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James A. FitzPatrick

Date of birth: 1894-02-26

Place of birth: Shelton, Connecticut, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: James Anthony FitzPatrick, James FitzPatrick

James A. FitzPatrick

Biography

From Wikipedia James Anthony FitzPatrick (February 26, 1894 – June 12, 1980) was an American producer, director, writer, and narrator, known from the early 1930s as "The Voice of the Globe" from his Fitzpatrick's Traveltalks.

Movie Credits

Beautiful Budapest
3

Beautiful Budapest

1938-04-16

This Traveltalk series short visits Hungary's capital, Budapest.

A Day in Venice
0

A Day in Venice

1933-01-31

A Traveltalk visit to the city of canals.

Norway: Land of the Midnight Sun
0

Norway: Land of the Midnight Sun

1933-01-31

A Traveltalk visit to Norway's fjords and the Lapplanders in the northern latitudes.

Fiji and Samoa: The Cannibal Isles
1

Fiji and Samoa: The Cannibal Isles

1933-01-31

Another FitzPatrick TravelTalk, taking us to the titular islands.

Dutch Guiana: 'Land of the Djuka'
0

Dutch Guiana: 'Land of the Djuka'

1933-01-31

This Traveltalk entry visits a Djuka tribal village in Dutch Guiana, which would later be called Sur

Victoria and Vancouver: Gateways to Canada
0

Victoria and Vancouver: Gateways to Canada

1936-02-01

A visit to the capital of British Columbia and to its largest city.

Sacred City of the Mayan Indians
3

Sacred City of the Mayan Indians

1936-02-21

A visit to Chichicastenango, Guatemala, where Mayan civilization flourished.

Rio de Janeiro 'City of Splendour'
3.4

Rio de Janeiro 'City of Splendour'

1936-04-18

This Traveltalks short showcases the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing its Portuguese

Tibet, Land of Isolation
0

Tibet, Land of Isolation

1934-03-17

James A. FitzPatrick tour of Tibet in the 1930s.

Egypt, Kingdom of the Nile
0

Egypt, Kingdom of the Nile

1934-03-17

James A. FitzPatrick tour of Egypt in 1934 for his Traveltalks series.

Colorful Ports of Call
0

Colorful Ports of Call

1934-01-11

This Traveltalk short visits three African locations on the Indian Ocean that used to be administere

Citadels of the Mediterranean
0

Citadels of the Mediterranean

1934-03-17

Visits to Gibraltar, Alhambra and Athens in the 1930s. Gibraltar, pan across harbor, naval ships, PO

Glimpses of Erin
0

Glimpses of Erin

1934-06-12

Ireland was still reliant on agriculture when this Traveltalk visit was made in the early 1930s. Aft

Cruising in the South Seas
0

Cruising in the South Seas

1934-03-17

James A. FitzPatrick tour through the South Sea islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Rarotonga, and Sydney, Au

Stockholm: Pride of Sweden
2.5

Stockholm: Pride of Sweden

1937-10-02

This episode of Traveltalks goes to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. The focus is on several aspect

Serene Siam
0

Serene Siam

1937-05-29

This travelogue begins at Bangkok's rail depot, a center of Indo-Chinese commerce. Next the narrator

India on Parade
3.3

India on Parade

1937-02-06

This Traveltalks visit to India starts in Baroda. We see how the maharajah of Baroda lives in his la

Floral Japan
0

Floral Japan

1937-07-24

This Traveltalk visit to Japan starts with a look at the country's cherry blossom trees, tulips, and

Rocky Mountain Grandeur
2

Rocky Mountain Grandeur

1937-06-21

This Traveltalk short visits Rocky Mountain National Park and a nearby dude ranch in Colorado.

Land of the Incas
3

Land of the Incas

1937-12-25

This Traveltalks series entry visits three sites important to the Inca Empire in Peru.

Glimpses of Peru
0

Glimpses of Peru

1937-09-04

This Traveltalk series short brings us to Lima, Peru where we see a modern city.

Chile, Land of Charm
0

Chile, Land of Charm

1937-10-30

This documentary short features Chile's history, culture, and customs.

