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A Twilight in Two Cities (1962)

1962 · Short film · 24 min

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This episode of the "Across the Seven Seas" TV show, featuring actor Jack Douglas (:12), was produced by Douglas and Bing Crosby Productions. It takes viewers on a tour of nightlife entertainment in Mexico City and Panama City (:18). First, Mexico City (1:22) with the tour’s host Salvador (1:29). In this feature, he courts the young Conchita Solis; a prominent ballerina (1:33). The third character is a young Mariachi band player named Loreto (1:38). Night scenes in Mexico including neon signs follow as vehicles plow down the highway bound for Mexico City’s bar scene (1:50). Salvador is pictured in his office (2:19) along with samples of his work (2:23). From the office he calls upon Conchita (2:34). The ballerina dances under Amalia Hernandez Navarro; a ballet choreographer and founder of the world renowned Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. Conchita dances for the final rehearsal number (3:22). She leaves the school in her street clothes (3:37). Loreto and another mariachi player meet for an evening smoke (4:02). The pair pay a visit to the Shrine of Saint Cecilia (4:19). Salvador’s self-portrait hangs on the wall in his apartment (4:40). ‘Street urchins’ play a Mexican picture card game on the side walk (5:36). Loreto stops and speaks with a friend in a Taxi Cab on the side of the road (5:46). A Mexican woman sells tickets for the Mexican lottery (6:02). Conchita and Salvador enter the popular nightclub and restaurant known as Mauna Loa (6:22). A chef prepares meals for guests…

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Running time
24 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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