| Earl LeRoy Saffer Miami Beach Home Movies | Earl LeRoy Saffer Miami Beach Home Movies | | Wright, Curtiss
Saffer, Earl LeRoy
Breakers (Hotel : Palm Beach, Fla.)
Clyde-Mallory Lines (Firm)
Deauville Casino (Miami Beach, Fla.)
Bay Shore Country Club (Miami Beach, Fla.)
Seminole (Cargo ship)
Eastern Air Lines, inc.
Defender (Airship)
Goodyear Aircraft Corporation
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Earl LeRoy Saffer Miami Beach Home Movies
- Date
- 1926
- Description
- Earl LeRoy Saffer was an entrepreneur and amateur pilot who, according to his granddaughter, "lived high" during the 1920s. In 1932, Saffer and his family moved from Miami to New York. The family narrowly escaped the 1926 hurricane, running from one building to another just before the first building crumbled.
Saffer's home movies show a happy time in the family's life, with ocean cruises, golf outings, beach excursions and trips to bathing casinos. Often, the women strike "still" poses in the movies, when according to his granddaughter, Mr. Saffer would yell, "It's a movie - move!"
Throughout the film, the family dresses up and wears various costumes. Footage of Pier 5 in Miami shows fishing boats at the dock, a masted ship and a large private yacht. The camera also pans across the Miami skyline. Women and men play golf at the Miami Beach Golf Club, formerly Bayshore. The footage includes an airship hanger along with the Goodyear blimp Defender landing and taking off again. The family spends time at what appears to be the Venetian pool in Coral Gables and then strikes poses and plays leap frog on the beach.
The footage shows a Curtiss Wright airplane at the airport as well as aerial views of the Breakers Hotel and Miami Beach. Of particular interest are shots of Curtiss Wright aircraft mechanics working on the plane and shots of the Eastern Transport Inc. sign on a building. The S.S. Seminole of the Clyde Mallory Line docks with the help of tugboats, and later the family swims at the Roman pools. Scenes include diving and swimming competitions and a group parading around at Miami's Spanish Village. Additional scenes include a sunrise Easter service on the beach and canoe "jousting" at the Deauville Casino. Footage shows a man wrestling with a chained bear, and the film ends with bears going down a slide and swimming in the ocean.
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| PRESIDENT JOHNSON AT PRESIDENTIAL DINNER | PRESIDENT JOHNSON AT PRESIDENTIAL DINNER | | National Democratic Party
Politicians
Politics
Presidents-United States
Speeches
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PRESIDENT JOHNSON AT PRESIDENTIAL DINNER
- Date
- 1964-03-06
- Description
- This film was shot in Miami. Kate Smith is heard singing "God Bless America " and Ed Sullivan is seen briefly. Gov. Bryant introduces Sen. Spessard Holland, then introduces President Johnson. He tells several humorous anecdotes and praises Florida congressmen. He describes the Democratic Party's role in preserving American goals. He states his pledge to protect "the full constitutional rights of every American." He says that the federal deficit has been cut by 50 percent and taxes cut by $11.5 billion due to Sen. Smathers' efforts. He declares a "war on poverty." He says that the United States has the military might for defense of liberty. He mentions the start of the Cross Florida Barge Canal and the bombing of the Florida East Coast Railway that same day, saying that the FBI is on the case to find the culprits behind the bombing.
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| fvc931 | Killer is a Softie | | Miami Seaquarium
Clermont Chamber of Commerce
Killer Whales
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Killer is a Softie
- Date
- Description
- This promotional film by the Miami Seaquarium tells the history of Hugo, a killer whale at the Seaquarium. It documents: his capture and journey to the Seaquarium; his training; his loneliness; and the additions of Luanna and Lolita, a dolphin and a female killer whale, respectively, to his tank. Brief silent footage of the exterior of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce is attached to the end of this film.
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| "FIRST FEDERAL VIP" | "FIRST FEDERAL VIP" | | Interviews
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
"FIRST FEDERAL VIP"
- Date
- 1958-01-01
- Description
- This is kinescope footage of Sen. George Smathers appearing on the "First Federal VIP" television show, hosted by former Florida Sen. Harry King. Sen. King opens the show with a brief biography of Sen. Smathers, calling him, "an exciting, stimulating and worthwhile American." Next, there is an advertisement from the show's sponsor, the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Miami, by Ed Gegenschatz. Sen. Smathers answers questions on a range of subjects. He denies a rumor that he and Gov. LeRoy Collins have made arrangements to run for each other's elected positions in the coming election. He comments on the legislative schedule for the 85th Congressional Session and states that maintaining the peace will be their ultimate goal. He also discusses national defense, the federal budget and taxation. Produced by WCTV of Miami with sponsorship from The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Miami.
