Advanced Search
Radar Defense Center
Dull in contrast and imagery Atop Mount Tamalpais, near San Francisco, the air force allows a glimpse of its closely guarded aircraft control and warning center that centralizes the air defense of the Bay area. (radar) Establishing shot - Mount Tamalpais. MLS - Airforce soldier standing guard at the gate. CUS - Airforce man patrolling wearing a riffle on his shoulder. MLS - A huge scope where all the flights are plotted on the scream. MCUS - Soldier talking on the phone.
Royal Tour: Queen Elizabeth Visits Fiji Isles
Dull in contrast and imagery The traditional hi-jinks of King Neptune s Court find members of the royal court including the Duke of Edinburgh taking a dunking as the Queen looks on. After crossing the equator, the Royal Party visits the Fiji isles, where natives perform their colorful dances and rituals in honor of the visiting sovereign. The New Zealand cruiser the "Black Prince" escort duty. The Queen goes aboard the ship to inspect the crew. The sailors queue past the queen for inspection. POV - From the deck of the Black Prince you see the Gothic that's taking her and other Royals of a 30,000 mile tour. The cruiser Sheffield gives a salute to the Queen. MLS - The Equator is crossed and whoa be tied the pollywog. It is tradition that you get dunked. So the Royals get dunked including Lady Pamela Mountbatten dunked by Prince Phillip. MCUS - Prince Phillip gets pushed in and so do other Royals, such fun. MCUS - Queen Elizabeth II taking home movies recording King Neptune's Court. MCUS - Prince Phillip climbing out of the sort of pool. POV - The stern of the ship going towards Fiji Isles. MCUS - A little girl presenting the Queen with flowers. MCUS - The people of Fiji Isles in native costume. The native are making Kava and they present this drink to the Queen in a coconut shell, yum, yum. MLS - Native warriors doing an acient spear dance.
Mighty Blast Clears Quarry.
Audio is low on screener A great blast opens a quarry for use, shattering a compact mass of 100,000 tons of rock that has made the subterranean caverns a deadly labyrinth of death, defying all similar efforts since 1931. Establishing shot - Workmen walking in quarry carrying T&T. MCUS - Workman sticking explosive into the wall of the quarry. MS - Crowd of people watching the workmen. CUS - Man pushing down the plunger setting off an explosion. MS - The rock wall of the quarry crashing down. CUS - Faces of two demolition men. CUS - The mass of rock that had fallen.
Jose Ferrer Honored.
Audio is low on screener Jose Ferrer, star and director of Universals recent release 'The Shrike', receives a scroll lauding his outstanding work in the picture from Mrs. Dean Gray Edwards, motion picture chairman of the national council of women of the United States. Establish shot - Jose Ferrer disembarking TWA Passenger Flight. MS/Ground up - Throngs of his admirers. CUS - Mrs. Dean Gray Edwards awarding Jose a scroll applauding his work in the production. CUS - A Letter Of Commendation "The Shrike" fromthe Motion Picture Division, National Council of Women of the United States. CUS - Mrs. Edwards and Jose Ferrer shaking hands.
The Northrop Scorpion Jet Shows Its Power
America's newest jet interceptor, the 'Northrop Scorpion', shows its sting, a death-dealing battery of 104 air-to-air rockets that spell destruction for any foe. Establishing shot - Air force personal going over the plane. MCUS - Rockets being loaded in the firing chamber of the plane. MLS - Northrop Scorpion taking off, off the tarmac. Air to Air shot, overhead - Over head shots to the plane. MCUS - Plane firing it rockets from its chambers. Aerial shot - Back of the plane in flight.
Marie Dione Famous Quintuplets Enters Convent
Marie Dionne, one of the famed quintuplets, forsakes the material world for the spiritual. A touching farewell with her family as she enters the servants of the Blessed Sacrament Convent in Quebec. MCUS - The quintuplets walking up the stairs of the convent. MCUS - A gate opens and out steps Marie Dionne wearing the veil of the order of the Blessed Sacrament. MCUS - The mother of Marie hugs and kisses her farewell. CUS - The gate of the convent coming down MCUS - Marie Dionne walking with mother superior inside the church. MCUS - Postulants praying in church. MCUS - Marie Dionne kneeling on a kneeler in front of the alter, praying.
Devout Throngs Gather Around A Bush: Virgin Mary
50,000 Of the devout crowd into Fairmount Park where children reportedly saw a vision of the Virgin Marry. A bush on the spot has been converted into a shrine-hung with dozens of rosaries and miraculous medals. Establish shot - A temporary fence put up around a bush in Fairmount Park, there are throngs of believers standing by the bush (apparition). MCUS - People queuing by the bush where people hung holy medals, rosaries and flowers. CUS - A mother and her little boy kneeling and praying by the bush. CUS - Looks like a grandfather and granddaughter and others kneeling and praying by the bush.
