Film Number |
11272 |
Title |
[IRELAND 1956-8 AND AMERICA] |
Producer |
Lucy Craven |
Date |
1956-8 |
Gauge |
std8mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
32 mins 51 secs |
Description |
The car stops at the Northern Ireland customs offices in Culmore. The family then head to beach where the children play while the adults enjoy the sun. Later at a farm a young boy goes horse riding. Lots of coastal views, rural scenes and shots of the local people in the area. Large crowds gather in a field for the donkey races, horse-drawn cart display and show jumping. The family visit the beach again as well as visit the fair. Later the family are seen onboard an aeroplane flying to the U.S. When in America they drive through a suburban area, visit the Statue of Liberty. The film returns to Ireland with more rural scenes, camping, sightseeing and coastal views. |
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