Picturesque South Africa
2.5

Picturesque South Africa

1937-01-02

South Africa has a long history of colonialism by among others the Portuguese, French, Dutch and Bri

Glimpses of Java and Ceylon
0

Glimpses of Java and Ceylon

1937-03-06

A visit to the island of Java when it was part of the Dutch East Indies, and Sri Lanka when it was s

Copenhagen
2

Copenhagen

1937-11-22

This Traveltalk series short visits Copenhagen.

Colorful Bombay
2.3

Colorful Bombay

1937-04-03

This travelogue begins with an appreciation of Bombay as a port city. Beyond the port and Taj Mahal

People of Russia
0

People of Russia

1942-12-26

This FitzPatrick Miniature visits the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), the largest geogra

Natural Wonders of the West
0

Natural Wonders of the West

1938-01-27

This Traveltalk entry looks at some natural wonders of the western United States, including the Gran

Cairo 'City of Contrast'
0

Cairo 'City of Contrast'

1938-09-10

This Traveltalk series short takes a look at Cairo's landmarks, people, and culture.

Czechoslovakia on Parade
3

Czechoslovakia on Parade

1938-06-11

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk series short looks at Czechoslovakia before World War II, including imag

Cavalcade of San Francisco
2.6

Cavalcade of San Francisco

1940-09-28

This Traveltalk series short celebrates San Francisco, past and present.

VistaVision Visits Norway
0

VistaVision Visits Norway

1954-10-14

This short travelogue, visiting Norway, was shot in VistaVision.

Gateway to India: Bombay
0

Gateway to India: Bombay

1932-08-01

This early entry in James A. Fitzpatrick's TravelTalks series takes us to Bombay, which we're told i

Old Natchez on the Mississippi
0.5

Old Natchez on the Mississippi

1939-12-30

This Traveltalks short focuses on the city's preservation of the architecture, apparel, and customs

Rural Hungary
0

Rural Hungary

1939-04-29

This Traveltalk series short visits the rural agricultural areas of Hungary.

Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City
3

Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City

1949-07-30

This film visits many of the neighborhoods and landmarks on Manhattan Island and occasionally includ

Visiting Italy
2.5

Visiting Italy

1951-08-25

This TravelTalk short focuses on the ancient ruins in Rome, the leaning tower of Pisa, and the archi

VistaVision Visits Sun Trails
0

VistaVision Visits Sun Trails

1955-05-25

This short travelogue, touring Arizona's deserts, was shot in VistaVision.

VistaVision Visits Mexico
0

VistaVision Visits Mexico

1955-04-29

This short travelogue, visiting Mexico, was shot in VistaVision.

Red Men on Parade
0

Red Men on Parade

1941-02-01

This Traveltalk series short visits a large intertribal meeting of American Indians from all over th

Japan in Cherry Blossom Time
0

Japan in Cherry Blossom Time

1930-04-25

A springtime Traveltalk visit to Japan.

A Wee Bit of Scotland
0

A Wee Bit of Scotland

1949-12-07

In this Traveltalk series short visit to Scotland, we visit several places with familiar names, incl

Suva: 'Pride of Fiji'
0

Suva: 'Pride of Fiji'

1940-05-23

James A. FitzPatrick takes a tour of the Fiji Islands. The short depicts the different types of nati

Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest
4.5

Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest

1940-02-17

This Traveltalk series short visits Seattle and other areas in the state of Washington. Seattle was

Modern New Orleans
2.5

Modern New Orleans

1940-05-11

This Traveltalk look at New Orleans starts at the recently modernized port and harbor facilities, wi

Roaming Through Michigan
0

Roaming Through Michigan

1950-05-20

This Traveltalks entry roams through the northern end of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and makes a shor

Minnesota: 'Land of Plenty'
0

Minnesota: 'Land of Plenty'

1942-01-31

This Traveltalk series short visits some of the important cities and sites of Minnesota.

