-Rigged Schooner is not merely a training ship but she is a fully operated cargo vessel as well. Establishing shot - The SS Albatross sailing in the Atlantic Ocean headed for New York. CUS - The bow of the Albatross. MCU - The starboard (Right) side of the Albatross, there seems to be a good number of people on her deck. MCUS - The starboard (Left) side of the schooner. MLS - The SS Albatross and her back-drop is the sky-line of New YorK City.
US FIRES BIGGEST A BOMB
At the Yucca Flats proving grounds at Nevada a plastic balloon carries aloft the largest the largest Atom Bomb ever to be tested in the United States. As H-hour approaches plastic sun glasses are dawned. Not only engineers who are conducting the test but also by news men and camera men. Seconds tick away, 5-4-3-2-1 blast from the bomb. Its an awesome display of nuclear might, trees burst into flames 3-miles away and windows rattle 300-miles away in California, more than 20 minutes after the blast. An airline pilot 1,000-miles away saw the blast Establishing shot - In the dessert a balloon is lifting up. MCUS - An engineer sitting at a panel of controls and is looking at TV monitors. CUS - Two engineers putting on very dark sunglasses and the press has their glasses on already. MCUS - The press cameramen behind their cameras with their eyes covered and their heads down. MS - A Silhouette of a man watching the blast take place. (This is a cool shot)
Pope Greets Bostonians.
In St. Peter's Basilica the pope receives a delegation of Boston Civic Dignitaries and their families, in a memorable conclusion to the group's week long good-will visit to the city of Rome. Establishing shot - Appointed dignitaries of the Roman Catholic Church are selected to carry the Pope on his holy chair. MS - One of the men stops and takes the baby from a mother's arms and brings the baby over to the Pope . The Pope touches the baby's head and side of the face and blesses the infant. People who came to see the pope spontaneously applaud. CUS - Boston s Mayor, John B Heinz engaged in a conversation with his holiness. CUS - The pope walks over to the crowd of people, he is touching and blessing people at random
Premiere Of Man Of A Thousand Faces
Premiere of Universal International new film 'Man Of 1,000 faces' in New York, staring James Cagney ,draws crowds to see the celebrities attending the by-invitation-only preview of long awaited new film. Establishing shot - Movie theater marquee, RKO 86th Street, "Invitational Prevue - Names Cagney "Man Of A Thousand Faces". MS - The inviter guest and celebrity chasers gather in front of the theater. CUS - People standing in the crowd, both women and men. CUS - Italian actress, Giganie Seganie and escort . CUS - Romaine Bratsie. CUS - Julie Wilson and Eddie Bracken. CUS - A picture of James Cagney s eyes.
Sports - Tennis World Tennis Crown Wimbledon
Althea Gibson, first of her race to win the World Tennis Crown at Wimbledon, receives a Hero's acclaim on her return to New York, with a ticker-tape parade and city hall reception. Establishing shot - A ticker tape parade down the street's of New York City. In a BMW convertible sitting on the top part of the seat is Althea Gibson, the first of her race to win the coveted crown at Wimbledon. MS - Camera pointed up towards the ticker tapes coming down and the American Flag off to the left. MCUS - Covered with ticker tape and waving to the crowds is Althea Gibson. MLS -Althea Gibson waving from the convertible. Throngs of people cheering for her. MS - Camera pans the crowd standing behind the city horses. CUS - Althea Gibson and New York, Mayor Wagner shaking hands.
Sports: Heavyweight Boxing Hurricane Jackson
Heavyweights, challenger Hurricane Jackson, and Champion Floyd Patterson in training for the forthcoming Title-Match. Jackson in his New Jersey camp shows the style that earned his nick-name. Establishing shot - Hurricane Jackson signing autographs for two little boys. CUS - Hurricane poising for the camera man. CUS - Jackson's trainer, Whitey Brimstene cleaning off Jackson's face. MLS - Boxing ring, two fighters sparing.. CUS - Its Hurricane Jackson sparing with another fighter. CUS - Hurricane Jackson looking at the camera sporting a black eye. The other fighting camp of Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson training daily at 2:PM. Establishing shot - There' Floyd Patterson jumping rope. MCUS - Five little boys watching Floyd Patterson jump rope (white boys). CUS - Floyd punching The Heavy Bag. usually this work-out last 4-minute intervals. CUS - Floyd Patterson punching the punching bag. Making a rhythmic sound with each punch.
