| Christine Jorgensen Gets An Award | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1582 |
| Catalog #: | 352484 | |
| Clip Number: | 352484-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 026-446-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:17:06 - 00:17:45 | |
| Location: | New York, New York | |
| Year Shot: | 1953 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Awards HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Unusual LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York | |
| Description: | Dull in imagery and contrast, DOS The Scandinavian clubs of New York choose Christine Jorgenson [Jorgensen] 'Woman Of The Year' - as the man who became woman through science. (transgender, sex change) CUS - Christine Jorgenson looking somewhat like a young Bette Davis. CUS - The "Woman Of The Year" certificate. Christine, "Thank you very much Dr. Burling. I want to say how deeply I'm touched by this honor that has been given to me tonight but I feel those who should have been with us and were unable to be here, are the one's really responsible for, my success. That's my doctors and my friends. Thank you again, bye". | |
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