Haiti: 'Land of Dark Majesty'
0

Haiti: 'Land of Dark Majesty'

1941-07-05

In this FitzPatrick's Traveltalk short, a trip to Haiti serves as a portal into its history, mainly

Motoring in Mexico
3

Motoring in Mexico

1943-05-23

This Traveltalk series short takes viewers along the Pacific International Highway, which starts in

Egypt Speaks
0

Egypt Speaks

1951-01-06

This James A. FitzPatrick's People on Parade series short takes the viewer to Alexandria, Egypt, wit

Cape Breton Island
0

Cape Breton Island

1948-05-08

This Traveltalk series entry visits the easternmost area of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. We

Calling on Costa Rica
0

Calling on Costa Rica

1947-03-05

This travelogue of Costa Rica, the second smallest of the American republics, starts at San Jose Air

Beautiful Brazil
0

Beautiful Brazil

1952-02-29

We start in Rio de Janeiro, with the statue of Cristo Redentor on Mount Corcovado, the avenue along

Glimpses of Australia
0

Glimpses of Australia

1939-04-15

With James A. Fitzpatrick, we visit Sydney's Bondi Beach, the Blue Hills and onto Melbourne.

Java Journey
0

Java Journey

1939-03-18

This Technicolor portrait of Jakarta was filmed when it was called Batavia and formed part of the Du

Around the World in California
2.5

Around the World in California

1947-05-17

This FitzPatrick's Traveltalks series short takes the viewer to various sites around California that

Honolulu: The Paradise of the Pacific
0.5

Honolulu: The Paradise of the Pacific

1935-11-02

This Traveltalk short visits Hawaii's capital city.

Glimpses of Washington State
0

Glimpses of Washington State

1940-06-07

This Traveltalk series short begins in the Wenatchee River valley, where apples are the chief commer

Land of Alaska Nellie
0

Land of Alaska Nellie

1939-12-23

In this Traveltalk series short, we view the Inside Passage to Alaska, the longest protected waterwa

Colorful Holland
0

Colorful Holland

1950-03-04

This Traveltalk series short visits four villages in the Netherlands.

Colorful Islands: Madagascar and Seychelles
0

Colorful Islands: Madagascar and Seychelles

1935-01-01

A Technicolor travelogue of the islands in the Indian Ocean east of Africa.

Glimpses of California
3

Glimpses of California

1946-10-26

This Traveltalk series short looks at California, beginning with the diverse types of flowers found

Calling on Michigan
0

Calling on Michigan

1949-03-05

This Traveltalk series short begins with a look at Michigan's major educational institutions, which

Glacier Park and Waterton Lakes
0

Glacier Park and Waterton Lakes

1942-04-24

We begin at the train station near Montana's Glacier National Park, where Blackfeet Indians meet the

Glimpses of Florida
2.5

Glimpses of Florida

1941-09-06

This Traveltalk series entry takes the viewer to a number of locations throughout the state of Flori

Glimpses of Old England
2.5

Glimpses of Old England

1949-10-08

This Traveltalk series short focuses on the sights and culture that define "Old England". Included i

Glimpses of Ontario
0

Glimpses of Ontario

1942-12-05

This Traveltalk series short visits Ontario, the second largest province of Canada. Toronto is the p

Glimpses of Western Germany
3.3

Glimpses of Western Germany

1954-02-13

This James A. FitzPatrick Traveltalks short visits the West German cities of Hamburg, Bremen, Munich

Jasper National Park
0

Jasper National Park

1952-04-19

This travelogue of Canada's Jasper National Park starts with a visit to the totem pole in the town,

Glimpses of Argentina
3

Glimpses of Argentina

1951-12-01

This Traveltalk series short visit to Argentina includes a look at its capital Buenos Aires.

Land of the Zuider Zee
3

Land of the Zuider Zee

1951-04-28

This Traveltalks visit to Holland spotlights The Hague and two smaller tourist destinations. We lear

Holland in Tulip Time
3

Holland in Tulip Time

1934-09-18

This FitzPatrick Traveltalks short visits Holland in springtime, going first to the below-sea-level

Imperial Delhi
0

Imperial Delhi

1939-02-18

This MGM short, part of James A. Fitzpatrick's Traveltalk series, takes the viewer to the capital of

Colorful North Carolina
3

Colorful North Carolina

1942-02-21

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk short tours North Carolina, first visiting the Cataloochie Ranch near Wa

A Word for the Greeks
0

A Word for the Greeks

1951-05-02

A visit to Athens, Greece and the island of Rhodes.

