Nathaniel Shilkret Movies
- 1937
Serene Siam
Serene Siam01937HD
This travelogue begins at Bangkok's rail depot, a center of Indo-Chinese commerce. Next the narrator talks about Buddhism as the camera shows us some...
- 1935
Honolulu: The Paradise of the Pacific
Honolulu: The Paradise of the Pacific11935HD
This Traveltalk short visits Hawaii's capital city.
- 1944
Nostradamus IV
Nostradamus IV4.6671944HD
This Carey Wilson Miniature takes a further look at prophecies by 16th century seer Nostradamus.
- 1944
Return from Nowhere
Return from Nowhere51944HD
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a man recovers his lost memories when he is forced to relive events in his dreams.
- 1941
Jungle Cavalcade
Jungle Cavalcade01941HD
Compilation of footage from three Frank Buck films about his adventures capturing animals for the world's zoos: "Bring 'Em Back Alive" (1933); "Wild...
- 1943
That's Why I Left You
That's Why I Left You01943HD
Young couple Joe and Mary Thompson love each other and their children despite the struggles that they have that are typical of most young couples...
- 1944
A Lady Fights Back
A Lady Fights Back11944HD
The saga of the Normandie is recounted from her life as a luxury liner, the horrific fire that nearly destroyed her, and her resuscitation to join in...
- 1943
Storm
Storm6.11943HD
A look at how the weather bureau tries to warn farmers and businessmen about approaching large storms. Although some precautions can be taken to...
- 1947
The Big Party
The Big Party01947HD
A short film about Mardi Gras in New Orleans from the point of view of those who make Carnival happen.
- 1947
Forgotten Island
Forgotten Island01947HD
- 1993
Dorothy & the Wizard in Oz
Dorothy & the Wizard in Oz01993HD
At the 1991 Winkie and Munchkin Conventions, part of the programs was the 1948 Capitol Records audio-only adaptation of “Dorothy and the Wizard...
- 1932
It Happened in Paris
It Happened in Paris01932HD
Directed by MJ Weisfeldt and starring Ranny Weeks and Eva Lorraine is a remake of the lost 1915 Theda Bara film "Two Orphans".
- 1943
Don't You Believe It
Don't You Believe It51943HD
This Passing Parade entry looks at several historical "truths" that just aren't so: Steve Brodie never jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge; Mrs. O'Leary's...
- 1925
Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt01925HD
An elderly Franz Liszt (1811-1886), living in a monastery, recalls his lost, unrequited love on his birthday.
- 1943
Ode to Victory
Ode to Victory31943HD
This short uses a musical suite to show Americans what they are fighting for in World War II. As an orchestra in military dress plays different...
- 1945
It Looks Like Rain
It Looks Like Rain01945HD
This short film takes a look at the tools and methods used to forecast the weather.
- 1937
Hong Kong: 'The Hub of the Orient'
Hong Kong: 'The Hub of the Orient'61937HD
This Traveltalk series short takes a look at Hong Kong.
- 1943
Trifles That Win Wars
Trifles That Win Wars01943HD
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short looks at how a few specific inventions made a major contribution to the U.S. war effort.
- 1943
This Is Tomorrow
This Is Tomorrow71943HD
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the evolution of the American city, from the initially small farming village, to the...
- 1934
Holland in Tulip Time
Holland in Tulip Time61934HD
This FitzPatrick Traveltalks short visits Holland in springtime, going first to the below-sea-level fishing village of Volendam, then to the capital...