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Flee Alcatraz - Three Convicts Escape Rock
Flee Alcatraz - Three Convicts Escape Rock The spoon proves mightier than the bars at supposedly escape proof Alcatraz prison as three bank robbers, serving long terms, fashion dummies for their beds and go AWOL after scratching through the cement walls of their cells. Whatever their fate, they seem to have accomplished what many others have failed to do. Exterior shots of prison. Sign - 'Warning Keep Off - Only Government boats permitted within 200 yards.' Photos of wanted posters of prisoners. Coast guard boat. Sailor looking through binoculars. Helicopter flying. Alcatraz Prison seen from boat.
Duke of Windsor & Wallis Simpson
Duke of Windsor & Wallis Simpson The romance of the century reached full-flower 25 years ago when the Duke of Windsor married a commoner, Wallis Warfield Simpson. He abdicated the throne of England to marry 'the woman I love'. Aerial of Castle in France. Happy couple taking pictures on steps. Shot of gondolas and boat passes with the Duke and Wallis Simpson on board, 25 years later.
Prison Fire - Montreal Convicts In Flaming Riot
Prison Fire - Montreal Convicts In Flaming Riot Eleven hundred rioting prisoners set six buildings on fire in Montreal's St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary. Thirty people are injured in the flames and fighting lasts for seven hours before both are brought under control. Aerial view of building on fire with black smoke pouring from the roof. Soldiers walking past camera - and guards. Fireman on top of ladder with hose.
Airline Strike: Engineers Fight Job Abolishment
Same as catalog #520230 Airline Strike: Engineers Fight Job Abolishment Eastern airlines is shut down as flight engineers seek to have their men recognized as the third man on jet planes. The pilots want the third man under their jurisdiction. It's a walkout President Kennedy termed 'the height of irresponsibility'. Scenes of propeller airplane on tarmac, luggage on carts, empty airline terminal. Scenes of pilots picketing, wearing signs 'Flight engineers on strike against Eastern Airlines'. Empty terminal. Sign reads: 'We Deeply regret that due to the work stoppage by our flight engineers we have been forced to cancel all flights until further notice.' Empty ticket counter. Pan American exterior. Interior shots of crowded airport terminal with passengers in line at counter and seated in airport.
It's A Monkey's Life
It's A Monkey's Life There's a certain character in Munich, Germany, who can make a monkey out of beau brummel. He's the best dressed simian in Europe. Monkey getting dressed by woman who puts pants on him and shirt. Seated at table, sticks out tongue (freeze frame). Seems to be pulled down stairs, then seated in basket in car which is attached to the dashboard. Interior of car, with monkey in his own front seat.
Hindenburg Disaster
Hindenburg Disaster One of the most spectacular tragedies of the air age happened just 25 years ago when the Hindenburg exploded while landing in the U.S., After a trans-atlantic trip. The disaster spelled the end of dirigibles. Disaster and aftermath footage.
A Day In History : Telstar Brings World Closer
A Day In History : Telstar Brings World Closer A ground station nestled in the mountains at Andover, Maine, a signal is sent to a speeding satellite - an historic feat that could reshape man's future. That satellite, of course, is telstar and it rebroadcasts a signal from space after amplifying it 10,000,000,000 times and thus the first pictures are transmitted to Europe -- an historic step comparable to the first message sent over the telegraph wire. Animated graphics of the Earth and satellites in space. Scenes of scientists with satellite. CU screwdriver screwing in screw on satellite. GV rocket on launch pad. Caution light? Men wearing headsets in control room. Television monitor of image being sent from satellite. Great image of American flag waving on TV monitor screen. Animation of earth with multiple satellites in orbit.
News in Brief: Royal Wedding.
News in Brief: Royal Wedding. France's big social event is the wedding at Dreux of Princess Helene d'Orleans, lovely daughter of the Count of Paris (pretender to the throne), and a Belgian count. Various shots of the young couple at their wedding; groom puts ring on bride's finger; they walk down the aisle. One guest is called by the narrator "Queen Alexandra of Greece" but likely is Queen Frederika of Greece.
News in Brief: Pope Visits Old School.
News in Brief: Pope Visits Old School. Pope Pius XII makes one of his rare appearances outside the Vatican, to visit a school he attended 62 years ago as it celebrates its 500th anniversary. The pope greets people, is escorted through building. Plaque on wall in his honor (can see lettering that says EVGENIVS PACELLI). Pope speaks to group in chapel.
News in Brief: Polio Mother Of Year.
News in Brief: Polio Mother Of Year. In New York, Mrs. David W. Phillips of Los Gatos, Calif., is named 'Polio Mother of the Year,' for her achievement in regaining 'almost normal' family life after she and her three children were stricken. Woman in wheelchair poses with children and a certificate honoring her achievement.
Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pan of stadium. Woman wearing straw sun hat with ribbon that reads 1962 All-Star Game. Pan Washington's $24,000,000 stadium is jammed to capacity and among the crowd of 46,000 is President Kennedy who throws out the first pitch. Side view of woman wearing straw hat with 1962 All Star Game written on scarf. President Kennedy shown throwing out first pitch, from his seat. GV of baseball diamond with players. They all see the national league all-stars take the measure of the American league. Stan (the man!) Musical pinch-hits a single that means the first run, Maury Wills runs wild on the bases (steals 2nd base) and Willie Mays makes some spectacular catches: it all adds up to a National League 3-1 win! Several CUs of President John F. Kennedy (JFK) enjoying the game, seen wearing sunglasses, smiling, clapping and eating peanuts? Good shot of baseball player running and sliding into home plate. Good shot of crowd /audience which includes African-American (black) and white spectators. Umpire calls safe.
