https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/28c4fa8f-8365-4c4d-9d14-384ca51ad425 Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: https://PeriscopeFilm.com This 1960s film "Marina Del Rey" was presented by the L.A. County Small Craft Harbor Commission and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. It is a documentary that blends a child's whimsical imagination with a factual look at the daily operations of Marina Del Rey, California. Rather than a standard travelogue, it frames the harbor as a magical kingdom where industry and recreation coexist. It was written by Gary Philp, with music by Charles Bernstein, narration by Shari Friedland, and was directed by James Tartan. The film probably dates to just after the time that Marina del Rey was formally dedicated in 1965. At that time, it was North America's largest man-made small craft harbor. LA County authorized a loan to start the project in 1953, and in 1957 construction of the jetties for the entrance channel began. In 1963, construction of the breakwater started and was finished in January 1965. On April 10, 1965 the harbor was officially dedicated. The development transformed former marshlands into a thriving community with apartments, restaurants, and recreational facilities, culminating in its grand opening in the mid-1960s. 0:00 Main titles. The King of the Little Sea. The narrator introduces a mythical king who lives deep in the harbor, whose throne is made of sea flowers and whose movements control the tides and the fish. 2:09 The Forest of Towers. A description of the many boat masts along the shore, standing tall like a forest. 3:49 The Harbor Patrol. The narrator’s father and his friends are described as "guardians" who watch over the "water horses" (boats) to ensure they are safe at the docks. 4:23 Observation of the proud and wise birds of the marina, who preen themselves whenever they see their reflections in the water. 5:12 The Rowing Team. Students from UCLA are described as a creature with eight pairs of legs as they practice rowing in unison. 6:43 The Cormorant. This bird is personified as the king’s wizard, rising from the water to cast spells that "wake up" the boats and make them ready for their owners. 8:20 The Craftsmen. A look at the workers in the shipyard who spend their days mending, cleaning, and maintaining the vessels to keep the kingdom in order. 8:58 The Boat Elevator. A technical look at the process of lifting a 60,000-pound yacht out of the water using a massive mechanical lift for cleaning and grooming. 10:35 The narrator describes the heavy machinery and sleds used to transport boats across the dockyard as "sleeping giants" with metal muscles. 11:00 Various ways boats return to the water are shown, including powerboats being lowered by steel threads, small boats using a water slide, and people using rollers and manual muscle. 12:18 Sailing with Paul. The narrator’s brother Paul and his wife are shown sailing. Paul explains that a sail is like a wedding veil that catches the wind to make the heavy things of life disappear. 14:35 The Poetry of Sailing. A poem describes the freedom of riding "burrows of foam" and the feeling of flying across the water. 16:46 The Harbor Patrol is shown towing in a boat with a breakdown (called "nautical neurosis") and ensuring all vessels are properly moored and safe within the stone jetties. 17:30 People are shown enjoying the marina through various activities, including eating at restaurants and fishing from the banks. 18:41 Children play on the sand, building pillars and tunnels, while a boy in a mask explores the shallow water like a frog. 21:14 The narrator looks at a collection of items found during the quest: a smooth stone, a forgotten bathing cap, a seashell, and a bird's egg. 23:43 Conclusion. As the sun sets, the narrator reflects on the day’s "miracles"—the seagulls, the machines, and the salt spray—concluding that a quest is about the beauty you leave behind. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. 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