About
US; Campbell Films is a
small American family business dedicated to the preservation of rare,
historical films. Started in 2007 by a father and son, team. They have worked
tirelessly to digitize, compile and create truly rare and unique DVD's to share
with the world. The son went to film school and father is a veteran with the
historical passion, so together they assembled the content of Campbell
Films. Most likely you'll find things you haven't seen before. We
appreciate your business and hope the films bring you as much joy as they do
us!
Please note; Buy 2 or more of any of our DVD's per order from our collection, and we will add a free DVD along with this order of similar topic.
What's on this DVD; US and the Panama Canal
This DVD is a collection of old vintage films on the Panama Canal. For 400 years, Man dreamed of a canal through the jungles of Panama. After the French succeeded in building the 100 mile Suez Canal, the French thought the 10 mile Isthmus of Panama would be easy. But, the 10 miles of jungle proved to be a total disaster and the gave up after 15 years of effort. So, the American's took over in 1903 and with a different approach, they found a way to succeed by using Locks. Starting in 1904, the Americans began there conquest to build the canal and finished in 7 years. Amazing. We hope you'll enjoy!. 1st Film; "AFIF Panama". This a US Military film on the Panama Canal, it's people, a short history and the US Navy's use of the canal. Runtime 18:10 Min's 2nd Film; "The Building of the Panama Canal". This is a very old film footage with narration on the building of the Panama Canal. Great piece of history. Runtime 9:37 Min's 3rd Film; "Ocean to Ocean". This is film about a Victory ship crossing on the Panama canal and how the canal works. A short story of the Panama canal history, to the actual crossing of the canal itself by the SS . Rushville Victory Ship. Great footage. Runtime 9:15 Min's 4th Film; "1951 Big Picture Panama". THE BIG PICTURE cameras provide a colorful panorama of Latin America locations. From the fascinating site of the Panama Canal with its strategic to colorful glimpses of carnival time, viewers will be exposed to the important story of what the U.S. Army is doing to bolster Latin America solidarity. "Operation Solidarity" was the combined military exercise that tested Latin American military preparedness to deter aggression if and when it should occur. Runtime 28:21 Min's 5th Film; "Gateway to the World ". A brief 400 year history of the Panama canal idea. from the Spaniards in the 1600's to 1914. Runtime 12:57 Min's 6th Film; "Panama Newsreels". 5 short films. 1st, Panama Quiz. 2nd, PT Boats protest the Canal. 3rd, Paratroops practice at Panama. 4th, Natives harvest Bananas. 5th, US ships loaded for A-Bomb test pass through Panama Canal. 5th, Panama and Blue Jackets. Runtime 14:35 Min's Product No. CFDVD0304 |