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R.A.F. Air Show.
RAF Air Show. Unusual close-up flight scenes of Britain's newest jets make the annual Farnborough air show a memorable sight, and reveal the caliber of the R.A.F.'S now 'hardware'. Air to air shots of military planes flying, doing maneuvers including a roll. Also a passenger jet, BOAC, Comet 4, in flight (air to air). Cool.
News in Brief. Atoms For Peace.
News in Brief. Atoms For Peace. The international atoms for peace exhibit opens in Geneva, Switzerland, with U.N. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold on hand and 20 nations displaying their progress in atomic power. Exterior building that says Atoms For Peace / Atome Pour La Paix. Interiors, men in suits and some women mill about, look at exhibits. Signs related to exhibits include the following: France, Union Carbide, Amf, United Kingdom (written in several languages).
Rock Hudson On Location.
Rock Hudson On Location. Rock Hudson - U-I (Universal-International) star, returns from vacation for location filming in California's lush Napa Valley of his new film, 'This Earth Is Mine'. Hudson gets off plane (down staircase) - United is on the plane. Shakes hands, greets a few people. Helicopter lands in field, Hudson gets off. In a vineyard, a motion picture film crew shoots Rock Hudson with moving camera. Rock, in cowboy hat, picks bunch of grapes.
International Bike Race.
International Bike Race. In France the 175 mile world's professional championship bicycle race features a thrilling overland duel for nearly the entire length of the course between France's Louis Bebet and Italy's Ercole Baldini. Baldini wins after a sensational contest. Start of race, gun is fired. Aerial, other shots of race in progress. Spectators in stands. One man in crowd, standing, watches and waves his arm. Cameraman in moving vehicle shoots bicyclist. Bicyclist crosses finish line. Man (apparently the winner) in the stands among crowd raises arms and smiles.
Miss America '59.
Miss America '59. In the classic annual beauty pageant at Atlantic City, Miss America 1959 is chosen, Mississippi's lovely Mary Ann Mobley. 17,000 fill convention hall to see the 52 competing beauties on parade. Contestants in bathing suits, ribbon across each of them identifying where they are from (which state). Primarily Caucasian, primarily dressed up audience. Winner walks in bathing suit; winner in evening gown has crown placed on her head by another woman in crown.
50,000 Hear De Gaulle.
50,000 Hear De Gaulle. In Paris' historic Place de la Republique, Premier Charles De Gaulle begins campaigning for his new constitution, addressing a crowd of 50,000. De Gaulle at podium, gesturing. Gendarmes squelch an attempted Communist riot. Protestors with signs that say Non! Men in helmets and with clubs disperse them. One man in helmet being tended to by woman who wipes his chin -- minor injury? Motorcade; motorcycles and black car round corner.
U-boat Salvaged.
U-boat Salvaged. In Sweden, a Nazi u-boat is salvaged after 13 years on the bottom. Sunk in 1945 while attempting to run the Allied blockade, it carried a rich high-priority cargo. Man climbs down ladder into old, damaged submarine. Interiors of old sub. A shoe inside the sub.
Christine Comes Home
Dull in imagery and contrast Christine Jorgensen, the ex-GI who went to Denmark and changed his/her sex, returns home to a clamorous reception by eager newsmen. (sex change) CUS - Christine Jorgensen walking down the steps from Scandinavian Air Lines. MCUS - Christine walking to the air-port terminal Christine Jorgensen addresses the press: "I'm very impressed by everyone coming " The press ask: Happy to be home? Christine: Yes of course. What American wouldn't be? Press: Have you been offered a movie contract? Christine: Yes, but I haven't accepted. Press: Do you have any plans in the theater? Christine: No.. I don't think so. Press: Are you going to go on with your photography? Christine: I hope so, yes. Christine: "I'm very happy to be back and I don't have any plans at the moment and I thank you all for coming. But I think it's too much. Fine. Thank you very much.
Greek Veterans Of The Korean War
Dull in imagery and contrast Greek soldiers return from service with UN Forces to korea. Distinguished for their valor in action, they're greeted by tearful, joyous families and loved ones. MCUS - Greek veterans of the Korean war walking down the gang plank of a ship MCUS - Greek soldier on crutches held by the arm by his wife or girl friend MCUS - Greek soldier be embraced by his girl friend CUS - Mother embracing her son looking up and thanking God for his safe return home
Mamie Eisenhower & Girl Scouts Of America
Dull in imagery and contrast At the white house, Mrs. Dwight d. Eisenhower becomes a member and honorary president of the Girl Scouts of America. 12 year old Cynthia Beth Curtis with a insignia of the youth group. MCUS - The White House CUS - Mamie Eisenhower and a young 12 year old girl scout CUS - Two adult members of the girl scouts smiling at Mamie Eisenhower
Chinese New Year
Dull in imagery and contrast The world's largest chinatown celebrates new year, with the traditional lion dance, and an un-traditional fashion show from old cathay. Establish shot - Crowded streets, parade CUS - Pretty Chineese gals CUS - Adults and children watching the dragon dance CUS - Firecrackers going off in the streets
Zoo Birthday.
Zoo Birthday. To celebrate its 100th birthday, the Frankfurt Zoo brings in veritable platoons of zoo babies - anteaters, leopard cubs, llamas, giraffes, and elephants for a day of play and fantasy. One young animal (llama?) seems to collapse on its wobbly legs. Woman cuts birthday cake. Little boy holds old-fashioned still camera as if taking picture. Apparently, elephant takes piece of cake.
Sports. Cooper, Gibson Win In National.
Sports. Cooper, Gibson Win In National. At Forest Hills, N.Y., the national tennis championships are won by Althea Gibson, in the women's division, and Australia's Ashley Cooper, in each case after some of the most sensational tennis ever seen. For each match, players shake hands before and after. Cooper comes from behind despite a near-crippling leg injury for a stirring triumph. Shows him limping in pain.
