Honeymoon Flight (1940s)

[Music] [Applause] [Music] air transportation Magic Carpet of today now makes you Mrs Jones of avalene Texas and Smart in this season style as your cousin Fifth Avenue Travel barriers are down a MAA and shopping trip to either Coast means only a pleasant overnight flight but no matter how enjoyable that might be our trip is not always necessary Sleek giant passenger planes like this four motor tww Strat liner brings overnight the latest in fashion by air express a nation knitted together by flight gives you America's latest Creations as quickly in Banger M as in San Diego California whatever the purpose business pleasure or honeymoon the Fashion Mart of New York and Los Angeles are as close to you as your favorite department or specialty store hey what's this A young couple running to catch the plane and a Lo I'll [Music] bet uh-oh in the mad rush the Grooms forgotten his tickets why did he kiss your goodbye isn't he coming back the bride's having an anxious moment but she does look lovely in an off the face Bonnet sve with a flattering Veil her dress is a rose and blue print of bber so comfortable for summer air travel what a stunning bag she has of pastel Cape skin only airplane travel will permit the choice of such delicate colors all well again the groom is back and now they board the plane in a modern way for a honeymoon flight of today now we turn our attention to two attractive girls waving frantically ah it's veteran pilot Tom Wade captain of pwa's sky sleeper which which has just arrived from New York City the girl is Mary Lee how happy she is to see him let's go with them to Pasadena where the famous Huntington hotel is located they're on their way to an engagement luncheon and swimming Pary here in this enchanting year round hotel there is everything conducive to romance Comfort play and the joy of living nestled against the Sierra Madre Foothills the Huntington hotel is the home of hundreds of [Music] vacationers here they come now and Mary is wearing an adorable blue shirt waist dress of Skinner's new fabric called laugh and play and speaking of fashion note the suit Tom is wearing it's River cool spun rayon an entirely new kind of Summer suit Jane Mary's sister makes a very pleas in picture in her Violet dotted grape dress with its matching fitted coat what interesting gloves of do skin she is wearing they seem to wrap on in the most intriguing manner leaving her fingers free and speaking of accessories here is a set that will make fashion history the pastel printed skinners pure Dy pure silk dress makes a perfect background for the handpainted do skin gloves and the sheer hosery with the same decorative Motif now we follow our party through the beautiful grounds of the hotel to the badminton courts and the swimming [Music] pool here in this intriguing setting we Glimpse the latest fashions in bathing suits [Music] Mary swimsuit is a classic of Leon taida a rubberized fabric which fits like a glow another suit called chrysis is of strip chamber matl Ed plenty of freedom for Action here and plenty of flattery [Music] too today the spotlight of fashion is focused on the men with their New River cool spun Ray shirts and slacks cool [Music] colorful and wrinkle resistant see how well they [Music] drape this playsuit of seer sucker called paper cutter is one of the most versatile for play occasions this is not a strip te but the brief jacket and skirt come off to reveal a combination of trunk and bra all set now for a dip in the pool [Music] the last word in men's sports wear these spun Ray ensembles come in all colors and the smart men of today are wearing them at all fashionable [Music] Resorts the pero suit you see here is of Jersey that selon rayon Jersey both style and print were borrowed from our Hawaiian neighbors Mary has now changed to a suit of stars and stripes patriotic color scheme and further emphasizing the Hawaiian theme is a grass ensom of selones fiber here are skirts in two lengths one can serve as a cape to cover the shoulders on the beach and Underneath It All a brief but efficient bathing suit and a colorful print [Music] the picturesque and famous Mission Inn at Riverside California here we learn that Mary and Tom are to be married tomorrow we would rather call it a Wonderland but with its Closter Hall Spanish and runda wings it has an old world charm the architecture is based on that of the missions and this pays a fine tribute to the old California Spanish places and times the collection of historic bells and crosses the art galleries the St Francis Chapel designed especially for weddings gives mission in a charm and a background of romance unequal in these modern [Music] times wedding party has arrived on the afternoon before the wedding day Mary looking especially lovely in a class I Sports dress of yellow this fabric looks unusual there is a lustrous quality in the Herring bone weeds which is achieved by the combination of Skinner silk and bber rayon one of her bridesmaids wears a dress of pure Skinner silk in a blue and white polka dot they are enjoying the Exquisite views from the balcony of the Spanish Wing the snowcapped mountains in the distance the cool green patio with its arched openings grilled Gates and windows and the garden of the Bells below sunset at the end a sight never to be forgotten St Francis patron saint of the Inn stands silhouetted against the sky blessing all sojourning guests the Shadows Of Night slowly creep across the Inn as the Bells from the chime Tower bring to a close another [Music] day Mary has returned to the balcony to listen to the chime she has thrown a coat over her shoulders one of the favorites in her truso for it's a coat for All Seasons its warm lining Zips out still leaving a lightweight one of Skinner sa the Chimes are tolling Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Dawn is now breaking and soon The wedding will take place in the famous St Francis Chapel which for more than 30 years has been a favorite place for weddings the portal is a pure Spanish design and ornamentation and now before this exis alter 200 years old and covered completely with gold leav Mary and Tom take their wedding bells could there be a more beautiful setting than this Chapel with its brilliant altar old oak stalls and colorful stained glass windows the wedding procession now leaves the chapel and Tom being a Reserve officer of the flying Corps has a military guard of Honor how happy they look and what a beautiful bride her veil has a bonnet likee Halo of lace Ed in seed pearls her gown is of Skinner slipper satin with a Margo lace issue which has a delicate tracery of pearl embroidery [Music] the Bridesmaids are lovely too and what an unusual color scheme their dresses are of Skinner taida in cornflower blue with a sweetheart neckline drop shoulder yolk and short full sleeves in front of the famous Flyers wall the table is set for the wedding breakfast an autographed propeller flanked with red roses forms the