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Motion Picture MP2006-33

Rigdon Family Vacation to Europe

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Video Tape
Footage
1545 feet
Running Time
43 minutes
Tape Format
VHS
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
Unknown
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

The Rigdon family travels to Europe on the S. S. American Scientist. They visit London, Paris, Spain and return home.

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
00:19   A ship charges through the ocean. Mrs. Rigdon poses on deck. The ship is titled “S.S. American Scientist.” An older couple looks out over the ocean.
01:43   New York is seen from the water. The Statue of Liberty stands tall as Mrs. Rigdon watches; passengers lounge on deck.
05:24   Land is seen in the distance.
05:50   On land, people walk around a garden.
06:44   Landscape is seen as they travel.
07:08   Near the water, a cathedral is visible.
08:15   A busy street in London is seen. Children play on the sidewalk. Another cathedral is seen.
09:17   A garden area is visible, followed by another cathedral. They travel along the streets of London. Several people stand at the Thames River. Various buildings are seen along the river.
13:25   Big Ben can be seen in the background. A city, possibly Edinburgh, is seen from atop a castle.
14:42   Another castle is shown.
15:23   Mrs. Rigdon walks about with two other women outside a stone building. Green hills are seen.
16:48   They visit Hampton Court Palace. More scenes in London at Buckingham Palace.
19:36   They visit a marketplace and another castle. Cathedrals, buildings, and monuments are seen, including Big Ben.
22:21   In France, a cathedral is shown, along with the Arc de’ Triomphe. The Eiffel Tower is in the background. French streets and buildings are shown. Various cathedrals and castles are seen.
33:27   A bird’s eye view of a city in Spain, as well as some shots on the streets are shown.
36:01   A crowd in an arena watch matadors and bulls.
37:15   A port is visible. The Rigdon’s visit some ruins, a cathedral, and a palace.
40:07   People in bathing suits at barbeque.
40:49   At the Rigdon home, Mrs. Rigdon plays with the cat.
41:25   The Rigdon’s go to the beach. A girl plays with a black dachshund.
42:56   Men play darts.