[1934] The Future of Cars, Ford News Media Detroit | AI Enhanced, Colorized, 60fps, HD

This YouTube video showcases a restored and enhanced Ford News reel that captures various segments of life in Detroit during the mid-20th century. The original footage has been colorized, AI-enhanced, and converted to 60fps for improved smoothness.

The video features several segments, including girls roller-skating on Belle Isle, a visit by a Hapsburg artist who speaks positively of American art, architecture, and women, and a rocket ship-type car produced in Detroit that confuses the public.

Other segments include footage from a pet show featuring toy dogs, a Detroit pilot breaking a speed record during a test flight, and a Tigers baseball game that saw them winning the opener with six runs in one inning.

The Ford News reel originally aired in 1934 and was a weekly feature in theaters.

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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows:

1. “Roller-skate Outing is Enjoyed by Girls. Scores participate in unique and rollicking spring party at Belle Isle.”
Girls skating down street - watching skating demonstration - girls skating in long lines - girls sitting and eating hot dogs.
2. “Painter of Royalty is Detroit Visitor. Beauty of American art, architecture and women praised by Hapsburg artist.”
Artist and daughter posing - artist speaking.
3. “Novel Rocket Ship is Produced in Detroit. Public is bewildered as fanciful motor car appears at city airport.”
Rocket ship type car driving onto airport - close-ups - view of instrument panel - moving down runway.
4. “Aristocratic Stock is Displayed at Pet Show. Quality rather than size is distinguishing note at toy dog congress.”
Toy dogs on display at dog show.
5. “Detroit Pilot Sets New Airport Record. Colonel Roscoe Turner exceeds 305 miles per hour in unofficial test flight.”
Colonel Turner inspecting engine of racing lane - climbing in open cockpit - close-up of Turner - airplane taxiing and taking off - in flight - taxiing in - pilot climbing from cockpit.
6. “Crowds Thrilled as Tigers Take Opener. Frost-bitten fans electrified as Mickey Cochrane’s men score six runs in one inning.”
Panorama of stadium, people and teams marching on field - flag raising - floral wreath and trophy - new car presented to Cochrane - Detroit Tigers in dugout - Mayor Couzens throws out first ball - ballgame in progress - final score, Tigers 7, White Sox 3.
“See the Ford News at this theater every week.”
“The End.” [1934]

What I have done:
✅ AI Enhanced footage
✅ Colourized (Not historically accurate)
✅ 60fps

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