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Berlin Germany Olympics as Seen by American Tourist Home Movie 76554 (1936)

1936 · Short film · 16 min

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These extraordinary and never-before-seen home movies were filmed by a German-American family who visited Berlin and Germany during the Olympic Games in 1936. They give a good idea of what a tourist might have experienced. The film begins with shots aboard the liner Deutschland during the trans-Atlantic crossing, including a visit to the ship's bridge, dancing on deck to music provided by the ship's band, and more. At the 5 minute mark the ship arrives in Germany, probably Hamburg, and…

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