LOS ANGELES 1932 X OLYMPIC GAMES LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 89874

Love our channel? Help us save and post more orphaned films! Support us on Patreon: Even a really tiny contribution can make a difference. This black and white, silent film recounts the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. The movie opens in the Olympic Stadium which is filled with fans as Vice President Curtis reviews athletes of 48 nations. Crowds cheer as the athletic processions begin. The German contingent marches and flashes the Sieg Heil salute. The Olympic torch 1:00. The Olympic oath of fair play is taken 1:06. Flags from nations around the world 1:20. Birds fill the sky 1:25. 100 meter dash is won by Metcalfe and Simpson 1:29. The runners sprint down the track 1:38. Eddie Tolan sets a new Olympic and world’s record which stood for 28 years 1:55. Eddie Tolan is shown 2:05. High jump won by McNaughton from Canada 2:07. High jumpers clear the bar 2:22. Canadian McNaughton is shown 2:42. 400-meter hurdles, won by Tisdall from Ireland 2:44. The 400-meter