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Dr. Theodore Heuss, West German Chief of State
Poor Quality footage. Dr. Theodore heuss, west german chief of state, is welcomed in rome with full diplomatic honors. It's the first italian visit by a german ruler since wilhelm ii.
Sky's Limit At British Style Show
Poor Quality footage. Sky's limit in styles at a british showing where sports and evening wear alike are pointed toward outer space. One moony maiden even carries a 'sput-pup!
Franco-US- Crisis
Poor Quality footage. French Foreign Minister Pineau meets with Secretary Of State Dulles, as popular indignation mounts in France over US. Arms shipments to Tunisia.
Judo Meet
Poor Quality footage. In Montreal, France challenges Canada in a Judo Competition. Burly grapplers meet in the squared circle for an unusual, exciting contest. If someone really needs some Judo footage and can deal with the clip being out of focus. There's some good footage with a young woman dress in a skirt and sweater using her judo skills against on coming men.
Detroit Lions vs Sam Francisco '9ers.
Poor Quality footage. Pro gridiron thrills, 60,000 fans turn out in Detroit to see Bobby Layne spark the Detroit Lions to a 31-10 victory over the San Francisco 49'ers.
Sultan's Visit: King Of Morocco Welcomed In US
Use catalog # 522132 Poor Quality footage. King Mohammed of Morocco arrives in Washington aboard the President's personal plane to be greeted with full honors at national airport. The north African monarch will discuss US Air bases in Morocco with President Eisenhower
Exposition Paris Pure Blooded Felines
Tape is damaged. There are some large video drop out lines in some of the frames The catty side of Paris- blue-blooded felines on parade. Sleek Siamese and imperious Persians-a purr-fectly splendid show. Establishing shot - Two Siamese cats, and other close up shots of their faces. CUS - Looks like a Blue Persian cat. CUS - A fury stripped Persian cat. CUS - Two Blue Ribbon Champions, they look like Persian cats to me. CUS - A little kitten laying in a basket yawning.
French Para-Troops Train For Action In Algeria
French para-troops train for action in Algeria--novices and jump-masters who fall free, reaching a speed of 120 feet per second before pulling the rip-cord. Establishing shot - Inside the fuselage of a military plane where the troops are hooked up to jump. Their all quied walking towards the camera and jumping from the open hatch of the plane. POV - Paratroopers jumping from the open hatch MS - Paratroopers falling from the plane
New Trees For Rome
Children of the Eternal City gather in tree-planting ceremonies on one of Rome's 7 Hills, launching a nation-wide conservation program. Establishing shot - A large crowd has gathered on a hill side and you see potted trees laying about. MS - Two pre-teens planting a small potted tree. MCUS - There are a lot of children on this hill planting trees. CUS - A little pine tree. MCUS - Looks like this tree planting has turned into a religious tree planting ceremony with the blessing of a priest, as he blesses the trees and the people they cross them selves. LS / Camera panning the crowd and in the back ground you see the modern city of Rome.
Nippon Styles For Nippers And Teenagers
In Allentown, Pennsylvania a novel collection of fun in the sun fashions, culled from the Land of the Rising Sun, for tots and teen-agers. Establishing shot - Three little girls. One of the little girls has a kimono full skirted party dress made of silk, the taller girl in the middle has a coolly type outfit on with a Japanese sun hat on, CUS - A sack suit, tied at the waist and also pant legs. MCUS - The next two styles are made for fishing or playing. The peak-a-boo beach hat was inspired by the monks The other little girl has a hat on that resembles a hat worn by the workers in rice paddies. CUS - Little girl has sandal clad feet and a kimono party dress. CUS - A teenage girl has a fitted dress accented by draping kimono sleeves. (Eastern influence)
Cecile Dionne the 2d Quint Weds
Tape is damaged. There are some large video drop out lines in some of the frames Cecile Dionne marries Philippe Langlois, becoming the second of the four surviving quintuplets to wed. Establishing shot - Cecile Dionne and her groom, Philippe Langlois kneeling at the alter in their wedding ceremony. MCUS - The couple are kneeling on kneelers in front of the priest, wedding ceremony taking place. MS - Mr. & Mrs. Dionne kneeling in a church pew in attendance of the wedding ceremony. CUS - Annett Dionne and her new husband. MCUS - Cecile and Philippe closing of their ring ceremony and the Priest blessing them. MS - Bride and groom walking down the stairs of the church after the wedding ceremony. CUS - The New Mr. and Mrs. Philippe Langlois.
