1937 (circa): Soldier Field Winter Sporting Event
Identifier
F.2005-04-0168
Date Of Production
1937
Abstract
Home movie of a winter sport & theatrics event at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Includes scenes of automobile theatrics, people skiing down a constructed ramp and ice skaters skating on an ice rink.
Description
The footage opens to Soldier Field; masses of people are portrayed in the stands and the Field Museum is pictured in the background-beyond the northern perimeter of the stadium.
The footage goes on to depict the variety of events occurring on the field: a man on stilts can be seen as well as skiers ascending and descending a steep slope. Close-up shots depict several lively members of the audience.
The footage goes on to depict the variety of events occurring on the field: a man on stilts can be seen as well as skiers ascending and descending a steep slope. Close-up shots depict several lively members of the audience.
Run Time
2 min 13 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
50 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Genre
Form
Subject
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