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James A. FitzPatrick

James A. FitzPatrick

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That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)

Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers. ...

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VistaVision Visits Sun Trails (1955)

This short travelogue, touring Arizona's deserts, was shot in VistaVision. ...

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VistaVision Visits Mexico (1955)

This short travelogue, visiting Mexico, was shot in VistaVision. ...

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VistaVision Visits Norway (1954)

This short travelogue, visiting Norway, was shot in VistaVision. ...

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Glimpses of Western Germany (1954)

This James A. FitzPatrick Traveltalks short visits the West German cities of Hamburg, Bremen, Munich, and Heidelberg. Included are scenes of World War II destruction that lingered at the time. ...

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Looking at Lisbon (1953)

This quick look at Lisbon begins with aerial footage of the port city as the off-screen narrator provides some history of a seafaring, colonizing nation, of destructive earthquakes, and of contemporary construction. Then it's on to famous buildings and mon ...

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In the Valley of the Rhine (1953)

This Traveltalk series short takes a trip on the Rhine river, with stops at Cologne, Bonn, and Koblenz. ...

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Seeing Spain (1953)

This Traveltalk series short looks at four of Spain's most famous cities, Granada, Seville, Toledo, and Madrid, with an emphasis on the Moors and their influence on the country. ...

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Copenhagen: 'City of Towers' (1953)

This travelogue emphasizes Copenhagen's harmonious residents and tone. We see well-known landmarks and get a quick history of some of them. ...

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Delightful Denmark (1953)

This travelogue begins with the vast agricultural wealth of the country, whose farmers can produce four times the amount required to feed the country's population. As such, the export of these agricultural products is a vital part of the country's economy. ...

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Beautiful Bavaria (1953)

This Traveltalk series short visit to southern Germany begins in Berchtesgaden. After a boat ride on the Königssee and a look at the Neuschwanstein castle, we visit the village of Mittenwald, renowned for making violins, and then go to Oberammergau, where ...

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Johannesburg: 'City of Gold' (1953)

This Traveltalk series short discusses how Johannesburg began as a farming community, but with the discovery of gold in the area, the city embraced mining as its primary industry. Native workers came to the area to train to be miners, and even after their ...

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Land of the Ugly Duckling (1953)

The ugly duckling of the title is Hans Christian Andersen, the author who wrote fairy tales that still delight readers to this day. This Traveltalk series entry tells the story of Andersen's life. We visit the city of his birth and journey to other places ...

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Calling on Cape Town (1952)

This Traveltalks short visits Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. ...

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In the Land of Diamonds (1952)

This Traveltalk series short visits South Africa, including Cape Town. ...

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Pretoria to Durban (1952)

This Traveltalk series short gives a glimpse into South African history, albeit from a white person's viewpoint. South Africa is a union of four separate states: the Transvaal, the Orange Free State, Natal, and the Cape Provence. ...

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Ancient India (1952)

This Traveltalk series short visits a few locations where the centuries-old traditions of ancient India are kept alive in contemporary times. ...

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Seeing Ceylon (1952)

In this travelogue of Ceylon, the first stop is Colombo, the capital and chief seaport of this island nation. A short train ride from Colombo is Mount Lavinia, one of the country's most popular pleasure resorts. The next stop is the Peradeniya Gardens, the ...

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Jasper National Park (1952)

This travelogue of Canada's Jasper National Park starts with a visit to the totem pole in the town, then to Lac Beauvert and the park's lodge and bungalows, where more than 600 guests enjoy golf, swimming and scenery. Within the park are the Canadian Rocki ...

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Land of the Taj Mahal (1952)

A brief but colorful travelogue of India's biggest cities following the partition of the country in 1947 at the end of the British Raj. ...

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Beautiful Brazil (1952)

We start in Rio de Janeiro, with the statue of Cristo Redentor on Mount Corcovado, the avenue along the beach, the beauty of an historic city, and the landmark, Sugarloaf. Brazil's 47 million people celebrate racial diversity. From the Copacabana, we trave ...

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Life in the Andes (1952)

The Andes Mountains travel the western side of South America. Unlike many other mountain ranges of their altitude, the Andes do support human life on their high altitude slopes. Modern life is slowly making its way to the high altitude Andes, but the nativ ...

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Picturesque New Zealand (1952)

This Traveltalk series short visit to New Zealand starts in Auckland, a bustling, modern city. Next is Christchurch, home of Canterbury University, where rowing teams participate in a regatta. Nearby is Lake Wakatipu, which inspires artists to put their im ...

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Glimpses of Argentina (1951)

This Traveltalk series short visit to Argentina includes a look at its capital Buenos Aires. ...

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Visiting Italy (1951)

This TravelTalk short focuses on the ancient ruins in Rome, the leaning tower of Pisa, and the architecture in Florence, Italy. ...

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Glimpses of Morocco and Algiers (1951)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk short visits the cities of Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakesh in Morocco, as well as the city of Algiers in Algeria. ...

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Romantic Riviera (1951)

This Traveltalks series entry visits several places on the Riviera on the coast of France. Stops include Villefranche, which boasts an artist colony; Níce, with its resorts favored by tourists; and a casino in Cannes. ...

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A Word for the Greeks (1951)

A visit to Athens, Greece and the island of Rhodes. ...

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Land of the Zuider Zee (1951)

This Traveltalks visit to Holland spotlights The Hague and two smaller tourist destinations. We learn that the economy of Holland, which for many centuries has been based on fishing and the growing of tulips, is slowly changing to an agricultural base. ...

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Egypt Speaks (1951)

This James A. FitzPatrick's People on Parade series short takes the viewer to Alexandria, Egypt, with emphasis on the modern nature of the city. ...

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Springtime in the Netherlands (1951)

This Traveltalk short concentrates on Holland's historical relationship with its main industry: growing tulips. The country's windmills are also highlighted. ...

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Life on the Thames (1950)

This Traveltalks short visits cities and towns along the Thames River. It begins in London, with views of Cleopatra's Needle and the Tower Bridge. We then visit the Trout Inn at Oxford, a favorite gathering place for students at the university. After a sho ...

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The Land of Auld Lang Syne (1950)

This Traveltalk series short takes us to Edinburgh, Scotland. We learn the importance of religion, science and the arts here and see various historic sites including Edinburgh Castle. ...

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Touring Northern England (1950)

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to several locations in the Lake Country of northern England. The first stop is Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England. Hawkshead, the second stop, is known for its connection to poet 'William Wordsworth' ...

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To the Coast of Devon (1950)

The first half of this Traveltalk entry is spent in the town of Bath, where we learn about the long history and architecture of the area. We then go to the coastal resort towns of Teignmouth and Torquay. ...

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Roaming Through Michigan (1950)

This Traveltalks entry roams through the northern end of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and makes a short visit to the Upper Peninsula. We start with a ride in a dune buggy on the Sleeping Bear sand dunes. Then it's on to Traverse City, the cherry capital of t ...

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Pastoral Panoramas (1950)

This Traveltalk series short highlights rural areas of England. We stop at the village of Bradford-on-Avon, with its thatched roofs, also Stoke Poges, the burial place of British poet Thomas Gray. ...

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Colorful Holland (1950)

This Traveltalk series short visits four villages in the Netherlands. ...

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Land of Tradition (1950)

This Traveltalk series short visits an array of locations associated with England's heritage. Included are Runnymede, Windsor, Ascot, Lincoln, Wells, Salisbury, Glastonbury, and the ancient Stonehenge site. ...

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A Wee Bit of Scotland (1949)

In this Traveltalk series short visit to Scotland, we visit several places with familiar names, including Inverness, capital of the ancient Pictish Kingdom; Loch Ness, home of the famous elusive monster; and Saint Andrews, the birthplace of golf. ...

