Henry Ford's Mirror of America Life in the United States (1914)
1914 · Silent film · 35 min
Synopsis
Henry Ford’s Mirror Of America showcases the films from the Ford Historical Film collection that capture America during that era. It gives a glimpse into the life of America during that period, featuring much more than just the happenings of the Ford Motor Company. The film opens with Henry Ford sitting next to a river, camping with Thomas Edison, shooting with John Burroughs, and doing things with his grandkids. He arrives at his house with wife Clara on his quadracycle (00:50). Ford drives a horse-drawn plow on the farm (01:15). There are various shots of the buildings he owns (02:00), including the Highland Park plant (02:33). The film shows farmers using horse-drawn equipment (03:58), women performing their chores on the farm, and kids walking to school on a muddy road (05:01). Students climb up an elm tree and lower themselves off using the branches as an elevator (05:16). Next, the film shows Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington (05:55), a shot of the White House and one of its rooms. There are shots of the streets of Boston and New York City, as well as the latter’s Hippodrome Theatre. Passengers board a boat to take a tour of New York City (07:00), seeing the city’s waterfront, a Navy cruiser, and an ocean liner. The film shows the Woolworth Building (07:41), 5th Avenue and Riverside Drive, and Central Park (08:06). Kids ride a merry-go-round at Coney Island (08:39); they also go down slides and ride on the Human Pool Table. People dance along the water’s edge. People…
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- Running time
- 35 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Henry Ford
- 1914
- 1945