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Miss Oregon
Similar to catalog #311816 Master 23 - Tape 1 Miss Oregon footage, contestants on the beach, etc. Interior MS as young female contestants walk toward camera dressed in evening gowns, some hold trophies, all flash a smile. MS/CUs of contest winner - Miss Beaverton - in bathing suit and cape with roses and tiara, smiling. LS stage with beauty contestants seated and posed, winner sits in the middle on her thrown.
Domesticated Squirrel
See catalog #311838 and #311839 for similar footage. Master 23 - Tape 1 Domesticated Squirrel
Friendly Bird
See catalog #311837 and #311839 for similar footage. Master 23 - Tape 1 MS/CU of woman taking a bird out of its cage in her cluttered living room. MS woman with glasses standing with the bird perched on her finger, she raises the bird to her face and talks to it. Two upside-down CUs of the bird on her finger.
Domesticated Squirrel
See catalog #311837 and #311838 for similar footage. Master 23 - Tape 1 Domesticated Squirrel Dark CU of squirrel on a blanket. MCU of the squirrel crawling all over the woman's shoulders as she talks to it, it eventually jumps off. CU of squirrel on her shoulder.
Stunt Surfing
Master 23 - Tape 1 Slightly dirty footage of stunt surfing: women riding on mens shoulders: they ride in on their shoulders in poses.
Hula Dancing
Master 23 - Tape 1 Extremely clean footage of female hula dancers in Hawaii, all very professional and poised
Thai Dancers
Master 23 - Tape 1 MS pan exterior of building with traditional Thai architectural features. MS two women in traditional costume performing a dance in courtyard, their movements are controlled yet fluid. CU woman dancing and telling a story with hand gestures. CU line of women dancing. MS feet of dancers as they move about the courtyard. CU young female dancer with powder-white face and pencil thin eyebrows posing for the camera with her head slightly tilted. MS/TLS of women dancing in lines, making very subtle movements. CU dancer smiling for the camera. TLSs women dancing.
A Trip To The Optometrist
See catalog #311845 for similar footage. Master 23 - Tape 1 CU of fortyish woman with early 1960's style eyeglasses looking at her reflection in mirror, hands from out of frame remove the glasses from her face. MS optometrist standing in his office. MS doctor in short-sleeve medical shirt and woman in blue dress standing in office, doctor picks up glasses to show woman. MCU doctor holding glasses and talking. CU pair of tortuous shell patterned glasses in doctor's hand. MS woman sitting at desk, hands reach into frame and put spectacles on her face. MS woman.
Watching 50s Television
Master 23 - Tape 1 Assorted shots of 1950s people watching TV. 199-5 Rear MS of man seated alone in living room watching a television program, he reaches for an apple sitting in an arrangement on the end table next to his chair, he takes a bite of the apple. TLS young nuclear family seated in their living room eating snacks in front of the T.V, adults are seated in chairs while the three boys sit on the floor (one little boy looks like he's dressed in Western wear, plaid shirt, red cowboy hat...), the title card "Hollywood Parade of Stars" appears on the television set. Rear MS of man watching T.V. while eating an apple. 199-1 MS man and woman in an expensive-looking 50s modern living room sitting in front of their large b/w television set. MS pan as young girl turns on the TV and then walks over to sit down by her mom on the couch, dad sits in an armchair to them.
People Squinting/Blinking
See catalog #311843 for similar footage. Master 23 - Tape 1 Segment as people try to visually express the idea: "I have trouble with my eyes."
Vietnam Protesters at Luci Johnson's Wedding
Master 23 - Tape 1 Nifty color footage of LBJ, Lady Bird and Luci Johnson arriving at her wedding: TLS motorcade of limousines pulling up in front of the church. MS as LBJ and Luci get out of the limo and walk to church, Secret Service and photographers are everywhere. MS profile pan of proud father and daughter walking up steps to church. Rear MS of father and daughter walking to church, focus is on the bride's long train. MCU of LBJ, Luci and Mrs. LBJ posing on the steps of the church. Rear LS of bride and her parents ascending the church steps (woman in pink carrying Lucy's train). MS posing/waving, then they enter the church. Rear LS of bride and her parents ascending the church steps, Secret Service keeps an eye on the crowd. LS of church. LSs Vietnam War protesters across the street demonstrating with signs (signs are as following: "Let the GIs Discuss the War", "Bring the Troops Home Now", black coffin, "Remember and Never Forget Hiroshima."
Firemen
Master 23 - Tape 1 MSs three firemen sliding down the pole in the firehouse, one after another. Dark MS of white smoke blowing around. Two extremely dark shots of firefighters inside a building poking away at the ceiling, then climbing a ladder. TLS dark hallway with scattered rubble.
A Teacher In English Language Class
Master 23 - Tape 1 Starts out with over-the-shoulder MS/CUs of young Japanese American woman in blue silk "Japanese" dress writing on a blackboard in Japanese and then English: "Mother, Father, Love.", she turns and speaks, presumably to a class.
1950s B/W Television Assembly Line
Master 23 - Tape 2 Shots of 1950s B/W television assembly line: MS as television chassis passes in front of the camera, man picks up picture tubes and installs them. CU hands assembling a television set. MS assembly line with production tools suspended from the ceiling. MS as television chassis passes in front of the camera, man picks up picture tubes and installs them. TLS man adjusting controls on large TV set in 50s living room, his wife is reading on the couch, a picture begins to tune in. MCU television frame suspending in assembly line, it is dusted with a feather duster.
Bathing Suit Designers
Master 23 - Tape 2 Two brief, rather dirty shots of fashion designers c. 1949: MS model in plaid bathing suit standing as woman designer in brown tweed suit rearranges the strap. MS man and woman discussing a bolt of pink plaid cloth, woman looks like Irene Sharaff.
