| Escort George E Davis 9 Yr. Maria Is Foster Daughter Of Crew Of 200 | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1592 |
| Catalog #: | 353006 | |
| Clip Number: | 353006-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 026-516-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:16:42 - 00:17:24 | |
| Location: | Florida | |
| Year Shot: | 1953 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/CHILDREN: School-age child LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Florida MILITARY: Navy, USA SOCIAL SERVICES: Orphanages & Adoption Agenicies | |
| Description: | A birthday party aboard the destroyer escort George E. Davis for 9 year old Maria La Vecchia, foster daughter of the 200 man crew. A big birthday cake and a kiss from each of her daddies make it a happy birthday-for the little Italian war orphan. Establishing shot - The George E Davis docked. MCUS - A handful of sailors surround little Maria in celebration of her birthday. CUS - The birthday cake with her name written on it. The cake is sliced and shared with the sailors aboard the George E Davis. MLS/OH - Little Maria kissing all the men on the ship and finely one of the sailors picks her up and all the sailors tip their hats. | |
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