[Helen V. Bird–home movies] Reel 1

[Helen V. Bird--home movies] Reel 1


Video:

Identifier:
1311.0001
Collection:
Janice Smith Collection
Date:
circa 1943
Original Format:
8mm
Color:
b&w and color
Sound:
Silent



Duration:
[80 ft.]
Can Description:
Donor-supplied Notes: My father [Charlie Bird] playing minor league baseball in the 40s. Fore River Baseball.
Viewing Notes:
A minor league baseball game with the Fore River baseball team in the 1940s. A batboy. A man in a suit and hat. Shot of the stands. Close ups of various players. More shots of the game. Shot of the dugout. Women and children spectators. People leaving the stands. A player throws his glove into the stands. Two women with a baby in a stroller. Close up of a woman’s foot. Shots of various people. (Film changes to color) Men playing baseball. Shots of the pitcher. A foul ball. Close up of spectators. More shots of the game. [End of Reel]
Subject(s):

Place(s):
Massachusetts
Rights:
This item may be available for reuse, please contact Northeast Historic Film for more information
Source:
http://oldfilm.org/collection/Detail/occurrences/12770