Formosa Threat: U.S. Hope For Peace But Ready With Aid.
Formosa Threat: U.S. Hope For Peace But Ready With Aid. As the crisis centered on Quemoy and Matsu continues, America gives a demonstration of its unyielding support for nationalist China. U.S. Marines and units of Chiang Kai Shek's forces take part in joint maneuvers on the beaches of Formosa. Battleships. Asian soldiers, some looking through binoculars, sitting on beach. Crafts come to shore; troops and tanks come onto beach. Asian and Caucasian men (and one who seems to be African American) in camouflage helmets amid trees, many crouched or kneeling.
News in Brief. Strato-jet Gunners.
News in Brief. Strato-jet Gunners. An unusual target range trains B-47 gunners in Kansas. Tail sections containing radar-aimed cannon are lined up on the ground, blasting away at remote controlled 'drone' target planes. Shows the weapons firing as well as the men in uniform who are operating them. Drones, when hit, release parachute and fall to ground. Man in uniform receives piece of paper (certificate, apparently) from another man, and handshake. Hands hold paper that reads: Certified Dead Eye.
Eden Wedding.
Eden Wedding. A romantic wedding on Italy's isle of Ischia shakes London society, as Amelia Eden, niece of former Prime Minister Anthony Eden, marries an Italian ferry-boat engineer. Exterior shots on the island/ in the village. Church exterior with crowd at door. Bride and groom make their way through crowd. Men and women with still and motion cameras photograph and film the events. Groom and bride climb into convertible car with top down, and the couple kiss.
Fashion Gets The Boot.
Fashion gets the boot- So to speak. In New York, the newest footwear is shown - boots in fancy leather, and high style colors. For evening, the knee-length boots are in 24 karat gold kid - or studded with diamonds! Women (outdoors) model the various boots. Some women wearing furs. At least one of the pairs of boots has frighteningly thin high heels. Dangerous.
Sports. Prison Rodeo.
Sports. Prison Rodeo. In Oklahoma state prison, cons who couldn't stay out of trouble with the bulls are back at their old tricks - for fun - in what is billed as the world's biggest rodeo, on either side of the wall. Crowd outside a big wall that says Entrance. The pseudo-cowboys are mostly Caucasian but a few are African American. Bull running after man and bumping him in the rear end, causing him to fall. Funny rather than scary. Audience, spectator shots include many people in cowboy hats, and a few who seem to be wearing hats made from paper or newspaper! Little boy in black cowboy hat looking through binoculars.
Roy Campanella.
Roy Campanella. At a New York hospital, Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella tells of progress in his fight against the near-total paralysis that has gripped him since January. Good news for his multitude of admirers and well-wishers. Interiors baseball stadium, game in progress including a home run, catcher arguing vehemently with umpire over the call of safe at home plate. Exterior building. Interior, African American man (presumably Campanella) in wheelchair and with neck brace waves. Press conference, photographers. Men in suits (reporters) gather around and ask Roy how he's doing and whether he sees baseball in the future. The man's attitude when he replies seems fairly optimistic.
7th Fleet Convoys Quemoy Supplies
7th Fleet Convoys Quemoy Supplies While diplomatic talks between the U.S. and red China resume, tension continues high in the Formosa Strait. The U.S. 7th fleet convoys supply shipments to blockaded Quemoy, sailing up to the 3-mile territorial limit despite Red threats. Aerials of ships at sea. Planes on deck. Some airplanes take off from deck. Asian man in uniform looks through binoculars. Crew, some wearing life jackets, at work on deck.
40 Die In Train Wreck.
40 Die In Train Wreck. An estimated 40 persons die when a commuter train races through a half-open drawbridge over Newark Bay to plummet 50 feet into the inky bay, one of the worst tragedies in the New York-New Jersey area in years. One car of the train still hanging from bridge, partly in the water. People on small boats (survivors, perhaps?).
Churchill Golden Wedding Anniversary
Churchill Golden Wedding Anniversary Sir Winston and Lady Churchill celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on the French Riviera. The camera flashes back to their wedding picture (still photograph). Winston Churchill gets out of a car, shakes hands with man. Winston sitting in front seat of car. Winston and 3 other people (all of whom are dressed in what looks like white, at least on this film) seated, with sunlight and shadows of leaves on them. Looks like they are on a porch or patio of some sort. Gray- or white-haired woman next to him wears round sunglasses, pearls. Through all these shots (except his wedding photo), Winston is wearing a white hat and has his trademark cigar.
R.a.f.'s New V-jet.
The RA.F.'s new Victor bomber, ultra-modernistic in appearance, goes into operational service. The huge, sleek craft can outfly any fighter in the air today. Several planes on the ground. Men with hats (pilots and/or crew, perhaps?) talk in front of one plane. Two men attach hoses of some sort to plane. Taxiing. Taking off. Very cool air to air of plane in flight, one shot dead-one toward the plane's nose. Really neat-looking airplanes.
Lake Como Festival.
Footage quality is poor. Lake Como Festival. A water festival on Italy's lovely Lake Como looks back to the gallant tourneys and chivalric warfare of the 12th century, to inspire a thrilling, colorful event. Ships with sails, very ancient style, including some oars sticking out the sides of the ship (think Ben Hur). People on board in costumes, including men in what looks like armor. Also woman dressed as noble lady or queen on board. Men compete in various jousting-type contests. Two men balancing over the water fight with sticks, till one falls off into water. Splash. The woman dressed as a queen places a sort of crown, looks like laurel wreath, on head of one man. Contemporary (1958) spectators watch, seated in stands. (Many shots have contemporary buildings in bkg, so most shots not good as a re-creation.)