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CLASS 1 — Travel, Hunting, Manners and Customs 21
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caravans crowding the narrow streets and the numerous bazaars present an interesting picture.
368-a The Park and Palace of Fontainebleau Pathe
In times past the monarchs of France had vast country homes in Fontainebleau, a suburb of Paris, which is surrounded by extensive gardens and forests. The Court of Farwell, the Garden of Diana and the Lake of the Carps are the prominent features of this beautiful picture.
368-b Park and Palace of Versailles Pathe
Versailles is essentially a show place and its greatest attraction is the famous palace of Louis XIV which is reputed to have cost a fabulous sum. The many wonderful fountains are featured and present a picture of rare beauty.
372-a Ruins of Wisby, a Swedish Village Pathe
The Ruins of this old Swedish village show a very quaint architecture dating
to a period between the 13th and 17th centuries.
References: New International, Vol. 23 (Wisby). New International, Vol. 10 (Gottland).
382 Picturesque France Across Quercy Pathe
This reel takes us through the southern part of France. The fortified Valentre bridge at Cahors is a marvel of military architecture of the 14th century: scenes along the Dorgone river; the ancient village of Rocamadou curiously perched on the rocks, a celebrated pilgrimage ; the falls of Gimel, 443 feet high and other interesting scenes.
390 Winter Sports in Sweden Pathe
Winter in Sweden is a season of outdoor activity and the country offers a great variety of sports. Champion figure skating, coasting on ice, and iceboating, the most thrilling of sports, are shown. A sham battle on skis and incredible jumps by experts are thrilling features.
414-a Arab Festival in Southern Algiers Pathe
A cavalcade of Arabian horsemen mounted on their fleet footed thoroughbreds arrive in town to take part in the festival. Other groups with their families proceed to the rendezvous. The tom-toms beat and the tribesmen exchange greetings as they pass from group to group. Various Arab types mounted and afoot are seen to good advantage.
414-b Rouen Pathe
Rouen, one of the oldest cities in France, is located northwest of Paris on the banks of the Seine. It is a prominent centre for cotton goods and its busy water front with numerous docks and vessels from every part of the globe, make an interesting view. The medieval city gate, the narrow streets, the public buildings and the magnificent cathedral are attractive scenes.