New York Harbor in New York City, United States. Steamers and boats underway in New York Harbor and the skyline of Manhattan in the background. Tall skyscrapers along the coast. A sailing ship with 2 masts underway by sail in the harbor. The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
View of George Washington Bridge in New York City. Motorcade of New York State Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt on their way to the dedication of the George Washington Bridge. Aerial view of crowd gathered for opening of George Washington Bridge. Franklin D. Roosevelt cuts the ribbon of the George Washington Bridge in front of crowd. View of George Washington Bridge in New York City with traffic.
New York City policemen standing on a busy street corner in Harlem, New York City. Policeman stands behind truck of bottles. Two policemen in Harlem, New York City stand on street corner as African-American pedestrians pass by. One of the policemen wipes his nose with tissue. Two African-American women chatter near the policemen. The two policemen observe the automobiles and pedestrians in busy Harlem street during timeframe of Harlem Renaissance.
A dance orchestra performs at the Cog Rouge in New York City. The leader and the band. They begin their performance of 'Tonight We Love'. Musicians play various instruments including piano, violin, double bass, saxophone, accordion and the drums. Guests seated in the room. A naval officer dances with his partner.
Frank Sinatra performs at the Walton High School Auditorium in the Bronx, New York City. He sings 'The Song is You'. Women military WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) seated in the hall. A conductor conducts the Station Military and Dance Band. Sailors play various instruments like the double bass, trumpets, and clarinets. (No audio).
African American jazz pianist Arthur Tatum Jr. performs while filming at the Three Deuces night club on 52nd Street in New York City, during World War 2. (This film contains a number of takes, from various angles, of Tatum and the trio performing , including some of Tatum's hands, alone, on the piano keys.) Entrance to the Three Deuces night club. Poster at entrance advertising Art Tatum and his Trio. People enter the club. Tatum plays the piano, accompanied by bassist Slam Stewart and guitarist Tiny Grimes. People seated at tables listening to the performance. The Trio performs. A sailor and a girl seated nearby. (Note: The tune being played is entitled, "Tiny's Exercise," written by guitarist Tiny Grimes.)
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