Home Movies: Medicus Collection: Holiday Activities 1929 (silent)
Offers a nostalgic glimpse into family life during the holiday season in 1929. The footage captures children playing in a park on Manhattan’s West Side, Christmas festivities with gift exchanges, and playful moments with toys like a drum set and train set. While the film reflects the era’s traditions and familial joy, it also includes uncomfortable depictions of children in blackface, highlighting a cultural insensitivity prevalent at the time. The reel concludes with a lively New Year’s celebration, showcasing a mix of innocence, holiday cheer, and period-specific social practices.
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