This early 1970s color film “Progress Island USA” was presented by the Economic Development Administration of Puerto Rico in association by Fucci/Stone Productions. It opens with flashes of different scenes of Puerto Rico to establish its growth (:08-1:26). The Puerto Rico skyline is shown, followed by more quick shots. A woman with a late 1960s flip hairstyle counts money in a bank (1:47). Flags of the US and Puerto Rico fly in the wind (1:59). The Capital in San Juan (2:04) and La Fortaleza Governor’s Mansion (2:11) are shown. The clock tower and students in 1970s clothing walking the campus are shown at the University of Puerto Rico (2:24-2:52). Eastern Air Lines Lockheed L-1011 Tristar (number 308) arrives at San Juan International Airport. Other airlines represented are Pan Am, Delta, United, and American Airlines (2:53-3:22). The Fortress of San Felipe del Morro is shown from the air and with tourists (3:23-3:54). Mansions with ornate tile work are shown in Old San Juan. Exterior and interior shots are shown of Casa Blanca, the home of Ponce de Leon (3:55-4:29). Brightly colored dresses are worn by members of the Ballet Folklorico dancers as they perform with their partners as musicians play. (4:30-5:00). The Ponce Museum of Art (Museo de Arte de Ponce) displays a portrait of virtuoso Pablo Casals, as well as other fine art. Children descend the gallery’s double stairway (5:01-5:31). Golf carts move across a golf course surrounded by palm trees. Other activities shown are tennis and gambling at the Craps table (5:32-6:05). Sun sets through the fronds of a palm tree (6:06). A woman in a bikini and a man in tight striped swim trunks walk along the beach, hand-in-hand (6:27-6:42). The Palmas Del Mar Inn resort and vacation condos are shown (6:43-7:03). Children and adults enjoy an outdoor night time band concert (7:04-7:32). Landscape shots include close-ups of hibiscus and bougainvillea flowers. Cattle roam. Green bananas and young pineapples are shown up-close. A field of sugar cane is panned (7:33-8:25). Glass bottles at a rum factory move quickly on the conveyer, where they are inspected and packed (8:26-8:48). The Economic Development Administration building is shown. Investments in Puerto Rico shown include the logo buildings of SPS, Panasonic, DuPont, PPG, Bourns, Upjohn, Perkin-Elmer Caribbean, and Digital (8:49-9:26). Technicians work on electronic equipment, such as the PDP-8/e mini-computer, shown with lights blinking (9:27-9:38). Pharmaceutical pills are shown in production. A technician sands eyeglass lenses. A label is applied to a pair of Wranglers (9:39-10:03). Flames shoot out of an industrial furnace. Union Carbide manufacturers petrochemicals at Puerto Rico. Other names shown are Sun Oil and Texaco. Manufacturing shown includes record players. A Sea Land container arrives from the U.S. (10:04-11:05). Mall stores shown include Singer, Walgreens, Groovy Clothes, Thom McAn, Woolworth’s, and Penneys (11:06-11:18). The U.S. and Puerto Rico flags fly in the wind (11:21). The rest of the film is of footage previously shown (11:23-11:58).

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