Opening scene shows Hollywood notables climbing stairs to board a TWA Constellation airplane at Los Angeles International Airport, on October 7, 1951. They are participating in a program entitled "Movietime U.S.A." sponsored by the Council of Motion Picture Organizations, to bring the story of Hollywood to places throughout America. A sign at the airplane steps reflects this. Ronald Reagan stands chatting with Nancy Davis (his future wife) in front of the sign. Next, the Hollywood personalities are seen entering and conversing and on the airport tarmac. The following are seen among others: TC:00:27 Dan Duryea on the right. TC:00:32 Zazu Pitts, on the left. TC:00:35 Vera Ellen, on the right. TC:00:39 McDonald Carey, on the right. Other scenes show them walking toward an aircraft, and then ascending the aircraft ladder (seen from the airplane doorway).
The 13th Academy Awards at Biltmore Hotel (506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States) in Los Angeles, California. Hollywood actress Jane Darwell receives the academy award for the Best Supporting Actress for her role as Ma Joad for film 'The Grapes of Wrath'. Jane Darwell says “Thank you” after receiving her Oscar.
The 13th Academy Awards at the Biltmore Hotel (506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States) in Los Angeles, California. Hollywood actress Ginger Rogers expresses gratitude to her mother and says thanks to everyone after receiving the Academy Award for Best Actress for the film 'Kitty Foyle'.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) delivers a speech praising the film industry during the 13th Academy Awards night at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel (506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States) in Los Angeles, California. Hollywood celebrities watch the speech by the president. “We have seen the American Motion Picture become the foremost in all the world. We have seen it reflect our civilization throughout the rest of the world. The aims, and the aspirations and the ideals of a free people and of freedom itself.” President Roosevelt said. Best actor Academy Award being presented to James Stewart and Best Actress award winner Ginger Rogers also receives her award.
A reenactment showing radio transmission security in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Trucks and jeeps being driven along a road. Explosions occur at the side and in front of the moving vehicles. Smoke rises due to the explosions.
A reenactment showing radio transmission security in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Trucks and jeeps being driven along a road. Soldiers in the trucks and the jeeps. Explosions occur and smoke rises as the vehicles drive past along the road. (World War II period).
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