Amateur Movie Makers (Dec 1926-Dec 1927)

THE Camera's Eye IN CUBA HE loveliest land that human eyes have ever seen" was the authoritive declaration of Christopher Columbus, pioneer tourist and globe trotter, when centuries ago he blazed the trail for the unending stream of fortune and pleasure seekers that has since visited Cuba, as with prayers of thanksgiving, he and his valient little band landed upon the shores of the "Pearl of the Antilles." And Columbus knew whereof he spoke. The passing of the years has confirmed his opinion in the minds of those who have followed his footsteps over the interesting island that nestles close in the bosom of the Gulf but a few short miles from the mainland of the United States, yet so different in scenery, customs and language. Things have changed since those romantic clays. The pirates and the buccaneers are but a memory, but the turn of a corner may bring the modern explorer face to face with reminders of the past, for in these countries the people cling well to tradition, and the wheels of progress do not always turn fast along the line. The great chain that at nightfall was swung across the harbor entrance of Havana, from Punta fortress to Morro Castle landing to protect the city from the enemy's incursions is no more, though the old cannon that sustained it from each side of the channel are still there. By Henry S. Bennett THE OLD FORT AT HAVANA An Ideal Setting For Heavy Drama The tourist seeking diversion, the tired business man who wants a change and a rest, the writer in search of inspiration, and the artist with an eye for the picturesque, will each find much to satisfy. That new factor, the movie amateur, encounters everywhere many interesting and unexpected subjects for his camera, and the reels that he will take back home will be a source of unending pleasure to himself and his friends. The transparent blue waters of the Gulf, the fine atmosphere and the brilliant sunshine prevailing three hundred and sixty days of the vear, give him no bothersome problems to solve in the handling of his machine. They, like the people themselves, are always smiling, ready to serve him. its marvelous The care-free, happy days of the annual carnival season have just closed, and many are they who have secured treasured reels of film that hold yards and vards of charming, laughing faces of Cuban girls in the most wonderful costumes, finely decorated floats and private cars, parading closely packed along the famous Prado and Malecon, the Queen's Necklace, a world-famous driveway. Tons of serpentines floating through the air, streaming from crowded balconies and covering cars and their occupants in a veritable battle-royal lasting throughout the afternoon un night Laughter, frank fellow THE CATHEDRAL FROM THE COLONADE Here "The Messengers Of Love" Might Meet til far into the good-natured banter, ship, and notable courtesy always, everywhere. The Country Club has contributed its share, for its beautiful setting, _olf course and attractive terrace where youth and beauty pass from the fox trot course and the Charleston to the tango and the Cuban danzon for hours at a time, attract an always interestingcrowd, and give variety to the scene. The children's fancy ball, an annual event, brings forth hundreds of little folks, marvelously costumed, each one prettier than the other, a living fairyland made real. The stately Yacht Club, with sailboats and speedboats, private yachts and fine swimmers, beach parties and contests provides an always interesting series of events. At the aristocratic Tennis Club, the University Stadium, the Jai Alai courts, one finds a constant variety of tourneys and contests, while baseball, basketball and athletic games are always popular at the many private clubs and private parks. Each camera is invited by the massive battlements of Morro and Cabanas Castles across the bay, with their interesting history and curious Spanish military Twelve