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Motion Picture MP2002-299

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")

Administrative Information

Footage
15 feet
Running Time
45 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

A child asks Mr. Truman about living in the White House. Mr. Truman states that it was very nice, explaining that the third floor living quarters are very private. Sound only.

Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963

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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems

Shot List

Audio file

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Reel 1

0:00   Child’s voice speaking, unintelligible.
    Harry S. Truman tells the child he’ll have to speak louder as "the question will be transferred." The child asks about living in the White House. Mr. Truman says "it was very nice." He explains that the living quarters, on the third floor, are very private.