Paris 1900 Part 1

[Music] yeah PR la [Music] those were it seems the happy times Paris or Paris no matter how you pronounce it the magic is the [Applause] same [Music] [Applause] filled with music and musicians as it was in those Carefree days Paris had one song which above all others was UNM stably Parisian this was the Cry of the vendors at the [Music] [Music] marketplace [Music] at Daybreak a kitchen Garden opens on narrow Cobble streets freighted with [Music] history out of the early morning Mists some questionable characters emerge if they are thieves the je DARS will be in Hot Pursuit fully mechanized naturally there in the needest trick of the week the law is forced to take its course on [Music] foot [Music] where have they gone these culprits are they lost in the shadows of the old streets or hiding along the caves the city is waking up life stirs first on the sand the little bolts are giving way to the larger ones which will chug up the river as far as Sur [Music] not far away that soaring structure the Eiffel Tower emerges with the day its detractors call it ugly Barack vulgar a product of Mercantile imagination M sure eiel builder of the tower is not made Happy by these attacks the people however are on his side they take his Tower to their hearts it amuses them pleases them they stand in Long cues to go up in its [Applause] elevators comforted by this m eiel can smile M Lu the president of France is as aware as a politician must be of what people think accordingly during the Exposition he holds official Banquets in the Tower restaurant the altitude doesn't seem to affect the appetite of the guests the exposition attracts 51 million visitors and 51 million visitors can't be wrong they admire the buildings but show special interest in M eel's Tower the third Republic finally convinced claims it as one of its glories the new president is m the embodiment of those prosperous unfrown years Santa Claus could not be more cheerful he has become the symbol of a France contented sentimental and perhaps a little smug his amiability is indestructible he welcomes he presides yet he is sometimes Disturbed even at a hunt he can whisper my little business in the provinces it isn't doing too well he returns home then reassured because he's nothing if not an optimist he's off again on another tour in Tunisia he is received saluted entertained still smiling he is taken for something of a ey in prefect of police is also happy at least for a policeman in Paris he is opening a station for another Railway full-sized in this case in America it is known as the subway in London as the underground in Paris as the Metro M leine with his guests sets out on an inspection of this new kind of Underworld the new Subterranean realm has launched a new style of architecture the modern or metro style as it is called by those who regret it its inspiration is industry itself industry with its open use of steel and iron its Frank functionalism with something as one critic put it of the disorder of nature thrown in tastes in Interiors no less than exteriors are changing [Music] mure Mel's innovational Furniture was a sensation at the exibition he is certain that the search for novelty need not conflict with good taste an allegorical nude is shown a product of the new Bronze Age though undeniably traditional in her Contours as she symbolizes modernism the salon leads us to manners indeed to Etiquette do you know how to sit down ask baroness to staff author of advice to the worldly you know how to walk in a Hubble skirt and to conserve those graceful movements which are music to men's eyes it is up to date to offer the left hand to a female acquaintance who offers you her right this of course is something ladies should never do in the presence of a gentleman if we are among intimate friends we can let ourselves go a little without going so far as to cross our legs in public the same subtleties and judgment Prevail in all facets of feminine existence they dominate The Sacred rights of selecting hats and hair does hair perfumed with the scent of violets or Sandalwood Twisted into all shapes these can only be achieved with the aid of experts when you cover this elaborate handiwork with a hat and secure it with a hat pin be careful not to injure the eyes that admire you any audacity is permitted so long as you're certain it's in good taste you could even improvise slipping a spare handbag over your head no matter that the bag is embroidered or edged with pearls another delicate subject is the choice of jewels this also requires taste money [Music] too [Music] if as a woman you want to be in the height of fashion you can drap yourself as Marcel PR does in lame silver or gold or copper color on the other hand you may prefer as does the equally famous Gabriel doia light tules and the perfume of flowers or you may present as the newest winter model such a costume as this [Music] these are gowns which only the great coutures would dream of