Budget Films

Stock Footage

Hitler Watches Owens Set Record

Wonderfully crisp footage from Berlin in 1936 shows Jesse Owens before, during and after his gold medal winning sprint in the 100 meter dash. CUs of Owens in starting position and then smiling, breathing hard, after the race. Hitler looks on, not smiling. American fans wave little flags in stadium. WS shows Owens leading the race all the way.



IdentifierCLIP-12039
Duration1 min, 5 sec
GenreDocumentary
Date1936
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