Miss Florida competition in Miami, Florida. The contestant of the contest walk down the stairs in colorful costumes. Spectators watch them from the stands. The judge of the competition gives a trophy to the winner Irmgard Dietel, 17.
A movie quiz contest pamphlet. The pamphlet shows a large crowd in a theatre. 'Motion pictures are your best entertainment' written on the pamphlet. The pamphlet states the prize money as $2,50,000 for a movie quiz contest. '5404 ways to win a prize' stated at the bottom of the pamphlet.
Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson arrives at Caledon in a Canadian Air Force helicopter. He has come to attend 11th World Ploughing Contest. He inspects a two ton globe which is a symbol of agriculture's part in making a peaceful society. Prime Minister and others walking and inspecting latest farm machinery. Many views farmers from different countries driving tractors and ploughing field. People and VIPs watching. as Championship awards are given to winners. The silver Canadian plowing trophy goes to Stan Willis of Cornwall, Prince Edward Island. The overall gold plowing trophy goes to a contestant from Sweden.
Masters art pageant in Washington DC. Exhibits of the masters art. A woman puts on makeup on the contestants. They perform their act. A woman puts on make up of Miss liberty. She performs as the Statue of Liberty. A woman speaks about college of arts and museum. A contestant is interviewed.
Contests shoot with rifles at a clay-pigeon shooting tournament in Berlin, Germany. One man on a raised platform speaks to contestants. Men tip their hats to each other.
Endurance dancing contest in Chicago, Illinois. Stressed put couples dance on floor during the Endurance dancing contest. Woman falls. Men hold their partners as they feel drowsy. Dancers eat food at a table. Nurse treats a sleep-deprived woman. The woman rests on a cot bed. The nurse helps her to stand but the sleepy woman collapses back onto the bed.