Motion Picture MP2002-197
Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")
Administrative Information
Footage
110 feet
Running Time
3 minutes 3 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Tape Format
VHS
Betacam SP
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Harry S. Truman speaks about Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln-Douglas debate. Film with sound.
Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963
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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 0:00 | Off-camera voice says: "738 take 1." Harry S. Truman at desk speaking of what he has in common with Abraham Lincoln – Mr. Lincoln's store went broke and he got into politics. Mr. Truman speaks of the Lincoln-Douglas debate. | |
| 1:06 | Mr. Truman is asked by off-camera voice to tell the story of Lincoln selling liquor. Mr. Truman says he couldn't sell liquor at Camp Doniphan because "they wouldn’t let us." He tells an amusing story of how Abraham Lincoln was accused of selling whiskey. Mr. Lincoln said he did, and his best customer was Stephen O. Douglas. | |
| 1:59 | Clipboard that says "738 1A." Silent clip that shows alternate camera angle. This was probably used in preparation for MP78-2, "No Greater Burden." |