Italian Cabinet: Segni Forms New Governing Body
Audio is low on screener Antonio Segni, newly appointed Prime Minister of Italy, announces the formation of his cabinet to the rome press corps. Pledged to the continuance of cooperation with the West and NATO powers, the new Premier is a leader in Italy's land reform program. Establishing shot - Antonio Segni addresses the Rome press core. CUS - Press taking pictures and holding the microphones
Korea Marks Invasion Anniversary
Audio is low on screener 30,000 South korean students take part in observances of the 5th anniversary of the red invasion that launced the korean war. Establishing shot - Marching parade. MLS - Inspite of the pelting rain 30,000 South Korean students take part in the celebration. MLS - President Syngman Rhee. CUS - Young girl, student getting soak and wet. CUS - Other students either singing or reciting a pledge.
Big Ben's Voice Stilled.
Audio is low on screener The majestic voice of big ben is stilled, as an 18 month overhaul job on the historic clock and bell begins, long needed by the century-old London landmark. Establishing shot - London scaffolding around Big Ben. MCUS - Camera panning up to show the amount of scaffolding build around Big Ben. POV - Elevator ride up the scaffolding go get to Big Ben. POV - As you reach the top of the scaffolding you see other buildings and landmarks in London. POV - Once on the very top of the scaffolding you see London Bridge and the Thames. CUS - The steeple chase or jeweler adjusting the hands on Big Ben. Looking down - Cars parking in the parking lot. CUS - Big Ben's bell being struck. View from the top - Other churches, government buildings and tiny cars moving along on the street.
Circus Time At The Hospital.
Audio is low on screener A bright day in the dull hospital routine of 2,000 patients, kids and adults, as the circus pays a visit, with elephants and clowns and all the color needed to lift a curtain of gloom. Establishing shot - The circus comes to the hospital. MCUS - Elephants queue up standing on their back legs and circus performers sitting up on their shoulders. MCUS - Little girl looking out a hospital window. MCUS - Midgets running around the lawn with buckets of water. CUS - Clown trying to climb up on a bike. CUS - Little boy patients. CUS - Men Patients laughing. CUS - Two boys laughing. CUS - An elderly lady laughing
Imperial Garden Party - 'Hirohito"
Emperor Hirohito first post-war garden party is attended by some 1500 guests from the imperial family and the diplomatic corps. Traditionally picturesque pageantry in the palace gardens. Establishing shot - Foreign dignitaries walk on the grounds of the imperial palace. MLS - Emperor Hirohito walking and nodding to every one followed by his family. MLS - Emperor Hirohito standing in a receiving line shaking hands with dignitaries.
Football: Rambling Wrecks From Georgia Tech Homecoming
Homecoming day for Georgia tech sees a parade of actual Rambling Wrecks'-a nightmare parade of vehicular monsters, presided over by winsome college coeds to soothe the eyes. By the time the parade ends and the Rambling Wrecks run out of gas, they go back to the junk yards. MLS - Throngs of college kids lining the streets. MLS - The guys are driving some strange looking vehicles. MCUS - A dragon wagon is painted on a side of a car. CUS - A coed sitting in a tub full of bubbles pulled by a car. CUS - A wreck that really looks like a wreck.
Spokane Washington vs. Texas Christian
Texas Christian's Horned Frogs come a long way to break their 5 game losing streak, and sparked by Halfback Clinkscales, they do just that with a 21-7 triumph. Establishing shot - No #39 is running with the ball and he makes it to the one yard line. MCUS - The 6ft.1 football player gets the ball again and makes a touchdown. MLS - Football fans in the stands, cheering. MLS - Horned Frogs have the ball and the player makes it to the goal line sneaking the ball over, tying up the game. MCUS/OH - No #42 gets the ball. MLS/OH - The ball is thrown in the air and Texas Christians score another TD and wins the game 21 to 7.
West Point. NY vs. North Carolina State
Army's big guns blast North Carolina state in a bruising hard fought thriller-scoring on the ground and in the air for a 27-7 victory over the visiting 'Wolfpack'. Establishing shot -Army scores for a touchdown against Carolina State. MLS - Army punts the football, and NO #17 of the Wolfpack returns the ball with a 60 yard runback all the way for a touchdown, electrifying the crowd. MCUS - Army hands off the football to No #10. MCUS - The football is handed off to No #32, he battles for 2 yards and scores another touchdown.
Nixon Visits Syngman Rhee
Vice president nixon receives a cordial welcome from president syngman rhee as his round the world tour takes him to war-torn seoul. School schildren of the city present floral tributes. Establishing shot - President Syngman Rhee greeting Vice President Nixon. CUS - Korean youth. MCUS - Vice President Nixon waving to the people of Korea. MCUS - Vice President Nixon and his wife Patricia being greeted and presented with flowers from two Korean girls. MLS - Throngs of Koreans waving flags.
