[Philip Thompson--home movies] Reel 8

Date1981 – 1985

Can DescriptionsFilm has 1981, 1982, 1984 date codes. // Label: 'Family 84-85.' // Dirt field, possibly construction site. Antenna/tower being raised. Closeup of crane and pieces of tower. Christmas footage. Presents under tree. Man displays Star Wars toy. Children play with toys, including Mr. T action figure. Rapid time-lapse style photography sequence of Christmas events: opening presents, eating dinner, sitting in living room area. Thompson family members gathered around Christmas tree during party at home. Christmas morning. Man holds baby in arms. Boy in costume armor draws sword. Family members sit in chairs. Dinosaur-type toy moves on table. Poor focus footage of garbage bag. Family members gathered around fireplace watching as presents are unwrapped. More time-lapse photography. Street shot from moving car. Car stops beside another, closeup of driver with unlit cigar. Baby in car seat. Men, woman and children hiking on trail, climbing up observation/fire tower. Scenic view from top of mountain, possibly Bradbury Mountain. Mother with infant breastfeeding. Infant lying on back watching mobile. Christmas tree closeup. Exterior of home. Closeup of front page title heading of December 25, 1985 issue of Portland Press Herald. Christmas tree with blinking lights. Woman with baby on couch. Mary Thompson seated in chair.