Kefauver Crime Trials

Synopsis

Unedited newsreel records from the televised proceedings of the Kefauver crime trials, the first daytime transmissions to make a major impression in America, watched by an estimated audience of 45 million. As a direct result, the then unknown Senator Kefauver became a Democratic candidate for the presidency in 1952.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 60 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1951

Availability

Hire

Notes

The 60-minute programme is available as one unit, or in four separate extracts. Sound quality is poor, with a great deal of background noise in the courtroom throughout the proceedings.

Subjects

Law; Politics & government

Keywords

courtroom trials; Kefauver, Estes; United States Congress

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

BFI Film Bookings Unit

Email

bookings.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7957 8938 / 8935

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
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