Composer Hanns Eisler and his wife at the New York City airport. He is moving to London by plane. He decides to leave voluntarily as he is facing Deportation charges. His brother Communist Gerhard Eisler and his wife bid them farewell at the airport. Aircraft in the background. Hanns Eisler and his wife board the aircraft. Plane taxis.
A view of the Lower Manhattan skyline in New York City. A view of the buildings, skyline, and skyscrapers on the coastline. Smoke rises in the background. Hudson River in the foreground.
A busy highway in New York jammed with civilian cars. Men fix flat tires of a car on the roadside. Total gridlock traffic with cars and trucks at a stand still. Frustrated drivers and people sit in cars and wait. Good close up views of many 1930s cars by Ford and other car makers. Produce stands beside the road selling fruits and drinks. Cars begin to move. A car stops. A truck driver shouts. People eat hot dogs in front of a hand cart. A family picnics on side of road.
F9F-2 Panther aircraft of VF-112,is catapulted from the deck of the USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) during the Korean War. It is followed by the catapulting of several Reconnaissance F9F-2Ps of VC-61, Unit C. Some more F9F-2s of VF-112 are also catapulted.
A line of F4U-4 Corsair aircraft, with wings folded is seen on deck of the USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47) during the Korean War. They belong to VF-113 and VF-114.The first one has wings lowered and ready for takeoff. It receives the signal and commences takeoff. The remaining aircraft take off, one at a time.
Post prohibition views of West 52nd Street in New York City, which had been known for its Speakeasys. Heavy traffic on the street. Cars parked, bumper-to-bumper on either side of the street. Restaurants, clubs, and other buildings on the street. Pedestrians walk along the street. A sign reads 'Casino de Luxe'. Several muscians step out, briefly,and play music People patronizing restaurants and clubs. Sign on one reads 'Tony's,' and another, at address number 33, reads: 'Leon and Eddie'.
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