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In Old Amsterdam (1949)

This Traveltalks entry looks at the sights, sounds, people, and art masterpieces in the capital of the Netherlands. ...

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Glimpses of Old England (1949)

This Traveltalk series short focuses on the sights and culture that define "Old England". Included is a visit to the Cotswold Hills area, a ride on the Wye River, and visits to Tintern Abbey in Wales and Laycock Abbey in Wiltshire, England. ...

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From Liverpool to Stratford (1949)

This Traveltalk series short visits several points of interest in England, including the port of Liverpool, war destruction at Coventry, the historic Warwick Castle, and Stratford-on-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. ...

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Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City (1949)

This film visits many of the neighborhoods and landmarks on Manhattan Island and occasionally includes a history lesson. The neighborhoods include the Bowery, Chinatown, Herald Square, and Times Square. Some of the architectural highlights are the Empire S ...

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Roaming Through Northern Ireland (1949)

A look primarily at the beauty of the countryside and seacoast, starting at Carrick-a-Rede Island then on to Enniskillen, the cathedral at Downpatrick, an appreciation of Medieval Irish craft and architecture, visits to a peat farm and the ruins of Castle ...

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Quebec in Summertime (1949)

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to Quebec, the city that was called the "New France". ...

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Playlands of Michigan (1949)

This Traveltalk series short visits several popular vacation spots in Michigan. Among them are Saugatuck, which hosts a school for artists during the summer; Zeeland, where descendants of Dutch settlers perform traditional Dutch dances wearing wooden shoes ...

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Calling on Michigan (1949)

This Traveltalk series short begins with a look at Michigan's major educational institutions, which started as agricultural schools. We then visit the fish hatcheries at Grayling, which are used to keep the state's numerous lakes and rivers well stocked. A ...

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Ontario: 'Land of Lakes' (1949)

This Traveltalk series short visit to the province of Ontario begins in Ottawa, Canada's capital, then proceeds to Algonquin Park, Toronto, and Niagara Falls. ...

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Scholastic England (1948)

This MGM Traveltalk short focuses on the history of England's colleges in Cambridge, Oxford, and Eton and the towns that surround the campuses. ...

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Night Life in Chicago (1948)

This short Traveltalk visit to Chicago looks at some hotels known for their evening entertainment and for the rich and famous people who come to their dining rooms. Featured are the Walnut Room of the Bismarck Hotel, the Ambassador Hotel's Pump Room, and t ...

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Wandering Through Wales (1948)

Located in the United Kingdom, the Principality of Wales, home to 2.5 million people, is filled with rolling mountains, and green valleys. Because of its culture and language, it is unique within the UK. Much of the economy is based on small independent fa ...

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Chicago, the Beautiful (1948)

A visit to Chicago, featuring the city's architecture and well-known landmarks. ...

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Cape Breton Island (1948)

This Traveltalk series entry visits the easternmost area of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. We learn that although the island was originally settled by the French, most of the island's inhabitants are of Scottish descent. We are also told that the mai ...

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Cradle of a Nation (1947)

Historical sites in Virginia are visited. ...

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Visiting Virginia (1947)

This Traveltalk series short visits the State of Virginia. In 1947, agriculture was the mainstay of the economy. Tobacco, molasses from cane and peanuts were the agricultural mainstays. The State capitol, Richmond, can boast the oldest legislature in the W ...

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Glimpses of New Scotland (1947)

Glimpses of Nova Scotia, from Halifax to Digby. The off-screen narration cites history, tradition, the contributions of Scottish and French immigrants, the strategic importance of Nova Scotia's coast, each village's churches, the stained glass windows at S ...

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On the Shores of Nova Scotia (1947)

In this Traveltalk look at Canada's province of Nova Scotia, we visit several coastal communities. The first stop is Lunenburg, where deep sea fishing and shipbuilding are the main industries. Other stops include Blue Rocks, where lobstering is an importan ...

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Around the World in California (1947)

This FitzPatrick's Traveltalks series short takes the viewer to various sites around California that resemble the geography, architecture, and culture of other places around the globe. ...

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Calling on Costa Rica (1947)

This travelogue of Costa Rica, the second smallest of the American republics, starts at San Jose Airport. Transportation is key within the country, boasting among the best roads in the world. San Jose itself is the capital, a small city of about 70,000, wi ...

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Glimpses of California (1946)

This Traveltalk series short looks at California, beginning with the diverse types of flowers found in the state. After a look at some popular Hollywood landmarks, we visit Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park, a famous cemetery. ...

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Over the Seas to Belfast (1946)

This Traveltalk series short begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia is a cruise ship that was converted to a troop transport during World War II; in 1940 it carried children from Liverpool to New York as part of an evacuation ...

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Looking at London (1946)

A colorful travelogue of London's most historic buildings and the residual damage still left from WWII. ...

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The Mission Trail (1946)

This Traveltalk series short follows the route laid out by the famous chain of 21 Spanish missions, begun in 1769 and extending northward for over 500 miles, from San Diego to Sonoma, California. We stop briefly at San Luis Rey and San Juan Capistrano (to ...

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Visiting Vera Cruz (1946)

This Traveltalk series short looks at the people, customs, and landmarks in Vera Cruz, the main port city of Mexico. ...

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Glimpses of Guatemala (1946)

We begin this short visit to Guatemala at the port town of Livingstone, then journey up the Rio Dulce. We stop to watch men tap the trees, harvest the sap, and load the product onto small planes. At a local market, we see indigenous life much as it's been ...

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Land of the Mayas (1946)

This Traveltalk series short visits the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala and emphasizes the influence of the Mayan culture on its people. It shows how the residents intermingle ancient religious practices with Catholic teachings. Narrator James FitzP ...

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Merida and Campeche (1945)

This Traveltalk series short visits two of the most important cities on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. ...

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Where Time Stands Still (1945)

In this Traveltalk series short, we visit a region in Guatemala where the native Indian tribes live like their ancestors, without using most of the benefits of modern man. They not only grow their own vegetables and catch animals to eat, they also cultivat ...

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Modern Guatemala City (1945)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk short visits Guatemala City, touching upon its sights, customs, and history. ...

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Seeing El Salvador (1945)

This Traveltalk series short starts in San Salvador, El Salvador's capital, emphasizing the Spanish architectural heritage. We then go to the Izalco Volcano, which was created in 1770 by an eruption of the Santa Ana Volcano. The focus then shifts to the co ...

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Shrines of Yucatan (1945)

A visit to the structures built by the ancient Mayans at Chichén Itzá, on the Yucatán Peninsula. ...

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Wandering Here and There (1944)

This Traveltalk series short visits various places around the United States. At the first stop, we admire the natural beauty of Crater Lake in Oregon. The next stop is the open pit copper mine at Bingham Canyon, Utah, the world's largest copper mine. We th ...

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Monumental Utah (1944)

This Traveltalk series short visits Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. ...

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City of Brigham Young (1944)

A tour of Salt Lake City, Utah. ...

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Roaming Through Arizona (1944)

This Traveltalk series short focuses first on the architectural styles found in Arizona, then switches to the natural wonders in the state. ...

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Colorful Colorado (1944)

This Traveltalk series short starts off in Denver, capital of Colorado. Known as a recreational and health center, it is noted for its beautiful parks. The Museum of Natural History has specimens of local animal life. About an hour's drive from Denver on L ...

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Along the Cactus Trail (1944)

The drive from Riverside, California to Phoenix, Arizona is affectionately known as the Cactus Trail. Starting in Riverside, sights of note include: the Mission Inn in Riverside whose unique style was the brainchild of Frank Miller; the Chapel of St. Franc ...

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Mackinac Island (1944)

This Traveltalk series short begins in Chicago, where the narrator and his crew board a cruise ship. After a 20-hour trip up Lake Michigan, they arrive at Mackinac Island, near the southeast tip of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. On the island, we see many of ...