Pimlico Futurity At Baltimore
Six potential winners leave the post in the 35th Pamlico futurity at Baltimore, a terrific race won by Jewel's Reward, who becomes the hottest money-winning two-year old in turf annals. Establishing shot - Over-head view of the horses and their jockeys walking their horses on the track. CUS - Sports fans crowded against the fence. MS - Six horses take off from the starting gate. OHSMC - The horses are running down the track, setting the pace is Jewel' Reward and Willy Shoemaker in the iron's. CUS - Young man looking through binoculars. OHS - NO # 6 Jewel's Reward still out in front. Jewel's Reward wins. CUS - Woman with pussy-cat glasses on and good teeth. CUS - Willy Shoemaker and Jewel's Reward in the Winners Circle.
Eisenhower is sworn in for 2nd term as President.
Eisenhower is sworn in for 2nd term as President. Establishing shot - The White House with a flag flying in front of it. MS - President Eisenhower getting sworn in as leader of the country you see Vice President off the side. LS - Throngs of well wishers for the President. President Eisenhower, "May the turbulence of our age yield to the true time of peace. When men and nations shall share a life that honors the dignity of each." The crowd starts applauding.
Spotlight On Royalty - Queen in USA
Spotlight On Royalty - Queen in USA Throngs standing outside the White House to see and greet Queen Elizabeth II. President Eisenhower escorts the Queen up the steps of the White House to be greeted by Mamie Eisenhower (First Lady) . Prince Philip is close behind, MS - Prince Philip engaged in conversation with Mamie Eisenhower. A blimp flying over tug boats spouting water from their fire hoses. CUS - Queen Elizabeth. Looking up - Ticker tape streaming down from the tall buildings in New York. MS - Motorcade parade with President Eisenhower. MSOH - Throngs of people packing the New York City Streets on both sides.
Terror Reigns End - George Metesky is captured
New York's 'mad bomber' George Metesky is captured by police after a 17 year rule of terror. MS - Two FBI agents are holding George Metesky by both arms. George Metesky is smiling away.
Shrinking World - Aviation Records
Aviations records topple. The Air Force flies round the world in 15 hours. B-52 Bombers swooped around the world a distance of 24,000 miles an average 525 MPH. Also a non-stop flight between the US and Argentina. Air to Air - B-52's flying in formation. Back shot - A B-52 streaming smoke from the jet engines
Hurricane Disaster.
The first hurricane of the season smashes inland along the Gulf Coast, wreaking terrible tragedy in Louisiana. The town of Cameron is destroyed. Over 300 perish. Establishing shot - Houses torn off their foundations and other houses are severely damaged. Aerial shot - Flooded homes and streets MCUS - Front of a home laying in the street CUS - A cow stuck in the mud dieing. MCUS - Dead pigs laying among debris. MS - Farmer in his flooded field looking at a dead cow. MS - Raining and a dog standing guard on the front porch and the whole family is on the porch watching the rain and the streets flood. Aerial shot - The whole town is flooding.
Miracle Deliverance
A boy in a well captures the attention and prayers of a nation. The graphic record of little Benny Hooper s 24 hour ordeal, in New York and his hair-breadth rescue. A crowd of people standing around a large hole with planks of wood supporting the sides of the hole. CUS - Little Benny Hooper's mother in distress. MCUS - A crowd of people, a parked ambulance and a little boy laying on a stretcher being put into the ambulance. CUS - Little Benny laying in a oxygen tank inside the ambulance.
