Motion Picture MP76-82

Life in the Thirties

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
1860 feet
Running Time
51 minutes 40 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
NBC
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Documentary about the events and popular culture of the 1930's in the United States. Events covered include the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the depression, and the rise of Hitler. Harry S. Truman does not appear.

Date(s)
1959

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:00   Documentary by NBC special film unit covers: Veterans march on Washington, 1929 Depression.
8:00   Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural and New Deal programs, NEA, Prohibition ends, WPA, CCC, etc.
23:00   Scenes of Roosevelt and re-election campaign (Alf Landon pictured briefly).
27:15   Lindbergh trial.
29:20   Golden days in radio.
30:35   Crash of the Hindenburg.
33:00   Duke of York crowned King of England (King George VI).
34:15   Hitler’s rise to power; Mussolini invades Ethiopia; Hirohito in Japan.
39:00   Louis-Schmeling fight.
39:00   The “swing” era.
43:30   Franklin D. Roosevelt victory speech – Wagner Labor Relations Act – and “sit-down” strikes.
46:00   American Nazi Party, Cordell Hull greets King and Queen of England on first visit to U.S. World’s Fair.
49:50   Mr. Truman does not appear.