The Spider and the Fly

Few amateur films with sound were produced in the 1930s and fewer remain extant. A charming artifact that demonstrates the expressive possibilities and technical limitations of amateur talkies, "The Spider and the Fly" includes a backyard Labor Day gathering, a trip to the Riverview Amusement Park, and a homemade Halloween parade of witches and ghouls.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
13 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
13 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jul 4, 1938
Season
1938
Average Score
80%
Mean Score
80%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

Tags

chicago, illinois50%home movie footage50%family50%amusement park50%

Description

Few amateur films with sound were produced in the 1930s and fewer remain extant. A charming artifact that demonstrates the expressive possibilities and technical limitations of amateur talkies, "The Spider and the Fly" includes a backyard Labor Day gathering, a trip to the Riverview Amusement Park, and a homemade Halloween parade of witches and ghouls.

Immersion

Japanese

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