movies_creation
American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)
- Title
- Sales: Training
- Year
- 1950
- Abstract
- Impressionistic picture of the Third Avenue Elevated Railway in Manhattan, New York City, before it was demolished.
- Notes
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Produced: Davidson (Carson)
Sponsor: N/A
Run Time: 10:32
Audio/Visual: Sd, C - Keyword
- New York City
- Theme
- Third Avenue El
- Review
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This movie is so wonderful it made me feel like I've rode the 3rd ave el in a previous life. The scenes of the train twisting through the factories and apartments are stunning. It seems as if someone in their kitchen could have handed a sandwich to one of the passengers! The plot is delightful, centered around a single coin on the floor of the car. We see real life scenes of the Bronx, Bowery st., clothes lines strewn ala The Honeymooners and much more New York 1953. The music is the perfect companion to these incredible images. My wife and I sat in awe as this movie unfolded before us. What a thrill it would be if one could still ride the 3rd ave el. If only they hadn't...oh well, at least we have this movie. Our hats off to you, Mr. Prelinger.
(Reviewer: dan b) - Location
- A/V room, 2/F