Thanksgiving Turkey For President Eisenhower
President Eisenhower is presented with a strutting 39 pound Tom Turkey, reportedly the handsomest gobbler in Nebraska, to grace the White House holiday table. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower and a 39 pound turkey. CUS - Someone hands the President a basket of cranberries. CUS - Turkey gobbling
Historic Cathedral Restored
Historic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the second oldest in Europe, undergoes extensive restoration of war damage. Steeplejack workmen scale the majestic 450 foot high steeple, balancing precariously on ornamental masonry-a perilous operation on one of Europe's historical landmarks. Establishing shot - The out side of St. Stephen's Cathedral with its ornate steeples. MLS/CU - Steeplejack working and cleaning on the ornate steeple. CUS - Two steeplejacks clinbing up the face of the catherdral. POV/LD - The two steeplejacks climbing towards the camera. MLS/CU - The steeplejacks jumping and swinging on rope to different parts of the church's CUS - Steeplejack lowering a rope. MLS - Steeplejacks swinging from the ropes. POV - Looking down at the street and Vienna traffic. MLS - Three steeplejacks on top of the very top of a steeple securing the Hasberg Eagle. Camera panning the building tops of Vienna.
Mechanical Mayhem Stock Cars
Stock car racing a la francaise. The idea is not to cross the finish line first, but just to survive to go the distance. Belgian drivers battle it out with the French team in a frightening fender fray from which only 3 out of 40 starters reach the finish. Somewhat like stock car demolition. Establish shot - Race cars coming around the dirt track. CUS - One car spots another car on the other team and smashes into that car. MCUS - Cars come around the bend and it is really a case of smash mayhem. MCUS - Car racing fans having a ball at the track.
England RAF Wins Inter-Service Boxing Tournament
U.S., British, Dutch, and other airmen tangle in the annual Britannia shield tournament, commemorating the comradeship of the battle of Britain. A spectacular slug-fest between US. And British middleweights decides the meet-and the raf wins the coveted trophy. Establishing shot - Two guys boxing and one gets knocked down. MLS - Hornsby goes down for the count. MCUS - US Airman J Palmer and RAF middle weight Phillips. CUS - Phillips wins the fight and a army officer and another guy holding up a plaque.
Largest Radio Transmitter Is Dedicated
The navy opens the largest radio transmitter in the world. Chairman David Signoff of RCA, an old Marconi operator, taps out the first message over the million watt transmitter, which can contact a ship, plane or installation anywhere on the globe. Establish shot - Looks like a building. MLS - People have gathered in a room. MCUS - General David Signoff of RCA shaking hands with Admiral Carney, Chief of Operations. MCUS - Men sitting in chairs and standing applauding. CUS - General Signoff sending the first message. MLS - Naval officer standing in front of a map. CUS - Naval man sitting at a tell-a-type sending messages. MLS - Out side shot of electric wires attached to medal towers.
Berkley California Football Kickoff
34,000 See Baylor face California at Berkeley, starting the season with a hard-fought game where the Texans hand California its worst defeat in six years, 25 to 0. Establishing shot - Throngs of football enthusiast sitting in the stands. MLS - Baylor get off a fourth down kick. MLS - No. 47, Dupree receives the ball and runs it back. MCUS - Dupree is handed off the ball and he gains 17 more yards. MCUS - Larson passes the ball and Marks on the receiving end runs the ball, and he was hit hard. MLS - Fans in the stands, cheering.
ON GUARD West Berlin Police Set For Any Emergency
West Berlin s police force stages its annual review. Whip-crack precision reflects their readiness for any emergency in the red-encircled city. Stealing the show are the police dogs-defying belief with their disregard of fireworks strapped to their back, an amazing display of canine courage. Establishing shot - West Berlin's finest, police department. OHS - Throngs of spectators. MCUS - Policemen on their motorcycles. MCUS - Berlin's police walking their bikes. MLS - Berlin's well trained Schitzhunds laying in the field in front of thousands of people. MCUS - German Shepard jumping through a window. MCUS - German Shepard s climbing walls. MCUS - Crowd applauding. MCUS - German Shepard jumping through a fire hoop. MLS to MCUS - German Shepard running with a sparkling baton in his mouth and jumping fences. MCUS - German Shepard with a sparkling dumb bell in his mouth and a jacket that shoots out sparklers running in the arena bringing the show to a climax. (They are called Schitzhunds. These are the dogs that are sold to the US Police Departments)
General William Dean Sets Foot On Home Soil
General William Dean returns to American soil, after 3 years as a red captive. Perhaps America's most famous Korean POS, he receives a heart-warming welcome at the airport. General William Dean is greeted by his wife, mother and new grandchild, much to his joy. MCUS - Plane on tarmac, General Dean gets off. MCUS - General Dean walking with his mother and wife. MLSCU - Crowd being held back by military police. MCUS - General Dean holding his new grandchild.