Old New Orleans (1940)
** 1/2 (out of 4)
Nice entry in MGM and James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks series takes us to New Orleans and as the title suggests we really start to realize that the place certainly pays homage to its past. We start off learning some of its history including the fact that it was first owned by Spain and then France before heading to the United States. From here we see the Cathedral of St. Louis, the original French Market as well as the restaurants Antoine's and Broussard's. Overall this is another pleasant entry in the series with once again the Technicolor serving as its greatest aspect. New Orleans is such a familiar city to everyone that it's fascinating seeing certain landmarks and seeing how they looked then compared to today. It's also a little creepy watching this short today considering Hurricane Katrina and how much things have changed. We also get to visit City Park where we learn about the various gun/sword battles that were fought there in the name of love and we also get to see the legendary St. Louis cemetery. History buffs will certainly enjoy this short as well as those who want to see what the great city once looked like.
** 1/2 (out of 4)
Nice entry in MGM and James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks series takes us to New Orleans and as the title suggests we really start to realize that the place certainly pays homage to its past. We start off learning some of its history including the fact that it was first owned by Spain and then France before heading to the United States. From here we see the Cathedral of St. Louis, the original French Market as well as the restaurants Antoine's and Broussard's. Overall this is another pleasant entry in the series with once again the Technicolor serving as its greatest aspect. New Orleans is such a familiar city to everyone that it's fascinating seeing certain landmarks and seeing how they looked then compared to today. It's also a little creepy watching this short today considering Hurricane Katrina and how much things have changed. We also get to visit City Park where we learn about the various gun/sword battles that were fought there in the name of love and we also get to see the legendary St. Louis cemetery. History buffs will certainly enjoy this short as well as those who want to see what the great city once looked like.