Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1947)

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You will want footage of the swan boats — which have been used by generations of Boston youngsters— the ducks, pigeons and other birds and the fine planting. A statue of George Washington unites the New England flavor that is Boston with the broader current of the Revolutionary War. Title. The placid waters of Charles River Basin join the ancient culture of Beacon Hill to the modern science of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Turning west again, you should go over to the Charles River Basin, with its impressive views of Cambridge, across the water. It may be well to get a long shot of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, across the Basin, for it shows up best from the Boston side. The Esplanade is a beautiful stretch of road, along which you will find, on the left, the interesting rear views of older Boston homes, and, to the right, the Hatch Music Shell, where the famous Boston "Pops" orchestra gives its open air concerts. Here also is the Community Boathouse, where, in season, will be found many colorful sailboats. Title. North of the Boston Common lie the meandering streets of history. A good place to begin this sequence is at the Park Street subway station, on the corner of Park and Tremont Streets. The Park Street Church, with a beautiful spire, will start off the tour. Next to the church is the Granary Burial Ground, with graves of John Hancock, Robert Treat Paine and Samuel Adams, three of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Paul Revere, James Otis, the victims of the Boston Massacre and Benjamin Franklin's parents also rest here. Going up Tremont Street, you will find King's Chapel, originally a Church of England possession, which early in the days of our national independence became a Unitarian Church. It is the cradle of American Unitarianism. Its burial ground has Colonial gravestones. Its interior is still equipped with the original Church of England chancel, pews and gallery. Down School Street are the Old City Hall, the Old Corner Bookstore, built in 1712, and the Old South meeting house, dating back to 1729. Walk up Washington Street to the Old State House (1713) and, at its rear, pause for footage of the Boston Massacre sidewalk and street markings. Go on to Faneuil Hall (1763), the "Cradle of Liberty." Film its curious grasshopper weather vane and the statue of Samuel Adams, nearby. At Faneuil Hall Market (1826) you will find good marketing scenes. A short walk will bring you to Commercial Street, which is the old business area of Boston, with its amazing congestion. You may want to return to the Parker House, for some luncheon with the still excellent Parker House rolls, or you might try Durgin-Park's or The Blue Ship Tearoom, on "T" Wharf. On Atlantic Avenue stands the office of the Captain of the Port, where, if you want to film the waterfront, you must obtain special permission, since the war is not yet technically ended. If you have any energy left, it should be devoted to filming Paul Revere's home and the Old North Church, where Revere displayed his famous lantern. Title. Learned Cambridge lies just across the Charles River. You can approach Cambridge through Charlestown, as the latter place has two items of interest — the Bunker Hill Monument and the Navy Yard, where you will find "Old Ironsides." Your own knowledge of American history will have made you familiar with them. Cambridge has sheltered the heart of New England's intellectual life for many years. You will have got the long view of Massachusetts Institute of Technology during your visit to the Basin. Some closer views are rewarding. Harvard University and Radcliffe College offer fine architecture. Harvard Yard is old and dignified. In Cambridge are Longfellow's home (used by General Washington as a headquarters in the War of the Revolution) and houses lived in by other literary figures. Before you know it, you will be ready to give up filming for the day and hunt for dinner and rest. Title. Cultural Boston is fond of Huntington Avenwe. Follow Huntington Avenue out to the Museum of Fine Arts. The building is excellent and its surroundings are delightful. On the Huntington Avenue side is the Dallin statue, Appeal to the Great Spirit, which will provide a good shot. The Museum's rear view is pleasing. Here is a statue of John Endicott. Returning to the center of Boston down Huntington Avenue, you will find Northeastern University, the Opera House, Symphony Hall, Horticultural Hall, the Mechanics Building and the Christian Science Mother Church and Publishing House. Closer to the center of the city in Copley Square you will find the Public Library, Trinity (Episcopal) Church, with a statue of the great preacher, Phillips Brooks. Old South Church (1669), one of the most ancient structures in Boston, is nearby. The number of sequences devoted to the suburbs of Bostom must depend upon the time at your disposal. The Gray Line Tours circular will tell you what you may want to film. Lexington, with its Battle Green and the Minute Man statue, is rich in historical interest, as is Concord. Sudbury has the Wayside Inn. One problem in filming Boston is