Advanced Search
Olympic Gymnastic Try-Outs
Olympic gymnastic tryouts in Philadelphia, combined with AAU championships, bring together outstanding competitors in the difficult events, staging a top-notch show while vying for a berth on the team that will represent the US in Australia.
Supersonic Bail-Out
Ultra-slow-motion cameras record supersonic bail-out tests during which an instrument-laden dummy is ejected from the cockpit attached to rocket sled travelling over 700 mph. Establishing shot - The Supersonic Convair nose section is mounted on a rocket sled and its sitting on a track. MCUS - Military puts in a dummy for a new series of supersonic bail out test. MLS - Slo motion captures the supersonic nose of the Convair ejecting the dummy.
New Look In Submarines
The navy unveils a new look in undersea craft, with testing of 'Albacore,' embodying radical changes in hull design. Despite being smaller than conventional subs, the hull shape allows more living space for the crew. Establishing shot - The top of the Albacore with Naval Officers standing in an open hatch. MCUS - The Albacore in open sea with a dirigible above it. POV - From the open hatch the back of the submarine. MLS - The Albacore submersing. MS - Inside the submarine with an officer turning dials and talking into a microphone. CUS - Three Naval Officers piloting the submarine. MCUS - Two sailors playing a game. Aerial shot - The Albacore is completely underwater only the periscope is sticking out of the water. MLS / Aerial - Submarine's hatch is sticking out of the water. Aerial shot - The submarine.
US Jet Planes: Go To Airforce Of The Netherlands
New wings for NATO seeped wings Thunderstreaks, first line jet fighters join the Dutch Airforce. Replacing older models American make jets which of now have become obsolete. The new jets can double as ground support or tack craft. Defense Minister Staff accepts the first of 200 Thunderstreaks from American ambassador Freeman Mathews. Establishing shot - Jet planes lined up on the tarmac. MLS - Defense Minister Staff and Freeman Mathews. MCUS - Planes taking off into the sky with the Dutch insignia. Ground to air - The Thunderstreaks flown by the Dutch Air Force are in flight formation.
Prince Ranier Arrives In New York City
Prince Ranier of Monaco arrives in New York, and is met at veteran's hospital. It's rumored the handsome prince, Europe s most eligible bachelor is visiting America to seek a wife. While in America Prince Ranier purchased a new American car, 1955 or 56, Chrysler Imperial Crown four door sedan. Establishing shot - Prince Ranier looking over his brand new 1955 or 1956 Imperial Crown Chrysler. MLS - Prince Ranier pulls up to the Veteran's Hospital. CUS - Prince Ranier handing out lighters bearing his crest as Christmas presents. CUS - HS - Prince Ranier smiling at the camera. Closing shot.
Ski Birds Take Off At Bear Mountain NY
Winter is official at Bear Mountain Park. The snow is artificial but the trills are real the annual Togar Tokel Ski Jump. Establishing shot - Skiers walking up hill with their skis. MCUS - Skier gets ready and skis down the long jump ramp. He almost made it. MLS - Another Tokel, Kim, cousin of the famed Art Tokel does not do too well on this trip, falls. MCUS - Art Develin of the Lake Placid Snow Birds and he does very well and he is also one of the Olympic hopefuls. MLS - Throngs of people lining the jump as they watch the skiers. MCUS - Art Tokel, Togar's brother, good jump - bad finish. MLS - A Canadian ski jumper does very well jumping 164 feet. Closing shot
17 Die As Airliner Hits Tree
Death strikes with shocking suddenness to mar the holiday season when a northward-bound airliner hits a tree while making a landing at Jacksonville, and crashes. All aboard totaling 17 perished. Establishing shot - The aftermath of a plane crash, rescue workers and civilians looking for survivors. MCUS - Fire fighter putting water on the smoldering wreckage. CUS - One of the propellers and motors. MCUS - Air plane wheel resting against a home. CUS - The wreckage of the plane smoldering. MCUS - More wreckage of the plane and people standing in the back ground. MLS - Wreckage all over the place, you can not tell what the wreckage is from its so bad. Closing shot.
