View from front car of a train moving on the Harlem "L" (elevated train) uptown New York City. Another train heading the opposite direction comes around a sharp curve and passes the camera train. View of fairly empty street below, seen from the camera train moving slowly on the elevated railway.
Enthusiastic German audiences in and around the Berlin Sportpalast in Germany listen to Adolf Hitler speak as he harangues them about the Sudetenland issue. Interior views and exterior views of the Sportpalast. Scenes of German military on wartime footing: German Navy sailors marching, German warships at sea, and German Air Force aircraft in flight. Neville Chamberlain departing London for a last attempt at diplomatic settlement with Hitler, while at home, the British prepare for the worst, placing sandbags around government buildings, enlisting in the military, and generally preparing to defend themselves, if necessary. Adolf Hitler walking along a train platform with Benito Mussolini, who has arrived for the Munich summit meeting, followed by Hermann Goering and Heinrich Himmler. Munich street scenes with enthusiastic German crowds lining the sidewalks waving flags as Hitler and others proceed through the city streets in a motorcade. Prime Minister Chamberlain riding in an open car with Joachim von Ribbentrop, German ambassador to Great Britain. Chamberlain of Britain, Edouard Daladier of France, German officials, and Mussolini, entering the Führerbau, with their respective retinues. While the negotiations go on in Munich, a crowd gathers and cheers Mrs. Chamberlain, in front of 10 Downing Street, London. Crowd surrounds car carrying Prime Minister Chamberlain, cheering in belief that his mission to Munich was a success. The Chamberlains appear on a balcony amidst cheers from London residents.
Interior view of people strolling at main terminal building, Washington National Airport, during its first few months of operation in 1941 (built from 1940-1941, during the Great Depression). A man can also be seen on the outdoor observation deck. A plane taxis. Numerous DC-3 passenger airplane parked at airport, some being refueled. View from tarmac shows visitors lined up on outdoor observation deck. Planes go to hangar. Passengers deplane from an Eastern Airlines DC-3 with "The Great Silver Fleet" painted on its fuselage. Cars parked on circular drive in front of the terminal. Officials at Air Traffic Control tower talk on phones. View from inside the terminal showing observation deck and Eastern Airlines DC-3 outside.
Views of the streets of Manhattan, New York. High rise buildings that make up the skyline. The New York Stock Exchange at 18 Broad Street between Wall Street and Exchange Place. The Trinity church building at 79 Broadway. The busy Wall Street. Statue of George Washington in front of the Federal Hall National Memorial Building at 26 Wall Street. People and taxi cabs passing by.
In opening scene, photographers take pictures as Ernest Borgnine kisses Ethyl Merman, at the premier of the Ross Hunter film, "The Chalk Garden." Next, Joan Blondell is seen with her escort. Then, Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, enter, smiling and conversing with others. They are followed by Hedy Lammar, in sparkling dress. Seen momentarily, Behind her (wearing glasses) is husband, Lewis J. Boies. Lamarr poses and smiles for photographers. Shirley Jones, arrives and then poses in front of the sign announcing the "Invitational Premier of Ross Hunter's Chalk Garden." Jacque Mapes, Jane Powell, and Nancy Sinatra, are escorted by Ross Hunter. They pose for cameramen. Ross Hunter holds some still photos and Mitzie Gaynor is seen holding one. Robert Cummings and his wife arrive at the premier.
Mayor of the New York City Fiorello H. LaGuardia walks in with some files in front of the Union Station, the Washington DC train station. He sits into a Diamond Cab and drives away. The U.S. Capitol is also visible behind. Trolleys on streets. Department of Interior, Washington DC. Officials walking out of the department building. 11 August 1937.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Links ©2024 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2024 CriticalPast LLC.