| Frog Jumping Contest | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1600 |
| Catalog #: | 497320 | |
| Clip Number: | 497320-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 027-574 | |
| Timecode: | 00:29:12 - 00:29:59 | |
| Location: | California, Calaveras County | |
| Year Shot: | 1954 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/AMPHIBIANS: Frogs CONTESTS: Frog Jumping LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California | |
| Description: | Frog Jumping Contest. Man hands frog to people (judges?) at table. Man examines frog through some sort of magnifying glass. Man holds a baby in his arm and a frog in the other. The kid is starting to cry. Young man places frog on a marker in the middle of the center ring. There are four rings, each increasing in diameter. After the frog clears the center ring, a man puts his cane on the point where the frog landed. The young chases after his frog and catches it. The jumping distance is measured. Ground level shot of frog leaping from starting point, man marking landing spot and owner chasing it. Little places frog down at starting point and stomps foot which causes frog to jump. Another frog does his jumps. Shot of the audience. Woman holds frog and and brings it by her cheek while smiling. | |
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