The 13th Annual Academy Awards presentation and banquet at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Hollywood actors and actresses seated at various tables, including Myrna Loy, Bob Hope with wife Dolores Hope, Ronald Reagan, Tyrone Power, and others. Second take shot of the same group applauding and smiling. Host Walter Wanger presents Bob Hope with a Special Award in recognition of his unselfish services to the Motion Picture Industry. Oscar trophies are visible on a table.
Seated in the White House, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers parts of a speech being recorded for broadcast to the attendees at the 13th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony in Hollywood. He talks about the American Motion Picture industry, the ban on American films in certain countries, the Lend-Lease Bill, and service provided by the newsreels.
John Edgar Hoover, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records for a broadcast in Washington DC. He introduces and talks about the functions of the FBI. He describes: FBI warfare against crime and criminals; advances made, dealing with the underworld, bank robberies, extortion and other Federal offenses. He talks bout the three law enforcement needs: lack of politics, efficiency, and cooperation between law enforcement agencies. He urges the people to approach the FBI as the Bureau's goal is to sere and protect the citizens.
Women's Army Corps (WAC) Sergeant in broadcasting studio for the Army Navy Screen Magazine feature called: "By Request." She holds a letter received from 43 American soldiers ("foxhole buddies") in New Guinea. They ask "By Request" to show them scenes from the University of Kentucky, where they trained, and some shots of Lexington, Kentucky. The program continues with motion pictures of the requested scenes, beginning with the Phoenix Hotel and a theater on the Lexington Main Street. Pedestrians on the side walk and cars parked by the roadside. Keith's Bar and Chop House. Bartenders and waitresses serve beer. A roller coaster, known as the Wildcat (after UK's mascot) at the Joyland amusement park, located on Paris Pike north of town. The University of Kentucky campus. GIs and women soldiers on campus. A sign for the University. Soldiers take pictures by the statue of James Patterson on campus. (Given the lack of foliage on the trees, this film was obviously taken sometime between November and March. ) (World War II period).
Benny Goodman Orchestra performs in New York City. Exterior of the Hotel New Yorker (481 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001) at night. Hotel New Yorker marquee and a sign for the 'Benny Goodman Orchestra'. Terrace Room inside the Hotel. Benny Goodman and his Orchestra perform on stage. Benny Goodman leads the Orchestra and plays the clarinet. People seated in the room listen to the music. Soldiers, sailors, and civilians dance with their wives. Others seated at tables. (World War II period).
Benny Goodman Orchestra performs in a Jazz club at the Hotel New Yorker, New York City. Terrace Room inside the Hotel. American jazz musician Benny Goodman and his Orchestra perform on stage. Benny Goodman leads the Orchestra and plays the clarinet. Soldiers, sailors and civilians dance with their wives. The guests applaud after the performance. (World War II period).
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