[Home movies. Charnow family. Palo Alto, California]

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1931

Creator: .

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: silent

Description: A native of Russia, Charnow came to the United States when he was 13. He established Manny's Delicatessen in Palo Alto in 1928, moved it to Burlingame in 1932, and to San Rafael in 1938. His son Jack became principal of Burlingame Intermediate School.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. Access by appt. only. CBPF.; This film contains home movies of the Charnow family of Palo Alto, California including Manny Charnow, his wife and his son, Jack. It includes footage of Manny standing in front of his business, Manny's Delicatessen, at 329 University Avenue, Palo Alto; Mrs. Charnow visiting the Arizona Cactus Garden in Palo Alto; Manny Charnow and a male friend wearing lodge periphenalia; various scenes of Jack Charnow at Palo Alto HIgh School including playing sports and a graduation scene. The footage includes a promotional stunt. The title cards read: Billy Russell selects a Willys Six for his blindfold drive around Palo Alto; He goes to Manny's Delicatessen and makes a purchase; Finishing his 2 hour drive at Davies Auto Company. The footage concludes with a line of women waiting to get into Manny's Delicatessen.; PFA 1604-01-14110. D0370; Silent with English intertitles.; PFA 1604-01-14110. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2008/07 /08 Very good, except for warped Agfa stock. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2010/05/12 Same.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE