The Carnival Comes To Town.

Duration: 11 min.

Year Published: 1956

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Helen Heffernan

Description: Trying to find a copy of this film that isn't scratched. In the film, the excitement of a small town is captured as children Sally, Bob, and Peter witness the arrival of a carnival. The narrative focuses on the setup of the carnival, emphasizing the hard work involved in assembling rides like the merry-go-round and Ferris wheel. A suspenseful moment arises when a crucial electric company truck is delayed, threatening the carnival's operation. However, the truck arrives in time, enabling the carnival to come alive with lights and music, culminating in the children enjoying their first ride on the Ferris wheel, symbolizing the joy and wonder of the carnival experience. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.

Complete Record: THE CARNIVAL COMES TO TOWN. Coronet Instructional Films. 11 min., sd., b&w, 16mm. © Coronet Instructional Films, a division of Esquire, Inc.; 1May56; MP7224.

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Dz9Qo9F1M

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