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This is Portland, 1971

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Scope and Contents

Film is a travelogue parody. According to Smith, the film was inspired by a couple who did a series of travelogues. In the film, a musical score plays as a dancing couple, Don and Edwina, showcase Portland landmarks and places of interest. Locations include the Vista Street Bridge, the Jackson Tower, Washington Park, the the International Rose Test Garden, and the Oregon Zoo train. The facades of the Orpheum and Paramount theaters are also visible in the footage.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

1 film_reels_16mm (7 minutes) : projection print; black and white, sound

1 film_reels_16mm (7 minutes) : negative

1 film_reels_16mm (7 minutes) : projection print

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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