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| DEKLE HOME MOVIE | DEKLE HOME MOVIE | | Home movies
Tourism
Travel | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
DEKLE HOME MOVIE
- Date
- 1940 (circa)
- Description
- This home movie has scenes of both Florida and New York. It begins with New York in 1944, showing a cigarette billboard displaying the face of a member of the armed forces with smoke coming out of his mouth. Todd Dekle is standing on a busy street. The film then moves to the Miami Fire Department, with O.A. Dekle on a fire engine and later playing horseshoes. Next is Todd Dekle starting a 1932 Chevy using the crank on the front.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - FLORIDA PLAN | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - FLORIDA PLAN | | Healthcare
Interviews
Politicians
Politics
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - FLORIDA PLAN
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers discusses "The Florida Plan," an elderly healthcare program, with three Florida Doctors: Phillip Hampton, Edward Anise and Leo Raquel. They compare features of The Florida Plan with a new Social Security Health bill and explain why The Florida Plan is better. They also provide recommendations for improving medical care for the aged and needy. The segment also contains interviews with six elderly, Miami-area Florida Plan medical patients whom the interviewer assures are "on the road to recovery." Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| Marjory Stoneman Douglas | Marjory Stoneman Douglas | | Great Floridians | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/msd.jpg |
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
- Date
- 1984
- Description
- This documentary showcases the accomplishments of American journalist, women's suffrage advocate, author, and conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Graduating from Wellesley College in 1912, she moved to Miami in 1915 to work for her father Frank Bryant Stoneman at his newspaper that would later become The Miami Herald. She became the first woman to enlist in the Navy when she was given the assignment to write a story about the first woman to enlist in WWI. During her research, Douglas learned that no woman had actually enlisted yet, but she then felt compelled to enlist herself. While living in South Florida, Douglas developed a deep love for the environment, particularly the Florida Everglades. Her greatest notoriety resulted from the 1947 publication of The Everglades: River of Grass. Living until the age of 108, Douglas was known as the foremost expert on and advocate for Everglades conservation.
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| PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR NO. 2 | PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR NO. 2 | | Governors-Florida
Gubernatorial campaigns
Politicians
Politics
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PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR NO. 2
- Date
- 1966-05-03
- Description
- This film has scenes of the High headquarters on election night, including workers on phones and tabulating votes on a board. The same kinds of scenes are shown at the headquarters of state legislator Scott Kelly. High answers questions from reporters, and then Kelly does the same. High speaks again on the morning after the election. High and Kelly are seen with their wives at the High residence as Kelly voices his support for High. The film ends scenes of men in business suits sweeping the street. Produced by WTVJ -Miami.
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| PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR NO. 3 | PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR NO. 3 | | Governors-Florida
Gubernatorial campaigns
Politicians
Politics
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PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR NO. 3
- Date
- 1966-05
- Description
- The location for this film is Kelly campaign headquarters. Sen. Kelly throws his support to Robert King High. High makes a speech of gratitude to Kelly. Another man speaks supporting High, followed by various crowd shots and lots of hand shaking. Next, High makes statements regarding an investigation he wants conducted on illegal government spending. Kelly endorses High for governor and speaks about labor and race issues. Then, Tom Adams defends himself concerning his break from Burns' policies. Produced by WTVJ -Miami.
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| PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR NO. 4 | PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR NO. 4 | | Governors-Florida
Gubernatorial campaigns
Politicians
Politics
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PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR NO. 4
- Date
- 1975-05
- Description
- In this film, Newell C. Taylor denies charges (apparently made by Gov. Burns) of being "a gambler, a gangster, or whatever... and enriching High's campaign to the tune of $100,000." He states that he will start legal action against Gov. Burns. This is followed by another press conference (some reticulation from bad processing) where the same man offers to resign from the board of Variety Children's Hospital. The president of the hospital states that the hospital is impartial in the campaign. Next are scenes from the Dade County Bar Association lunch. A speaker turns down an offer for Gov. Burns' representative to speak. Then, High gives a speech. Some of this portion is overexposed. Next are cover shots of the breakfast, including the cameraman for the above-referenced footage. The action then moves to the campaign headquarters, where Sen. Kelly and High speak to the crowd. Both are seen in a motorcade, followed by more hand shaking and speeches. Produced by WTVJ-Miami.
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