Motion Picture MP76-6
The Pursuit of Happiness
Administrative Information
Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
102 feet
Running Time
28 minutes 35 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Democratic National Committee, Committee for the Arts
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Film narrated by Sen. John F. Kennedy, about the accomplishments of the Democratic party. This was evidently prepared for use in the 1956 presidential election.
Date(s)
1956
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 0:00 | Exterior of Capitol (brief) and John F. Kennedy (Senator) talks on the Democratic Party and explains reason for the film. | |
| 0:55 | Various scenes of life in U.S. as John F. Kennedy talks on the Democratic Party and how it supports the American way of life. History of the US and Presidents: Jefferson, Monroe, Jackson, Lincoln, Cleveland, Bryan, Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, Hoover, and Roosevelt. | |
| 21:30 | Truman’s period starts – the following mentioned and pictured: Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, 1948 Campaign, “Kaltenborn” mimic, NATO, Berlin Airlift, Korea, Domestic Program – Fair Deal. | |
| 26:00 | How the Democrats left the nation in 1953 and how the nation could progress if a Democratic President is elected in 1956. |