John Grimek wins "Mr. America" competition in 1940

On a stage at Madison Square Garden, a weightlifter hoists large barbell with strenuous effort, is unable to hold it; he drops the barbell and falls backwards; VO laughter from audience; he gets off the floor / VS another lifter hoists large barbell, holds it, lifts it over his head; VO applause; he lowers the barbell at sign from judge / audience / line of contestants in "Mr. America" competition parades around stage; all wear tight bathing trunks / audience looks on / VS individual contestants in muscular poses on a black dais with black backdrop, lit to look as if they are statues / VS winner John Grimek of York, PA, demonstrates his muscular control by flexing his back and shoulder muscles and fluttering his arms; cutaway audience
On a stage at Madison Square Garden, a weightlifter hoists large barbell with strenuous effort, is unable to hold it; he drops the barbell and falls backwards; VO laughter from audience; he gets off the floor / VS another lifter hoists large barbell, holds it, lifts it over his head; VO applause; he lowers the barbell at sign from judge / audience / line of contestants in "Mr. America" competition parades around stage; all wear tight bathing trunks / audience looks on / VS individual contestants in muscular poses on a black dais with black backdrop, lit to look as if they are statues / VS winner John Grimek of York, PA, demonstrates his muscular control by flexing his back and shoulder muscles and fluttering his arms; cutaway audience
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Editorial #:
1092753468
Collection:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Date created:
May 25, 1940
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License type:
Rights-ready
Release info:
Not released. More information
Clip length:
00:01:05:20
Location:
New York City, New York, United States
Mastered to:
QuickTime 10-bit ProRes 422 (HQ) HD 1920x1080 23.98p
Originally shot on:
35mm B/W Neg
Source:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Object name:
sr003471_02_01.mov