Motion Picture MP2002-333
Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")
Administrative Information
Footage
55 feet
Running Time
1 minute 30 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Tape Format
Betacam SP
VHS
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Harry S. Truman reading from his diary of November 1, 1949, about dining in the Blair House. Mrs. Truman saying, “I was happy to get back and resume the life…” Film with sound.
Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963
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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems
Shot List
Reel 1
| 0:00 | Close-up view of Harry S. Truman reading from his diary of November 1, 1949, about dining alone in the Blair House ("Barnett brings me a plate with a finger bowl and doily on it"). He flubs the lines. | |
| Clipboard: "Scene 1935." | ||
| Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman are seated in the Harry S. Truman Library, in front of the candelabra that was a gift from jeweler Fred Goldman, near Mr. Truman’s office. Mrs. Truman is saying "I was happy to get back and resume the life . . ." and she flubs the line, saying "Oh, I forgot . . ." |