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Visiting St. Louis (1944)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk series short visit to St. Louis, Missouri starts with a brief history lesson. We then see several of the city's architectural landmarks and the many types of vessels that travel on the Mississippi River. Time is also spent at th ...

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A Day in Death Valley (1944)

A tour of the arid, inhospitable region of the southern California desert known as Death Valley, originally named because of the many travelers in the 1840s who died of thirst, starvation and/or exposure trying to cross it. ...

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Salt Lake Diversions (1943)

About an hour's drive from Salt Lake City, Utah is the ski resort of Alta, a former mining town, nestled within the Wasatch Mountains. Skiing and other winter alpine pursuits take place well into mid-spring. The relatively new ski lift is one of the longes ...

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Grand Canyon, Pride of Creation (1943)

This Traveltalk series short begins with a look at Arizona's Painted Desert. We then get two views of the Grand Canyon's majesty. The first is from the rim, looking down from an automobile. The second view is from within the canyon, where mules take touris ...

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Through the Colorado Rockies (1943)

This Traveltalk series entry on Colorado begins in Colorado Springs, then proceeds to Pike's Peak. We experience a train ride over Royal Gorge and the sights along the Gunnison River. In Palisade, Colorado, we see men on stilts picking the local peach crop ...

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Over the Andes (1943)

This Traveltalk series short looks over the South American Andes mountains, and the South American west coast, also Rio de Janeiro. ...

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Scenic Oregon (1943)

This Traveltalk series short begins along the mighty Columbia River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean at Portland. The river passes through three dams. The salmon have a difficult task of making it up Celilo Falls, a spot where many native fishermen aw ...

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Memories of Australia (1943)

This Traveltalk series short visits Australia. ...

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Motoring in Mexico (1943)

This Traveltalk series short takes viewers along the Pacific International Highway, which starts in Mexico City (not seen) and proceeds west to Acapulco. We see the Spanish colonial architecture in Morelia, the famous Popocatépetl Volcano, and Acapulco's ...

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Romantic Nevada (1943)

This Traveltalk series short opens with views of Nevada's natural wonders, then visits a mining town and a dude ranch. It's then on to Reno. ...

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On the Road to Monterrey (1943)

This Traveltalk series short visits three cities in Mexico. We start in the village of San Miguel de Allende, known for its churches. A monastery has been converted to a school of arts. The second stop is Queréaro, where a 5-mile-long aqueduct built hundr ...

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Mexican Police on Parade (1943)

This Traveltalk series short showcases the Mexico City police department's various units as they participate in a yearly festival. Included are a marching band, a parade of patrol cars, the motorcycle unit, equestrian unit, and the department's pistol team ...

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Mighty Niagara (1943)

This Traveltalk entry visits places along the Niagara River and gives the viewer spectacular images of Niagara Falls. ...

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Land of Orizaba (1943)

This Traveltalk series short chronicles the sights and sounds on a train ride from Veracruz to Mexico City. ...

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People of Russia (1942)

This FitzPatrick Miniature visits the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), the largest geographically unbroken political unit in the world, covering one-sixth of the world's land mass. ...

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Glimpses of Ontario (1942)

This Traveltalk series short visits Ontario, the second largest province of Canada. Toronto is the province's largest city, sitting on the shores of Lake Ontario. After the War of 1812, the Rideau Canal was built connecting the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario ...

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Modern Mexico City (1942)

This Traveltalk series short brings us to the capital of Mexico, where we learn a little about the three million people living there. Their living quarters are viewed, as are various monuments found throughout the city, including a monument to George Washi ...

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Picturesque Massachusetts (1942)

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to sites in Massachusetts. Places visited include Plymouth Rock and harbor; John and Priscilla Alden's 300 year-old house; and the birthplace of Clara Barton, founder of the U.S. Red Cross. We also see Cape Cod ...

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Exotic Mexico (1942)

This Traveltalk short visits southern Mexico. ...

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Picturesque Patzcuaro (1942)

Lake Patzcuaro, located 230 miles west of Mexico City, is one of the highest and most picturesque bodies of water in Mexico. The heritage of the indigenous peoples of the area, the Tarascans, still prevails, such as the production of lacquer-ware handicraf ...

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Glacier Park and Waterton Lakes (1942)

We begin at the train station near Montana's Glacier National Park, where Blackfeet Indians meet the arriving tourists. Glacier Park, an off-screen narrator tells us, has the remnants of 60 glaciers, from three ice ages. We visit the lodge, built in Swiss ...

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Land of the Quintuplets (1942)

This James A. FitzPatrick TravelTalks short visits Callander, the Ontario, Canada hometown of the world-famous Dionne Quintuplets, where we meet the five girls and the doctor who delivered them, and take a look about the town. ...

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Colorful North Carolina (1942)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk short tours North Carolina, first visiting the Cataloochie Ranch near Waynesville, where the ranch hands are shown square-dancing and singing folk songs. We cut to a visit with the many Cherokee Indian living in the state, follo ...

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Minnesota: 'Land of Plenty' (1942)

This Traveltalk series short visits some of the important cities and sites of Minnesota. ...

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West Point on the Hudson (1942)

This Traveltalk series short visits the United States Military Academy at West Point just before America's entry into World War II. It starts with a short history lesson on the area's strategic importance in the Revolutionary War. We then get a look at som ...

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Historic Maryland (1941)

This Traveltalk series short highlights such Maryland destinations as Baltimore, Johns Hopkins, Annapolis, and Fort McHenry. ...

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Scenic Grandeur (1941)

This Traveltalk series short spotlights the natural beauty of the Northwestern United States. Our first stop is Mount Saint Helen's and Spirit Lake in the state of Washington. As we admire the majesty of the scene, visitors are picnicking on the shore and ...

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George Town: 'Pride of Penang' (1941)

Also known as Prince of Wales Island, Penang is a British colony located off the west coast of the Malay peninsula. As it is an island, many residents make their livelihood off the water, such as in fishing or port activities as it serves as both a vital l ...

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The Inside Passage (1941)

This Traveltalk series short looks at what was then the Alaska Territory, which according to the film, was being looked at as a potential home to millions of refugees from World War II. ...

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Glimpses of Florida (1941)

This Traveltalk series entry takes the viewer to a number of locations throughout the state of Florida. ...

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Haiti: 'Land of Dark Majesty' (1941)

In this FitzPatrick's Traveltalk short, a trip to Haiti serves as a portal into its history, mainly under 19th century ruler Henri Christophe. ...

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Yosemite the Magnificent (1941)

This Traveltalk series short celebrates the beauty of Yosemite National Park. Besides the majestic mountains, we see Bridal Veil Falls and a giant sequoia with a road cut through its trunk. Tourist activities, including horseback riding and fishing, are al ...

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Glimpses of Kentucky (1941)

This Traveltalk series short visit to Kentucky starts with a view of the Cumberland River, which flows for about 700 miles through the state. The first stop is Old Fort Harrod State Park, which has a replica of the original fort, the first permanent white ...

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Alluring Alaska (1941)

This Traveltalk series short introduces the viewer to Alaska. ...

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Red Men on Parade (1941)

This Traveltalk series short visits a large intertribal meeting of American Indians from all over the western United States. Members of about 30 tribes attended the event, which lasts several days. Attendees perform various tribal ceremonies, demonstrate t ...

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Mediterranean Ports of Call (1941)

This Traveltalk short visits the ports of Algiers and Monaco in the Mediterranean. ...

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Old New Orleans (1940)

This Traveltalk series short looks at several landmarks and neighborhoods in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sights include the Cathedral of St. Louis, Pirate's Alley, the Old French Market, and Broussard's Restaurant. ...

