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Motion Picture MP76-16

The World Parade - Washington

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
342 feet
Running Time
9 minutes 30 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Castle Films
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

This film shows the monuments and buildings of Washington, D.C., including the U.S. Capitol, Ford's Theater and Mt. Vernon. 

Date(s)
ca.
1942

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:00   The Capitol is the heart of Washington. Views of buildings exterior and interior..
0:45   The White House - exterior views.
1:15   State Navy and War Building - exterior.
1:40   New Supreme Court building – exterior.
1:55   Treasury Building - exterior.
2:10   Pennsylvania Avenue – traffic and parade.
2:30   Smithsonian Institution – interior and exterior.
2:50   “Modern Washington” aerial views.
3:05   Department of Commerce building - exterior.
3:20   Department of Agriculture Building – exterior.
3:35   Bureau of Engraving.
4:00   DuPont Circle and Embassy Row.
4:25   Lincoln Memorial and The Elipse.
4:45   Washington Monument.
5:00   Cherry blossom time.
5:20   Congressional Library.
5:35   Pan Am Building.
5:55   Washington Cathedral.
6:10   Ford’s Theatre and house where Lincoln died.
6:40   Rock Creek Park.
7:15   Sports scenes.
7:25   Arlington Memorial Bridge.
7:40   Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington Cemetery, and Lee Mansion.
8:20   Mt. Vernon.
8:40   D.C. scenes – winter.
9:10   D.C. at night.