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“The Dynamic Southeast” Seaboard Air Line Railroad Co. Promotional Film 70992 (1957)

1957 · Short film · 19 min

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This film promotes the fast-growing industries in the Southeast. Successful extraction of natural resources, modernized rail transportation systems, and fruitful agriculture have benefited the entire region for both locals and tourists. The film is presented by Seaboard Air Line Railroad Co. and produced by Dudley Pictures Corporation. Alan Stensvold and Ed Drews photographed this film edited by Norman Suffern, written by Herman Boxer, and narrated by Art Gilmore. Scenes of the Southeast, such as industrial plants, factories, and agriculture (00:08). An illustrated map of the Southeast including the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida (00:36). “The Dynamic Southeast” title banner (01:09). Towns and locals of the sunny Southeast (01:30). The construction of a building (01:55). The extraction of natural resources (02:06). A car building factory (02:12). Industrials scaled farming (02:19). A cargo train (02:27). Various factories (02:38). Locals strolling by a white house (02:56) and through a garden colored by Azalea and Dogwood blossoms (03:12). Passengers relax and dine while traveling in a modernized train (03:20). Remarkable golf courses (04:07). Horse racing (04:22). Many dogs walk alongside two horse-riders (05:02). Pirate-themed festivities on a ship (05:41). A parade (05:59). A waterski performance at the Cypress Garden (06:23). A dolphin-show at the Miami Seaquarium (07:15). Glass bottom boats sailing and people swimming in a…

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Running time
19 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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