[Maher--home movies]. Reel 13. Jack Benny, Our Gang, Salmon Pool, Water Sports, Lucerne

Datecirca 1931

Can Descriptions1931 from date code, shots of parade with stars (including Jack Benny?) dark exposures. b&w views of horse being led in snow. Snowy exteriors. Playing with lariats. Woman displays trophy fish at salmon pool. Views of salmon pool on Penobscot River. 1934 by date code, 'Our Gang' purchased footage. Diving at Lucerne off platform. Canoe jousting. Water skiing. Men with fishing poles.

Viewing NotesPenobscot Salmon Club is featured. Bangor Waterworks buildings and dam shown with sports in boats. The Penobscot Salmon Club is a historic private fishing club on North Main Street and the Penobscot River in Brewer, Maine. Established in 1887 and incorporated in 1894, it is the oldest fishing club in the United States, and a rare surviving 19th century gentleman's outdoor club. (The first salmon caught was sent to the President, a harbinger of spring for 80 years.) This footage is of particular interest because it focus' on a female angler who seems very welcome at the Club. Also, "Lucerne," or Lucerne-In-Maine refers to an unofficial place in the town of Dedham, Maine where Phillip's Lake is located and is also often mistakenly referred to as Lake Lucerne.