HOME MOVIES: 1947

This silent home movie was shot in 1947 or 48 by an American family who lived in Japan as part of the Occupation Force. The film begins with departure from Yokosuka (1:00) and a trip aboard a military transport ship. At 1:40, LCM (landing crafts) are seen assisting tugs. At 2:15, a ship carrying Chinese Nationalist forces is seen, and at 2:27 soldiers of the Nationalist Army are seen assembling at a pier. At 3:00, various street scenes are seen in Shanghai, including at 4:00 men carrying loads on their backs, and at 4:20 hauling wagons. At 4:20, the harbor is shown, and at 5:18 junks are seen on the river. At 6:50, the entrance to Subic Bay is shown, followed by shots of rural Philippines. At 7:50, you will see some of the shattered remains of buildings in Manila following the U.S. assault on that city. The Governor's Palace is seen at 8:56, with soldiers guarding the grounds. A prison, now converted into a school, is seen at 9:30. Jitneys are seen at 10:00 in downtown Manila. At 10:40, a panoramic view is seen from the balcony of Gen. MacArthur's former penthouse apartment in Manila. At 12:00, the harbor is seen with numerous ships being raised and salvaged.