1968 (circa): Hamilton Farm
Identifier
F.2015-04-0006
Date Of Production
circa 1968
Abstract
Shot on Super 8mm film, this home movie was made on one of Robert Dockum's trips to the farm in Hamilton, Ohio where he grew up. Dockum's two young sons, Todd and J.R., are shown riding ponies under the supervision of their grandparents. Other scenes include: Dockum's mother caring for plants in the field, children waving from the back of a white station wagon and various family members gathering to see a new dairy calf.
Description
The film begins by presenting a family gathered on lawn chairs, smiling and conversing; a small boy can been on horseback, with the assistance of his grandmother standing nearby. The footage switches to a large shot of the farm and the surrounding land. On the farm, the footage features several shots of the family leisurely walking and spending time together on the sunny grounds.The shot switches to capture a family board an airplane. They can be seen waving from the airplane window. Back on the farm, children can be seen riding and playing with ponies once again, a couple is pictured taking in groceries to the house from a car, Dockum’s mother can be seen attentively caring for her crop of corn.The footage captures the scenic pastures and expansive cornfields. The final sequence of images portray members of the family taking turns to steer a horse-drawn cart around the estate.
Run Time
14 min 59 sec
Format
Super-8mm
Extent
200 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Reversal Positives
Genre
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Dockum, Robert R. (is filmmaker)
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