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Old New Mexico (1940)

This Traveltalk series short takes viewers on a tour of old New Mexico. Starting in Santa Fe, the oldest state capitol in the USA, the city existed long before European migration. It's unique architecture is its most prominent feature. There are several ar ...

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Cavalcade of San Francisco (1940)

This Traveltalk series short celebrates San Francisco, past and present. ...

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The Capital City: Washington, D.C. (1940)

A Traveltalk look at the exteriors of Washington, D.C.'s famous buildings and monuments. ...

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Glimpses of Mexico (1940)

Another entry in MGM's TravelTalks series with James A. FitzPatrick. This time we visit Mexico, which was a popular destination for this series since it traveled there many times. We see the Bandero Monument which was built to highlight Mexico's flag. Also ...

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Glimpses of Washington State (1940)

This Traveltalk series short begins in the Wenatchee River valley, where apples are the chief commercial crop. In Spokane, we see the Sunken Gardens (later called the John W. Duncan Gardens) in Manito Park. In Olympia, the campus of the state capitol is su ...

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Suva: 'Pride of Fiji' (1940)

James A. FitzPatrick takes a tour of the Fiji Islands. The short depicts the different types of natives that inhabit the islands, and shows villages that have not been changed in architecture for centuries. There are ceremonial dances, and FitzPatrick poli ...

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Modern New Orleans (1940)

This Traveltalk look at New Orleans starts at the recently modernized port and harbor facilities, with ships unloading various cargo and loading cotton. We then ride along Canal Street and visit the Tulane University campus. After a look at the variety of ...

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Sitka and Juneau: 'A Tale of Two Cities' (1940)

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to Alaska, focusing on the cities of Sitka and Juneau. ...

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Calling on Colombia (1940)

Documentary short film depicting the life, geography, and historical aspects of the nation of Colombia, focusing on life in Barranquilla. Marketplaces, fortifications, and shipping facilities are shown, and a brief précis of the derivation of the populati ...

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Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest (1940)

This Traveltalk series short visits Seattle and other areas in the state of Washington. Seattle was a small city until the 1897 gold rush. During World War I, it served as a major shipping center for lumber that was transported through the Panama Canal to ...

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Night Descends on Treasure Island (1940)

A travelogue celebrating the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition and highlighting its exhibition of classical paintings and stunning lighting effects. ...

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Old Natchez on the Mississippi (1939)

This Traveltalks short focuses on the city's preservation of the architecture, apparel, and customs of the antebellum South. ...

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Land of Alaska Nellie (1939)

In this Traveltalk series short, we view the Inside Passage to Alaska, the longest protected waterway in the world. Traveling north, we enter the small town of Seward, gateway to the interior. One of the burgeoning industries is the raising of silver fox ...

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Valiant Venezuela (1939)

Venezuela was one of the first countries in South America to break away from its Spanish colonial rule, and in spite of it remains one of the most developed countries on the continent. Much of this history is due to the great South American liberator, Simà ...

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Quaint St. Augustine (1939)

This Traveltalks short emphasizes the Spanish heritage and the oldest permanent settlement in the United States. An ostrich alligator farm is also visited. ...

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A Day on Treasure Island (1939)

This Traveltalks entry visits the Golden Gate International Exposition. Sponsored by 11 western states of the United States and 28 foreign countries, this "world's Fair of the West" was built on Treasure Island, a man-made island in San Francisco Bay. View ...

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Colorful Curacao (1939)

This short film focuses on the sights and sounds of the island of Curacao ...

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Picturesque Udaipur (1939)

A visit to one of India's oldest cities. ...

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Rural Hungary (1939)

This Traveltalk series short visits the rural agricultural areas of Hungary. ...

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Java Journey (1939)

This Technicolor portrait of Jakarta was filmed when it was called Batavia and formed part of the Dutch East Indies colonial empire. The film portrays the daily life of citizens and the relaxed atmosphere that prevailed at the time. We see Batavia's Amster ...

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Imperial Delhi (1939)

This MGM short, part of James A. Fitzpatrick's Traveltalk series, takes the viewer to the capital of British India, Delhi. Visits to mosques and temples are followed by a tour of the shopping district, Chandni Chowk. The streets are filled bullock carts an ...

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Ancient Egypt (1939)

This entry in the TravelTalks series visits the ancient Egypt. starting Valley of the Kings in a remote and desolate part of Egypt, the entrance to tomb of King Tut is shown, though the ts priceless treasure is now in the Cairo museum. A visit to Luxor and ...

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Singapore and Jahore (1938)

A visit to Singapore, an essential port city in Britain's empire, established in 1813 when Raffles negotiated its separation from the independent Malay state of Jahor. The camera observes Singapore's traditional neighborhoods, trade, and small craft, which ...

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Sydney: 'Pride of Australia' (1938)

This Traveltalk series short visits Sydney, Australia and its harbour. ...

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Jaipur: 'The Pink City' (1938)

A FitzPatrick Traveltalk where we visit 'The Pink City' of Jaipur. ...

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Madeira: 'Isle of Romance' (1938)

This Traveltalk short takes the viewer to Madeira Island, the largest of the group of Madeira islands in the Atlantic Ocean. ...

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Cairo 'City of Contrast' (1938)

This Traveltalk series short takes a look at Cairo's landmarks, people, and culture. ...

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Paris on Parade (1938)

This Traveltalks short showcases the Paris International Exposition of 1937. It features a tour of the pavillions of several nations, as well as the spectacular water and light displays. ...

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Czechoslovakia on Parade (1938)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk series short looks at Czechoslovakia before World War II, including images of bridges, churches, and castles in Prague, also a non-military parade through the city. ...

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Rural Sweden (1938)

This short film takes the viewer to several towns and historical sites of rural Sweden. ...

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Beautiful Budapest (1938)

This Traveltalk series short visits Hungary's capital, Budapest. ...

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Glimpses of New Brunswick (1938)

James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks series takes a look at the lives and customs in New Brunswick. ...

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Glimpses of Austria (1938)

This Traveltalk short takes us to Vienna, the largest city in Austria. We visit the Schönbrunn Palace, the Charles Church, and the historic Opera House. ...

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Natural Wonders of the West (1938)

This Traveltalk entry looks at some natural wonders of the western United States, including the Grand Canyon and the Devil's Tower. The last stop on the tour, an "unnatural wonder," is the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where sculptor Gutzon Borglum is ...

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Land of the Incas (1937)

This Traveltalks series entry visits three sites important to the Inca Empire in Peru. ...

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Copenhagen (1937)

This Traveltalk series short visits Copenhagen. ...

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Chile, Land of Charm (1937)

This documentary short features Chile's history, culture, and customs. ...

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Glimpses of Peru (1937)

This Traveltalk series short brings us to Lima, Peru where we see a modern city. ...

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Floral Japan (1937)

This Traveltalk visit to Japan starts with a look at the country's cherry blossom trees, tulips, and ubiquitous gardens. We then see the proper manner for preparing a woman's hair and wearing a kimono. ...

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Rocky Mountain Grandeur (1937)

This Traveltalk short visits Rocky Mountain National Park and a nearby dude ranch in Colorado. ...

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Serene Siam (1937)

This travelogue begins at Bangkok's rail depot, a center of Indo-Chinese commerce. Next the narrator talks about Buddhism as the camera shows us some of Bangkok's many temples. Then, the narrator introduces us to the importance of traditional dance, with e ...

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Hong Kong: 'The Hub of the Orient' (1937)

This Traveltalk series short takes a look at Hong Kong. ...

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Colorful Bombay (1937)

This travelogue begins with an appreciation of Bombay as a port city. Beyond the port and Taj Mahal Hotel is a teeming city, dominated by caste. The narrator casts a baleful eye on the treatment of hardworking Untouchables, especially the women. We watch a ...

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Glimpses of Java and Ceylon (1937)

A visit to the island of Java when it was part of the Dutch East Indies, and Sri Lanka when it was still called Ceylon. ...

