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Joe's Tour New York (1968)

1968 · Short film · 9 min

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Joe’s Tour New York ‘68” (1968) is a color, home movie travelog produced by a man named Larry Wood. Unfortunately we do not know much about Larry, but he seems to have had some entertainment industry connections as the film is very well made, and even features a soundtrack and title cards. In the film, Larry and his wife, Vicki, play tourist in New York City for the weekend while visiting their friend Joe Niedzwiecki. Larry takes the viewer along with them on his tour of New York City as he visits the Empire State Building, explores Times Square, and attends the Merv Griffin Show, as well as a show at the Radio City Music Hall, and more. Retro American Airlines check-in and ticket counter, women in A-line 1960s-era jackets talk to representative behind counter (0:09). Departures board in airport for American Airlines Boeing 707 Astrojet going to New York Laguardia Airport (0:14). Opening credits play over image of American Airlines Boeing 707 Astrojet, passengers boarding plane (0:19). Boeing 707 Astrojet takes off from snowy runway (0:35). Silhouette of man in fedora and trench coat on subway platform illuminated by 7 train lights as it pulls into station (0:42). Joe Niedzwiecki and his date inside subway car, Joe smiles for camera (0:53). Lights illuminate St.James Theater near Times Square, sign for The Merv Griffin Show (1:01). Arthur Treacher sits on stage decorated with mid-century modern furniture, introduces Merv Griffin who comes in to audience applause (1:11).…

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Running time
9 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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