[William H. Fenn III--home movies] Reel 001

Datecirca 1928

Can DescriptionsNHF cataloguer's notes, 1/96: Reel 1, wedding footage ca.1928 (11 min.): Steps of stone building. Men in tuxedos with bare heads, then with top hats on smiling at camera. Women helped from car, holds hat, is helped up the steps. Men and women milling around in front of stone church in formal attire. Man pointing. Couples arriving, getting out of chauffered cars. Flapper styled dresses and beige hats on women, climbing up stairs in profile. Young boy in knickers ducks when he sees camera. The bride comes out doors of the church. The married couple enter getaway car. Bridesmaids follow carrying huge bouquets. Wedding reception. Man with pince nez. Woman in foreground flirting, hands on hips sees camera and becomes embarrassed. People smoking. Older man kisses bridesmaid. Silver tea set. White linen table cloths (unused). White chair coverings. Older couple arguing. Wedding portrait. Men and women line up, stand still. Men blow out huge puffs of smoke, obscuring picture. Teenagers run from camera.