Mexican Boy, Story of Pablo

Duration: 21

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Tells the story of Pablo, a little Mexican boy who after earning money to make his wish come true for a pair of shiny black shoes to wear on a pilgrimage to Guadalupe decides to postpone his wish when he realizes his money is needed to buy medicine for his sister who is sick. Pictures scenes of his family's one-room adobe house, his school and church, the village marketplace and the family farm set among scenic mountains. Concludes as Pablo's wish is fulfilled when Pablo's father sells his charro hat to buy the shoes his son wants., Story of a ten-year-old boy earning money to buy a pair of shoes. Scenes of his mountain village illustrate his activities as he goes to school, works, visits the city, and attends the religious festival.

Complete Record: Tells the story of Pablo, a little Mexican boy who after earning money to make his wish come true for a pair of shiny black shoes to wear on a pilgrimage to Guadalupe decides to postpone his wish when he realizes his money is needed to buy medicine for his sister who is sick. Pictures scenes of his family's one-room adobe house, his school and church, the village marketplace and the family farm set among scenic mountains. Concludes as Pablo's wish is fulfilled when Pablo's father sells his charro hat to buy the shoes his son wants., Story of a ten-year-old boy earning money to buy a pair of shoes. Scenes of his mountain village illustrate his activities as he goes to school, works, visits the city, and attends the religious festival.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.