Calliope
Calliope
Clip: 318873_1_1
Year Shot: 1972
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master:
Original Film: WPA 523
HD: N/A
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Timecode: -
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE# 210171 CU of sign that reads "West Side Market-Cleveland's Municipal Market". Camera pulls back to reveal people standing around a traveling Calliope. A calliope is an organ that generates sound by releasing steam through its metal pipes. In front of the calliope, a small child holds a large balloon. CU of tent that reads "Kitchen Calliope". Camera pulls back to reveal people standing around the tent. CU of the instrument's metal pipes. Camera pulls back to reveal old fashioned looking gentleman playing the instrument. Shot of man dressed in a white butcher's apron pretending like he is conducting the music. The calliope has the most charming carnival-circus sound.