Early Settlers of New England (Salem 1626-1629) (1940)
1940 · Ephemeral film · 5 min
Synopsis
Dramatized impressions of the life of the pioneer settlers in a New England colony.
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Details
- Running time
- 5 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
- Internet Archive item
- EarlySet1940
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- U.S. History: Colonial
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★ · Stilted Settlers of New England · Christine Hennig · 2005-11-03
This ERPI film shows life in a small settlement that would eventually become Salem, Massachusetts. Its not too badly portrayed, with sets and props that look pretty authentic, but the acting, at least when the actors open their mouths, is terrible. Still, this has more interest than the average ERPI film. Unfortunately, its incomplete, cutting off at a little less than 6 minutes, well before the witch trials. Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: **. Weirdness: ***. Historical Interest: ****. Overall Rating: ***.
★★★ · Oh come on, did they REALLY talk like that?? · Spuzz · 2003-04-27
In this 6 minute excerpt of the 11 minute film (um.. Rick?) the life of a family just coming to America from England is explored. The narrator (who I easily remembered from "Birds") lacklusterly explains the tolls the family takes. That's fine, but got forbid if they ever spoke like that to one another. A two parter, the second part deals with living in 1629, life is a bit more advanced, with the introduction of bricks and better uses of wood. The film ENDS at that point. Oh well. :P