The United States Board of Tea Examiners taste different varieties of tea in New York. A group of tea examiners seated around a round table taste different teas. They decide on the quality of shipment from abroad.
Harold B Funston performs stunts in New York. He eats razor blades, puts fire in his mouth. He lies on a bed of spikes and another man sits on top of him to put pressure. Harold smokes a cigarette and extinguishes it on his tongue.
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.
Interstate Skating Championship on Hession Lake in Bear Mountain, New York. Men and women skate on the Hession Lake. Skaters whiz by on the ice. Skaters begin their race while spectators watch the championship.
A dog show in New York. American bred dogs on display. Five worthy champions receive awards in the dog show. Dogs with their owners on stage. Terrier, poodle and other dogs on display. Woman stands with her beagle dog.
A fashion show showcases Rudi Gernreich's Spring collection in New York, United States. Women model in plastic-stripped knits, Pantaloon-skirted suits and daringly cut-out bathing suits as well as bikinis. Crowd gathered to see the fashion show.
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