https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/37c040fb-46d3-4c11-9a51-fd7432fb2a05 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com “West Indies: Lands in Transition” (1961) is a color travelogue film about how social and economic changes in many Caribbean Islands at the time were paving the way for better infrastructure. Produced by Paul Hoefler Productions, the film focuses on the stories of Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico and features footage of Port-au-Prince, Kingston, and San Juan. Paul Hoefler’sco mpany produced over eighty 16mm educational travelogue films about diverse locations around the world, gaining notoriety for his feature film, "Africa Speaks" (1930). Film opens, text offering historical background on the Caribbean and opening credits (0:07). Christopher Columbus monument in San Juan, Puerto Rico (0:40). Map of the Caribbean islands, also features Central America, South America, Caribbean Sea, Southern Florida, Atlantic Ocean; Spain, England, Holland competing to colonize area in 15th century (0:53). Garritas, cannons of El Morro Fortress in San Juan (1:17). Fort Charles (17th cent. British military fortress) in Port Royal, Jamaica (1:44). 19th century most of Caribbean becomes independent of Spain, Spanish-American War (1:55). Haitian independence (2:15). Britain retains control of its holdings including Jamaica, Trinidad (2:25). Palm tree-lined tropical beach, boats bob in crystal blue waters (2:33). Farmer directs ox-puled cart with harvested sugar cane down desolate road; Sugar and slave trade (2:51). Young school children flock curiously to camera (3:12). Victorian-style plantation house in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Other examples of colonial-era architecture (3:34). Panoramic views of Port-au-Prince from vista (4:10). Street views of Port-au-Prince (4:20). Facade of Iron Market in Port-au-Prince; Women carry loads on heads as they walk to market, men travel by donkey on cobblestone streets (4:26). Port-au-Prince Port, small fishing vessels and other boats bring produce to market (4:53). Close-up boat bringing load of sweet potatoes (5:16). Buses bring people from neighboring cities so they can sell their goods at market (5:20). Plantains for sale at market (5:36). Mounds of salt lay in sun, for purchase by townspeople (5:48). Open-air supermarket along the port, peasants buy, trade, sell old tins, handwoven baskets (6:08). Ox-carts piled high with harvested sugarcane along road; Shot of agricultural workers transporting bundles from carts to train cars that will transport sugar cane to mill (6:32). Men harvesting sisal plant; Process of turning sisal into twine,rope: Mill on plantation (perhaps island of La Gonâve) where fibrous matter separated from plant pulp, leaves dunked in troughs of running water, fibers hung out on wires in sun (6:59). Tourists inspect handicrafts, hand carved mahogany sculptures, salad bowls (7:43). Street scenes in Kingston, Jamaica: Traffic officer directs cars while wearing Pith helmet (8:23). F.W. WOOLWORTH & CO (JAMAICA) LTD variety store (8:51). Construction of new factories on outskirts of Kingston (9:04). El Morro Fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico (9:37). 16th-century Spanish Gothic architecture in Old San Juan: Iron grilled balconies, steep byways, pastel-colored houses (9:53). United States Custom House, close-ups of decorative details, Puerto Rican and American flags waving side by side (10:30). Bus, perhaps 1956 GMC TDM 4515, drives along road (10:47). Tourist hotels, resorts (11:04). Shopping centers with American brands and businesses: S. S. Kresge co. (11:17). Construction of suburban homes in privately-financed developments, woman walks with stroller along sidewalk in front of completed homes (11:33). El Fanguito “mudhole” slum in San Juan, built over marshes beside Martin Pena Channel (11:54). Government subsidized housing project (12:15). Another government plan, loans and loan of building tools for construction of homes (12:33). Subsistence farming, interior hill farms; Construction of new house using cinder blocks through government loan (13:11). “Operation Bootstrap:” Construction of manufacturing plants (14:01). Casa Bacardi (14:37). Roosevelt Tower “El Faro” on University of Puerto Rico campus; Different students and their majors (15:02). Closing credits (16:10). Film ends (16:15). If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. 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