Name/Title
Palm Canyon and SpringsEntry/Object ID
A-48Tags
Clarke Family, North America, The United StatesDescription
Recording of Marie Clarke spending recreational time with her friends, including a Mrs. Cran from London. Marie and her crew enjoy the scenic landscape of Palm Canyon while on their way to her property in Idyllwild. The women leisurely spend their time playing with a dog, picking flowers and going on a stroll along a riverbed. Also footage of several airplanes in the sky, though no context is provided to note if this was a scheduled airshow, or a chance encounter.Context
This film allows us to see the areas in and around Palm Springs as it was in the late 1920s. There is also a mention of Sope Ranch, possibly an exclusive property that they were visiting. Demonstrates the ability wealthier families to spend time 'vacationing' and enjoy the beauty of nature.Collection
Marie Rankin Clarke Film ReelsAcquisition
Accession
2025.2.25Source or Donor
James SeimonAcquisition Method
PurchaseSource (if not Accessioned)
The Clarke EstateMotion Picture Details
Genre
AmateurFilm Gauge/Format
16mm Film reelRuntime
0:03:16Producer
Marie Rankin ClarkeMade/Created
Artist
Marie Rankin ClarkeDate made
circa 1929Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Region
Southern CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Written on the outside label is Mrs. Clarke's address as well as the words, "Mrs. Cran of London, Palm Canyon." On the inside label is written, "Mrs. Cran- Sope-Ranch- Howard- Palm Springs- Idyllwild."Copyright
Type of License
NoneCopyright Details
Public domain. No restrictions on use