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Duke Of Kent Weds
Duke Of Kent Weds The Duke of Kent is wed amid colorful rites at the Cathedral of York. His cousin, Queen Elizabeth heads a long list of royalty in attendance. Man selling flags to people behind barriers. He has two flags placed in his hat, and carries a bundle of flags in his arms. Douglas Fairbanks Jr., ( Noel Coward ?) Queen Elizabeth walking down isle with Prince Philip and young Prince Charles. The Queen Mother, sits with the Queen of Spain ? Overview of Bridal Procession. Father and bride. Princess Margaret and her husband. Queen Elizabeth. Wedded couple walking down isle.
Clark Gable's Son Christened
Clark Gable's Son Christened At St. Cyril's church in Encino, California, the posthumous son of actor Clark Gable is baptized with scores of celebrities attending. (Luella Parsons ?) ( Hedda Hopper ?) Jack Benny and wife. Marilyn Monroe. Baby carried up steps. Interior of church from doorway. Press. (Celebrities, famous, stars.) Baby Gable.
Western Rodeo Thriller
Western Rodeo Thriller Rodeo. Bronco Busters. Cowboy falls off horse. Another contestant stays on after quite a bumpy ride. Crowd, with two little boys at bottom right of screen, who look like twins dressed in the same attire, plaid shirt and cowboy hat. Stubborn horse jumps out of pen and loses his balance. Both rider and horse fall sideways onto ground. Bull riders.
New U.S. Sub Joins Fleet
New U.S. Sub Joins Fleet The count of America s atomic subs rises to 25 as the daughter of Thomas Alva Edison christens an underwater craft in his honor. This latest sub will fire the nuclear-head Polaris missile fifteen hundred miles to target. Shot from behind sub as it released into open water. Sailors standing on top of submarine.
Mrs. Kennedy's Vacation In Greece
Mrs. Kennedy's Vacation In Greece Like any other tourist in Greece, Mrs. Kennedy finds fascination in the ancient ruins - the famed Acropolis in particular. Later she is received by the King and Queen. Jackie holding small dog.
Massive Earth-moving Shovel
Massive Earth-moving Shovel Russians come up with a massive earth-moving shovel that can handle 26,000 cubic yards a day. It supplies enough ore to keep the furnaces busy. Operator at controls. Workers. Operator controls machine through a TV viewing screen. CU TV monitor. Machine mining ore.
Train Wreck
Train Wreck Thirty-five German commuters, bound for work on their routine trip, died in a head-on collision between two trains using a single track during repair work. Disaster. Debris, twisted metal. Workers place cover on casket and carry it away.
Fishing For Caviar
Fishing For Caviar There's a boom among Russian sturgeon fishermen as the United States eases import restrictions on soviet caviar. It should be an export to gladden the heart and stomach of the epicure. Men hauling in nets. CU net. Fish. Netted fish lifted from boat by crane. Man trying to hoist out very large fish. Cannery, where girls wearing white smocks and caps seated at individual tables with small scales weigh and pack the caviar. Cans stacked. Woman filling large can, overflowing. CU caviar. Lid covers 'black gold'.
U.s. Capsule In Rome
U.s. Capsule In Rome At an international fair in Rome, freedom 7, the U.S. Space capsule goes on exhibition. The U.S. Thus gives everyone a chance to see the vehicle that made our flight a success.
Circus In Russia
Circus In Russia Circuses in Russia are the most popular entertainment - and this show gives you an idea why. The clowns, of course, are the most popular - with a trained hippo coming a close second. Woman hangs on large ring by her teeth as a large eagle? or condor? perched on ring above her. Very strange. Clown doing act where he does a balancing act with his hat, vest and scarf on a stick which he balances on his head. When the stick is pulled, he is completely dressed. A balancing hippo. Crowd applauds, and hippo shakes her head up and down to the audience.
New West Coast Sport
Use Catalog # 299349 which is very similar. New West Coast Sport Kids on the west coast come up with still another new fad --sliding ranges made of plastic that open the way to all sorts of acrobatics and they skid down range to target! Kids running onto mats and sliding. People in bathing suits get hosed down by man with hose. People slipping and sliding. A lot of bathing beauties. Boys outdoing each other, competitive. One slides head first and does a somersault, while the guy behind him jumps head first and twists his way down the mat. Little girl runs and falls right on her backside. A lot of slipping and sliding. (Funny, summer, water, backyard, fun.)
Freedom Rally - 100,000 In Berlin Defy Red Threat
Freedom Rally - 100,000 In Berlin Defy Red Threat More than 1,500 separate rallies throughout West Germany mark the 8th anniversary of the anti-communist uprising in East Germany. With Khrushchev renewing his threat to recognize the East German government, the free Germans put on a show of unity that sees 100,000 mass before Berlin's city hall. Lookout tower. Socialist poster ? People faces. Lighting torch of freedom. People parade with flags, torches.
British Show Armed Might
British Show Armed Might In the largest military maneuvers since the end of the war, units of the British navy, army and air force take part in operation 'saucy sue'. It's an impressive show of power. Two planes unload Parachutists as they engage in a mass jump. Officer observers. Tanks show off firepower. Guided missile zeros in to target.
