The Dance of the Eyes

Clip 2: ‘Island of happiness’

0 min 29 sec

Taken from the documentary The Dance of the Eyes (c1940)

Original title classification not known – this clip chosen to be PG

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Curator’s clip description

The last minute of this 1940s travelogue gives an idea of the style of travelogues of the time. The commentator signs off with a positive farewell. The closing title is included.

Curator’s notes

This 1940s travelogue is typical of the genre. Note the music and ‘big finish’ – all part of the excitement of going out for a night at the movies.

Damien Parer, curator

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