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The Beach 'Rough-Water' Swim Staged
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Thousands of spectators see daring ocean swimmers compete in the annual sea-going derby, a mile-and-a-half endurance test. Walter Stewart of San Diego battles his way through the waves in 11 min. to finish first. Female winner standing next to Walter, both have trophies.
The World Of Sports - Football's New Dummy
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Marty Gilman's practice 'Dummies' are famous on gridirons from coast to coast. From his interesting shop, the mechanical triple-threat men are being rushed to coaching fields all over the land, ready to pep up even the best stars. Woman cutting material, sewing suit, then stuffing body with granulated material. Man wearing football uniform practices with dummy in backyard.
Eyston Sets 345 MPH Record
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery, DOS and Out of Focus. His sensational 'Thunderbolt' painted black, Captain George Eyston, british racing ace, breaks his former world's mark of 312 mph and whizzes at a death-defying 6-mile-a-minute clip over the salt flats.
Dame Fashion Gets Novel Toe-Hold On Bathing Beauties
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Milady hasn't bells on her fingers, but she has rings on her toes and this latest rage is sweeping west coast beaches like wildfire. Dame fashion's latest decree is twinkling feet, and 'tootsie' sparklers have a toe-hold on beauty! Young women seated in the sand and a man wearing a business suit and hat (salesman) places rings on ones toes, CU pair of feet with toe ring. Man and woman seated under beach umbrella, he has a ring to give her (proposal) and as he goes to put it on her finger, she requests that he place it on her toe. Big Kiss.
Dutch Parliament
Scenes of royal pomp and panoply unfold in the Hague with the opening of the Dutch Parliament. In traditional ceremony that has changed little through the years, the queen rides in her coach of state to Knight's Hall where the parliament has met to hear their sovereign. Establishing shot - Dutch soldiers dressed up in their special wardrobe wear march down the street holding rifles on their soldiers. MS - The Royal Gold Coach moves through jam packed streets. MS a group of Dutch police officers standing in a group at attention holding their rifles. MCUS - Prince Bernhard, Queen Juliana and Princess Beatrix who now is 18 years old step out of the royal carriage that took them to Knights Hall. LL - Knights hall. MS - Queen Juliana speaks present problems. MCUS - Princess Beatrix sitting in a chair not looking too happy. MWALS - The police holding back the crowd. The Royals, Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard and Princess Beatrix step on to the balcony and wave to the people. MS - The crowd, when they see Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard and Princess Beatrix they start waving to the Royals.
Planers In Ocean Grind
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS A field of twenty-five expert aquaplanes start, but not all finish, in a spectacular race from Catalina Island to the California mainland, forty-four miles of choppy, open water.
Pa, Go Put The Cat Out!
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS This cat-putter-outer derby draws the cream of the experts as they compete for the championship. You're disqualified if, by chance, you happen to wind the cat and put out the alarm clock.
Parade Reviews Auto History
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Featuring the largest assemblage of old motor cars, a gala pageant honors the automobile industry. A hundred thousand thrill to the march of motors tribute to the horseless carriage.
Get Lepke is Cry As Police Launch Record man Hunt
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS $30,000 Reward For Lepke. A million circulars are issued by the police department offering $25,000 for Louis (Lepke) Buchalter 'Dead or Alive'. 'G'-men offer an additional $5,000 for notorious labor racketeer. Thomas Dewey makes a statement to the press: "During the past two years five former members of this gang have been shot. And now, a respectable citizen has been killed by bullets apparently intended for another Lepke associate. Lepke must be found Dead or Alive."
Hat Fashions
Creations of the country's foremost milliners for the November-To-January season are previewed. Ranging from chic miniature pillboxes to resplendent toques and turbans, the mood is appropriately festive. Establishing shot - Hat boxes piled up and the first three hat boxes on the bottom the models pop up from them. CUS - These three hats are from the sparkling Chapo Collection. CUS - Two models pop up, one is wearing a velvet hat in turquoise. CUS - The Toke in satin with a large flower in the front. MS - Four models standing wearing an array of hats, a knit hat, a fur hat, a leopard hat, a feathered hat, white mink hat. CUS - A pill box hat with a lace net hanging from the back. CUS - White winter roses and soft pastels adorn this picture type evening hat. CUS - Another large brim evening bonnet made of netting accented with a large rose on the sides, midnight blue tool. CUS - Large wide brim poke a dot hat with a scarf to match made out of netting.