imposing upon the slaves of fashion sheads of heavy black silk quires of velvet coats of male made of lace or jet Capello has immortalized the faces of the great designers sh do Jack du Jean WTH carolene boo M rof was so well versed in the Caprices of [Music] women but a brand new and shocking type of female the sportswoman is [Music] emerging [Music] for obvious reasons and reasons she wants to be obvious she refuses to be imprisoned by long skirs the public unveiling so to speak of the first girl in trousers creates a scandal but women everywhere are on the March since they are beginning to do the work of men it seems normal enough to have them wear a masculine apparel London has women electricians Paris it's women cabbin women are demanding a new life new rights too they want Liberty and equality if not fraternity the suffrage movement is in full swing Mrs Pankhurst is their leader her hat may not be pretty but it's a statement of principles others elect to gain their ends in more feminine ways they prefer persuasion to mass meetings they find a sedate Garden Party an excelled means of weakening the stronger [Music] sex Liberation is the slogan of the day Liberation not only from male dictatorship but from the restraints of that even more painful Tyrant the coret the coret some insist is a bastile but but its fall brings other problems such as how to keep skirts petticoats and stockings from falling too women may not yet be entirely free but at any rate they breathe more freely moreover they can compare their figures partially or fully liberated from that instrument of torture which authorities now condemn in the name of Health a typical bromide of the period is our grandmothers didn't expose their calves on bicycles but somehow or other they stayed healthy another common remark is one can't help wondering what's left for her husband modesty is becoming a law St celebrated or unknown the Modern Woman is eager to be photographed painted too Marcel lere for instance the famous actress dancer with the chalky cheeks the white face and the Beautiful back with her are leand puie and carolene Otero known as Lael Otero Otero is beautiful disturbing and Disturbed as likely to dance at noon in the garden of an admirer as she is after midnight for the diners at the Cafe De [Music] par C de marod is another publicized figure from the gay and lured Bohemia of tul L at the exposition she does an exotic dance from the Far East although the the purists insist it's not quite authentic they admit it's delightful and let it and her go at [Music] that eccentricities become [Music] commonplace Paul bour describes such Sirens saying she arches her back avowedly to avoid me but really she pretends to be enraged while actually she is embracing me with her eyes here's a daring new French film about what love of course and a lover to whom a wall is no [Music] [Music] obstacle [Music] his note sets off the desired configration [Music] the rendevu finally takes place but moralists need not worry everyone will [Music] suffer in films plays and novels the dueling scene is a stock in [Music] [Applause] trade but mure Willie who successful Ville sketches refuses to take even love seriously Willie is married to Colette who is to become one of the most widely read French novelists interest in health they take the country such exercise is not without its Peril perhaps it would be better if there were a sign reading keep off the grass F more nor is the Call of the Wild always responsible science true or false must bear some of the blame Professor rishe has made hypnotism fashionable as a means of curing psychic disturbances this doctor is obviously one of the professor's disciples persuades his patient to describe the dreams which have been troubling her shees and schizophrenic desire for [Music] Revenge [Music] at least it can be said of Professor rishe's follower that he doesn't drag out his cures having put her to sleep he wakes her in a hurry miraculously short time he has solved her deep rooted conflict Professor KU has a simpler cure even America knows he's every day and every way I'm getting better and better the French version is every day and every night I'm getting better and better many husbands have their wise photographed while [Music] asleep another fad women have themselves vaccinated in public this is also a man's Town safe from intruding females they find one way of exercising without effort others discuss the latest books or sporting events bony de castellan husband of anag gou Robert deont whose ODI is PR transcribed Pierre Lise Oscar wild after his imprisonment still perfume doed and idolized to Max the venerated tragedian Marcel PR novelist extraordinary he is brilliantly at work recording the social scene around him as the century advances it becomes clear that the Paris of mure PR is changing as well as the France of mure fer the Allure of the ladies who prominade in The Bu is no longer quite the same their gate is