A cargo ship with a single funnel underway on the high seas. Bow of a World War 1 warship being swept by waves. One gun barrel visible. A troop ship with two funnels in a rough sea, as viewed from another ship in a convoy. Line of American battleships underway (possibly Division 9 battleships of the British Grand Fleet).
A Renault FT tank operated by Americans, runs down a street sign in Germany during World War I. Caption reads: "Tank No. 327, Co. C running down a German sign Kaiser Wilhelmstrasse". However, the number 8329 is displayed on the tank turret, along with a diamond insignia (signifying the Third Section of its Tank Battalion). The tank driver operates from an open position behind the turret and another American soldier rides on the rear of the tank. (Note: After the war, Americans referred to these tanks as FT-17s.)
Viewed in the distance, on the horizon, USS Minneapolis, CA-36, with the USS North Carolina, BB-55 in the background, tankers maneuver to fuel the fleet. A battleship and light carrier on the horizon, another battleship being fueled. The aircraft carrier USS Lexington, CV-16, being fueled. The fleet oiler USS Guadalupe, AO-32, fuels the destroyer USS Maury (DD-401) and an unknown warship.
Film maker and producer Alfred Hitchcock presents tips on movies to newspaper editors in Washington DC. Newspaper editors seated at a dining table during a convention. American Film maker and producer, Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock addresses the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Sir Alfred Hitchcock speaks about a few secrets of film making, but makes cogent, points about the difference between his job and that of the editors. The audience of newspaper editors applaud after Sir Alfred Hitchcock's address.
A novel method to pay fines in food to aid the needy (during the Great Depression). inaugurated by the Mayor of Marion, Indiana, Jack Edwards. A policeman of Marion stops a motorist who has broken a law and talks to him. The police officer checks documents. A court building. The interiors of the building shows the Court in session. A lawyer questions the motor vehicle law breaker. The man is told to pay a fine in quantities of staple groceries, vegetables and meat, equivalent to dollars. The man presents the goods and brings in a live chicken as part of it, which he puts on a table in the court room. An official acknowledges his payment, encourages him to be safe, and tells him he is free to go.
Aerial view of aircraft carrier underway. Aerial view Navy destroyer parting wave with bow in heavy seas. Aircraft carrier entering Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Grumman Panther jets seen on deck. Hula dancers alongside ship in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Navy engine room engineer turning wheel. Sonar and radio operators in Navy. Orderly in hospital attends to a patient's foot. Quarter master at helm of ship. Two destroyers side by side at sea.
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