Descriptive Catalogue of Pathéscope Films (1918)

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20 CLASS 1 -Travel, Hunting, Manners and Customs REEL NO. TITLE PRODUCER 287-a Lemon Gathering in Sicily Pathe The Sicilians picking, sorting, packing and shipping lemons. References : Grocer's Encyclopedia, p. 330. History of Sicily. — E. A. Freeman. 311 Native Life in Borneo Pathe Borneo, part of one of the East India Islands, is noted for its peculiar customs. The houses are built high upon logs. The natives, with their musical instruments and dances help make this reel interesting. 335 The Banks of the Creuse Pathe The Creuse, a small river in north central France, flows between the hilly banks of a very interesting country. Numerous strongholds have been built along the hillside and the town of Argenton is mirrored in the river below. 343-a Tunis Pathe Tunis, the capital of one of the Barbary States under French control, is a most picturesque city. Views of the market place, the public square, the city gate and one of the large hotels, show the number of Europeans who visit this delightful African resort. 350 The Valley of the Jonte Pathe Towering, jagged, rocky cliffs with natural tunnels and bridges are seen on both sides of the Jonte, one of the rivers in southern France. The grotesque rock formations resembling the ruins of medieval castles and a glimpse of peasant life at the foot of the mountains are featured. 354-a Torrents and Cascades of Normandy Pathe Many beautiful scenes of this interesting country ; also phases of native life. References : Rambles in Normandy. — F. M. Mansfield. Normandy. — G. C. Hane. 354-b Ice in the Baltic Pathe Beautiful winter scene in the vast ice field of the Baltic and the inconveniences to the seamen caused by the extreme cold of this locality. Reference: Britannica, Vol. I (Baltic). 358 Peasant Life in Auvergne Pathe The picturesque peasant of southern France in the midst of quaint surroundings. The rustic bridges and the old mill, the shepherd and his flock, and the woman spinning hemp, all suggest tranquility. A village wedding is shown. The bride and groom and the long procession of relatives and guests are led to the church by the village musicians. The merrymaking after the ceremony is very interesting, many unique features being shown. 362-b Tangier Pathe Tangier, the attractive port of Morocco, a French possession in Northern Africa, is a city of wonderful contrasts. The low white houses, the