The Cruise Movie - SS Independence on Maiden Voyage to Mediterranean, Part 3 (1951)
Category: Travelogue
Length: 08:51
| Film ID | F16-0459 |
| Film Description | Part 1, Reel 1 of this series is missing. Shotlist Film can notes: Ascribed to Bob Mathews, Steamship Photo Service, NYC 2/10/1951 The notes are entirely his own and do not reflect current usage. Istanbul Turkey March 15th 'Hub of the Turkish Domain' We are in Bosphorus From bridge we view the Capital Watercraft Mosque dominates background Our ship in anchor Rome Italy March 20th 'From here came laws and religion' 'St. Peter's'- a name known around the Christian world Fountain in front of the Vatican Historic Rome ruins The Tiber, famous in Roman history A few general scenes Genoa Italy, March 22nd 'Birthplace of Columbus' Business section of Italy's greatest seaport A close-up of city life A flower vendor Aerial views of the city Memorial to Genoa's first citizen, Christopher Columbus A short trip through town Cannes France March 24th 'In the sunny south of France' Private yachts take a rest Villas on the hillside Some assorted ships of war The California Hotel on Riviera Gardens of the hotel Pleasure boats in the basin Palma (Majorca) Spain March 27th 'Still has a touch of the orient' Watercraft arriving at the island of Majorca Palma's waterfront drive The great cathedral Gibraltar British March 28th 'Back again to the Atlantic' An afternoon visit to the Rock on our return Lisbon Portugal March 29th 'Capital of Portugal' General views of this Portuguese town The Monastery A trip to the business section Finale... Back to New York |
| Video Category | Travelogue |
| Film Creator | Bob Matthews |
| Topics | Istanbul, Turkey, Rome, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Cannes, France, Palma, Majorca, Spain, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Portugal, New York City, Ocean travel, Tourism, Touring |
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