U.S. Presidential Election (1928)

Item title reads - . Whole country at fever heat of excitement to find President Coolidge’s successor to the White House. America (USA, .). Intertitle - ’Governor A.E. Smith - “democratic“ and “wet“ candidate and “Al“ to everybody!’ M/S as a small child is handed to Mr Smith as he sits in a car, he drives off with three ladies in the back and another at his side. M/S of a band playing and many men walking behind. M/S profile of Smith on a platform making a speech. C/U of his face, he smiles and talks. Intertitle - ’Mr Hoover - “republican“ and “dry“ candidate.’ L/S of a huge rally with packed stands, L/S as Herbert Hoover’s car drives down the track, people wave American flags, he waves his hat as he passes them. Various shots as he drives along. L/S of the crowd waving. L/S of him making a speech on a platform. M/S of him speaking. Intertitle - ’“Electionitis“ - 100%!’ Various shots of thousands of people waving and cheering in a packed hall, many wave flags. Note: there