One-Man Charity In Korea
A US Army Private, Fritz Moller, operates a one-man- orphanage for 30 Korean war waifs, most of them blind. Moller organized the charity himself, spending hundreds of dollars of his own money, and facing court martial for his cutting of military red tape, but won approval. The story continues as Moller now faces new and greater problems. Establishing shot - A large tent erected next to a building. MS - Private Fritz Moller. MCUS - A blind young Korean lad. CUS - Blind Korean orphans. CUS - Private Moller and blind orphans. CUS - A blind young man holding a little boy and other children standing next to him. CUS - It looks like a injured little blind boy and a sighted little girl standing next to him.
Fishing Boats In A Deep Freeze
Symbolic of a record cold wave across wide areas of the US. Fishing boats attest to the savagery of winter's onslaught as they return sheathed in glittering ice, stem to stern. Establishing shot - Ice covered mask on a fishing boat. MS - Two fishermen on the deck of the frozen troller. MS - The frozen back end of the boat and a fisherman pulling rope. MS - Two more fishermen a another frozen troller. MCUS - This fishing troller is really frozen in ice and it looks like a fisherman is checking out some kind of motor. CUS - Fisherman breaking off the ice on the troller. Closing shot.
Typewriter's 100th Anniversary
An annual exhibition of typewriters, from the earliest to the most recent goes on display to mark the 100th anniversary of the invention of the machine. Establishing shot - Men walking around in a convention center. CUS - One of the first typewriter's. A real relic. CUS - A U-shaped typewriter. CUS - This typewriter actually looks like one. The brand name - Oliver Typewriter. CUS - Another strange looking typewriter. There's keys in the back and keys in the front, that sort of fan out. CUS - One of the first typewriters where the fonts are on a cylinder. CUS - A line of the newest typewriters on the market - 1955. MCUS - The men all crowd around the cream de la cream of typewriters. One that does not need a typist.
Top News Stories Of 1955 - Peron Ousted
Peron's ousted by Argentine army, air force, and navy elements followed his excommunication for a long campaign of religious persecution, and ended 10 years of tyranny. Establishing shot - Thrones of people on the streets. CUS - Juan Peron addressing the public. CUS - Juan Peron standing among his constituents. MCUS - A priest and his congregation holding up rosary s praying, CUS - Old woman holding her rosary praying, she is wearing a crochet shall on her head. MCUS - Crowd in the streets running. MLS - People throwing office furniture and papers out the window of a building, then burning it, in a huge pile, throngs of people watching the fire.
Top News Stories Of 1955 - President Stricken
Ike's heart attack plunged America and the free world into anxiety for 7 weeks, until his recovery was announced and the president returned to his Gettysburg farm for active convalescence. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower being wheeled out on the roof of Fitzimmons Veteran s Hospital. CUS - President Eisenhower in a wheel chair, knees covered in a blanket. MCUS - Banner hanging across a street, "Welcome Home Ike". CUS - Kids waving at the camera man. MLS - Throngs of well wishers line the street. President Eisenhower riding in an open convertible. MCUS - Children line the streets with American flags in their hands. CUS - President Eisenhower at his mountain retreat. MLS - Vice President Nixon. MS - John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State and President Eisenhower sitting at a long table along with his other constituents.
Top News Stories Of 1955 - Royal Romance
Princess Margaret s romance ended the breathless anticipation of millions, as the princess chose between love and duty, and rejected her suitor RAF Hero, Copt. Peter Townsend. Princess Margaret has reached a crossroads of her romance with Capitan Peter Townsend. Faced with opposition from her family and the church to marry a divorced man, the Princess chose duty before love. Princess Margaret walking wearing a fur coat escorted by palace guards, people line the walkways watching the Princess. Newspaper stand, headlines - "Princess Margaret - The Nation Waits". RAF hero and suitor to Princess Margaret, Peter Twonsend walking to his car. Princess Margaret walking with clergy smiling, she stops just before she gets in her car.
National Horse Show.
