| HUNTING WE WILL GO, JA? Austrian hunters shoot bears and stags in the snow then celebrate at night with flaming torches. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5914 |
| Catalog #: | 1995 | |
| Clip Number: | 1995-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 62/103 | |
| Timecode: | 01:28:57 - 01:30:38 | |
| Location: | Austria | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Bears ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Deer CEREMONIES: Religious, Blessing LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Austria WEATHER: Snow | |
| Description: | "AUSTRIA - HUNTING WE WILL GO, JA?" Scenic views of industrialist Carl Vogel's snow-covered estate of Castle Fuschal. Hunting party gathers, greeted by Austrian film star Winnie Markus (wife of Herr Vogel). Various shots of the hunting party walking through the snowy woods. L/Ss of a deer walking through the woods. The hunters load their rifles and fire. Horses pull a wagon carrying a lot of dead deer and bears. C/Us of heads of dead deer and bears. Night shots of men blowing a horn. Several shots of the 'hunting festivities' carrying on into the night. A deer is carried along on a platform. Hunters fire their rifles. The hunters hold burning torches and stand around the numerous deer and bear carcasses. Dr Simmerstatter, Bishop of Salzburg, consecrates the day's hunting bag. More horn blowing. Commentator says: "There's something pleasing in these old hunting customs surviving in our hurried modern age". Followed by end titles and seasonal message - "The Staff and Management of this Cinema wish you - A JOLLY GOOD TIME and a Happy New Year". | |
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