This compilation features newsreels following the US Olympic teams in the 1936, 1956, & 1964 Olympics. This DVD also includes two films sponsored by the City Of Detroit in 1964 for the Olympic Selection Committee in a failing bid to host the 1968 Olympics. Athletes including in this collection are Jesse Owens (USA), Abebe Bikila (Ethiopia), Don Schollander (USA), Jed Graef (USA), Dawn Frasor (Australia), Edith McGuire (USA), Wyomia Tyus (USA), Sharon Stouder (USA), & lots more medal winners.
Included Films:
Jesse Owens Takes Home The Gold
Jesse Owens Takes Home The Gold
Produced: 1936
Length: 2 Minutes
One of the most memorable athletes and moments in Olympic history is featured in this 1936 Berlin Olympics footage of the great Jesse Owens sprint race, high jump, and being awarded the gold medal.
1964 Tokyo Olympics: Opening Ceremonies
1964 Tokyo Olympics: Opening Ceremonies
Produced: 1964
Length: 2 Minutes
Newsreel from October 12th, 1964 with scenes from the open ceremonies and the passing of Olympic flame to the main stadiums torch in Tokyo, Japan.
1964 Tokyo Olympics: US Dominate Tokyo Games
1964 Tokyo Olympics: US Dominate Tokyo Games
Produced: 1964
Length: 2 Minutes
Newsreel from October 15th, 1964 featuring the US Swim Teams dominance. Includes Don Schollander (USA) winning the 100m mens freestyle as he set a new world record, Dawn Frasor (Australia), as she wins the womens 100m freestyle gold medal, & Jed Graef (USA), as he wins the mens 200m backstroke and sets a new world record.
1964 Tokyo Olympics: US Widens Tokyo Lead
1964 Tokyo Olympics: US Widens Tokyo Lead
Produced: 1964
Length: 3 Minutes
Newsreel from October 19th, 1964 featuring Track & Field, Diving, & Swimming. Includes footage of Bob Hayes (USA) 100m Gold Medal Run as he went on his way to winning two Gold Medals and setting two world record times, footage of Wyomia Tyus (USA) as she beat her teammate Edith McGuire (USA) for the gold in the womens 100m, footage of 15 year old Sharon Stouder (USA) as she set a new world record in the 100m butterfly, in front of the Japanese Royal family, & Lesley Bush, as she wins the 10 meter womens platform diving gold medal.
1964 Tokyo Olympics: US Team Wins Medal Honors
1964 Tokyo Olympics: US Team Wins Medal Honors
Produced: 1964
Length: 3 Minutes
Newsreel from October 26th, 1964 featuring footage from Track & Field events including the 4 x 100 mens relay where Bob Hayes (with Otis Drayton, Gerald Ashworth & Richard Stebbins) had his miraculous come from behind victory over Frances Jocelyn Delecour as he set a new world record, and Bikila winning the marathon for the second straight Olympics & scenes from the closing ceremonies.
New York
New York
Produced: 1956
Length: 1 Minutes
Newsreel from May 4th, 1956 featuring the US Equestrian Team as they load aboard an airplane on there way to competitions abroad to prepare for the upcoming Olympics.
Detroit: City on the Move
Detroit: City on the Move
Produced: 1965
Length: 19 Minutes
Propaganda film that highlights Detroits beauty, occupants, buildings, and more, in an attempt to lure the 1968 Olympics to Detroit.
The Detroit Youve Never Met
The Detroit Youve Never Met
Produced: 1960
Length: 26 Minutes
Aimed at the Olympic Selection Committee, this film features speeches from the governor of Michigan and the mayor of Detroit, promoting the cities ability to host the 68 Olympics.