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01/01/191610mUnited States of America

A Visit to Los Angeles

Synopsis

To popularize the idea of automobile travel, Ford Motor Company produced Ford Educational Weekly, a film magazine distributed free to theaters. One 1916 series featured "Visits to American Cities." In this episode, Los Angeles is featured at the very beginning of the boom created by oil, movies and aircraft. On the occasion of its centennial in 1953, Ford donated its film to the National Archives and Records Service; this copy derives from a fine grain master printed from the Archive's preservation negative. Music by Frederick Hodges.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

01/01/1916

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
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Original Title
A Visit to Los Angeles
Country of Origin
United States of America
Release Date
01/01/1916
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
10m
Production Studios
Ford Motor Company

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What is A Visit to Los Angeles about?

To popularize the idea of automobile travel, Ford Motor Company produced Ford Educational Weekly, a film magazine distributed free to theaters. One 1916 series featured "Visits to American Cities." In this episode, Los Angeles is featured at the very beginning of the boom created by oil, movies and aircraft. On the occasion of its centennial in 1953, Ford donated its film to the National Archives and Records Service; this copy derives from a fine grain master printed from the Archive's preservation negative. Music by Frederick Hodges.

Who directed A Visit to Los Angeles?

A Visit to Los Angeles was directed by Not specified.

Who stars in A Visit to Los Angeles?

The principal cast of A Visit to Los Angeles includes Not specified.

When was A Visit to Los Angeles released and how long is it?

A Visit to Los Angeles was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 10m.