Argentina South America Travelogue Horsemen of the Pampas 59314 (1948)

Synopsis

Made in 1948 and directed by Jules Bucher, HORSEMEN OF THE PAMPAS shows Argentina in the immediate post-WWII period. The start of the film highlights Buenos Aires and includes images of the downtown with its parks and avenues, including at:58 the seat of government. At 1:07 a trolley car moves through the city, which is bustling with activity. At 1:33, a restaurant is shown serving the national dish -- meat and more meat. At 2:30 the film switches its focus to the Pampa, the source of Argentina's wealth. At 3:11, teams of horses are seen being used to plow fields. The grasslands are shown with cattle ranches, sheep and livestock. A typical estancia is seen at 3:40. Typical gaucho activities are seen and their lifestyle described. At 9:14, a barbed wire fence is repaired. At 15:00 a cattle drive is seen. At 19:00 a meat packing center at La Plata is seen, with cattle being herded to their death. At 19:27 meat is graded by inspectors. At 20:00 it is loaded onto ships for transport around the world. Wheat is also shown being loaded for shipment. No wonder Argentina in this era was the wealthiest nation in South America. See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: "

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Running time

21 minutes

Language

English

Collection

Ephemeral Films

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• Stock Footage