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Year Published: 1936
Format: 16mm
Description: This travelogue film takes viewers on a scenic journey through the sun-drenched islands of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and Nassau in the Bahamas. Beginning with an arrival by steamer into the historic harbor of St. Thomas, the film explores the vibrant local culture, traditional marketplaces filled with exotic tropical fruits, and landmarks tied to pirate lore, such as Bluebeard's Castle and Sir Francis Drake's seat. It highlights the bustling local industries, including manual ship coaling, and showcases modern touches like aviation history and luxurious resort amenities, including the preparation of the famous island "Swizzle" drink. The journey then continues southward to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, capturing its idyllic turquoise waters, colonial architecture, horse-drawn carts, glass-bottom boat tours, and the major sponge-diving industry. With scenes of relaxing beach resorts, sailing, deep-sea fishing for marlin, and traditional afternoon teas, the film presents these tropical destinations as ultimate havens of relaxation, history, and natural beauty.
Complete Record: A visit to St Thomas, Virgin Islands, in the 1930s. To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com