Castle Films’ World Parade presents “Old Spain,” a short black-and-white picture that takes its viewer to “the sunniest land in all Europe.” The film opens with scenic views of Spain and a reminder that the country was “the fatherland of valiant men who braved the seas to carry civilization to the Western Hemisphere.” The harvest is seen, with horses pulling farm equipment, at 1:10. Mark 01:35 shows us the ancient city of Granada and its Muslim-influenced designs from the Middle Ages, including the Alhambra palace and fortress complex, “with its inviting pool where slave girls once bathed,” we are told at mark 03:13. A few seconds we are transported to the “most Spanish city in Spain” — Seville — and see the sights of the city including the massive cathedral constructed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella at mark 05:00. Mark 07:40 reminds the viewer that Spain is also a land of romance and music, as music from a traveling troubadour entices beautiful senoritas to come out and dance (as the familiar melody “Lady of Spain” plays in the background). “The world can be forgotten here,” the narrator concludes at mark 09:10, “and therein lies the charm and romance of Old Spain.”

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