Belle Bart, famous astrologer at desk in her office, New York, USA. She speaks on her predictions for the Year 1936. She reminds viewers of her predictions for the year 1935. She says that the period of prosperity will extend from 1936-1943. She further says that although war is imminent in the far East, and that some nations will become eclipsed during this period, the general trend through 1943 will be "happiness and prosperity for all."
Max Schmeling, with a swollen eye, smiles at a press conference after defeating Joe Louis in a 1936 boxing match. Boxer Max Schmeling speaks on microphone and talks with a man on his side. He jokingly delivers a light punch to the man's face. From a May 1961 newsreel recounting events 25 years before.
From a short documentary film entitled, "Neptune's Realm" depicting a shellback initiation ceremony aboard the USS Indianapolis in November 1936. In this clip, slates provide background on the ceremony. Then there are scenes of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) in New York. The ship leaves the dock with Statue of Liberty in the background. Kingfisher floatplanes visible on the ship's deck. The ship is decorated with flags, on its way to pick up President Franklin Roosevelt in South Carolina before proceeding to South America. A fleet of ships underway. Some scenes from a shellback initiation. A Polliwog looks through binoculars. Sailors dressed in costumes act during the Shellback ceremony.
American Olympians of the 1936 Berlin Olympics welcomed in New York, United States. People gather in a stadium to welcome the Olympians after their outstanding performance at Berlin Olympics. Spectators seated at the stadium to watch the Olympians honored for their success at the games.
New York Americans and the Toronto Maple Leafs play ice hockey in New York City. The Americans win this game 1-0 to tie the Stanley Cup semi-final series at 1-1. Toronto went on to win this best-of-3 series, two games to one.
Large crowd gathers on New Year's Eve, to celebrate in Times Square, New York City. Neon signs on buildings. Vehicle movement is very slow and limited to a single line. Neon signs advertise many products such as "Planters Peanuts" and "Coca-Cola. A large image of James Cagney appears on top ot the Criterion movie theater marquee. An F.W. Woolworth store is seen adjacent to the theater.