Motion Picture MP2005-3
Truman as a guest in the home of Earl J. Tranin of Kansas City, Mo
Administrative Information
Footage
102 feet
Running Time
2 minutes 50 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Tape Format
VHS
Betacam SP
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
Home video by Earl J. Tranin
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Dinner party at the home of Earl J. Tranin at which Harry S. Truman is a guest. Mr. Truman plays the piano after the dinner.
Date(s)
1956
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 00:00 | Footage of a child’s birthday party. | |
| 00:36 | Elegant dinner party at the home of Earl J. Tranin (6400 Ward Parkway) in 1956. Most of the guests are gentlemen in dark suits. Harry S. Truman sits at the head of the table. Introductions are made around the table. | |
| 01:52 | Truman sits at a piano and plays music from memory for a small group of men. | |
| 02:21 | Two men dance together to the sprightly tune Truman continues to play. | |
| 02:26 | Unrelated footage of an infant. |