A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition (1915)

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In 1915-16, San Diego's Balboa Park was the scene of an exposition to mark completion of the Panama Canal. This film takes us through the exposition: from the Cabrillo bridge and a panoramic view of the site, to the facades of the California Building, Horticultural Building, Panama Canal Exhibit, and the reproduction of the locks at Gatuna. We see tourists on the isthmus and a crowd outside the Panama Film Company's exhibit of how movies are made. We watch the feeding of fish at the laguna, and we end at the Plaza de Panama where toddlers are surrounded by pigeons. Fatty Arbuckle makes a brief appearance outside the Panama Film exhibit. Titles give us each structure's cost.

Director: Mack Sennett
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
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Production: Keystone Film Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

san francisco, california, one-reeler, woman director, world's fair

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More Films by Director: Mack Sennett
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition about?
In 1915-16, San Diego's Balboa Park was the scene of an exposition to mark completion of the Panama Canal. This film takes us through the exposition: from the Cabrillo bridge and a panoramic view of the site, to the facades of the California Building, Horticultural Building, Panama Canal Exhibit, and the reproduction of the locks at Gatuna. We see tourists on the isthmus and a crowd outside the Panama Film Company's exhibit of how movies are made. We watch the feeding of fish at the laguna, and we end at the Plaza de Panama where toddlers are surrounded by pigeons. Fatty Arbuckle makes a brief appearance outside the Panama Film exhibit. Titles give us each structure's cost.
Who directed A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition?
A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition was directed by Mack Sennett.
Who stars in A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition?
A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition stars Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle.
How long is A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition?
A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition?
A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition is a Comedy, Documentary film.
Where was A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition produced?
A Glimpse of the San Diego Exposition was produced in United States of America.