Ride Em' Cowboy: Championship At Stake In Rodeo
The rodeo comes to New York City - Cowboys, brahmas, broncos, out where the East begins. But geography counts for nothing - it's a slam-bang show, packed with thrills, and laughs contributed by a posse of clowns. The arena at the rodeo is jammed packed with Indians, cowboys, and cowgirls riding their steeds. LL - Audience applauding. MS - Cowboy comes out of the gate on a bucking bronco. MS - Cowboy comes out of the gate on a brahma bull. . MS - Brahma bull chasing the clown. MS - Another cowboy and another bull but this time the bull stops in front of the barrel with a clown in side. MS - Oriental men watching the antics of the cowboys, bulls and clowns having a ball. MLS - Clown tormenting the bull. MS - MCU - Wild horse race, cowboys have ropes around the horses. You have to saddle them and then ride them.
Pet Cats Come King Size
British Columbia breeds predatory pets. Tamer Paul Hartel calls 'Kitty' and two cougars come running, to nuzzle affectionately and lick his pate lovingly! MS - Handler and breeder walking with a cougar on a leash. MS - Paul Hartel embracing and being embraced by two cougar CUS - Cougar gently mouthing the handler's face. CUS - Paul sitting on the ground and cougar comes up to him and rubbing against him like a kitten.
Register And Vote! (trailer).
Billboard with a man and a woman. Their hand's thumb and pointing finger making a circle and their looking through it. On the billboard it reads; See You At The Polls -- Register now and Vote Nov 6. A message from James C. Cornelius. President of the National Heritage Foundation; " Your vote is your chance to do a real important job for your country. Please don't miss it. See you at the poles - he raises his hand to his eye, makes the circle with his fingers and roses it to his eye. CUS - The two people on the billboard with an emphasis with their hands around their eyes. Camera pans-Register now and Vote Nov. 6.
Space Secrets: New Rocket To Seek New Cosmic Data
At testing grounds in Virginia, the Terrapin is unveiled - smaller than other rockets, only 15 feet long and 220 pounds. But it can soar to 80 miles at peak velocity of 3800 mph! simple to launch and cheap to build, it will gather cosmic data to speed the space satellite. Establishing shot - Four men are carrying this rocket that almost looks like a toy compared to today's standards of a rocket. MCUS - Two of the men mount the top piece to the rocket to the other. MS - The men put the rocket on a small launching pad. MLS - The Terrapin Rocket goes off heading for outer space. MS - MLS - the Terrapin Rocket gets smaller and smaller as it goes higher and higher. LL - All you see is the smoke trail left by the Terrapin Rocket as it disappears into space.
Nato College: Defense Students Inspect US Units
Students of the NATO Defense College, admirals and generals in rank, see newest weapons and tactics displayed by Army and Air Force units in West Germany. Matador Missiles, Cabernets, and airborne troops stage an impressive 'Power For Peace Show." Establishing shot - Military men looking at a F-86R Fighter Bomber. Range 900 miles, Speed - 650 MPH and Altitude - Over 40,000 Ft. MS - Military high brass looking at the underside of a bomber. MLS - Military Brass sitting in bleachers looking up into the sky at hundreds of peashooters dropping in the sky. LS - Something maybe a bomb dropped by parashoot. MS - A rocket, which reads; Power For Peace. MLS - Two officers standing on a cherry picker looking at a rocket.
Mamie Sees Civill Defense Uniforms
Mrs. Eisenhower gets a special preview of new uniforms for women civil defense workers. Trimly tailored in 'c d blue-gray,' they include one and two piece dress uniforms, and smartly functional coveralls. The first lady gets a first look at the new look of the handsome uniforms for Civil Defense volunteers. MS - Mamie Eisenhower and the Civil Defense ladies wearing their new uniforms. CUS - Mamie Eisenhower examines the uniforms very closely. MS - The White House press core. CUS - Mamie Eisenhower really taking a look at a patch on the arm of the uniforms CUS - Three Civil Defense Ladies
Hurdling Hounds Grayhound Racing
Greyhound racing with a novel twist, added steeplechase thrills. Two races for top speedsters of the breed, and the pack covers the course with lightning-swift sleek grace, at better than 50 mph average over the distance. Establishing shot - The Greyhounds are in their racing crates pawing at the doors eager to get out. MLS - The gates open and the dogs take off after the rabbit skin lure. MCUS - There's a two wheeler bike turned up-side-down and there's this guy whose operating the pedals with his hands. MS - The Greyhounds tearing down the grass track. MCUS - Now the mail dogs are let out of their racing crates, and off they go chasing the skin of a rabbit. CUS - Sports enthusiast. MS - The dogs are racing down the track. MS - NO #1 makes his way through the pack and takes the lead CUS - The winning dog, Muriel. A winner's wreath around his neck.
Register And Vote (trailer)
Walter De Hoog sitting behind a desk, behind him a poster reading; [You can t vote if your re not registered) As a new citizen I feel it s exciting and important to vote. See you at the poles. You Can t Vote Unless You re Registered! See you At The Polls!
1st Series No-Htter!
