Sports, Jack La Lanne

Clip: 353503_1_1

Year Shot: 1955 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1608

Original Film: 028-690-06

HD: N/A

Location: San Francisco, California

Timecode: 00:18:49 - 00:19:36

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Audio is low on screener Handcuffed swimmer Jack La Lanne (Jack LaLanne) makes it to the mainland from Alcatraz. It's legal, of course-and an astonishing feat of skill and endurance. Establishing shot - Alcatraz and Jack La Lanne oiling up for a swim. CUS - The skipper of the boat hand cuffs Jack. CUS - Jack dives into the water hand cuffed and does sort of a breast stroke. CUS - Jack makes it in 55 minutes and the spectators applaud and welcome him.