[Philip W. Hussey--home movies] Reel 6, Accession 2525

Date1943 – 1949

AbstractReel notes: “Events About Town -46 -47 48 ’49” Can note: “27” Wedding footage. Flower girl and then the rest of the bridesmaids coming down the aisle. Various shots of the wedding party, including shaking hands as guests greet the family. Shot of people dressed up, woman in black lace gloves and men in suits, the men trade hats quickly while the woman in lace gloves directs them. Older gentleman addresses the crowd. Shot of squirrel in a tree – tree is bare, suggesting winter. The squirrel appears to be eating the tips of the branches. Cut to shot of snowy resort area with skiers. Women walk up hill toward camera. Shot from top of ski hill down to crowd and resort area. Show of skiers in race (numbers on jackets). Children using rope tow. Various children with parents gathered around small shack in snow. Young boys with skis talking to camera. Children sledding. Children attempting packed snow ski jumping. Shot of young girl smiling at camera. Shot of dog. Men working with cement mixer, laying driveway for what appears to be a four-car or truck garage. Drawing of a building; building not labeled, but drawing says North Berwick Maine at the bottom. Marching band in parade. Boy scouts march behind band. Girl scouts follow. Two men in gloves box outside. View of trees in background. Dark shot of what appears to be sand bags on top of steel seating structure. Wooden plank on top of bags reads: “82,000 Lbs.” View of steel seating structure with bags. A large group of men pulls at the structure using a rope tied to the top while a man stands behind it to check for stability. Brief shot of boy with bulldog puppy.

Creator

• Philip W. Hussey

• Philip W. Hussey