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SECTION I. (a) Travel and Geographical (Cont.) 23
3131 New Orleans 1 Reel
Shows Spanish-French influence in this famous American city. We are shown the variety of exports and imports along the river front ; the strategic position of the port is demonstrated. The film ends with scenes during Mardi Gras.
3133 Arid South West 1 Reel
After pointing out the location of hot deserts over the world, the deserts of the United States are studied. The ettects of wind and water erosion, the specialised types of vegetation, and the life of the nomadic Navajo Indians are shown.
3149 The Golden Gate 1 Reel
Aerial and ground views reveal the strategic location, industrial activity and scenic beauty of San Francisco and the Bay.
3159 Mexico 1 Reel
Surveys the whole country from the high mountain districts to the tropical forests in the lowlands. The progress of the state is shown, and some of its possibihties are illustrated.
3166 Central America 1 Reel
Shows characteristic scenes of town and country, including the mahogany, banana, cocoa and coffee industries.
3167 Glacier National Park 1 Reel
The location of the national parks of the Western United States is indicated. The flora and fauna, and the life of the Indians in Glacier Park are then shown.
3169 The Rio Grande 1 Reel
Depicts the source of the river, the nature of the country and the people who dwell along the banks of the Upper Rio Grande. The irrigation projects of the Middle Rio Grande are contrasted with scenes on the Mexican side. The manner in which fruits and vegetables are grown along the lower river and shipped to northern markets is then described.
3172 Chesapeake Bay 1 Reel
The partial geological formation of Chesapeake Bay is shown. The Norfolk district, the oyster and crab industries — and the Baltimore area, including views at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, are pictured.
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