New Cargo Plane Unveiled
New Cargo Plane Unveiled A new cargo plane with a tail that swings away from loading makes it debut in Canada. As it cuts loading time, the new plane is expected to lead to reduced rates. Interior shot in plane as cargo is being loaded in. Plane taking off and in flight.
Hats Compete With Horses
Hats Compete With Horses There's a new multi-million dollar grandstand at ancient Ascot race track, but even that doesn't overshadow the presence of Queen Elizabeth and the parade of women's new hats that compete with the horses. Queen Elizabeth with Prince Philip in carriage, wave to crowd and Philip tips his hat. Princess Margaret also attends. Variety of hats, quite stylish. Start of race. Man in top hat looking through small binoculars.
Records Fall At Track Meet
Records Fall At Track Meet Records fall at the national collegiate field and track championships in Philadelphia. The crowd is treated to a thrilling meet as they see Dyrol Burleson run a 4:05 minute mile. Pole vault, man goes completely over. High jump. Runner in race trips and falls. Bloopers.
Herter and Eisenhower
Herter and Eisenhower Secretary of State Christian A. Herter reports to President Dwight D. Eisenhower at his Gettysburg farm immediately upon his return from the foreign ministers meeting in Paris where plenty of progress was made. Mr. Herter distinguished himself impressively. Ike and Herter (both wearing bow ties) talk and ride in golf cart (?) to waiting helicopter. The men shake hands, Ike apparently seeing Herter off.
She's A Fair Fifty: Queen Juliana
She's A Fair Fifty: Queen Juliana Holland salutes the 50th birthday of their beloved Queen Juliana. It's a jubilant celebration with scores of thousands gathering informally to cheer the monarch and to place bouquets of flowers before the palace. The queen and her family (?) stand on steps and wave as smiling, waving crowds pass by. One man in carries holds a toddler on his shoulder, and the child is holding a flag. Groups of children release helium balloons into the air.
Magnificent Monty Visits Moscow
Magnificent Monty Visits Moscow The retired British World War II commander Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery had two conferences with Soviet leader Nikita S. Khrushchev in as many days. He said their talks were interesting, frank, friendly and in a good atmosphere. His visit to Moscow, an unofficial call, was to learn what he could do to help improve east-west relations. He now has a better concept of what we are up against. Photographers snap away as Khrushchev and Montgomery (?) shake hands, talk, pose.
Floyd Patterson Boxing
Floyd Patterson Boxing At Fairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, Floyd Patterson, 24, beats branding blows to Britain's challenger, Brian London, before delivering an 11th round coup-de-gras. A warm-up for his coming bout with Sweden's Ingemar Johansson in Yankee Stadium June 26. It's going to take some doing to lift the heavyweight title from Floyd Patterson. Comprehensive scenes of boxing match in front of large crowd. Challenger is saved by the bell at one point. The boxers in their corners being tended to by trainer-type people. KO; after the count, Patterson (?) walks over as if to see if the other guy is OK. Patterson with his hand being held up: the winner.
A Derby With Class - At The Downs
A Derby With Class - At The Downs In the 85th Run for the Roses one of the most thrilling in Kentucky Derby history - it's Tommy Lee! English-bred colt owned by Fred Turner, Jr., of Midland, Texas. A cattle and oil man. Willie Shoemaker (another Texan, El Paso) rode Tommy Lee from behind to beat Sword Dancer by a nose. There was some bumping in the stretch - the two leading colts came together at the five-sixteenths pole--on the final turn. A foul was disallowed. Tommy Lee: - $119,650 first money. Sword Dancer: $25,000 second money. On to the Preakness... Horse racing. Horses parade before the race. Well-dressed Caucasian race fans sip drinks. Woman spectator looks through binoculars. Beginning of race, middle, and very close finish. The winner after the race.
Churchill Visits Ike's Farm
Churchill Visits Ike's Farm A high point of Sir Winston Churchill's three-day visit with Ike is a visit to Gettysburg, the President's farm and the historic battleground. Sir Winston, sporting a ten-gallon hat and big cigar, is chauffeured by Ike himself in a tiny electric cart, on a lively tour in spite of his 84 years. President Dwight D. Eisenhower guides Churchill toward helicopter apparently on White House lawn. Marines helicopter flying (low), Washington Monument bg. Newsreel cameramen shooting. At the farm, some photographers and reporters are present as Ike shows Winston around. The two men pose.
Shah & Queen
Shah & Queen A royal welcome for a royal visitor. Queen Elizabeth and top British dignitaries greet the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, whose arrival draws curious throngs. Reportedly, the handsome, eligible Shah seeks a wife on his European tour. Train pulls up to station. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip greet the Shah (?), decked out in military uniform. Princess Margaret (?) curtsies to Shah. The Shah, Queen, and Prince board royal carriage, crowds looking on.
Union Show
Union Show In San Francisco, the golden anniversary AFL-CIO union trade show, in which members of every craft proudly show their contributions to America's life and economy. Men at ribbon cutting ceremony. IATSE exhibit, film projector. Misc. other exhibits and trades; printing press, baked goods. Caucasian man in business suit eats slice of cake, gets icing all over his face. Messy eater.