1943. Aquarama - 1958 (06:55)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil
Summary:
Beautifully shot footage of the USS Aquarama coming into port, lines thrown out to the dock, anchors dropping, the ship being pulled to dock. Shows passengers disembarking, cars being loaded off and onto the ship, passengers arriving onto the ship, the ship undocking and going out to sea with some motor boat escorts. Includes shots of the Aquarama flag and the American flag flying on the ship as it heads off to sea.

1946. Bahamas - Jan 1, 1964 - Mimi + Ed (01:19)

Date:
1964-01-01
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Naomi Feil
Summary:
More home movie footage from Ed and Naomi's 1964 honeymoon in the Bahamas. Shows the plane landing, Naomi disembarking, and the Feils posing and kissing for the camera outside their condo.

1949. Grass Roots (12:50)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Gertrude S. Hornung, Kirk Willis, Edward Feil Productions
Summary:
Presented from the Republican party point of view, this film addresses the average voter ("Mr. Citizen") about their importance of each individual's vote. Stresses the effects of political involvement and voting at the local level - the grass roots - and how this impacts national politics and Presidential elections. Works to demystify the voting process.

1950. Ground Breaking of C.E.I. Building (01:53)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil
Summary:
Home movie footage of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company in winter 1956. The new building is located at 55 Public Square in Cleveland, next to the former building at 75 Public Square. A marching band, drum majors, and baton twirlers commemorate the occasion. Men speak to the crowd at a podium before performing the ceremonial groundbreaking with shovels.