Space Age Arrives
The age of space dawns on mankind as Russia launches the first artificial satellites. America's own satellite attempt is a flaming disaster. Russia's space dog is alone in the skies as President Eisenhower and other western chiefs of state gather in Paris for new NATO strategy talks. Little Laika being outfitted as the first animal to fly off into space. Sputnik. MLS - Outside launching pad. MS - The rocket blast off going into space with little Laika on board. MS - Animation kicks in showing how the satellite will orbit the earth. CUS - Shots of Laika as the rocket is traveling into space. MS - A shot of the US Vanguard rocket with did not take off because it exploded. MS - The Vanguard rocket engulf in flames and smoke. Paris, France. MS - President Eisenhower walking with the French President with the Eiffel Tower in the back ground. United States. MS - Successful blast off of Atlas missile.
Nation' Tree: President Opens Festive Season
President Eisenhower sets the keynote for National Observances of the Holiday Season as he addresses the nation, and then lights a 60 foot spruce. 9,000 Gleams of light transform it to a symbol of the season, the season of Peace On Earth, Good Will Toward Man. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower and the First Lady, Mamie is gretted by Santa Clause as they disembarks from a limo. MS - Vice President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon (Pat) greet the President and First Lady. MCUS - The stage and above it, it reads 'Peace On Earth To Men Of Good Will". MS - President Eisenhower getting ready to address the audience. and he presses the button and the tree is lit, with 9-thousand lights. CU - Tree control box, a hand turns a knob and the top of the tree lights up.
France's Newest Carrier "Clemenceau"
France's newest carrier "The Clemenceau" is near completion displacing 27,000 tons this newest flat top is not in the same class as the super carriers of the U'S maybe. But she'll carry three jet squadrons a virtual striking force that coupled with her comparative speed will make the "Clemenceau" ideally suited to serve off the European coast or in the Mediterranean. Establishing shot - Camera pans from the bottom to the top of the flat deck. LSOH - French sailors aboard deck. Areail shot - The Clemenceau docked.
Cardinal In Alaska.
Cardinal Spellman, on his annual trip to the orient. The Cardinal is welcome at the Air Force Bases in Alaska as he makes a pilgrimage for Japan. He takes some time out of his busy schedule to visit Alaskan school children. Establishing shot - Cardinal Spellman is greeted at an American Air Force Base in Alaska by some high ranking Air Force officials. CUS - Cardinal Spellman all bundled up in winter wear. MS - Cardinal Spellman in a classroom with some school age to teenage children, there's also a couple of nuns in the picture. MCUS - Kids crowded around the Cardinal and all is smiling.
America's First Boeing 707 Maiden Flight
America's first commercial jet transport takes another step towards service on American air-waves. A giant Boeing 707 Straight-o-Liner is wheeled out for its Maiden Flight. Establishing shot - The Boeing 707 is parked on the tarmac getting checked out. MS - Small group of newspaper men taking pictures of the Boeing 707. MS - Boeing 707 taking off and lifting up gaining altitude. Aerial shot - Boeing 707 in flight, shot taken above the plane. Air to Air - Side view, back end of plane.
Pvt. Teddy Bear
Another GI re-patrioted, Teddy Bear. He was with the 6th infantry in Germany until the CO decided he was a little too big to run around loose. So Teddy got his honorable discharge and a ticket state side. He made the voyage in fine style, a good sailor except he gets tangled in the rigging. Establishing shot - Bear on a leash. MS - Bear standing on his two hind legs to look at army officers and a photographer. MS - Bear with his handler, the bear climbs up and is looking in a port hole. MS - Bear scratching himself on a pipe. MS - Bear walking with his handler on a dock.