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India on Parade (1937)

This Traveltalks visit to India starts in Baroda. We see how the maharajah of Baroda lives in his large castle. His opulent lifestyle includes many servants, as well as animals covered in expensive fabrics. The animals parade before the cameras. We then go ...

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Oriental Paradise (1937)

This TravelTalk entry brings us glimpses of flower arranging, a temple deer park, and Mount Fuji. ...

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Picturesque South Africa (1937)

South Africa has a long history of colonialism by among others the Portuguese, French, Dutch and British. This travelogue begins in Cape Town, one of the most important ports in the world. It is located at the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Tab ...

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Yellowstone Park: 'Nature's Playground' (1936)

This Traveltalk series short showcases the natural wonders in one of the USA's most famous national parks. Waterfalls, grizzly bears, and the Old Faithful geyser are featured. ...

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Quaint Quebec (1936)

This Traveltalk series entry highlights the architecture, monuments, and tourist sites of Quebec. We also hear some of the city's history and visit the nearby Plains of Abraham. ...

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St. Helena and Its 'Man of Destiny' (1936)

The remote island of St. Helena, a British possession located in the south Atlantic, is perhaps best known as where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled/imprisoned for the final six years of his life and where he died in 1821. His legacy on the island remains tod ...

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Rio de Janeiro 'City of Splendour' (1936)

This Traveltalks short showcases the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing its Portuguese influence. ...

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Cherry Blossom Time in Japan (1936)

In this Traveltalk short, the symbolic role of cherry blossoms in Japanese culture is explored as well as the traditional Japanese religions of Shintoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. ...

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Sacred City of the Mayan Indians (1936)

A visit to Chichicastenango, Guatemala, where Mayan civilization flourished. ...

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Victoria and Vancouver: Gateways to Canada (1936)

A visit to the capital of British Columbia and to its largest city. ...

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Modern Tokyo (1935)

This Traveltalk series short looks at pre-World War II Tokyo, highlighting the influences of Western culture. ...

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Rural Mexico (1935)

A Traveltalks visit to some small towns in Mexico. In Mazatlán, away from the tourist spots, we see a small village where fishing, growing coconuts, and gathering large sea turtles are the main pursuits. We then visit Toluca on market day, where people se ...

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Honolulu: The Paradise of the Pacific (1935)

This Traveltalk short visits Hawaii's capital city. ...

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Beautiful Banff and Lake Louise (1935)

This short film focuses on the majestic towns and landscapes of the Canadian Rockies. ...

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Historic Mexico City (1935)

Mexico City, the capital of the Republic of Mexico, has perhaps the most colorful history of any major metropolis. It was once the center of the Aztec Empire ruled by Montezuma. The National Palace of Arts, which also houses the National Theater, is one of ...

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Los Angeles: 'Wonder City of the West' (1935)

This Traveltalk series short visits Los Angeles, California. In one of the highlights of the film, narrator James FitzPatrick visits the Disney cartoon studio and shakes hands with Walt Disney. ...

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Colorful Guatemala (1935)

James A. FitzPatrick takes a look at colorful Guatemala. ...

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Rainbow Canyons (1935)

This Traveltalk series short visits The Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon. ...

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Zeeland: 'The Hidden Paradise' (1935)

This Traveltalk visits Zeeland, a province of the Netherlands. Traditional costumes and architecture abound and cleanliness is a hallmark of local life. They paint their houses every year and Saturday is the great cleaning day. Dog carts are widely used. Z ...

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Colorful Islands: Madagascar and Seychelles (1935)

A Technicolor travelogue of the islands in the Indian Ocean east of Africa. ...

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Ireland: 'The Emerald Isle' (1934)

This Traveltalk visit to Ireland starts with a look at the countryside, with its farms, small villages, and fields with walls and fences built of stone without the use of mortar. We then visit Hope Castle in Castleblayney and end our journey in Galway. ...

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Zion: Canyon of Colour (1934)

This Traveltalk series short visits Zion National Park, Utah. Amongst the sights, we view the seven-hundred foot long Arch of Zion. To provide human access to the park, man-made structures are just as spectacular in their engineering accomplishments; these ...

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Switzerland the Beautiful (1934)

In this Traveltalk series short we learn that four million ethnic French, German and Italian people live in Switzerland. The Alps and their important part in the country's history is noted. We view vividly-coloured alpine wildflowers which cover the mounta ...

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Holland in Tulip Time (1934)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalks short visits Holland in springtime, going first to the below-sea-level fishing village of Volendam, then to the capital city of Amsterdam. We then turn our sights to the cultivation of flowering spring bulbs - tulips and hyacin ...

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Glimpses of Erin (1934)

Ireland was still reliant on agriculture when this Traveltalk visit was made in the early 1930s. After looking at the farmers in the countryside and the cattle market in Galway, we see the sights and hear the sounds of Dublin, the capital city. ...

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Tibet, Land of Isolation (1934)

James A. FitzPatrick tour of Tibet in the 1930s. ...

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Egypt, Kingdom of the Nile (1934)

James A. FitzPatrick tour of Egypt in 1934 for his Traveltalks series. ...

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Cruising in the South Seas (1934)

James A. FitzPatrick tour through the South Sea islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Rarotonga, and Sydney, Australia. ...

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Citadels of the Mediterranean (1934)

Visits to Gibraltar, Alhambra and Athens in the 1930s. Gibraltar, pan across harbor, naval ships, POV down main street with shops, Alhambra, Spain, Sierra Nevada mountains, Gate of Justice, Hall of the Ambassador, arabic letters, Court of Lions, Athens, Gr ...

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Colorful Ports of Call (1934)

This Traveltalk short visits three African locations on the Indian Ocean that used to be administered by Great Britain. The first stop is the Seychelles island group. Then it's on to the island of Zanzibar. The final stop is Mombasa, Kenya, where efforts a ...

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Papua and Kalabahai, Weird Haunts of Strange People (1933)

This Traveltalk series short visits Papua and Kalabahai. ...

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Norway: Land of the Midnight Sun (1933)

A Traveltalk visit to Norway's fjords and the Lapplanders in the northern latitudes. ...

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Fiji and Samoa: The Cannibal Isles (1933)

Another FitzPatrick TravelTalk, taking us to the titular islands. ...

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Dutch Guiana: 'Land of the Djuka' (1933)

This Traveltalk entry visits a Djuka tribal village in Dutch Guiana, which would later be called Suriname. The Djuka are descendants of west Africans who escaped from ships that were taking them to slave markets in America in the 16th century. ...

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A Day in Venice (1933)

A Traveltalk visit to the city of canals. ...

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Land of the Maharajahs (1931)

This travel film takes the viewer to the northern part of Rajasthan. After a quick day tour in New Delhi and its surroundings we visit the magnificently painted havelis of Shekhawati, in Jhunjhunu, Mandawa and Fatehpur, an area that used to be one of the m ...

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Siam to Korea (1931)

This Traveltalk entry first visits Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, when the country's name was still Siam. Then it's off to Seoul, South Korea. When the visit was made in the early 1930s, Korea was not yet divided and was a province administered by Japan ...

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Movies Made By James A. FitzPatrick (135)

VistaVision Visits Sun Trails (1955)

This short travelogue, touring Arizona's deserts, was shot in VistaVision. ...

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VistaVision Visits Mexico (1955)

This short travelogue, visiting Mexico, was shot in VistaVision. ...

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VistaVision Visits Norway (1954)

This short travelogue, visiting Norway, was shot in VistaVision. ...

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Glimpses of Western Germany (1954)

This James A. FitzPatrick Traveltalks short visits the West German cities of Hamburg, Bremen, Munich, and Heidelberg. Included are scenes of World War II destruction that lingered at the time. ...

