Presented by 20th Century Fox, “Salzburg: Sight and Sound” (1965) is a scripted color travelogue film highlighting the “sights and sounds” of the Austrian city of Salzburg. Filmed from the perspective of Charmian Carr, who played Liesl in the film adaption of Roger and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music,” the cameras follow along as Carr gets to know the city of Salzburg and prepares to film her big role. In addition to shots of 1960s Salzburg, the film features behind-the-scenes footage from the making of “The Sound of Music,” including leading actress Julie Andrews in hair and makeup.
Film opens, opening credits play over panoramic views of Salzburg city skyline (0:08). Charmian Carr checks into hotel (0:36). Austrian marching brass band wear traditional red uniforms as they perform in public square (1:00). Carr takes in views of city from private balcony: Salzburg Cathedral, automobiles and horse-drawn carriages ride side-by-side (1:29). Carr leaves hotel, Hotel Bristol Salzburg while carrying tote bag with Pan Am (Pan American Airways) logo (1:42). Austrian coffee house culture, patrons sit at outdoor tables in front of local cafes (1:58). Facade of house on Getreidegasse street where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born (1756) (2:56). Interior decor in Mirabell Palace: lavish Baroque style, “angels’ staircase” by Austrian sculptor Georg Raphael Donner (3:15). Sculptures and apiaries of Mirabell Palace Garden: Marble statues of Roman gods by B. van Opstal (3:28). Locals crowd around gardens to observe rehearsals for “The Sound of Music” filming (3:35). Back in hotel room, Carr practices lines with film’s dialogue coach (3:57). Julie Andrews, Carr getting hair and makeup done ahead of filming (4:42). View from the abbey: Winkler Terrace, looking over Salzburg toward Nonnberg Abbey, Fortress Hohensalzburg seen in distance (5:22). Camera dolly operators at work as they begin filming “Do-Re-Mi” musical number (5:43). Carr films final scene, “So Long, Farewell (Reprise)” on stage alongside Andrews and Christopher Plummer (Von Trapp family perform disappearing act at Felsenreitschule Festival held at Hofstallgasse 1 amphitheater) (6:35). Carr eats ice cream with local friend, tune plays from Salzburg’s Glockenspiel in background (7:01). Views from Fortress Hohensalzburg, Carr explores the Medieval fortress (7:20). Close-up details of fortress’ 15th century bull organ (Salzburger Stier) (8:01). Detail shot of intricate artisan work, design details of ceiling (8:51). Marionette performance at Salzburg Marionette Theatre to Mozart’s Magic Flute; Backstage with Professor Hermann Aicher, foremost Austrian puppeteer (8:57). Another day of filming, another take of “Do-Re-Mi” on location at Mirabellgarten; Director Robert Wise instructs cast (9:39). On a break between filming scenes, Carr talks with Julie Andrews (11:10). Cast skip over Mozart Steg footbridge, north of Mozart Plats, at the beginning of filming “My Favourite Things” (11:40). Airborne Pan American Boeing 707-120 (11:52). Carr rides FestungsBahn, funicular from Fortress Hohensalzburg (12:00). Carr takes carriage ride with local Austrian student, two white horses prance along cobblestone streets (12:16). Residenzplatz horse fountain (12:39). Closing credits play over shots of aerial footage of Salzburg (12:44). Film ends (13:07).
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