The world premiere of screwball comedy film, ‘My Man Godfrey’ in Hollywood, Los Angeles. People in large number gather outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre (6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, United States). Hollywood actors June Allyson and David Niven attend the premiere. Hollywood stars arrive at the premiere as people wave and cheer them. Fans cheering in front of the theater marquee. Theater marquee reads “Universal International presents Gala Hollywood premiere June Allyson and David Niven ‘My Man Godfrey’”. More fans wave at celebrities during the premiere. Few people hold cameras to take pictures as well. Stars sign autographs for the fans. Among those seen attending the premiere are Sandra Dee, Ann Sheridan, Erol Flynn, Dick Powell and June Allyson.
The world premiere of screwball comedy film, ‘My Man Godfrey’ in Hollywood, Los Angeles. People in large numbers gather outside the Grauman's Chinese Theater (6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, United States). One by one various Hollywood stars speaks over a microphone, on a dais outside the theater. Errol Flynn, with his two daughters, Sandra Dee, Dick Powell and June Allyson, also appear on the dais. June Allyson and her co-stars promote their new film to the press.
World premiere of the comedy film ‘My Man Godfrey’ (1957) in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Hollywood stars Eva Gabor, June Allyson, and Jeff Donnell outside the Grauman's Chinese Theatre (6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, United States) in Los Angeles, California. June Allyson signs autographs, as fans cheer her on. Co-star David Niven joins Allyson as they meet their fans.
Japanese Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi being greeted by UN Secretary Dag Hammarskjöld in New York, United States. The two dignitaries talk to each other. Little flags of UN member states are displayed behind Hammarskjöld. The Empire State Building and other New York City buildings are seen. Flags of various countries including that of Japan are seen flying in the breeze on flag poles in front of the UN building. Dignitaries arrive in a Cadillac limousine and exit the car. Prime Minister Kishi enters the United Nations Secretariat Building (760 United Nations Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, (10017-6818) United States) where he looks at a miniature irimoya roof structure.
Formation of African American soldiers performs series of complicated drills "by the numbers" under instructions of drill sergeant. Soldiers march down the street and do silent partial marches to the rear. A young boy in shorts, wearing a british army jacket marches beside them.. A small black dog is shown. (World War II period).
Opening scene shows John Stephens Wood, chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, in 1951. He is in the Chairman's seat. Next to him, on his left, is Donald L. Jackson, Congressman from California, who is a member of the Committee. Next, are closeup views of Robert E. Stripling, Chief Counsel for the Committee. He is relaxed and sitting in a chair quietly listening to a Committee conversation (unseen). Change of scene shows reporter from Television station KTTV interviewing Committee member, Donald L. Jackson. Scene shifts to Committee Chairman, Wood, smiling as he speaks before taking his chair as Committee Chairman. A large American flag forms the backdrop. Chairman Wood settles into his chair. Scene shirts showing a uniformed guard outside a door with a sign reading: "Un-American Activities Committee." The Guard opens the door, and a woman comes out. Inside, Committee members put on their suit jackets and begin leaving the room. One of them is Committee member, Clyde Gilman Doyle, Congressman from California. Committee members rise from their seats and begin leaving the room. Camera focuses on one unidentified person inside the room and another taking a smoke outside the Courthouse. Chairman Wood is seen outside the Courthouse, taking a break with members of his Committee and staff. They reenter the building, where witnesses and other attendees are being seated. Camera focuses on a woman seated in an uncrowded section of the meeting room. Chairman Wood stands a while and then takes his seat with Committee members. Change of scene shows Great Seal on United States Post Office and Courthouse, where the proceedings are being held in Los Angeles. Several views from street level of the building.
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