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In the Valley of the Rhine (1953)

This Traveltalk series short takes a trip on the Rhine river, with stops at Cologne, Bonn, and Koblenz. ...

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Seeing Spain (1953)

This Traveltalk series short looks at four of Spain's most famous cities, Granada, Seville, Toledo, and Madrid, with an emphasis on the Moors and their influence on the country. ...

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Copenhagen: 'City of Towers' (1953)

This travelogue emphasizes Copenhagen's harmonious residents and tone. We see well-known landmarks and get a quick history of some of them. ...

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Beautiful Bavaria (1953)

This Traveltalk series short visit to southern Germany begins in Berchtesgaden. After a boat ride on the Königssee and a look at the Neuschwanstein castle, we visit the village of Mittenwald, renowned for making violins, and then go to Oberammergau, where ...

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Calling on Cape Town (1952)

This Traveltalks short visits Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. ...

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Visiting Italy (1951)

This TravelTalk short focuses on the ancient ruins in Rome, the leaning tower of Pisa, and the architecture in Florence, Italy. ...

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Glimpses of Morocco and Algiers (1951)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk short visits the cities of Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakesh in Morocco, as well as the city of Algiers in Algeria. ...

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Romantic Riviera (1951)

This Traveltalks series entry visits several places on the Riviera on the coast of France. Stops include Villefranche, which boasts an artist colony; Níce, with its resorts favored by tourists; and a casino in Cannes. ...

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A Word for the Greeks (1951)

A visit to Athens, Greece and the island of Rhodes. ...

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Land of the Zuider Zee (1951)

This Traveltalks visit to Holland spotlights The Hague and two smaller tourist destinations. We learn that the economy of Holland, which for many centuries has been based on fishing and the growing of tulips, is slowly changing to an agricultural base. ...

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Voices of Venice (1951)

With the bells of the campanile clanging in the background, people are congregating in St. Mark's Square in Venice. Some Venetians reminisce about their history with the piazza and the city as a whole: watching the little iron man strike the bell of the cl ...

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Egypt Speaks (1951)

This James A. FitzPatrick's People on Parade series short takes the viewer to Alexandria, Egypt, with emphasis on the modern nature of the city. ...

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Springtime in the Netherlands (1951)

This Traveltalk short concentrates on Holland's historical relationship with its main industry: growing tulips. The country's windmills are also highlighted. ...

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To the Coast of Devon (1950)

The first half of this Traveltalk entry is spent in the town of Bath, where we learn about the long history and architecture of the area. We then go to the coastal resort towns of Teignmouth and Torquay. ...

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Pastoral Panoramas (1950)

This Traveltalk series short highlights rural areas of England. We stop at the village of Bradford-on-Avon, with its thatched roofs, also Stoke Poges, the burial place of British poet Thomas Gray. ...

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Colorful Holland (1950)

This Traveltalk series short visits four villages in the Netherlands. ...

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Land of Tradition (1950)

This Traveltalk series short visits an array of locations associated with England's heritage. Included are Runnymede, Windsor, Ascot, Lincoln, Wells, Salisbury, Glastonbury, and the ancient Stonehenge site. ...

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A Wee Bit of Scotland (1949)

In this Traveltalk series short visit to Scotland, we visit several places with familiar names, including Inverness, capital of the ancient Pictish Kingdom; Loch Ness, home of the famous elusive monster; and Saint Andrews, the birthplace of golf. ...

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In Old Amsterdam (1949)

This Traveltalks entry looks at the sights, sounds, people, and art masterpieces in the capital of the Netherlands. ...

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Glimpses of Old England (1949)

This Traveltalk series short focuses on the sights and culture that define "Old England". Included is a visit to the Cotswold Hills area, a ride on the Wye River, and visits to Tintern Abbey in Wales and Laycock Abbey in Wiltshire, England. ...

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From Liverpool to Stratford (1949)

This Traveltalk series short visits several points of interest in England, including the port of Liverpool, war destruction at Coventry, the historic Warwick Castle, and Stratford-on-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. ...

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Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City (1949)

This film visits many of the neighborhoods and landmarks on Manhattan Island and occasionally includes a history lesson. The neighborhoods include the Bowery, Chinatown, Herald Square, and Times Square. Some of the architectural highlights are the Empire S ...

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Roaming Through Northern Ireland (1949)

A look primarily at the beauty of the countryside and seacoast, starting at Carrick-a-Rede Island then on to Enniskillen, the cathedral at Downpatrick, an appreciation of Medieval Irish craft and architecture, visits to a peat farm and the ruins of Castle ...

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Quebec in Summertime (1949)

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to Quebec, the city that was called the "New France". ...

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Scholastic England (1948)

This MGM Traveltalk short focuses on the history of England's colleges in Cambridge, Oxford, and Eton and the towns that surround the campuses. ...

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Night Life in Chicago (1948)

This short Traveltalk visit to Chicago looks at some hotels known for their evening entertainment and for the rich and famous people who come to their dining rooms. Featured are the Walnut Room of the Bismarck Hotel, the Ambassador Hotel's Pump Room, and t ...

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Wandering Through Wales (1948)

Located in the United Kingdom, the Principality of Wales, home to 2.5 million people, is filled with rolling mountains, and green valleys. Because of its culture and language, it is unique within the UK. Much of the economy is based on small independent fa ...

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Cape Breton Island (1948)

This Traveltalk series entry visits the easternmost area of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. We learn that although the island was originally settled by the French, most of the island's inhabitants are of Scottish descent. We are also told that the mai ...

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On the Shores of Nova Scotia (1947)

In this Traveltalk look at Canada's province of Nova Scotia, we visit several coastal communities. The first stop is Lunenburg, where deep sea fishing and shipbuilding are the main industries. Other stops include Blue Rocks, where lobstering is an importan ...

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Around the World in California (1947)

This FitzPatrick's Traveltalks series short takes the viewer to various sites around California that resemble the geography, architecture, and culture of other places around the globe. ...

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Over the Seas to Belfast (1946)

This Traveltalk series short begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia is a cruise ship that was converted to a troop transport during World War II; in 1940 it carried children from Liverpool to New York as part of an evacuation ...

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Looking at London (1946)

A colorful travelogue of London's most historic buildings and the residual damage still left from WWII. ...

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The Mission Trail (1946)

This Traveltalk series short follows the route laid out by the famous chain of 21 Spanish missions, begun in 1769 and extending northward for over 500 miles, from San Diego to Sonoma, California. We stop briefly at San Luis Rey and San Juan Capistrano (to ...

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Glimpses of Guatemala (1946)

We begin this short visit to Guatemala at the port town of Livingstone, then journey up the Rio Dulce. We stop to watch men tap the trees, harvest the sap, and load the product onto small planes. At a local market, we see indigenous life much as it's been ...

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Song of Mexico (1945)

Actress Carol Adams retires from the theater when she becomes engaged to businessman Gregory Davis, but is increasingly frustrated by Greg's unwavering devotion to his business. Tired of being ignored, Carol leaves her engagement ring with Greg's secretary ...

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Modern Guatemala City (1945)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk short visits Guatemala City, touching upon its sights, customs, and history. ...

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Wandering Here and There (1944)

This Traveltalk series short visits various places around the United States. At the first stop, we admire the natural beauty of Crater Lake in Oregon. The next stop is the open pit copper mine at Bingham Canyon, Utah, the world's largest copper mine. We th ...

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Monumental Utah (1944)

This Traveltalk series short visits Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. ...

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City of Brigham Young (1944)

A tour of Salt Lake City, Utah. ...

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Roaming Through Arizona (1944)

This Traveltalk series short focuses first on the architectural styles found in Arizona, then switches to the natural wonders in the state. ...

