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1955 (circa): Ruth and Leon's Reception (Part 1)

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Film Identifier: F.2005-04-0048
Run Time
0h 2m 20s
Format
16mm
Color
Color
Sound
Silent
Date Produced
1955
Abstract
Home movie footage of a wedding reception for Leon Berlozheimer, father of Karl Berolzeimer, and Ruth Segal.
Description
The footage  opens to an interior shot of a dark room bustling with people in evening attire. Leon and Ruth Segal are seen gathering food and chatting to relatives in dining area. Another shot features the camera following a man through a crowd. The scene switches to another room  where  green, foliage wallpaper decorates the space. People are depicted seated, enjoying their food and conversing:  a man is caught being humorous for the camera. The camera goes on to portraying Grandma Freeman walking arm in arm with Ruth and engaging with relatives including Leon. The footage concludes with brief shots party guests mingling, and drinking.
Actors, Performers and Participants
Leon J. Berolzheimer (is participant)
Ruth Segal (is participant)
Lou Segal (is participant)
Grandma Freeman (is participant)
Genre
Family
Related Place
Chicago (production location of)