Silvestri Neg.- Christmas in June
Identifier
F.2012-03-0710
Date Of Production
circa 1956
Abstract
Children enjoy the delightful Christmas-themed animated displays created by Silvestri Art Manufacturing Co., a successful display lighting and animation business in Chicago.
Description
Exterior shot of the Silvestri Art Manufacturing Co. factory, followed by a shot of animatronic monkeys climbing ropes. Hand-in-hand, a toddler and a young boy stare and point at various animated displays. Two children play with giant clown marionettes.
In the work room, a man is constructing a female figure from clay and wire while another man works on a large plaster flower. A miniature light-up ferris wheel rotates, and animated angels, reindeer, Santas, elves and woodland animals ice-skate, make toys, play musical instruments and dance.
In the work room, a man is constructing a female figure from clay and wire while another man works on a large plaster flower. A miniature light-up ferris wheel rotates, and animated angels, reindeer, Santas, elves and woodland animals ice-skate, make toys, play musical instruments and dance.
Run Time
3 min 59 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
150 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Negatives
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
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