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Around the World in California (1947) [N/A]

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Featuring:
James A. FitzPatrick, Leo Carrillo, Hans Ort


Release Date:
May 17, 1947

Original Title:
Around the World in California

Alternate Titles:
Foreign Tour USA

Genres:
Documentary

Production Companies:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 10

Overview from TheMovieDB

This FitzPatrick's Traveltalks series short takes the viewer to various sites around California that resemble the geography, architecture, and culture of other places around the globe.

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Overview from Open Movies

This MGM short, part of James A. FitzPatrick's Traveltalks series, takes the viewer to various sites around California. Sand dunes are compared to the deserts of Egypt, and the All-American canal is like the Nile. The vineyards of California produce 90% of the grapes in the US and are reminiscent of Europe, while the date palms are from the Middle East. Bicycle tours are available in Beverly Hills, the land of the movie stars, and California's ranches are reminiscent of Argentina, Brazil, or Spain. In Los Angles, many different communities are represented, such as Chinatown or the Mexican quarter. All in all, a trip to California is like a trip around the world.

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Rankings and Honors

Around the World in California (1947) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.1/10

Performers

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Production

Director of Photography:
John W. Boyle

Music:
Joseph Nussbaum
Eric Zeisl

Music Supervisor:
Nat W. Finston

Producer:
James A. FitzPatrick

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