Synopsis
Happenings in and around Detroit shot for local news cameras.
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Details
- Running time
- 7 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Detroit, Michigan
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★★ · Priceless. · longfade · 2010-06-25
Wow, this is great! I particularly love the cops' method of pulling over speeders (hilarious) and the "slant artists". That made my day.
★★★★ · Detroit News Newsreel · Christine Hennig · 2003-01-07
This early newsreel documents events in Michigan. I never knew that there were local and regional newsreels made, so that's a new one on me. The most interesting story involves cops who nab speeders by jumping from their motorcycles onto the cars' running boards. More surprising than that is the penalty the speeders paythey are sent to a prison workfarm! Remind me to always obey the speed limit in Michigan. The rest of the stories involve local community events such as parades, picnics, and sporting events. They're pretty standard, but they should have quite a bit of historical value for…
★★★★ · Let's help the kids, but don't touch the dress! · Spuzz · 2003-04-18
What looks to be a newsreel designed for the upper crust of society in Detroit (Polo matches?) is a fascinating snapshot of Detroit cica 1917. Still quite stunning to look at, the film offers a glimpse at some new ideas (speed cops!), some lovely parades, and of course ways to help the poor folk out (while of course, making time for the polo matches later on in the day) quite a interesting little piece, it's reccomended.
