Synopsis
This reel from 1930 is possibly the first film shot by Wallace Kelly (1910-1988) and documents his train trip from Kentucky to Cincinnati to New York City, with scenes of Times Square at night, the Statute of Liberty, elevated trains and city streets, and a family outing with Percy Johnson, the president of Chemical Bank. Kelly, a newspaperman from Lebanon, Kentucky, was also an accomplished photographer, painter, and writer. He began shooting film in 1929 and continued until the 1950s. His…
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★★★★★ · a little before 9 minutes into the film · MrBadGuy · 2012-02-22
When I saw the curved tracks and large station, it appeared to me to be the Queensboro Plaza station intact (half was torn down in the 1940's) I wasn't sure until a few seconds later, they passed the Grand Avenue statiion. If I am not mistaken, that is today's 30 Aveneu (Grand Avenue) station on the N train, 4 stops after Queensboro Plaza. Astoria Queens.
★★ · Okay but choppy · ERD. · 2010-01-19
Needed some editing. A little too dark at times. Still, historically interesting to watch. Enjoyed the dogs at the outing.
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