An old lady, Elizabeth Booth (or Elizabeth Boone), celebrates her 101st birthday. She carries a cane and opens the front door of a simple wooden house to come out. She fills her mouth with some chewing tobacco. "eatin' backy"
Two famous theater artists, Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels arrive in Detroit. Crowd can be seen around. Both of them pose for photos before getting into car.
View of 1500 women united in Annual Recreational Pageant, sponsored by the Department of Recreation. Women are dancing and posing in different costumes. African American women perform dances inspired by African American spirituals. Drills and calisthenics are presented in a colorful costume program. Large group of women performing drills and dances.
Display of animals at YMCA show. View of boys and girls posing with animals like dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc. Some animals are caged whereas some are not.
Policemen putting horses in back of big vans as carrier constructed for Detroit's Mounted Division. Transport truck starts moving. Policemen seen on horseback.
Jack Purcell loses his first game in three years and is defeated by young Detroit player Walter Kramer. View of Jack Purcell playing badminton with Walter Kramer. Purcell and Kramer pose. together.
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