| SNAPPY SCENERY. ALL OF GUATEMALA IN TWO EASY MINUTES | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7514 |
| Catalog #: | 502984 | |
| Clip Number: | 502984-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 151 D | |
| Timecode: | 01:35:12 - 01:38:02 | |
| Location: | Guatemala | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | CULTURAL GROUPS/NATIVE AMERICANS: Mexico, Maya LOCATIONS/CENTRAL AMERICA: Guatemala SCENICS: Rivers & Streams SCIENCE: Archaeology SHOPPING: Open-Air Markets | |
| Description: | SNAPPY SCENERY. ALL OF GUATEMALA IN TWO EASY MINUTES Shots of coastline from boat. "First we go for a canoe ride on the Rio Motagua". Shots of kayak style canoe being paddled along tropical river. LS of ship at sea, pelicans in fore ground. "Guatemala City is sometimes noted for its open air five and dime store". Shots of open street market. Good shots of South American women carrying baskets on their heads around the market. "Here comes the national defense". VS of troops marching along road. "The Maya Indians of long ago left their trademarks all over the landscape." CU of ancient Indian carving / totem pole. An archaeologist is pointing out various features. "You can see the Mayas were real chisellers". Shots of Mayan sculpture. "Where the famous coffee comes from". Pan across valley with coffee plantations on either side. Shots of village in shadow of large mountain. | |
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