Steamboat A-Comin'
Steamboat A-Comin'
Master 869 - Tape 1 Part Two of Kaw Valley's three-part series on the history and importance of the Mississippi River. Many historical recreations (re-enactments). Originally shot on film.
Steamboat A-Comin'
FI scenic LSs quiet river at sunrise, still serene surface, ball of sun rising over trees with river in FG. LSs paddlewheel steamboat sailing on river, traveling around bend, early morning-- nice paddle powered sternwheeler.
Steamboat A-Comin'
DO NOT SELL: Opening credits intercut with more shots of steamboat sailing, flying American flag.
Steamboat A-Comin'
MS bronze statue of Mark Twain. MS towheaded Caucasian boy in historic costume waving to riverboat sailing in river. MS different view of Mark Twain statue. MS bronze statue of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. L/a TLS lighthouse at Hannibal, Missouri. LS/TLSs steamboat ALECK SCOTT on river-- details of boat are visible, people in historic costume on deck; good TLSs paddle-powered steamboat turning, steam rising; shots of sternwheel, steamstacks, whistle blowing, other details of elegant riverboat.
Steamboat A-Comin'
DO NOT SELL: Archival illustrations of rafts, keelboats, flatboats & barges sailing on Mississippi River, 19th century.
Steamboat A-Comin'
Scenic shots of Mississippi River at dawn.
Steamboat A-Comin'
DO NOT SELL: Archival still of steamboat, 19th century.
Steamboat A-Comin'
TLSs downed logs and trees floating in river. Zoom into cupola of JULIA BELLE SWAIN, another old-style riverboat, docked by river bank; TLS Julia Belle Swain steamboat docked, blowing steam.
Steamboat A-Comin'
DO NOT SELL: Archival illustrations of ports of New Orleans & St. Louis.
Steamboat A-Comin'
MS/TLS hole in ice of frozen Mississippi River. MS birchbark canoe floating in river; LS canoe with six men paddling on river, American flag flying from rear. Var shots of Lake Itasca in Minnesota, the source of the Mississippi River. Est shots of Fort Snelling; MS man in historical costume painting window frame, US soldiers marching in BG; MS early 19th century US soldiers marching in fort. Great MCU water wheel (waterwheel) at mill; LSs watermill, early method of mechanization. MS stalks of corn growing high over fence near old cottage (recreating settler days); MS two Holstein cows near wood pole fence; MCU sheep braying (baaing); MS floppy-eared goat peeking head over fence. TLS/LSs plantation houses, huge elegant mansions. Panning TLS cotton field.
Steamboat A-Comin'
DO NOT SELL: Illustrations of African-Americans working on cotton plantation, picking cotton.
Steamboat A-Comin'
CU cotton growing. TLS/LSs elegant plantation (antebellum) homes, including one with stupendous arbor in front, like Tara of G with the W; recessed groves; fountains; luxury, wealth, old money. Details of Julia Belle Swain steamboat. LS riverboat sailing on river, sunny day. MS horse-drawn covered wagon making its way along rocky terrain. TLSs mule pulling old flatboat along canal (reenactment). Subjective POV shot train entering tunnel in wooded area: LS train at end of tunnel; MS steam locomotive coming out of tunnel entrance. LS/TLSs various sternwheelers (steamboats, paddleboats) on river. MS broken sternwheel embedded in mud by river, evidence of steamboat wreck.
Steamboat A-Comin'
DO NOT SELL: Archival illustrations of steamboats disasters: fires, explosions, snags, collisions, etc.
Steamboat A-Comin'
LS steamboat on river; MSs white male pilot in historic costume & bushy moustache manning wheel in pilothouse. More details of steamboat including sternwheel (paddlewheel), engine piston; view over shoulder of river pilot in historic costume, gangplank raised on bow of moving boat. LS steamboat Aleck Scott sailing on river, American flag flying from bow. L/a CU steam whistle blowing (no sound). Historical recreation (reenactment) of U.S. Civil War: MS Johnny Reb playing marching snare drum; MSs Confederate soldiers, most not in uniform, running through field with weapons & Confederate flag; MSs Union & Confederate soldiers engaged in battle; TLS Reb on horse rushing with Union cap on end of sword; different angles on rifle fusillades, gunpowder smoke flushing the battlefield; panning MS wounded and dead laying on ground.
Steamboat A-Comin'
DO NOT SELL: Archival illustrations of steamboats being used as transport or converted gunboats; illustrations of Civil War naval battles.
Steamboat A-Comin'
TLS courthouse at Vicksburg. MS old cannon in battlefield; MS/CUs war memorial with statues and relief depicting battle between Union and Confederate soldiers; more shots of cannons pointing towards river. Great MS paddlewheel turning slowly, bright reflections of sunlight catching wet paddles as they churn.
Steamboat A-Comin'
DO NOT SELL: Archival photographs of elegant interiors of luxurious river boats, late 18th century. Archival illustrations of steamboats Robert E. Lee (flying two American flags!) & Mail Packet Natchez; drawing of riverboat gamblers playing poker; archival stills of Floating Theater & Price's New Floating Opera steamboats.
Steamboat A-Comin'
Excellent MS steam calliope aboard Aleck Scott steamboat playing "Beautiful Dreamer", paddle wheel in BG; LS steamboat sailing. MS Iron Horse steam locomotive engine, steam spewing; MS/CUs wheels turning, steam rising; TLS train moving slowly through country; subjective POV train traveling through wooded area; traveling shots view from train passing through countryside; more shots train traveling. MS paddlewheel of steamboat churning water. Great TLS railroad locomotive (Old 97) heading towards camera. MS riverboat pilot in house behind wheel. Great MCU steamboat whistle blowing (with sound). H/a LS steamboat in river valley. TLS crew members on bow of DELTA QUEEN steamboat. TLS/LSs various steamboats (Delta Queen, Aleck Scott, Julia Belle Swain) sailing along rivers, many flying American flag; nice shot Delat Queen steamboat passing beneath bridge on misty morning; nice shot steamboat on river during dusk. LS BELLE OF LOUISVILLE passing camera at sunset.
Steamboat A-Comin'
DO NOT SELL: Closing titles, which includes list of steamboats photographed for this film. Others not noted above are JOSIAH SNELLING & MEMPHIS QUEEN II.