table decorations it is the custom at Mission in to invite famous Flyers both men and women to autograph and place their wings on the wall here Mr detet Hutchins director of The Inn presents the copper Wings to Tom which he places on the famous Flyers wall Flyers of many countries have already placed their wings on the wall considering it a worth Quil gesture of recognition a world friendship achieved by [Music] Aviation the wedding breakfast is a gay and festive scene what a colorful picture is presented here in this romantic setting [Music] [Music] Mary is cutting the wedding cake in the traditional manner with her husband's [Music] saber what's this more [Music] congratulations no it's not good news for this happy couple Tom must report at once for Duty with his Squadron what a blow Mary is crushed to have her bridegroom snatched away two tickets on the Strat liner for their honeymoon flight are before her on the dressing table why not make the best of it and go anyway her sister Jane can go with her yes that is what she will do Mary and Jane now are about to board the Strat ler perhaps it's some consolation to know that she looks adorable in her going away costume although Tom is not there to admire it it's a jacket dress in a small print of bber grayon Shear very feminine with pleated Thrills on the collar and Pockets Mary had been very smart about her accessories for this this set in green which she wore with the yellow dress at Mission in also goes very nicely with her travel suit which is just as attractive with it jacket all Jane wears for this trip a smart new color saddle tan and a polka dot print a feminized shirt waist dress of Skinner pure silk [Music] [Music] passengers and cargo loaded the ground crew salute smartly and the 45 ton losang New York plane turns gracefully and moves to the end of the runway it's also simple that one does not realize the hundreds of trained Personnel based along the airway who make it possible to span this nation overnight in routine fashion night after night day after day the veteran Captain takes the ship into a smooth run until finally the earth falls reluctantly away soon they will be across the Sierra Madre High over the Mojave Desert vaulting the Rocky Mountain divide at its lowest point between Winslow and Albuquerque night aboard the Strat liner we find Jane in the charm room preparing for bed what an innovation is revealed here a scarf to match her night of striped bber not for her neck but to bind around her head to keep her curls in place more news in nightclothes brought about by modern Transportation a sleeping ensemble in a color that deviates from briy pastel a lucky star print in a Heavenly Blue now off comes the jacket which is an added comfort for reading in [Music] bed after a good night's rest in which you really sleep on air Chicago is checked off on the Captain's Log say I'll bet our little Mary has a heavy heart though every mile that slips by so easily to this hair giant is a pen brick of pain to our separated Honeymooners You Know Something tells me that wouldn't take much for Mary to catch the next flight back to California [Music] a telegram from Mary let's hope this is good [Music] news a honeymoon with Tom after all and in Bermuda of all thrilling places [Music] this means a shopping expedition clothes for Bermuda that's exciting too life has really begun for Mary a little window shopping first is a good idea the attractive clothes in these windows lure Mary and Jane into the [Music] store and what look a lunch and Fashion Show is going [Music] on and here they are looking for a table Mary looks darling in this green and white polka dot she always chooses the most becoming colors and this dress is of the nicest texture in a true Hue pure dye pure self print simple and softly tailored [Music] they come into the fashion show as a playsuit takes the spotlight playsuits are more ladylike this season and bear a close resemblance to dresses this one of crown tested rayon is Primm and tailored with its striped shirt and striped Primm skirt every honeymoon Ward Roe needs a slack suit notice the new features of this one a short sleev white jacket it covers a long sleeve striped shirt most interesting too is the pocket Arrangement placed directly in front below the waistline here we have twin spectator dresses of crown tested rayon in red white and blue take your choice of jerkens those little sleeveless jackets one knitted with chn pockets the other in solid color perfect dresses for any occasion where spectator clothes are the order of the day what an effective costume this is a conventional print of crown tested rayon with a hip length fitted jacket in red the pleated skirt has a youthful slim appearance another print this one a floral of sheer salones this dress has a matching long coat with soft front fullness grow grein ribbon banding provides a staca note of color giving length of line and illusion of slimness here is an off the face cuff brim sailor which picks up the blue of the print this Navy dress for Town wear is noteworthy for its color combination violet and green grow grain ribbon streamlines the front and bangs the sleeves [Music] a violet shoulder flower further emphasizes the color accent this coat is called a strat liner the zipped in lining of Skinner satin makes it a coat for any season as its weight can change with the temperature 225 mph but Turtle speed to marry aboard the Strat liner on the 3 and 1 half hour flight from Chicago to New York by this time the tww air hostice who must be a psychologist as well as a gracious lady has diagnosed Mary's tension and probably has her sipping tea and nibbling at dainty sandwiches oh yes that's part of an air hostess's duties one important businessman of New York wouldn't think of making a convention speech unless he flew somewhere first he composes his talk in the calm of the upper air he says the flight clears the cobwebs from his head the plane drops down and Mary gasps as she sees etched below the Statue of Liberty guardian of America and New York's Harbor well Tom can't be far away here he is waiting at the airport and what a joyful reunion this [Music] is the Clipper ship is in yesterday's Clippers ship brought Mastery of the Seas to America's Merchant Marine as they out sailed the China traffic with Yankee Skippers no less today the Majestic panamerican air Clippers when New Horizons and New Commerce speeding passengers and cargo to far away lands in hours instead of days Mary and Tom are going aboard Mary in a dress that matches her light-hearted mood a benberg print in black and white with the gayest of red jackets Tom's River cool suit with its special wrinkle resistant treatment keeps neat and trim for days in it he is welld dressed anywhere and so our story of a typical modern honeymoon ends as the Bermuda Clipper takes off from an interrupted but nonetheless appreciated flight to the paradise of the Atlantic White Halls not red sails speing into the sunset [Music]