Synopsis
Produced in 1966 by the Los Angeles County Republican Central Committee with the Republican State Central Committee of California, "The Victory Squad" is a get-out-the-vote film starring veteran Hollywood actor John Wayne and Ronald Reagan who was then gubernatorial candidate for the Republic Party. The film was made in support of the 1966 California gubernatorial election which was held on November 8, 1966. The election was a contest between incumbent Governor Pat Brown, the Democratic candidate, and actor Ronald Reagan, the Republican candidate. This film was part of Reagan's campaign effort to mobilize conservative voters. He succeeded and defeated Brown. T Description: The Los Angeles County Republican Central Committee with the Republican State Central Committee present The Victory Squad. Victory Squad Chairman Willard Chilcott. Produced and directed by Kurt Simon and starring Ronald Reagan. Hosted by John Wayne. John Wayne talks to the camera in Marina Del Rey, 1:30. The Republican Victory Squad. Ronald Reagan speaks in front of an electoral map, 2:21. Women campaign workers type and stuff envelopes, 2:40. Newspaper headline announcing election, 4:08. Man and woman in office, 4:15. Victory Squad headquarters, 4:50. Volunteers show up at Victory Squad headquarters, 5:13. Man explains responsibilities of volunteers to the Victory Squad, 6:00. Files from the Victory Squad, 6:16. Woman briefs the volunteers of the Victory Squad, 6:32. Man shows the volunteers an electoral…
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- Running time
- 11 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
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- Stock Footage