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Colorful Colorado (1944)

This Traveltalk series short starts off in Denver, capital of Colorado. Known as a recreational and health center, it is noted for its beautiful parks. The Museum of Natural History has specimens of local animal life. About an hour's drive from Denver on L ...

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Along the Cactus Trail (1944)

The drive from Riverside, California to Phoenix, Arizona is affectionately known as the Cactus Trail. Starting in Riverside, sights of note include: the Mission Inn in Riverside whose unique style was the brainchild of Frank Miller; the Chapel of St. Franc ...

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Mackinac Island (1944)

This Traveltalk series short begins in Chicago, where the narrator and his crew board a cruise ship. After a 20-hour trip up Lake Michigan, they arrive at Mackinac Island, near the southeast tip of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. On the island, we see many of ...

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Visiting St. Louis (1944)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk series short visit to St. Louis, Missouri starts with a brief history lesson. We then see several of the city's architectural landmarks and the many types of vessels that travel on the Mississippi River. Time is also spent at th ...

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A Day in Death Valley (1944)

A tour of the arid, inhospitable region of the southern California desert known as Death Valley, originally named because of the many travelers in the 1840s who died of thirst, starvation and/or exposure trying to cross it. ...

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Grand Canyon, Pride of Creation (1943)

This Traveltalk series short begins with a look at Arizona's Painted Desert. We then get two views of the Grand Canyon's majesty. The first is from the rim, looking down from an automobile. The second view is from within the canyon, where mules take touris ...

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Over the Andes (1943)

This Traveltalk series short looks over the South American Andes mountains, and the South American west coast, also Rio de Janeiro. ...

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Romantic Nevada (1943)

This Traveltalk series short opens with views of Nevada's natural wonders, then visits a mining town and a dude ranch. It's then on to Reno. ...

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Mighty Niagara (1943)

This Traveltalk entry visits places along the Niagara River and gives the viewer spectacular images of Niagara Falls. ...

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People of Russia (1942)

This FitzPatrick Miniature visits the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), the largest geographically unbroken political unit in the world, covering one-sixth of the world's land mass. ...

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Picturesque Massachusetts (1942)

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to sites in Massachusetts. Places visited include Plymouth Rock and harbor; John and Priscilla Alden's 300 year-old house; and the birthplace of Clara Barton, founder of the U.S. Red Cross. We also see Cape Cod ...

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Exotic Mexico (1942)

This Traveltalk short visits southern Mexico. ...

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Picturesque Patzcuaro (1942)

Lake Patzcuaro, located 230 miles west of Mexico City, is one of the highest and most picturesque bodies of water in Mexico. The heritage of the indigenous peoples of the area, the Tarascans, still prevails, such as the production of lacquer-ware handicraf ...

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Land of the Quintuplets (1942)

This James A. FitzPatrick TravelTalks short visits Callander, the Ontario, Canada hometown of the world-famous Dionne Quintuplets, where we meet the five girls and the doctor who delivered them, and take a look about the town. ...

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Colorful North Carolina (1942)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk short tours North Carolina, first visiting the Cataloochie Ranch near Waynesville, where the ranch hands are shown square-dancing and singing folk songs. We cut to a visit with the many Cherokee Indian living in the state, follo ...

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Minnesota: 'Land of Plenty' (1942)

This Traveltalk series short visits some of the important cities and sites of Minnesota. ...

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West Point on the Hudson (1942)

This Traveltalk series short visits the United States Military Academy at West Point just before America's entry into World War II. It starts with a short history lesson on the area's strategic importance in the Revolutionary War. We then get a look at som ...

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Historic Maryland (1941)

This Traveltalk series short highlights such Maryland destinations as Baltimore, Johns Hopkins, Annapolis, and Fort McHenry. ...

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George Town: 'Pride of Penang' (1941)

Also known as Prince of Wales Island, Penang is a British colony located off the west coast of the Malay peninsula. As it is an island, many residents make their livelihood off the water, such as in fishing or port activities as it serves as both a vital l ...

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The Inside Passage (1941)

This Traveltalk series short looks at what was then the Alaska Territory, which according to the film, was being looked at as a potential home to millions of refugees from World War II. ...

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Glimpses of Florida (1941)

This Traveltalk series entry takes the viewer to a number of locations throughout the state of Florida. ...

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Haiti: 'Land of Dark Majesty' (1941)

In this FitzPatrick's Traveltalk short, a trip to Haiti serves as a portal into its history, mainly under 19th century ruler Henri Christophe. ...

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Yosemite the Magnificent (1941)

This Traveltalk series short celebrates the beauty of Yosemite National Park. Besides the majestic mountains, we see Bridal Veil Falls and a giant sequoia with a road cut through its trunk. Tourist activities, including horseback riding and fishing, are al ...

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Alluring Alaska (1941)

This Traveltalk series short introduces the viewer to Alaska. ...

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Red Men on Parade (1941)

This Traveltalk series short visits a large intertribal meeting of American Indians from all over the western United States. Members of about 30 tribes attended the event, which lasts several days. Attendees perform various tribal ceremonies, demonstrate t ...

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Mediterranean Ports of Call (1941)

This Traveltalk short visits the ports of Algiers and Monaco in the Mediterranean. ...

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Cavalcade of San Francisco (1940)

This Traveltalk series short celebrates San Francisco, past and present. ...

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The Capital City: Washington, D.C. (1940)

A Traveltalk look at the exteriors of Washington, D.C.'s famous buildings and monuments. ...

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Glimpses of Washington State (1940)

This Traveltalk series short begins in the Wenatchee River valley, where apples are the chief commercial crop. In Spokane, we see the Sunken Gardens (later called the John W. Duncan Gardens) in Manito Park. In Olympia, the campus of the state capitol is su ...

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Suva: 'Pride of Fiji' (1940)

James A. FitzPatrick takes a tour of the Fiji Islands. The short depicts the different types of natives that inhabit the islands, and shows villages that have not been changed in architecture for centuries. There are ceremonial dances, and FitzPatrick poli ...

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Modern New Orleans (1940)

This Traveltalk look at New Orleans starts at the recently modernized port and harbor facilities, with ships unloading various cargo and loading cotton. We then ride along Canal Street and visit the Tulane University campus. After a look at the variety of ...

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Sitka and Juneau: 'A Tale of Two Cities' (1940)

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to Alaska, focusing on the cities of Sitka and Juneau. ...

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Calling on Colombia (1940)

Documentary short film depicting the life, geography, and historical aspects of the nation of Colombia, focusing on life in Barranquilla. Marketplaces, fortifications, and shipping facilities are shown, and a brief précis of the derivation of the populati ...

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Night Descends on Treasure Island (1940)

A travelogue celebrating the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition and highlighting its exhibition of classical paintings and stunning lighting effects. ...

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Old Natchez on the Mississippi (1939)

This Traveltalks short focuses on the city's preservation of the architecture, apparel, and customs of the antebellum South. ...

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Land of Alaska Nellie (1939)

In this Traveltalk series short, we view the Inside Passage to Alaska, the longest protected waterway in the world. Traveling north, we enter the small town of Seward, gateway to the interior. One of the burgeoning industries is the raising of silver fox ...

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Mendelssohn's Wedding March (1939)

This short film provides a fanciful account of how Felix Mendelssohn came to compose "The Wedding March". ...

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Rural Hungary (1939)

This Traveltalk series short visits the rural agricultural areas of Hungary. ...

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Java Journey (1939)

This Technicolor portrait of Jakarta was filmed when it was called Batavia and formed part of the Dutch East Indies colonial empire. The film portrays the daily life of citizens and the relaxed atmosphere that prevailed at the time. We see Batavia's Amster ...

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Marine Circus (1939)

This Pete Smith Specialty offers a look at Marineland of Florida, featuring the various marine life on display there. ...