Reno Wrangler Rodeo
The biggest little city in the world stages one of the biggest and most exciting rodeos to come along in some time, with thrills and spills provided in plenty. Establishing shot - A parade sets the stage with Cowboys, cowgirls and Indians. MCUS - Universal camera Jimmy Lederea receives Reno Wrangler Award. CUS - Little boys dresses up in their Western wear applauding for Jimmy Lederea. MCUS - First cowboy comes out of the gate on a bucking bronco and he is bucked off. CUS - Second cowboy out of the gate hardly stays on at all. MCUS - This cowboy is on a horse that goes round and round. CUS - Two young ladies dressed up in their cowgirl wear, laughing and having a good time. MCUS - Another cowboy comes out of the gate and when this cowboy is boosted off he lands under the horse by his feet. He is holding his left shoulder. MS - Rodeo spectators. MS - This cowboy is on an ornery Brahma Bull. MS - Another gate, another cowboy and another bull only when he gets bucked off his glove is stuck in the leather tie that's on the bull. It's a good thing that clowns are in the arena. MS - Another bull bucks off a cowboy and chases him to the fence.
Civil Defense: Mock "Alert" Test Nation's Readiness
100 Cities across the country are hit by simulated atomic air raids in the 4th annual nation-wide civil defense drill. In New York, at Times Square the Air Raid Siren is whaling away. In less than 4-minutes after the siren sounded the streets were cleared of people. In Chicago, factory workers took note to the siren and they went to seek shelter. In Washington, President Eisenhower is evacuated from the White House by helicopter, and in key 'Target' cities, streets are deserted as hundreds of millions take shelter. Establishing shot - Times Square in New York City. People and traffic fills the frame. CUS - Chrysler Air Raid Siren whaling away - sounding the mock alarm that we are under attack. CUS - A sigh, A large S Public - Arrow - Shelter. Capacity 400. CUS - Air Raid warden directing people where to go. MCUS - A Police officer directing people to an Air Raid Shelter. From the sidewalk the camera is pointed down some sub-way stairs and you see throngs of people. CUS - Mayor Wagner of New York City. MLS - A deserted bridge, at the lower left hand of the frame you see a policeman. Chicago, Illinois A factory plant and people are doing their jobs, the alarm sounds and they systematically leave their work sites queue up and walk over to an assigned shelter. Inside Shelter shot - People standing around and waiting patiently for the all-clear siren. Washington, DC A helicopter lands on the lawn of the White House, there is a crowd of government employees watching the helicopter. MS - President Eisenhower is escorted by two high brass military men to the helicopter. CUS - White House press. CUS - President Eisenhower gets inside the helicopter, straps himself in and "Operation Alert" sends helicopter skyward.
Millinery Magic Fashion
A dazzling display of millinery modes, in New York. Styles range from a trim mandarin fez to a stunning picture hat of black velvet and white feathers with matching muff. Establishing shot - The heads of models popping up from a up-side-down top hat. CUS - The first model is wearing a satin turban with a diamond clip in the middle of the hat. CUS - Model is wearing a almost turban style hat with her hair tucked up underneath it. This hat is satin and every four inches or so there s embroidery with rhinestones. CUS - A turban of gold brocade on a banal of turkey feathers. CUS - A Mandarin Fez, a poof of pink feathers on a wool jersey. CUS -Chinchilla hat off the face beret. CUS - A beaver hat with a cluster of pheasant feathers. Three models sitting at a table drinking tea. CUS - Black velvet picture hat with white feathers that look like flowers and matching muff. CUS - Another fine feather picture hat, the feather look like their a pastel color. CUS - The last hat in the fashion show that looks like a daisy, that too is a picture hat.
Arlington Classic Thoroughbred Racing
22,000 Racing fans turn out to see the Arlington Classic run on a swampy track in the wake of Chicago's costly deluge. Clem really goes-despite the slow track, to take a $105,000 purse. Establishing shot - The big rain storm that inundated Arlington Park and covered with water but the show goes on 42,000 show up for the Classic. MLS - Racing fans in the bleachers. OHS - Throngs of racing fans. MLS - The thoroughbreds are off and running. MLS - Clem N0 2 has the lead and will take the prize for $105,000, a nice day's work.
