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Motion Picture MP2007-9

Henry J. Talge Birthday Parties

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
360 feet
Running Time
4 minutes 30 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
Unknown
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

70th Birthday party hosted by Henry J. Talge, for "Lou, Earl & George" (date and last names unknown); footage of ex-President Truman's 76th Birthday Party, May 7, 1960, and 77th Birthday celebration, May 8, 1961, both held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Featured at the parties for Truman are his relatives, Generals Ralph and Louis Truman, Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Truman, Senator Stuart Symington, and entertainer Jack Benny.

Date(s)
ca.
1960 - 1966

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
00:00   Part I - Footage from unknown birthday party (color).
00:05   Lou, Earl & George (last names unknown) holding 70th birthday cakes under Happy Birthday sign.
00:25   Banquet / dinner.
00:39   Part II - Additional footage – same birthday party.
01:45   Part III - Harry S. Truman 76th Birthday Party, May 7, 1960 (Black & White).
02:22   Henry J. Talge seated next to Harry S. Truman.
02:25   Mr. Truman’s relatives, Gen. Ralph Truman and Gen. Louis Truman.
02:42   Senator Stuart Symington giving tribute.
02:48   Birthday cake.
02:53   Mr. Truman looking at gifts.
02:58   end.
03:06   Part IV – Harry S. Truman 77th Birthday Party, May 8, 1961 (Black& White)
03:12   Mr. Truman with Jack Benny.
03:18   Thomas Hart Benton.
03:22   Vivian and Fred Truman.
03:24   W. Wallace Smith, President of the RLDS Church, and Tom Evans seated at end of head table.
03:28   Birthday cake and guests.
03:43   Truman greeting foreign students.
04:30   end.