less languid they not only want to see they want to be SE [Music] with the coming of May everything turns white white for Linens embroideries starched blouses nuts of ribbons and flowers [Music] the season of carnivals races and athletic contests has arrived [Applause] [Music] with the white season come the red-blooded devotees of Sport the winner of this CrossCountry military race is Jan buan George koner is a hopeful Davis of whom great things are expected an important International conflict football England against France the modern Sportsman Dynamic Intrepid Riviera Champion cyclist invents a chainless [Music] bicycle automobilists try constantly to beat their own records Racers dream of doing 40 5 miles an [Music] hour other's dream of Conquering the air the count Lavo a leading aeronaut about to make a balloon Ascension speaks a few words on the future of durables The Duchess D is more down to earth in her sporting tastes being a Huntress both of foxes and C [Music] Gabrielle denuncio the tempestuous Italian writer owns racing dogs almost as sleek and impatient as he [Music] is [Music] The Duchess leaves her estate for one of those fashionable weddings which are the Delight of the F San [Music] [Music] the [Music] la [Music] the honeymoon starts from the gon perhaps headed for n and the prominade deang but we're wanding too far from Paris now the social season is at its height not even the rain can dampen it members of the French Academy are holding a reception they call themselves immortal this is one way of tempting Providence that same rain which dares to drop on an immortal doesn't spare Paris in 1910 the San is in a menacing mood the water level is rising daily how much can be told by watching the statue of the Zab on the P de Alma Paris has never known such a blood it is worse than a tornado worse than a war but Wars are fortunately things of the past the Metro of M leine is [Music] [Applause] endangered what will become of M eiffel's Tower will it be a [Music] lighthouse in the distance is the plast la Ste stormed For the First Time by [Music] [Applause] boats [Music] robots replace taxis to reach the g s Lazar Paris begins to resemble Venice commuters in particular are fed up it's no fun taking a raft from the suburbs to get to work in the [Music] city fortunately The Waters at last begin to subside a horse is fished from the S the city sigh with relief zav on the alma is dry again M F's Paris can smile once more season is beginning and Paris prepares for a carnival the prospect of this Delights the midet in the pl [Music] fandor who will be queen of parz this year a modist a flower girl what Cinderella from what section the world of fashion shows his interest in these plants seeds are distributed so that bidets can have flower boxes on their [Music] balconies escorted by our city councilman the newly elected Queen enters her carriage she is Mary parier ordinarily she presides over a stall in the [Music] market [Music] Paris relaxes and enjoys [Music] itself amusement parks are jam foreign exhibits attract vast crowds the dragon at Luna Park is confronted with all kinds of sites Turkish Chinese and Japanese shows are all the [Music] r [Music] a fabulous American Buffalo Bill on a world tour Delights Paris with his Wild West [Music] show for Sunday strollers a grand concert the Jordan de plant some of the unmusical prefer to Fathom the secrets of nature or examine the exotic plants source of mure Mel's Furniture designs In the Heat of the green houses Iris fuches and orchids are in full bloom but the heat is not limited to the greenhouse summer has overtaken Paris parisians seek a whiff of fresh air on the towers of notredam or along the banks of the [Music] SE others for two s take the little Excursion boats even the heat however cannot lessen the Zeal for celebrating the 14th of July [Music] there is dancing in the streets August 15th assumption day Paris is almost deserted a kind Englishman who was in Paris during the Franco Prussian War donated 100 of these fountains where horses can stop for a quick one humans try to find relief at sidewalk cafes and early but familiar aspects of the Parisian scene are now reported going [Music] undercover anyone who can get away and Crow onto a train leaves Paris for a little vacation although vishi can be hotter than Paris its waters are Health restoring there is also the casino and the music Forin only a man equipped like this one with a Hazel wand can tell where the next spring will shoot [Applause] up many families prefer the seashore and push their way onto trains to get [Music] there [Music] the costumes for bathing are simple and comfortable guaranteeing protection from the Sun and curious [Music] eyes a few modest Souls don't take to the water but are taken to it in these cabins on Wheels in which they can change their clothes [Applause] what the well-dressed bther wear reduces the threat of sunburn though adding to the problems of staying afloat