Miss India - Indrani Rehman - 1952
Master 23 - Tape 2 Miss India beauty pageant held in Bombay, India to promote the introduction of Coca-Cola: MS pan of male and female judges sitting at a table in the middle of a large arena with microphones in front of them, one of which says "Chicago". TLS/MSs as the beauty contestants, one by one walk the runway in front of judges, all are wearing saris and smiling. TLS parade around the arena with a Coca-Cola float in the lead. MSs beauty queens riding around in late 40s/early 50s American cars bedecked with flowers/paper. LS pan of arena with floats. MS pan as judges approaching stand. MS winning contestant Indrani Rehman (Nutan) getting out of her car. Several MS/LS of Indrani Rehman receiving her crown, Miss India sash and trophy.
Vietnam War Protestors
Master 23 - Tape 2 People protesting the Vietnam War, outside the church where Luci Johnson, LBJ's daughter, is getting married: TLS of church with protestors demonstrating, statue of Mary is in the foreground. LS protestors with signs demonstrating across the street from the church. Shots of signs: "LBJs Great Imperialist Society", "Peace", "USA: A Nation of War Criminals", "Luci's Wedding says 'Forget': We Won't". "Luci and Pat--may you live in a peaceful world." "Build homes now at Bolling...don't burn them in Vietnam." "Hiroshima 1945...Hanoi 1966?" Dissent, Protest. Politics.
Joe's Diner
Master 23 - Tape 2 The interior of Joe's Diner, where Joe is having trouble with his customers: MS diner counter with man and woman seated with their backs to camera, Joe enters and serves them food, they start to complain to the cook, Joe makes the universal gesture of exasperation to the camera (one hand on either side of his head). MS Joe with hands on his head, male customer lifts his plate and holds it in Joe's face and attacks him with verbal complaints, eventually Joe takes out a sign that says "Pay When Served." MS counter with man and woman with backs toward camera, Joe holds the "Pay When Served" sign, an argument ensues. CU "Pay When Served" sign. frustration
Bombay Coca-Cola Festival
Master 23 - Tape 2 Coca-Cola festival in Bombay, India. Coke does a large promotion in India. many shots are dark. MS profile of young woman walking with a tray of Coca-Cola bottles with straws. MS young girl seated at table sipping Coke from a plastic straw. MS waitress moving about the open-air party. MS young woman seated at table drinking Coke through a straw. MS waitress dressed in Coca-Cola uniform walking with a tray. TLSs men milling about. MS of little Indian boy dressed as the Coca-Cola mascot, with a big bottle cap on his head. TLSs people milling about. MS pan wall of red Coca-Cola coolers stacked. TLS Coca-Cola waitress having her tray restocked by man at the ice box. MS man behind counter serving bottled coke. MS Indian woman sipping soda through a straw. TLS line of Coca-Cola trucks parked on the street. MS truck with crates of Coke bottles. MS Indian man speaking at microphone. Elevated LS pan of Coke trucks parted outside the arena. LSs people inside the arena seated at tables. MSs Indian man at microphone. Great MS pan of women dressed in their Coca-Cola serving/waitress uniforms. MS pan of Indian military men wearing Coca-Cola badges on their uniforms. LS/MS balloons. MS teenaged girl in serving uniform. MS a Western couple seated at table. MS Indian couple seated at table. TLS/MS Indian man at podium speaking passionately to his audience. MS young Indian woman seated at table. MS Caucasian man. Several MSs of Indian man sipping Coke through a straw. Several TLSs parade of Coca-Cola trucks driving along the street.
Man Spilling Drink
Master 23 - Tape 2 MS man standing in 1950s living room drinking a glass of juice/ice tea, he spills drink on his lapel, he removes the handkerchief from his pocket and beings wiping the jacket. CUs linty lapel and man wiping it off. MS man wiping his jacket, he lets out a violent sneeze. MS man wiping lapel, his wife comes and helps him out (she's got her hat and purse, ready to go out). MS wife wiping man's lapel, man places handkerchief back into his pocket. Two takes of a shot starting with CU of handkerchief in the man's hand, then following it as he puts it into his pocket, then panning over to his smiling wife.
City Map
Master 23 - Tape 2 MSs of man and woman (wearing classic 1950's/early 1960's eyeglasses) looking at a large city map, woman sticks pins into map.
Woman And Her Figurines
See catalog #311860 for similar footage. Master 23 - Tape 2 MCU of older woman (sixtyish) painting a ceramic figurine of a boy. MS woman in her workshop/studio holding up the figurine she has been working on, there are dioramas in background (they look like Victorian interiors, possibly scenes from "A Christmas Carol"). MS of woman placing miniature items in diorama scene of 19th century people dancing in a room.
Women At Work
Master 23 - Tape 2 Women working in the business world, 1950s: Slight low angle MS of standing in a vault, she is looking over documents pulled from a safe deposit box. TLS women in office seated at desks sorting index cards. MS two women at desks (shot from over their shoulders) operating primitive business machinery, probably keypunch machines, one giggles. MS two women looking over some sort of brochure, one woman uses a red pencil to circle items on the paper. MS two women, in identical white sleeveless blouses (one wears a red rose pin to accessorize), looking over a document, one woman looks like she is explaining something to the other (starts with one woman staring dully into the camera).
The Figurine Woman
See catalog #311858 for similar footage. Master 23 - Tape 2 MS older woman painting a ceramic figure of a young boy in a lavender suit, woman occasionally looks into the camera. Brief CU of figurine diorama: ceramic 18th century people, slightly caricatured, doing a minuet or gavotte or something. Brief MS of woman in her studio arranging figures in the diorama.