http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TQI3QmIhrw
I love the old-time films. My favorite part happens about 6:45 in.
Shot on 8mm film. The story takes place on Bluff Island in the Adirondacks, Saranac Lake, New York. My great grandparents had a house that Joe built himself from scratch. The DEC took the house down after a law was made that people could only camp on certified islands in the lake. Joseph J. Harley was an amateur film maker who made many other movies and won awards for them.
I couldn’t find much information about the filmographer, but at one point he was President of the American Cinema League.
Wow, the black face is creepy.
Yeah, it’s not PC today for White-people to play Black. I think they guy-baby suckling on the whiskey is also quite unusual.
Well its really a wonderful and sort of unique one, I like the way it has shown the things, its really nice. Thanks a lot for sharing it. I would love to recommend it to others.
Doug, what fun! I’m through the first one and headed off to watch part #2. Great find…
Thanks Geo. for stopping by this neglected place.
I might have to do an actual blog post soon!
I’m holding my breath and keeping my eyes peeled! Blog away… 🙂
Vintage Adirondack Lifestyle | Rosslyn Redux // Jun 8, 2012 at 3:58 am
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