Views of a vintage 1930s New York City police car on a busy street of Manhattan, New York City. At start of clip, the Columbus Circle statue of Columbus can be seen in distant background as car heads possibly down 59th Street and then down 7th Avenue. A policeman driving the car, and another cop sitting next to him looking out through the window. People walking on sidewalks, cars parked at the sides of road. Other 1930s vehicles on road including cars, taxis, trucks, and buses. A horse-drawn wagon or carriage is also seen. A corner shop with sign "Primadora" is seen. Near end of clip the car passes a Madison Square Garden entrance advertising the "National Horse Show. November 4 through November 5. International Military Jumping every night."
Views of New York City mounted police officers riding on horse back. Policemen moving in organized two rows, led by another three policemen on three horses. The policemen ride along a Manhattan street and alongside Central Park. Vintage 1930's cars, buses, and trucks on road, people walking on footpath can be seen. Various Manhattan buildings along the street.
Exterior view of the 18th Precinct station of the New York City Police at 306 W. 54th Street New York City (now known as Midtown North Precinct). Police officers exit the station building and walk in a line then halt at a place for a roll call or briefing. An officer reads instructions and gives a briefing, and then the cops disperse in various directions. The scene is repeated from different camera angles, including closeups of some of the police officers and their uniforms.
Views of different paintings exemplifying modern art. First painting is 'Girl before a mirror' by Pablo Picasso. Famous paintings of famous painters can be seen, some of them are: 'New York waterfront' by Stuart Davis; 'Around the fish' by Paul Klee and composition in black, white and red. 'Reclining figure' by Henry Moore can also be seen.
Views of various famous paintings at Whitney Museum of American art, New York City. Paintings displayed includes 'The Red Studio' by Henri Matisse, 'Ophelia' by Stanley William Hayter, and 'Attic' by William de Kooning.
A Hollywood movie actor (possibly Clark Gable) gives autographs to children. He comes out of the gate of the Cecile B. DeMille Production Company and gives autographs to a waiting group of young fans outside the studio or offices. Multiple repeats of the event. Sign for Cecile B. Demille Productions Inc also states "released thru Paramount Pictures Inc".
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