Motion Picture MP2014-3
Administrative Information
Clifton Daniel, Jr.'s home movies from his visit to family in Zebulon, North Carolina; travel to Europe via the Queen Mary ocean liner; sights around Paris, France; view of King George VI and Queen consort Elizabeth near Buckingham Palace in London, England; visit to Chissey sur Loue, France; and Lugano, Switzerland in 1951.
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Shot List
00:00 (Black & White footage) Views of football game being played in stadium.
00:20 Zebulon, North Carolina - Views of E. Clifton Daniel, Sr., and Elvah (Jones) Daniel, parents of Clifton Daniel, at their home with other Daniel relatives during a family gathering.
00:50 Views of unknown industrial building and lumber yard. An unknown man and woman, with baby, are seen near new housing construction.
01:15 (Color footage) Christmas – Zebulon, North Carolina – E. Clifton Daniel, Sr. and Elvah (Jones) Daniel and other Daniel relatives near Christmas tree. Close-up of Clifton Daniel near fireplace.
01:35 More views of Daniel family gathering. Close-up of a baby seated on lawn in white dress.
01:55 Views on deck of an ocean liner. Life saver visible, which is imprinted “Queen Mary.” Clifton Daniel is seen with officers and passengers.
02:10 Paris, France – Chartres Cathedral
02:15 Artwork on sidewalk of Paris boulevard.
02:20 Views of bridge and river bank of the Seine, with a small commercial vessel sailing.
02:25 A medieval castle.
02:45 More views of Paris. Clifton Daniel and friends are seen touring.
03:20 Views of a park.
03:40 London – Military procession at Buckingham Palace. Princess Margaret and unidentified royal are seen passing by in horse-drawn carriage. King George VI and consort, Queen Elizabeth, pass by in horse-drawn carriage.
05:15 King George VI and consort, Queen Elizabeth, are seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with other members of the Royal Family.
05:25 Views from excursion boat on the Thames River.
05:50 From banks of the river, Clifton Daniel and friend descend into rowboat
05:55 Close-up of Clifton Daniel in rowboat
06:00 Estate on banks of unknown river.
06:05 Large cathedral and surrounding buildings.
06:15 Small boats proceed under bridges.
06:20 View of unknown canal.
06:35 Chissey sur Loue, France - Sign: “Lac d’Amour” (Lake of Love)
06:40 Town square – Flowers – Clifton Daniel poses for camera with unidentified ladies.
06:45 A boy is seen fishing in river.
06:50 An elderly woman works in the fields.
06:55 Two women are seen pushing a baby cart near cathedral.
07:00 Military procession.
07:40 Close up of unknown woman on excursion boat.
07:45 Unknown buildings along river bank.
07:50 Unknown man and woman at a town square.
07:55 Lugano, Switzerland - Entrance to estate with sign “Villa Castagnola”
08:00 Views of bay and unknown city
08:20 Unknown man eating lunch at table by large picture window overlooking the Alps. Clifton Daniel, seated at same table, is seen pouring coffee.
08:30 Train arrival near Alps
08:35 View of Alps
08:50 Views of unknown town, with Swiss flag
08:55 Zoo – views of animals
09:20 River stream and aqueduct, and view of bridges
09:50 Scenic views from excursion boat. Unknown lady wears Captain’s hat
10:00 Views of mountains from river
10:40 Sailboats
10:50 Excursion boat
11:15 Close-up of baby girl
11:25 Elderly woman holding baby
11:40 Two ladies sunbathing in deck chairs.
11:48 END