Jet Record: Coast To Coast In 3 Hours, 23 Minutes
Maj. John Glenn, Marine airman, flies a navy 'Crusader' jet from coast-to-coast in the record time of 3 hours 23 minutes, reaching top speeds exceeding 1,000 MPH Establishing shot - Major John Glenn his face completely covered up by flight gear sitting in the cock pit of the jet "Crusader". MCUS - Two Naval officers smiling and waving him off. MS - Jet 'Crusader' taking off from the run-way and becomes air born. Air to Air - Refueling en route to New York by his sister plane, there is another plane in back of them. Air to Air - Bottom of the jet, it pulls away with the top speed of 1,000 MPH and is up-right once again. MLS - Mid afternoon Floyd Bennet Field is reached, the Crusader coming in leaving a slight smoke screen. MLS - Plane is landing on the run-way. CUS - Major Glenn's family, his wife, son and daughter. MCUS - The 'Crusader' and Major John Glenn. (nice shot of the plane) MS - News men and their camera's rolling. MCUS - Major John Glenn, cock pit of the plane is open his flight gear is off, he's wearing a big smile and waving to his family, friends and the press. MCUS - Back shot of the 'Crusader'. CUS - Major Glenn speaking to another high brass military man. CUS - Major John Glenn kneeling in the middle of his two children, their all smiling.
Maryland Beauty Named "Miss USA"
Maryland's Leona Cage wins the coveted title of Miss U.S.A. At Long Beach in a preliminary to the choosing of 'Miss Universe 1957.' Establishing shot - A parade down the street's of downtown Maryland and Miss Sweden is waving to the throngs that gathered to cheer on the gals. CUS - Miss Italy wearing a white bathing suit and waving. MCUS - Miss Austria blowing kisses to the crowd. MCUS - Miss Germany, waving. MCUS - First dark haired beauty, Miss Canada waving and smiling. MCUS - Miss New York, waving and blowing kisses. Looks like she can be a red head. MCUS - Miss Texas waving and smiling to the crowd. MCUS - Miss Missouri. MCUS - Miss California blowing kisses to the crowd and waving. MCULS - All the beauty contestants posing for the press, three girls high. MS - Miss Leona Cage from Maryland being crowned Miss USA.
Okapi Family In Holland Zoo
In the Rotterdam Zoo Mr. & Mrs. Okapi are spending a leisurely summer. The Okapi's are related to the giraffe family, The Okapi's are a very rare animal and seldom survive in captivity. The two Okapi's are outside walking around. MCUS - A giraffe (used in this clip to compare it to the physical appearance of the Okapi's) MCUS - Animal trainer hanging up leaves for the Okapi's. After he leaves the Okapis walk over and start eating the leaves. The tongue is like a giraffe's. CUS - A crowd of kids mostly boys are watching the Okapis. CUS - The Okapi head is a cross between a horse and a giraffe, very strange looking and the hind quarters looks like it belongs to the Zebra, which I find even stranger.
Miss Universe: Beauty Queens In Royal Confusion
In Long Beach, California, a second Miss USA is crowned-the first is disqualified because she was married. Then Miss Universe, Peru s Gladys Zender, is found under age by half a year but allowed to keep crown. Establishing shot beauty contestant walking down the run-way in an evening gown. Last year's winner is placing the crown the new reigning Miss USA, Charlotte Sheffield of Utah. The other Miss USA was married so she was disqualified, you can not be married. The crowned Miss Universe, Miss Peru Zender was found to be under age by 6 momths but she was allowed to keep her crown.
News in Brief: Coty In Italy
News in Brief: Coty In Italy The French president, Rene Coty, first chief of state from France to visit Italy since World War II, gets a royal reception in Rome during tour of famous landmarks. At train station, Coty greets officials. Mounted guard leads procession past Coliseum. Coty and Italian President Giovanni Gronchi ride in open car. Various shots of procession, guards on horseback.
News in Brief: Mrs. America.
News in Brief: Mrs. America. In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, attractive wife of Air Force officer and mother of four children, Mrs. Linwood Findley of Washington, D.C., wins coveted title from field of charming housefraus. This footage is somewhat overexposed. Low angle shot beauty contestants parading in evening gowns, wearing state sashes. Mrs. DC poses with Mrs. Arizona and Mrs. Louisiana. Mrs. America sits on a throne, smiles and waves.
Jet Age Monkeys
Jet Age Monkeys. The St. Louis Zoo's 31st chimpanzee show is a mirth-ful, tuneful, hilarious parade of hijinks by the talented stars of the chimp family. As 'space cadets' and 'rock 'n roll' musicians, the simian stars will delight the eyes and ears. Trained chimps perform various stunts. One chimp roller skates over a ramp. The chimps ride in carnival-style rides (some of them looks like bumper cars shaped like rocket ships). Child in audience looks delighted, smiling, laughing. Two child spectators applaud while a third enjoys a treat. The chimps play fake instruments; one with "guitar" does a reasonably good Elvis impersonation considering he's a different species.