Audio is low on screener The 67th national horse show opens, with the Good Will Challenge Trophy competition the highlight. The finest horses and riders of four nations tackle the tough jumping course, with Ireland s lt. Pat Kieran riding Ballynonty, a handsome bay gelding, to an impressive triumph. Establishing shot - Military men on horses trooping the colors. MLS / W - Audience. MCUS - Charles Delaney of the US Equestrian team. CUS - Elva Valdez riding for injured members of the Mexican team and she does a great job of riding. MCUS - Major McGinnis of the Canadian Team is second best to Lt Pat Kerning of the Irish team. MCUS - Lt. Pat Kerning jumping fences headed for the cameraman. Pat Kerning rode his big gelding to victory. The Winner!
LA Rams - Chicago Bears
Audio is low on screener Play-for-pay on the gridiron, with 70,000 fans getting their money's worth from a hammer-and-tong clash, a contest with a see-sawing score featuring plenty of line action, long runs, and thrilling distance passes, as the Chicago Bears claw their way to a 31-20 victory and beat the Los Angeles, Rams. Establishing shot - Sports enthusiast pack the stadiums - Quarterback passes the football and it is complete and he runs adding up the yardage until he falls on his own. MLS / WA - Quarterback hand off the football and it is carried to the 5 yard line. MLS - Three plays later Morris bulls his way in for a touchdown. LS / WA - Fans are cheering, applauding and just plain old happy. MLS - Ed Brown throws to Gene Schroeder. MLS - Bears have the ball, it's passed, it's caught and the receiver is tackled. MLS - Quarterback throws and the receiver catches it for a 20 yard gain. MLS - Bear Quarter passes and it is brought into the end zone. Touchdown!. CUS - Scoreboard - Bears are leading in the second half 17 to 13. MLS - Bear passes the football for a 45 yard pass and it is ran into the end zone, Toouchdown!
Five Dead In Italian Road Races
Five are dead, sixteen injured, during the grueling mille milieu, Italy s 992-mile road race. Two drivers and three onlookers are killed when speeding cars go out of control on turns, made slick by heavy rains. Italy's Castelotti comes home the winner. Establishing shot - Throngs mass in the streets of Italy to enjoy the race in spite of the rain. CUS - The first sports car takes off in the race. MS - Racer roaring down the crowd lined streets. CUS - NO. 433 passes the camera spraying up water from the streets. MS - Two cars come around the curve and spin out of control into the hay bales. CUS - The Italian spectators cheering the race cars on. CUS - NO 543 crossing the finish line, Castelotti is the winner. CUS - Castelotti receiving a bouquet of flowers.
Mother Of The Year
The ladies have their day at the White House as the First Lady welcome's members of the 'Mother of the Year' committee Mrs. Eisenhower chats with Mrs. Jane Maxwell Pritchard who has been awarded the signal matter for 1956. Establishing shot - White House, outdoors. MCUS - Mrs. Eisenhoweer and Jane Maxwell Pritchard, 'Mother of the Year'. MCUS - Mrs. Eisenhower chatting with Mrs. Pritchard.
Turbulent Korean Election
Tragedy marks the Korean elections as P.H. Sinicky, President Rhee s strongest opponent to date, dies suddenly. His followers demonstrate through the streets and storm Rhee s palace. Establishing shot - A picture of PH Sticky hanging in the town's square. MCUS - PH Sinicky making a campaign speech to throngs of followers. MLS - Tension mounting as a result of the death of PH Sinicky, throngs gather. MLS - A picture in the distance of PH Sinicky and a mass of people huddled together. The crowd holding the picture pass the cameraman. People follow.
Ike Greets Chaplains
Members of the military chaplains are greeted by president eisenhower who, in an informal speech, gives high praise for their work in the armed forces. Chaplins in uniform are lined up. CU of bars on chest of one chaplin. Eisenhower addresses the chaplins and presents an honor. A wreath is laid at the chaplin's monumnet.