Baseball history is made in the 5th game of the World Series as Don Larsen retires 27 batters in succession - not a single Dodger reaches 1st base, as the Yankee hurler achieves the First World Series no-hitter, and the First World Series 'Perfect Game.' The sensational feat gives the Yankees a 3-2 edge in games over Brooklyn. Establishing shot - Baseball fans outside the walls of Yankee Stadium. Baseball fans sitting in the stands. MS - Sal Maglie. OHLS - Mickey Mantel hits the ball and runs and gets a home run. MLS - Baseball fans applauding. Yogi Berra hits one and takes off. MS - Baseball fans applauding in the stands. MCUS - NO #18 Bob Larson. OHLS - Gil Hodges hits the ball and runs but Mickey Mantle caught the ball and saved the day. The Yanks win a key game 2 to nothing.
Yanks Win Series!
With the series tied at 3 games each, the yanks' Johnny Kicks shuts out Brooklyn, as the New Yorkers' bats slam out four home-runs, including 2 by Berra, and a grand-slammer by Skowron. A decisive ending to a see-saw world series, as the Yankees score 9 runs, to regain the world championship of baseball. Establishing shot - Ebbets Field Brooklyn, throngs of baseball fans. LL - Fans in the stands. CU, profile - Camera man taking pictures. CUS - Brooks pitching and Yogi Berra at bat. OHMS - Berra hits the ball and on the hit he scored two runs. MCUS -The ball is pitched to Skowron and he hits a grand slam and scores three runs on that hit. MLS - Cooks strikes out Jackie Robinson and the Yankees win the game. CUS - Some of the players in the locker room. 1956 World Series.
Milk For Japanese Children.
Dockside ceremonies mark the shipment of 4500 tons of powdered milk, the first installment of a 4-year good-will program that will provide lunches for 8 million Japanese youngsters. Establish shot - On a building hangs a banner reading "Food For Japans School Children. MLS - Standing on the dock a group of Japanese people, politicians and two little Japanese girls dressed in Japanese Kimono's. CUS - Senator William F. Noland and Mayor Clifford Richelle standing with Counsel General Katsuno. MS - A toast is given to the shipment of milk going to Japan. MLS - The group on the docks are waving to the ship that is in motion going to, Japan.
This Is Adlai Stevenson
A graphic portrayal of the democratic candidate for president, seen in his campaign, and seen through the eyes of his sons. Presented as a public service, the second of two special election-year issues. The Motion Picture Industry is presenting in the public interest special features on the coming election. The first was "The Eisenhower Story." Now, "This Is Adlai Stevenson."
Sea Drama: Graphic Scenes As Airliner Hits Ocean
Coast Guard Films, soft focus. Scenes of unique pictorial drama - the actual ditching of a Stratocruiser with 31 aboard, 1,000 miles out from San Francisco. Films made from a coast guard cutter standing by record the big plane's plunge into the pacific, and the rescue of the passengers and crew - close-up drama at sea. Establishing shot - The crippled Stratocruiser shot from the coast guard cutter. Cutter up - You see a fire on the plane near the tail end. CUS - The coast guard cutter Pontchartrain maintains a vigil ready to swing into action when the big plane sets down. View from deck of the cutter - Off in a distance you can hardly see the plane as it is landing in the ocean but you do see a huge amount of water mounting in the sea as it sets down. Off the deck of the cutter - Life boat rowing towards the plane that 3/4's of the plane's fuselage sticking out of the water. MS - The other part of the fuselage sticking out of the ocean and starting to sink. MLS - Part of the fuselage sinking. Off the deck of the cutter - The life boat and some of the survivors. MLS - Tail section of the plane sinking. Looking up - Sailors looking down at the survivors. CUS - Survivors being wrapped in blankets and taken off the life boat and on to the cutter. MS - Looking down - Survivors walking around the deck of the cutter. MS - The Pontchartrain pulling into port people standing at the railings waving to the people on the dock. MS - Survivors disembarking on to the shore. CUS - Captain of the plane kissing his wife.
Toyland Express
Toyland goes futuristic in an Atlanta department store, as youngsters ride a monorail train, suspended from the ceiling, for a bird's eye glimpse of the toy department and its wonders. Establishing shot - Children embarking on the monorail train. MS - One of the attendants of the monorail securing the side of the small train. Floor up - The monorail filled with children pulling out of its station. MS - On the side of one of the cars the word EXPRESS is printed on the side. You see the faces of little children looking out the windows. Floor up - Back side of a clown waving to the children on the train. As you look up at the train it reads, RICH'S SNOWBALL EXPRESS. POV - From one of the windows on the train looking down on to the sales floor. Bikes, people, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and Pluto wind up toys in motion. CUS - Little boy looking at a Robot. CUS - A little girl holding stuffed toys, a dog and a monkey, the clown is in the background.