Arnold Palmer Wins British Open
Arnold Palmer Wins British Open Golf records fall before the clubs of Arnold Palmer in the British Open Championship at Troon, Scotland. Ext. shot of Clubhouse. Pan crowds along golf course. Two men walking away from cameras, two caddies follow carrying golf clubs. Score board. In his final morning round he shoots a five-under-par 67 and goes on to a 69 afternoon round that give him 276 -- the best score ever made in the 102-year history of the British Open. Palmer with cigarette in mouth, signing autographs for British youngsters. Two policemen stand behind Palmer. Nice shot of Arnold Palmer loosening up, practice swing. Palmer shown putting, ball goes into hole. Spectators seated on green, clapping. Crowds charging green. Palmer holding up famous cup (trophy) above his shoulder.
Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers Wedding
Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers Wedding Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers were married in Hollywood. This was cinema royalty, Miss Pickford reigned for many years as queen of the movies. Paparazzi, photographers holding cameras with flash bulbs. Buddy Rogers eating wedding cake, Mary holds wedding knife. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers stand together, and Mary looks about to throw the flower bouquet.
Balloon Soars To 922 Miles
Balloon Soars To 922 Miles A test of a new balloon is successful preparatory to launching an echo two communications satellite next fall. Night footage of rocket lift off.
Twenty Five Years Ago - Early Space Probe ?
Early Space Probe ? In 1937 man was probing space and Jean Piccard used 98 balloons to rise to 10,000 feet. Preparation scenes, numerous balloons lined up. X-1 seen floating above crowd.
Twenty Five Years Ago - Telstar Satellite
Telstar Satellite Telstar's marvels can be traced to Guglielmo Marconi who died 25 years ago. He sent the first wireless message across the Atlantic. Marconi seen seated on back of boat. CU of Marconi wearing hat. Marconi seen wearing headphones (headset) seated in room, next to equipment. Voiceover mentions that Marconi helped install the first communications device at the Vatican. Marconi seen in room with various men, Pope?
Twenty Five Years Ago - America's Cup 1937
America's Cup 1937 They're racing for the America s cup this year as did Harold Vanderbilt and T.O.M. Sopwith 25 years ago. WS Two yachts. High shot looking down at boat below. Various boats in race.
Big Apple Dance Craze
Big Apple Dance Craze Think the 'twist' is brand new? What does that dance have that the 'big apple' didn't have 25 years ago. A group of people in a circle all dance the "big apple." Various shots of men and women dancing outdoors, wearing long dresses and suit coats.
New Foam Smothers Fires
New Foam Smothers Fires A new gas-foam preparation is pumped on fires by a jet engine. It puts it out fast enough and then floats in the air in a chemical phenomenon. Technician sets container of fuel on fire. Machine produces foam which creeps across the floor to the contained fire. Fire is smothered by foam, but in the process the foam becomes lightweight. Foam pieces float into the air.
Twenty Five Years Ago - Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini Benito Mussolini was riding the crest of his power as he's hailed by 50,000 women. 8 Years later he died in the hands of a lynch mob. Scenes of Mussolini waving from car as it passes camera. Crowds outside coliseum? Mussolini shouting from balcony. Massive crowd fills frame.
Twenty Five Years Ago - Roosevelt Wedding
Roosevelt Wedding The social event of the year was the wedding of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., And Ethel Dupont. The guest list read like a who's who. The President and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt are also in attendance. Reporters gathered outside. Cameras, newsreels. Nice shot of 5 newsreel cameras lined up with photo journalists flashing cameras seated on ground in front of them. Policeman also in shot. Bride getting out of car, wearing veil. Women assist bride up stairs. Low angle of Church. Bride and groom stand together smiling.
Twenty Five Years Ago - Delmar Racetrack
Delmar Racetrack Delmar racetrack (partly owned by Bing Crosby) was opened and interest in celebrities almost outran interest in the horses. Those present included Bob Burns holding binoculars, smiling at woman next to him. Pat O'Brien ? Robert Taylor seated next to Barbara Stanwyk wearing white hat and gloves. Bing Crosby seen smoking pipe, and Lee Tracy looking through binoculars. Crowds standing around before race. Pan horses during race.
Twenty Five Years Ago - Paddle-ball
Paddle-ball F a d s....We always have with us and 25 years-ago it was paddle-ball - a novelty that really never died. Line of children playing paddle-ball. CU man in uniform. Delivery man playing paddle-ball and trying to walk up steps. Two girls walk down street, while playing paddle-ball. Delivery man crossing street carrying large package, while playing paddle-ball.
A Former Commander Returns to Paris
A Former Commander Returns to Paris General Eisenhower is welcomed to NATO headquarters in Paris where he once directed the assault on Germany. Eisenhower exits car. People behind barricade look on, military officials salute. African-American (black) US soldier, who is military photographer takes pictures. Press, newsreel cameras, cameramen. Ike standing next to military official, photo op.