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Taxi-Turvy (1954)

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81 shots over 6:03, read from the Internet Archive copy taxi-turvy (taxi-turvy_512kb.mp4, 320×240, 29.97 fps). Shot boundaries by PySceneDetect's adaptive detector; each frame links to the Archive's player at that second. Registry dossier: Taxi-Turvy No renewal found. JSON

Measurements: colour film on its keyframes (80 of 81 shots judged colour), average shot 4.5s long, a frontal face detected in 7% of keyframes. Shots are detected automatically and each is represented by its midpoint frame.

Released 1954 (Internet Archive).

39 beats in 25 sequences, cut automatically at shot boundaries scored on picture change, pauses in speech, topic shifts, on-screen text and cutting rhythm (each beat says why it starts where it does). Each is annotated by a vision-language model from four sampled frames and the transcript lines in it, as observations with evidence; anything the frames and lines do not support is left null. Machine annotation (Qwen/Qwen3-VL-235B-A22B-Instruct), checked automatically: quotes must be verbatim, names must be spoken, "visible" events are sampled to a second model. 39 of 39 beats annotated, 39 passed the checks, 0 flagged.

Beats

Passages cut at shot boundaries and annotated by a machine from four sampled frames and the transcript lines in them. Each beat says why it starts where it does and what was checked; sequences are visual groups, not scenes.

Sequence 1 from 0:00

Frame at 0:06, shot 00:06Frame at 0:16, shot 10:16
2 of 2 shots sampled

1. Beat 1

0:00–0:19 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: The beat displays the opening credits for a film titled TAXI-TURVY, showing production company logos and crew names. No characters or narrative scenes are visible.

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Sequence 2 from 0:19

Frame at 0:25, shot 20:25Frame at 0:36, shot 30:36
2 of 2 shots sampled

2. Street

0:19–0:39 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon taxi is shown with a sign reading 'TAXI STAND' and a driver visible inside. The driver is later seen in a close-up, wearing a blue shirt and holding the steering wheel.

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 1:00, shot 111:00Frame at 1:04, shot 121:04
2 of 2 shots sampled

4. Street

0:59–1:06 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A street scene with a red taxi and a green-and-red vehicle is shown. A man in a red coat and top hat stands beside the vehicle, speaking to someone inside.

  • A red taxi drives down a street lined with buildings. [frame:1]
  • A man in a top hat stands beside a green-and-red vehicle and speaks to someone inside. [frame:2]

Named: John (t:1:02). 2 people observed.

“The rich hotel, John, and step on it.” 1:02

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Sequence 3 from 1:06

Frame at 1:07, shot 131:07
1 of 1 shots sampled

5. Sidewalk

1:06–1:09 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A man in a blue shirt is bent over a red fire hydrant on a sidewalk, with a hose attached to it and a vehicle nearby. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.

  • A man is bent over a red fire hydrant with a hose attached. [frame:1]

1 person observed.

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Sequence 4 from 1:09

Frame at 1:11, shot 141:11
1 of 1 shots sampled

6. Street

1:09–1:13 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A red and green cartoon taxi is shown on a city street, being towed by a cable attached to a fire hydrant. The background includes multi-story buildings with windows and decorative trim.

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Sequence 5 from 1:13

Frame at 1:14, shot 151:14
1 of 1 shots sampled

7. Vehicle interior

1:13–1:16 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A cartoon man with a beard and hat sits on the ground beside a large dark vehicle with red panels. The scene is lit with flat studio lighting and shows no clear time of day or location beyond the vehicle and floor.

  • A cartoon man sits on the floor beside a large vehicle. [frame:1]

1 person observed.

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Sequence 6 from 1:23

Frame at 1:27, shot 171:27
1 of 1 shots sampled

9. Vehicle interior

1:23–1:31 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon man in a white shirt holds a black object while looking at a screen showing a red car with a man inside. The scene is framed as if viewed through a monitor or window, with no spoken dialogue in this beat.

2 people observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 7 from 1:31

Frame at 1:38, shot 181:38
1 of 1 shots sampled

10. Sidewalk

1:31–1:45 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a red coat and hat walks on a sidewalk past a 'DO NOT ENTER' sign and a red car. The building behind has a sign reading 'GYM' and the number '11'.

