This 1953 silent home movie begins with images of the Chinese Theater in downtown Hollywood, California. “The Robe” is playing as seen on the marquee at :22. The film also shows a visit to what appears to be Chinatown at 1:18, and shots from a parade at 1:45. The location of this portion is unknown but might be Wickenberg, Arizona. At 2:20 the sign for Santa Claus, Arizona is seen. At 3:20, a visit is paid to an Indian ruin possibly Monteczuma’s Castle. At 4:00, a native American woman is seen adjusting a small burden.
At 5:26, images from Pasadena and the Rose Parade are seen, with a heavy emphasis on Western imagery.
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