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Los Angeles California USA 1931 stock footage and images

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Count Felix Von Luckner visits Los Angeles on "Peace Tour," in 1927

Count Felix Von Luckner visits Los Angeles, California, while on a "Peace tour," in July, 1927. He is famous for his exploits while in command of SMS Seeadler (Sea Eagle) in 1916-1917, during World War 1. He sits, posing while and artist sketches his likeness. Next, he is seen on the deck of the sailing ship, Vaterland, with his Swedish wife, Countess Ingeborg. They hold two dachshund dogs. The Count, in mufti, accompanied by Captain, Julius Lauterbach, strolls the deck of the Vaterland "inspecting" the crew. Camera shifts to closeup of the masts and rigging of the Vaterland, and then down to her hull. Von Luckner on the bridge commanding the Vaterland, which begins to move slowly. Starboard view of the Vaterland, with 4 main masts bare and only flying jib, inner jib, and Fore Topmast Staysail set. View on deck of the Vaterland, where Von Luckner, his wife, and Lauterbach watch U.S. Navy ships of the American Battle fleet, as they pass them. They pass a U.S. Dreadnought battleship. View from land as the Vaterland passes Los Angeles Harbor Light, aka Angels Gate Light, at San Pedro Breakwater in Los Angeles Harbor.

Date: 1927, July
Duration: 1 min 41 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054339
People gather to watch the summer Olympic games held in Los Angeles, California.

The Games of the X Olympiad held in Los Angeles, California. Women participate in the springboard diving contest during the summer olympics of 1932. A large crowd gathers to watch the games and cheer. Georgia Coleman does a layout back somersault dive into the water, then three other dives. Closeup view of a smiling Georgia Coleman, springboard diver. Next diver shown is Dorothy Poynton on the high dive, followed by closeup shots of Dorothy after her dives. Swimmers participate in the swimming championships, including American Eleanor Holm in competition with Bonnie Mealing from Australia in the Women's 100 meter backstroke. Closeup shot of Eleanor Holm outside the pool. Americans take the lead in the games. Men participate in the 2000 meter 8 oar she crew shell boat race. American team is made up of team from the University of California. The crew shell race underway on Alamitos Bay in Long Beach California. The University of California team surges at the end to beat the team from Italy. Oil rigs and oil derricks seen in the background on shore behind the cheering crowd watching the race. The men's crew team from the University of California Bears pose for cameras on shore after their victory.

Date: 1932, August 15
Duration: 3 min 1 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063358
Hollywood movie celebrities at the Silver Jubilee of Carl Laemmle, founder of Universal Studios, in Universal City, California.

The Silver Jubilee of Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Studios, in Universal City, Los Angeles, California. The stars of the motion picture industry gathered at the Universal Studios. Will Hays, the first president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA), presents a scroll in frame to Carl Laemmle. Laemmle's son, Carl Laemmle, Jr., takes the frame from Carl Laemmle, Sr. Mary Pickford, a Canadian motion picture actress, speaks to Carl Laemmle. Other motion picture stars around Carl Laemmle and the stars. Will Rogers, American actor and comedian, speaking to Carl Laemmle. Other stars watch them. Carl Laemmle Jr. pulls Louis B. Mayer over to his side to show him the award. Carl Laemmle Sr. flanked by Will Hays, Mary Pickford and Will Rogers.

Date: 1931, February 2
Duration: 1 min 25 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675055149
Democratic convention at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Democratic convention of 1960 in advance of the 1960 Presidential election in the U.S. Last minute preparations underway at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena for the Democratic convention. Women wear belts and badges bearing Kennedy's name to express their support for the Senator. Headquarters of Symington as women work on his campaign for the convention. A poster supporting the nomination of Lyndon Johnson and his picture. People in a rally to support Adlai Stevenson's nomination as they carry his posters in a street rally in front of the Biltmore Hotel entrance.

Date: 1960, July 7
Duration: 59 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042232
Senator Frank Church addresses the delegates at the Democratic convention of 1960 in Los Angeles, California.

Democratic convention of 1960 in Los Angeles, California, in advance of the 1960 Presidential election in the United States. Various candidates competing for the nomination at the convention arrive in Los Angeles and receive a warm welcome. Lyndon Johnson arrives as his supporters gather to cheer him. Adlai Stevenson's supporters carrying his posters welcome him at the airport. Senator John F. Kennedy being given a warm welcome as girls dance and people cheer him. At the convention in Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Senator Frank Church addresses the delegates. He talks about the two blocks- Democratic and Communist. He appeals to the delegates to nominate a powerful leader as their Presidential candidate.

Date: 1960, July 11
Duration: 2 min 18 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042238
Public squares, parks, and recreation landmarks in Los Angeles, California.

Landmarks in Los Angeles, California. Parkgoers walk past the lake at Los Angeles Park. People gather at Pershing Square. Women with children at Griffith Park. Children play in the grounds of the park. An African American child smiles for the camera. Pageants, fiestas, and festivals in Griffith Park. Children and girls perform dances. The Griffith Observatory and planetarium (2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States). Horse racing at Santa Anita Park.

Date: 1950
Duration: 2 min 17 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675024749