  • A cartoon character walks on the sidewalk past a 'DO NOT ENTER' sign. [frame:1]

1 person observed.

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Sequence 8 from 1:45

Frame at 1:48, shot 191:48
1 of 1 shots sampled

11. Other

1:45–1:51 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon man in a white shirt and dark pants is lying face down on a dark table, with one arm extended and the other bent under his chest. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.

  • A cartoon man lies face down on a dark table with arms spread. [frame:1]

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 1:53, shot 201:53Frame at 1:57, shot 211:57Frame at 1:59, shot 221:59Frame at 2:06, shot 232:06
4 of 4 shots sampled

12. Street

1:51–2:11 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A woman flags down a red taxi on a city street while a large man in blue and a small man on the taxi roof react. The woman enters the taxi, which then drives away.

  • A large man gestures toward a red taxi while a small man sits on its roof. [frame:1]
  • The woman waves a handkerchief while standing on the sidewalk. [frame:2]
  • The woman enters the red taxi, which then drives away. [frame:4]

4 people observed.

“That Rube was a healthy dipper.” 1:52 · “Yoo-hoo! Taxi! Well, I'm getting this fair.” 1:55

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Sequence 9 from 2:11

Frame at 2:13, shot 242:13
1 of 1 shots sampled

13. Taxi stand

2:11–2:15 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon taxi cab is parked at a taxi stand with a driver visible inside and a passenger leaning out the window. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.

2 people observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 10 from 2:15

Frame at 2:24, shot 252:24
1 of 1 shots sampled

14. City street

2:15–2:32 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A cartoon taxi is being lifted by a crane while a man hangs from the crane's hook above the taxi. The background shows a city skyline with tall buildings.

  • A cartoon man hangs from a crane hook above a red taxi being lifted by the crane. [frame:1]

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 11 from 2:32

Frame at 2:33, shot 262:33Frame at 2:35, shot 272:35Frame at 2:41, shot 282:41Frame at 2:47, shot 292:47
4 of 4 shots sampled

15. Vehicle interior

2:32–2:48 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A man in a blue shirt and beret drives a yellow taxi, reacting with anger. Another man in a white shirt leans out of a black and red taxi, which is shown from behind against a sky.

  • man in blue shirt and beret shouts while driving [frame:1]
  • rear view of a green and red taxi against a blue sky [frame:2]
  • man in blue shirt and beret looks angry while driving [frame:3]
  • 1 more under Evidence and details.

2 people observed.

“Why, that double-crossing fair snatcher.” 2:32

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Frame at 2:50, shot 302:50Frame at 2:53, shot 312:53Frame at 2:56, shot 322:56
3 of 3 shots sampled

16. Street

2:48–2:56 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A woman in a red dress sits on the hood of a red car, then a man in a white shirt swings a lasso from a vehicle, and finally the red car drives away with the woman inside. The setting is an urban street with modern buildings.

  • A woman sits on the hood of a red car. [frame:1]
  • A man swings a lasso from a vehicle. [frame:2]
  • The red car drives away with the woman inside. [frame:3]

2 people observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 2:57, shot 332:57
1 of 1 shots sampled

17. Other

2:56–2:58 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A cartoon taxi is shown airborne against a plain background. No people are visible or audible, and no dialogue or on-screen text appears in this beat.

  • A cartoon taxi is airborne. [frame:1]

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Sequence 12 from 2:58

Frame at 2:59, shot 342:59
1 of 1 shots sampled

18. Street

2:58–2:59 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon-style orange car is shown tilted on two wheels against a stylized city background. The scene is static and depicts no people or movement beyond the car's angled position.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 13 from 2:59

Frame at 3:04, shot 353:04
1 of 1 shots sampled

19. Other

2:59–3:09 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A single figure in a black dress with red trim is shown mid-motion, arm extended, against a plain interior wall. No dialogue or other characters are present in this beat.

  • A figure in a black dress extends one arm outward while leaning forward. [frame:1]

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 14 from 3:09

Frame at 3:10, shot 363:10
1 of 1 shots sampled

20. Vehicle interior

3:09–3:11 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon taxi driver is visible inside a vehicle, holding a steering wheel, with a passenger in the back. The scene is set during the day, as indicated by the bright exterior visible through the window.

2 people observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 15 from 3:11

Frame at 3:12, shot 373:12
1 of 1 shots sampled

21. Street

3:11–3:12 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon woman in a black dress and white apron is shown clinging to a lamppost on a street. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.

  • A cartoon woman is clinging to a lamppost on a street. [frame:1]

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 3:14, shot 383:14
1 of 1 shots sampled

22. Street

3:12–3:15 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A streetlamp is shown bent over at the top, with a car partially visible on the left and a building facade in the background. No people or spoken dialogue are present in this beat.

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Sequence 16 from 3:15

Frame at 3:20, shot 393:20
1 of 1 shots sampled

23. Other

3:15–3:25 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon woman stands atop two vehicles under a clear sky. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.

3 people observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 17 from 3:25

Frame at 3:26, shot 403:26Frame at 3:28, shot 413:28
2 of 2 shots sampled

24. Parking lot

3:25–3:28 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A man in dark clothing walks across a paved lot, passing between two parked cars. He is visible in two frames at 206s and 208s, and a line at 3:26 says 'Oh, oh.'

  • man walks across paved lot [frame:1]
  • man continues walking, now holding a bundle [frame:2]

1 person observed.

“Oh, oh.” 3:26

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Sequence 18 from 3:28

Frame at 3:30, shot 423:30
1 of 1 shots sampled

25. Other

3:28–3:31 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a black suit holds another character in a red shirt above his head. The scene is a static shot with no visible environment or dialogue.

2 people observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 19 from 3:31

Frame at 3:31, shot 433:31
1 of 1 shots sampled

26. Parking lot

3:31–3:31 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A man in dark clothing carries a woman in light clothing across a paved area with parked cars. The scene is viewed from a high angle, showing only the two figures and parts of surrounding vehicles.

  • A man carries a woman across a paved area. [frame:1]

2 people observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 3:33, shot 443:33Frame at 3:38, shot 453:38
2 of 2 shots sampled

27. Street

3:31–3:41 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A person in dark clothing is seen falling or floating against a plain background. A red trolley car is shown on tracks with houses and trees visible in the background.

  • A person in dark clothing is falling or floating against a plain background. [frame:1]
  • A red trolley car is shown on tracks with houses and trees in the background. [frame:2]

1 person observed.

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Sequence 20 from 3:41

Frame at 3:42, shot 463:42
1 of 1 shots sampled

28. Other

3:41–3:43 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A single animated figure is shown against a blue sky with clouds. No dialogue or additional context is provided in this beat.

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 3:43, shot 473:43Frame at 3:45, shot 493:45Frame at 3:47, shot 513:47Frame at 3:49, shot 533:49
4 of 7 shots sampled

29. Other

3:43–3:49 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A single animated character is shown in four frames against a blue sky with clouds. The character changes pose and clothing across the frames, suggesting a sequence of motion or transformation.

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 3:50, shot 543:50
1 of 1 shots sampled

30. Other

3:49–3:50 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon character with a red shirt and black skirt stands against a blue sky, arms outstretched. No dialogue or additional context is provided in this beat.

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 21 from 3:50

Frame at 3:53, shot 553:53Frame at 4:05, shot 564:05
2 of 2 shots sampled

31. Road

3:50–4:13 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A cartoon woman stands on a red car near a brick tunnel as a train approaches; inside the car, a large man in a blue shirt is visible. The scene is set outdoors during the day, with no named characters or specific time period indicated.

  • A woman stands on top of a red car near a tunnel. [frame:1]
  • A large man is visible inside the car. [frame:2]

2 people observed.

“Oh, oh, the train's coming.” 3:56

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 4:15, shot 574:15Frame at 4:20, shot 594:20Frame at 4:28, shot 624:28Frame at 4:32, shot 644:32
4 of 8 shots sampled

32. Railroad crossing

4:13–4:33 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A character in a blue shirt holds a stop sign near railroad tracks while another character in a vehicle reacts. The setting is an open, rural landscape with hills and a tree.

  • A man in a blue shirt holds up a stop sign at a railroad crossing. [frame:3]
  • A man and a woman inside a vehicle react to the stop sign. [frame:4]

3 people observed.

