Inventor of strange-looking automobile ("Leaping Lena") claims it will prevent injury to passengers, even in severe collisions. Driver of the car gets in and looks through narrow window of the car door, while holding a cigarette in his hand. Next, the vehicle is seen driving rapidly over desert terrain. It makes a tight skidding left turn, raising dust. As it races toward the camera. Its small narrow windows and rounded metal roof are quite noticeable. It then starts driving across sections of terrain with ridges and furrows, causing the car to leap and bounce. At one point it tips up so high on its front wheels that the driver's door pops open, causing him to stop and get out to examine things.
Scenes from the "The American Queen of Beauty ' pageant in New York City, United States, in October 1934. (The "Miss America" pageant was not held in 1934 due to Great Depression financial troubles that affected the pageant in 1933. This "American Queen of Beauty" pageant was sponsored by Madison Square Garden, and held only this one time, in 1934). Contestants in swim suits move around the judges. The judges consisting of experts are seated on the center of the stage. Helen Mack, who was Miss New York State, is seen being given the title of American Queen of Beauty after she defeated 3,000 girls from 30 states. She holds the silver winner's cup.
A football game between Columbia Lions and Yale in New Haven, Connecticut. A large crowd gathers at a stadium to witness the football game. Both the teams battle it out in the field. Columbia Lions defeats Yale 12-6 to win the game. After the game New York undergraduates enter the field and take away the goal post.
Children participate in a fancy dress parade in Ocean Park, California. Children parade in a fancy dress event as they wear colorful costumes and dresses. A girl pushes a trolley or stroller decorated with flowers. A boy dressed as a cowboy, and girls dressed as saloon girls. A girl dressed as a milk maid, and another girl dressed like an island native in grass skirt. A young boy or girl rides on a float with an airplane covered in flowers, but he is crying the whole time. A girl dressed up as Statue of Liberty as she blows flying kisses.
Motorcyclists perform stunts in Lockport, New York. Motorcyclists from America and Canada move up a steep slope on a rough road in Lockport, New York. People look on. Motorcyclists move up the slope but fail and fall.
Native American Indians at the California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego, California. Native Americans from 30 different tribes perform dances at the international exposition. A large pueblo is in the background. A man beats a drum.
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