Motion Picture MP2002-416
Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")
Administrative Information
Footage
73 feet
Running Time
2 minutes 15 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Tape Format
Betacam SP
VHS
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description
Rufus Burrus, a personal friend and attorney of Harry S. Truman, shares some personal insights of the lawyer/client relationship with Mr. Truman. He briefly provides some reflections on Mr. Truman’s sincerity. Film and sound.
Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963
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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 0:00 | This footage features Rufus Burrus speaking about Harry S. Truman. Mr. Burrus is a personal friend and one of Mr. Truman's attorneys. | |
| Rufus Burrus, seated in an office, talks about working as a lawyer for his friend, Harry S. Truman, through Community Federal Association, in which Mr. Truman had assets of $4,500.00. There was not much litigation involved in the job, though over the years a few people tried to sue Mr. Truman (for example, one man who tried to sue him was insane). | ||
| 4:27 | Merle Miller (off screen) asks if Mr. Truman had any special qualities. | |
| Rufus Burrus replies that he put everyone at ease, and was open and sincere. | ||