Golden Gate International Exposition Marionettes (1930)
1930 · Ephemeral film · 5 min
Synopsis
California history-based show possibly sponsored by Associated Service Stations at the Golden Gate International Exposition. No soundtrack present. 02:23:38:13 VS strange marionette puppet show. 02:24:08:00 VS surreal marionette puppet show; marionette of black boy in overalls being mauled by puppet dog; backdrop of San Francisco Bay area.
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★★★★★ · And then Abe Lincoln came along.. · Spuzz · 2014-01-04
No soundtrack, but part of the fun of this is making it up as you go along, The marionettes are very odd looking, doing marionette things. Who knows what the stories are to this, just make them up. This was actully great. Highly reccomended!
★★★ · The Salici Puppet Show? · jasonvanderhill · 2016-03-19
I wonder if this is somehow related to the Salici Puppet show? The Salici puppets originated in 1780 in Italy, and the tradition was handed down through the family for generations. The Salici Puppet show was a part of the GGIE in 1940 (but not 1939). They were in the Hall of Western States. Here's the text of a promotional postcard from the fair: "Salici Puppets, Miracle of the Stage. The Golden Gate International Exposition is proud to have these famous Puppets on Treasure Island as one of the most outstanding attractions at the Fair in '40. Salici Puppets are no ordinary marionettes, but…