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A Dream of Love (1939)

Aging composer Franz Liszt lives in an abbey. On his birthday, a priest brings him a box that was just delivered; there is no return address. In the box he finds a single flower. The flower brings back memories of his lost love of long ago, who inspired hi ...

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Singapore and Jahore (1938)

A visit to Singapore, an essential port city in Britain's empire, established in 1813 when Raffles negotiated its separation from the independent Malay state of Jahor. The camera observes Singapore's traditional neighborhoods, trade, and small craft, which ...

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Sydney: 'Pride of Australia' (1938)

This Traveltalk series short visits Sydney, Australia and its harbour. ...

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Madeira: 'Isle of Romance' (1938)

This Traveltalk short takes the viewer to Madeira Island, the largest of the group of Madeira islands in the Atlantic Ocean. ...

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Cairo 'City of Contrast' (1938)

This Traveltalk series short takes a look at Cairo's landmarks, people, and culture. ...

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Paris on Parade (1938)

This Traveltalks short showcases the Paris International Exposition of 1937. It features a tour of the pavillions of several nations, as well as the spectacular water and light displays. ...

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Czechoslovakia on Parade (1938)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk series short looks at Czechoslovakia before World War II, including images of bridges, churches, and castles in Prague, also a non-military parade through the city. ...

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Rural Sweden (1938)

This short film takes the viewer to several towns and historical sites of rural Sweden. ...

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Beautiful Budapest (1938)

This Traveltalk series short visits Hungary's capital, Budapest. ...

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Glimpses of New Brunswick (1938)

James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks series takes a look at the lives and customs in New Brunswick. ...

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Glimpses of Austria (1938)

This Traveltalk short takes us to Vienna, the largest city in Austria. We visit the Schönbrunn Palace, the Charles Church, and the historic Opera House. ...

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Floral Japan (1937)

This Traveltalk visit to Japan starts with a look at the country's cherry blossom trees, tulips, and ubiquitous gardens. We then see the proper manner for preparing a woman's hair and wearing a kimono. ...

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Rocky Mountain Grandeur (1937)

This Traveltalk short visits Rocky Mountain National Park and a nearby dude ranch in Colorado. ...

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Serene Siam (1937)

This travelogue begins at Bangkok's rail depot, a center of Indo-Chinese commerce. Next the narrator talks about Buddhism as the camera shows us some of Bangkok's many temples. Then, the narrator introduces us to the importance of traditional dance, with e ...

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Hong Kong: 'The Hub of the Orient' (1937)

This Traveltalk series short takes a look at Hong Kong. ...

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India on Parade (1937)

This Traveltalks visit to India starts in Baroda. We see how the maharajah of Baroda lives in his large castle. His opulent lifestyle includes many servants, as well as animals covered in expensive fabrics. The animals parade before the cameras. We then go ...

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Auld Lang Syne (1937)

Auld Lang Syne is a 1937 British historical drama film directed by James A. Fitzpatrick. It portrays the life of the eighteenth century Scottish poet Robert Burns. ...

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Oriental Paradise (1937)

This TravelTalk entry brings us glimpses of flower arranging, a temple deer park, and Mount Fuji. ...

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David Livingstone (1936)

Film portrays the expedition of the British explorer David Livingstone to Africa to discover the source of the Nile, his disappearance, and the expedition to find him led by Stanley. ...

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Yellowstone Park: 'Nature's Playground' (1936)

This Traveltalk series short showcases the natural wonders in one of the USA's most famous national parks. Waterfalls, grizzly bears, and the Old Faithful geyser are featured. ...

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St. Helena and Its 'Man of Destiny' (1936)

The remote island of St. Helena, a British possession located in the south Atlantic, is perhaps best known as where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled/imprisoned for the final six years of his life and where he died in 1821. His legacy on the island remains tod ...

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Rio de Janeiro 'City of Splendour' (1936)

This Traveltalks short showcases the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing its Portuguese influence. ...

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Cherry Blossom Time in Japan (1936)

In this Traveltalk short, the symbolic role of cherry blossoms in Japanese culture is explored as well as the traditional Japanese religions of Shintoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. ...

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Modern Tokyo (1935)

This Traveltalk series short looks at pre-World War II Tokyo, highlighting the influences of Western culture. ...

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Rural Mexico (1935)

A Traveltalks visit to some small towns in Mexico. In Mazatlán, away from the tourist spots, we see a small village where fishing, growing coconuts, and gathering large sea turtles are the main pursuits. We then visit Toluca on market day, where people se ...

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Honolulu: The Paradise of the Pacific (1935)

This Traveltalk short visits Hawaii's capital city. ...

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Beautiful Banff and Lake Louise (1935)

This short film focuses on the majestic towns and landscapes of the Canadian Rockies. ...

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Los Angeles: 'Wonder City of the West' (1935)

This Traveltalk series short visits Los Angeles, California. In one of the highlights of the film, narrator James FitzPatrick visits the Disney cartoon studio and shakes hands with Walt Disney. ...

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Memories and Melodies (1935)

This Technicolor short features the songs of the great American popular composer Stephen Collins Foster. Based on Foster's memoirs. ...

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Ireland: 'The Emerald Isle' (1934)

This Traveltalk visit to Ireland starts with a look at the countryside, with its farms, small villages, and fields with walls and fences built of stone without the use of mortar. We then visit Hope Castle in Castleblayney and end our journey in Galway. ...

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Zion: Canyon of Colour (1934)

This Traveltalk series short visits Zion National Park, Utah. Amongst the sights, we view the seven-hundred foot long Arch of Zion. To provide human access to the park, man-made structures are just as spectacular in their engineering accomplishments; these ...

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Switzerland the Beautiful (1934)

In this Traveltalk series short we learn that four million ethnic French, German and Italian people live in Switzerland. The Alps and their important part in the country's history is noted. We view vividly-coloured alpine wildflowers which cover the mounta ...

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Holland in Tulip Time (1934)

This FitzPatrick Traveltalks short visits Holland in springtime, going first to the below-sea-level fishing village of Volendam, then to the capital city of Amsterdam. We then turn our sights to the cultivation of flowering spring bulbs - tulips and hyacin ...

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Tibet, Land of Isolation (1934)

James A. FitzPatrick tour of Tibet in the 1930s. ...

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Papua and Kalabahai, Weird Haunts of Strange People (1933)

This Traveltalk series short visits Papua and Kalabahai. ...

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Fiji and Samoa: The Cannibal Isles (1933)

Another FitzPatrick TravelTalk, taking us to the titular islands. ...

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A Day in Venice (1933)

A Traveltalk visit to the city of canals. ...

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Tropical Ceylon (1932)

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The Temple of Love (1932)

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Romantic Argentina (1932)

A Traveltalk visit to Buenos Aires. At the time, it was the most populous city in South America. ...

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The Island Empire (1932)

Fitzpatrick Traveltalks in Japan. ...

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Rio 'The Magnificent' (1932)

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Colorful Jaipur (1932)

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Bali, the Island Paradise (1932)

No. 2 in the "James FitzPatrick's Travel Talks" series. ...

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Madeira: A Garden in the Sea (1931)

A Traveltalk visit to Portugal's autonomous island group in the Atlantic Ocean. We learn that many of the things associated with the islands were actually instituted by British explorers who visited the island several hundred years before the Portuguese. T ...

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Land of the Maharajahs (1931)

This travel film takes the viewer to the northern part of Rajasthan. After a quick day tour in New Delhi and its surroundings we visit the magnificently painted havelis of Shekhawati, in Jhunjhunu, Mandawa and Fatehpur, an area that used to be one of the m ...

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Java the Fragrant Isle (1931)

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Siam to Korea (1931)

This Traveltalk entry first visits Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, when the country's name was still Siam. Then it's off to Seoul, South Korea. When the visit was made in the early 1930s, Korea was not yet divided and was a province administered by Japan ...

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