FORD NEWS Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: 1. “Mrs. Higbie is Winner in Season’s First Meet. State champion scores an 83 in District Tournament at Detroit Golf Club.” People on golf course - Mrs. Higbie driving - woman playing out of sand trap - threesome on green - golfers posing. 2. “Turtle Race Staged in Lobby of Hotel. Radio and wrestling stars are interested spectators at novel contest.” People holding turtle race, spectators. 3. “Studio Crew Baffeled by ‘Sightless Vision.’ Carpenters, electricians and stage hands submit magician’s skill to test.” Magician being blindfolded - man handing Detroit Free Press to magician, magician reading newspaper - blindfolded magician identifying numerous objects held by stage crew - magician taking off blindfold. 4. “Skillful Fencing is Shown by Detroiters. Foils and sabers clash in demonstration at Grosse Point Yacht Club.” Fencing club practicing on lawn - match between two girls. 5. “107-Mile Motor Train Displayed in Detroit. Revolutionary design exhibited as ‘Zephyr’ calls enroute to Worlds Fair.” Streamline train in station - people detraining - men sitting in club car at rear of train. 6. “Gloria Swanson Comes for Stage Appearance. Group of admirers is present at depot to greet screen star on arrival in Detroit.” Gloria Swanson at station - being interviewed by woman reporter - getting into car, being driven away. “See the Ford News at this theater every week.” “The End.” [1934]

Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects