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Old World Charm

Date produced: 1958

Filmmaker(s):

George Merz

Description:

"George Merz's cine visit to Europe has captured the old world charm from Holland to Monaco via Belgium, Germany, Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland, an Italy. There is countryside, cities, waterways, architecture, arts, crafts, ruins, and parades reminiscent of the traditions of centuries. A good coverage of so large an area in thirty minutes" PSA Journal, Nov. 1958, 47.


On the Road to Mandalay

Date produced: 1964

Filmmaker(s):

C. Earle Memory

Description:

"On the Road to Mandalay takes us via word and picture to this far away spot where we see elephants performing heavy tasks, street scenes, a street parade, merchants hawking their wares, fabulous temples, artisans at work and native dancers. The photography is consistently good, and Memory has used close-ups liberally" PSA Journal, Sept. 1964, 50.


On the Shores of Lake Michigan

Date produced: 1948

Filmmaker(s):

Julian Gromer

Description:

"A two part travelogue featuring travel and industry highlights on the shores of Lake Michigan. Part one includes scenes of Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin while part two includes travel highlights of Indiana and Michigan." Chicago Film Archives.


On the Trail of the Arch in England

Date produced: 1935

Filmmaker(s):

Robert W. Shearman


Orient Adventure: Hong Kong

Date produced: 1961

Filmmaker(s):

H. Lee Hansen

Description:

"Hansen travels to Hong Kong following his original visit to China in 1937. Initially, he spends much of his time roaming the commercial districts, giving a sense of tourism side of Hong Kong. Immediately following, he spends several minutes focusing on the skyline and captures footage of locations on the outskirts of the city. Hansen then spends the rest of the evening eating at a local cuisine and attending a show. For the remainder of his trip, Hansen shifts his attention from Hong Kong's tourist areas to the residential districts, fishing docks, and rural farming." UC San Diego Library.


Orient–Old and New–Japan

Date produced: 1964

Filmmaker(s):

Charles J. Ross

Description:

"Orient–Old and New–Japan is an excellent travelog of this oriental island in the well known superb Ross style. Narrated by his wide, we are taken to many of the well known spots on the island, and shown some of the more unusual places of interest. The commentary is full of factual information which gives the film an exceptionally good pacing" PSA Journal, Sept. 1964, 50.


Our 1938 Summer Cruise in Toketie

Date produced: 1938

Filmmaker(s):

Francis J. Barrow

Description:

"Coastal people, places and scenery between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Includes footage of Indian villages, pictographs, birds and wildlife, logging operations, other vessels, etc." British Columbia Archives.


Our 1939 Summer Cruise

Date produced: 1939

Filmmaker(s):

Francis J. Barrow

Description:

"Cruise on Toketie. Coastal people, places and scenery between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Includes footage of Indian villages, pictographs, birds and wildlife, logging, other vessels, etc. Notably, there are good shots of the abandoned villages of Gwayasdums, Karlukwees, and Mamalilaculla, as well as the burial ground on Klaoitsis Island" British Columbia Archives.


Our Metropolis

Date produced: 1928

Filmmaker(s):

Edward Jacobsen

Description:

"EDWARD E. JACOBSEN, of 9 East 41st Street, New York City, won the fourth prize in the non-dramatic division for his short study of New York City, "Our Metropolis." Mr. Jacobsen also submitted a drama, "What Does It Matter?," which was given an honorable mention. His study of Manhattan was deemed of greater merit, presenting some fine photography and excellent choice of subject. Both films were in 16 millimeter width, Mr. Jacobsen using a Bell and Howell Filmo. Mr. Jacobsen, by the way, is an art director of an advertising agency." Photoplay, Nov. 1929, 86


Our Thirty Third Year Cruising in Toketie

Date produced: 1941

Filmmaker(s):

Francis J. Barrow

Description:

"Coastal people, places and scenery between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Includes footage of pictographs, marine life, logging operations, other vessels, etc." British Columbia Archives.


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