“Hmm, there's something fishy going on around here. I've had enough!” 4:27

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 4:37, shot 654:37Frame at 4:46, shot 664:46
2 of 2 shots sampled

33. Road

4:33–4:50 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A large man in a blue shirt stands on a red vehicle while a small dog-like character is on the ground nearby. The vehicle appears to be airborne or tilted, and the man is holding onto it as the small character falls or is thrown from it.

  • A large man stands on a red vehicle while a small dog-like character is on the ground nearby. [frame:1]
  • The small dog-like character is on the ground near the vehicle, appearing to have fallen or been thrown. [frame:2]

2 people observed.

“No fair is getting away from me.” 4:43

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 22 from 4:50

Frame at 4:54, shot 674:54
1 of 1 shots sampled

34. Field

4:50–4:57 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon man in a white shirt is kneeling in a dark puddle on green grass, drinking from a yellow spout attached to a large can labeled 'SPINACH'. The sky is purple and pink, suggesting dusk or dawn, but no clock or dialogue confirms the time.

  • A cartoon man drinks from a spinach can spout while kneeling in a puddle. [frame:1]

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 23 from 4:57

Frame at 4:57, shot 684:57
1 of 1 shots sampled

35. Field

4:57–4:58 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon character sits on grass beside a road in a hilly landscape with a cliff and a shed visible. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.

  • A cartoon character sits on the grass beside a road. [frame:1]

1 person observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 4:59, shot 694:59Frame at 5:16, shot 725:16Frame at 5:28, shot 745:28Frame at 5:36, shot 775:36
4 of 9 shots sampled

36. Field

4:58–5:37 Machine checks passed (partial)

Model synopsis: A red vehicle is airborne over a cartoon character in a hole; two characters are shown flying through the sky; a character is seen on a rooftop. A voice says 'You ain't eatin' no spinach in this picture.'

  • A red vehicle is airborne over a character in a hole. [frame:1]
  • A character with a hammer is partially buried in dirt. [frame:2]
  • Two characters are flying through the sky. [frame:3]
  • 1 more under Evidence and details.

5 people observed.

“Oh, no.” 4:58 · “You ain't eatin' no spinach in this picture.” 5:00

Evidence, details and a link to share

Frame at 5:46, shot 785:46
1 of 1 shots sampled

37. Other

5:37–5:56 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: A cartoon woman in a red dress smiles while a large man with a beard and a pink hat appears behind her. A suitcase labeled 'FARE' is visible beside them.

2 people observed.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 24 from 5:56

Frame at 5:58, shot 795:58
1 of 1 shots sampled

38. Other

5:56–6:01 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: The frame displays a production credit for 'a.a.p. ASSOCIATED ARTISTS PRODUCTIONS, INC.' on a textured blue background. No people, actions, or dialogue are present in this beat.

Evidence, details and a link to share

Sequence 25 from 6:01

Frame at 6:02, shot 806:02
1 of 1 shots sampled

39. Beat 39

6:01–6:03 Machine checks passed

Model synopsis: The final beat of the film is a black screen with no visible or audible content. No people, objects, or on-screen text are present in the single frame provided.

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Transcript

Machine transcription of the Archive copy's audio with Whisper large-v3-turbo (temperature 0); the model heard it as en. 16 segments kept, 11 dropped as the kind of hallucination the model produces over music and silence. Each timestamp links to the Archive's player at that second. This has not been checked against the film and can be wrong.

  1. 0:48 This buddy's taken, bub.
  2. 0:53 Taxi!
  3. 0:55 Hey, taxi!
  4. 0:57 Coming right up, pup.
  5. 1:02 The rich hotel, John, and step on it.
  6. 1:17 Taxi mister. I said the rich hotel. Damn nabbit.
  7. 1:52 That Rube was a healthy dipper.
  8. 1:55 Yoo-hoo! Taxi! Well, I'm getting this fair.
  9. 2:02 23 Skidoo Street, driver.
  10. 2:32 Why, that double-crossing fair snatcher.
  11. 3:26 Oh, oh.
  12. 3:56 Oh, oh, the train's coming.
  13. 4:27 Hmm, there's something fishy going on around here. I've had enough!
  14. 4:43 No fair is getting away from me.
  15. 4:58 Oh, no.
  16. 5:00 You ain't eatin' no spinach in this picture.

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