Synopsis
This charming, silent home movie from 1932 shows views around Louisville, Kentucky. The film starts in a private home where glasses are raised in toast. At:34 the word "1932" is drawn in the snow and a snowball thrown at the camera. At 1:09 the collonade walk at the Louisville Central Park is shown. At 1:36 kids ride sleighs in the park. At 2:47 a bridge over the Ohio River is shown. At 3:08 the paddle steamer showboat / steamboat "City of Memphis" makes its way along the river. At 3:29 a train rides past on elevated tracks followed by a steam locomotive. At 3:41 are shots from downtown Louisville. The Cathedral of the Assumption, which still stands at 433 S. Fifth St., is seen at 4:02. At 4;06 the Kentucky Hotel (or Hotel Kentucky) is visible. At 4:19 the Customs House or Federal Courthouse is seen and at 4:27 the Main Library. At 4:56 a sign for the Seelbach Hotel is visible. At 7:30 a trip is taken by car out to the countryside to visit the Old Kentucky Home on Federal Hill. At 8:43 the Kentucky State House at Frankfort is shown. At 10:00 a wonderful title card (which burns in reverse) announces the glorious 4th of July party. At 10:36, even though it is the Prohibition Era, Mint Juleps are created and served. At 11:11 one is enjoyed by a young lady and at 11:19 a title card mentions how the drink is an elixir that can cure every infirmity and that it's "good for babies too". At 13:00 frogs are prepared for supper. At 13:17 a shot of downtown followed by a shot at 13:25…
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- Running time
- 15 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
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- Stock Footage