World Of Sports - Motorcycle Hillclimb
Motorcycle hillclimb-the annual hillclimb at Lewiston, Idaho, is a definite sign that spring is here, as daredevil drivers roar up the steep 60-degree slope. Spills galore. Establishing shot - Man sitting on his motorcycle. MLS - Motorcycle rider takes on a steep hill and he almost makes it. Just before he reaches the top his bike flips. MS - Another rider try s and he doesn't quite make it as high. MCUS - There is finely one rider who makes it to the top.
Santa Visits Dog Pound.
With the Christmass already in the air Santa pays an early visit to a group of orphans with a special treat a 'all they can eat'. Its the annual Christmas Party at the Seattle - Dog Pound. One reason its held early is to call attention to all these pups and maybe find homes for a few. At the moment there's nothing more important to the pups than those frankfurters. Establishing shot - Santa getting out of a pannel truck. In his hand he is holding frankfurters. MCUS - The little puppies behind the wire fence. CUS - Santa hanging frankfurters on a Christmas Tree. MCUS - Santa opens the gate to the holding kennel and lets the puppies out. CUS - Little puppies at the tree eating the frankfurters that's hanging on the branches. CUS - Santa holding a little 6 to 8 week old puppy and hes licking and eating a frankfurter.
Kittenish Cougars
Paul Hartel of Canada shows off his two pet cougars, 200 pounds of steel-sinewed destructive power, each, but tame and friendly as kittens. Normally Canada s most ferocious animals, these two are just plain affectionate. Establishing shot - The two cougars on a wooden perch and the trainer - Paul Hartel is standing right by them. MCUS - Cougar licking Paul's head. MCUS - Paul and the cougar walking in the woods. MCUS - Paul puts the cougar's front paws on his shoulders as their both standing up. CUS - Paul kisses the cougar to show how tame he is. Closing shot.
Walking Marathon
From City Hall in New York to Coney Island its a ten and a half mile heel-and-toe race. With 40 men vying in the 45th annual contest. The winner, a West Pointer whose father competed in the same race 23 years ago. Establishing shot - The first three men take start to the race. MCU - Men walking down a New York City street. CUS - Henry Lascow is the National Champ and his number is 39. MCUS - One walker all alone. CUS - Senior citizen, wearing cap and gloves and going like a bat out of hell. MCUS - Daniel Clansey is the winner and his father competed in the same race some 23 years ago. CUS - Daniel Clansey wearing a huge smile on his face. Closing shot.
Giants-Browns Football
Pro grid thrills as the football giants battle the Cleveland browns, eastern conference leaders, to a sensational 35-35 tie, scoring the final td with only seconds left to play. Throngs of 46,000 jam into a stadium to enjoy the thrills of a football game. MLS - Players on the field of the Polo Grounds and the game is in progress. MLS - Cleveland brown bobble as he receives the ball. MLS/OH - The New York Giants come up with the football CUS - Sports spectators throwing their arms up in excitement. MLS - Player receives the ball and takes it almost to the goal line, once again the camera pans up to the spectators as some stand up cheering. MLS - Quarterback passes the ball and it is taken in for a touchdown. MLS - Second half, Browns trailing 14 to 7, the game is in progress. MLS - Brown's quarterback riffles a shot NO 26 catches the ball and takes it in for a touchdown, and the score is tied. MLS - Crowds in the stands once again on their feet cheering. MLS - The kick off - Browns to the Giants. It is caught and it is ran to the 45 yard line, fumbles and the Browns recover the football. CUS - Some teenagers in the stands in total disbelief. MLS - Gram throws the ball and the receiver catches it and takes it in for a touchdown, Browns lead. MLS - Giants have the ball, quarterback passes the ball, receiver catches it and gets the first down. MLS - Quarterback hands off the ball to Price and fumbles on the 1 yard line. Score going into the third period 31 to 21. MLS - Quarterback pass is intercepted by the Browns, the receiver takes the ball over the goal line. Once again the Browns are in front leading. MCUS - Giant quarterback passes the ball it is caught and it is taken in for a touchdown. The final score is 35 to 35. Closing shot.