[1957 HOME MOVIE RICE PADDY CULTIVATION NEW YORK CITY & TIMES SQUARE]

Genre: home movie

Year Published: 1957

Description: This silent film from 1957 contains two parts. First, scenes of traditional rice farming methods, including a wide irrigation canal and basin irrigation systems. The second half transitions to travel footage from New York City, capturing iconic landmarks such as the Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the United Nations Headquarters, and the Chrysler Building. This home movie starts footage of farmers in what might be South America / Brazil using manual tools and cows to level fields for cultivation of rice (00:08). The field is then flooded and divided into smaller sections (basins) by raised soil ridges (00:32). Views of the completed basin irrigation (01:25). Views of the basins at various stages of crop growth (01:38). Views of the burning of an irrigation canal/drainage ditch (02:57). Views of such a canal/ditch covered with dry plants, weeds, and debris built up over time, creating the need for a controlled fire (03:30). Green crops (03:44). Views of an irrigation canal/drainage ditch (04:02). A water distribution system at the end of the irrigation canal/drainage ditch (04:19). Farmers digging in the irrigation canal/drainage ditch (04:53). Views of the dug trench (05:10). Views of the statue "Prometheus” and countries’ flags at Rockefeller Center in New York City (05:29). Views of the Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Rink (05:58). Views of the statue "Atlas” at the Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the background (06:13). A skyscraper (06:38). Lotte New York Palace Hotel (06:58). Headquarters of the United Nations (07:23). The Queensboro Bridge over the East River in New York City (07:57). The Peace Monument at the United Nations Headquarters (08:09). Scenes from around New York City (08:14). Views of the Chrysler Building (08:47). Scenes from around New York City (08:54). Views of the United Nations General Assembly Building at the United Nations Headquarters (09:04). Extensive footage of lit-up neon signs lighting up New York by night, featuring signs for restaurants, theaters, bars, and advertisements for Budweiser, Pepsi-Cola, and more (09:14).

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