Motion Picture MP2002-88
Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series “Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman”)
Administrative Information
Footage
37 feet
Running Time
1 minute 57 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Merle Miller interviews Harry S. Truman. Topics include visitors to the Harry S. Truman Library, Mr. Truman’s talks with children, and how much mail Mr. Truman receives. Sound only.
Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963
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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems
Shot List
Reel 1
| Unidentified voice: “61 45 88, Talent Associates, take 5 from roll 36” Merle Miller’s voice: “Do you have to say anything before we start?” Unidentified voice: “Wildtrack 1,048” | ||
| 0:00 | This discussion consists of questions and answers rapidly back and forth between Harry S. Truman and Merle Miller How many people visit the Harry S. Truman Library in a year? Beween 100 and 150,000, not counting the kids, who do not pay. | |
| 0:43 | What do you talk to the kids about? The history of the country; they ask questions about things they’ve seen; “I wish you could see them.” | |
| 1:23 | They discuss how much mail Mr. Truman receives – Mr. Miller gets a “frog in his throat” It’s a hard job to get done, Mr. Truman receives between 100 and 150 letters a day | |
| 1:51 | Voice identified as Irving says “Wildtrack 1,049” | |