[Chute Homestead—home movies] Reel 15

Datecirca 1934

Viewing NotesA shot of a small town. A shot of a picture of a boat with a caption that reads, “Water Sports - Thrills!” Footage of boats on the water intercut with seaplanes taking off from and landing in the water. A few shots of a swim race. A few shots of canoes in formation performing precision paddling. Intertitle: “The Race They’re Off!” Footage of boats on the water, including some pulling water skiers and a few shots of houses along the shore. Intertitle: “‘Century of Progress‘ Parade Led By Battery I 240th G. A.C. S. Fifth Infantry Band” Footage of a parade, including a marching band, people on horseback, including some dressed as Native Americans, teams of oxen pulling carts, horses pulling carriages full of people, vintage cars, a penny-farthing, a bicycle with a larger front wheel, and various marchers. Intertitle: “ “Armstrong Starters” of the days of ‘Hossless Kerridges [sic]” ”. A few shots of people crank starting and driving vintage cars. Intertitle: “Literary Program” Intertitle: “‘Pioneer Spirit of Naples‘ by Judge Pike” accompanied by a picture of Judge Pike. A few shots of Judge Pike on a podium addressing a crowd and men shaking hands. Intertitle: “At The Baseball Game Titus Drug vs Battery I” A shot of a field and a crowd. Intertitle: “Military Formations” A few shots of a military band and soldiers marching in formation. A shot of a sign on a building that reads “Sunday Aug. 12th 1045 A.M. Rededicatory Sermon By Cymbrid Hughes Augusta 2-30 P.M. Historical Fellowship Carl Garland F.B. Lyman Harry Cranford 730 P.M. Drama ‘The Prodigal Son‘ Schubert Quartette Guest Artists”. A few shots of people exiting the building. A few shots of people leading a team of oxen through the streets. A shot of a spotlight. Intertitle: “The End.”

Can DescriptionsNotes on can: “Naples Centennial”