In Old Amsterdam
0

In Old Amsterdam

1949-11-12

This Traveltalks entry looks at the sights, sounds, people, and art masterpieces in the capital of t

In the Land of Diamonds
0

In the Land of Diamonds

1952-10-25

This Traveltalk series short visits South Africa, including Cape Town.

Glimpses of New Scotland
0

Glimpses of New Scotland

1947-08-30

Glimpses of Nova Scotia, from Halifax to Digby. The off-screen narration cites history, tradition, t

Hong Kong: 'The Hub of the Orient'
3

Hong Kong: 'The Hub of the Orient'

1937-05-01

This Traveltalk series short takes a look at Hong Kong.

Ireland: 'The Emerald Isle'
2.5

Ireland: 'The Emerald Isle'

1934-12-11

This Traveltalk visit to Ireland starts with a look at the countryside, with its farms, small villag

Colorful Curacao
3

Colorful Curacao

1939-05-27

This short film focuses on the sights and sounds of the island of Curacao

Chicago, the Beautiful
3

Chicago, the Beautiful

1948-07-31

A visit to Chicago, featuring the city's architecture and well-known landmarks.

Glimpses of Austria
0

Glimpses of Austria

1938-02-19

This Traveltalk short takes us to Vienna, the largest city in Austria. We visit the Schönbrunn Palac

Land of the Taj Mahal
0

Land of the Taj Mahal

1952-03-21

A brief but colorful travelogue of India's biggest cities following the partition of the country in

Life on the Thames
3

Life on the Thames

1950-08-26

This Traveltalks short visits cities and towns along the Thames River. It begins in London, with vie

Mighty Niagara
0

Mighty Niagara

1943-01-30

This Traveltalk entry visits places along the Niagara River and gives the viewer spectacular images

Mediterranean Ports of Call
3

Mediterranean Ports of Call

1941-01-04

This Traveltalk short visits the ports of Algiers and Monaco in the Mediterranean.

Mackinac Island
0

Mackinac Island

1944-03-18

This Traveltalk series short begins in Chicago, where the narrator and his crew board a cruise ship.

Monumental Utah
0

Monumental Utah

1944-07-29

This Traveltalk series short visits Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.

Old New Orleans
3.5

Old New Orleans

1940-12-21

This Traveltalk series short looks at several landmarks and neighborhoods in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Looking at London
3

Looking at London

1946-06-01

A colorful travelogue of London's most historic buildings and the residual damage still left from WW

Picturesque Massachusetts
0

Picturesque Massachusetts

1942-10-03

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to sites in Massachusetts. Places visited include Plym

Modern Mexico City
0

Modern Mexico City

1942-11-07

This Traveltalk series short brings us to the capital of Mexico, where we learn a little about the t

Natural Wonders of Washington State
0

Natural Wonders of Washington State

1939-10-02

Amongst the sights in this TravelTalk visit to Washington State, we see Snoquality Falls, Mount Shuk

On the Road to Monterrey
0

On the Road to Monterrey

1943-03-27

This Traveltalk series short visits three cities in Mexico. We start in the village of San Miguel de

Night Descends on Treasure Island
3.5

Night Descends on Treasure Island

1940-01-20

A travelogue celebrating the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition and highlighting its exhibition of classica

Night Life in Chicago
3

Night Life in Chicago

1948-11-27

This short Traveltalk visit to Chicago looks at some hotels known for their evening entertainment an

Modern Tokyo
0

Modern Tokyo

1935-12-28

This Traveltalk series short looks at pre-World War II Tokyo, highlighting the influences of Western

Paris on Parade
3.3

Paris on Parade

1938-07-23

This Traveltalks short showcases the Paris International Exposition of 1937. It features a tour of t

A Day on Treasure Island
3.5

A Day on Treasure Island

1939-09-02

This Traveltalks entry visits the Golden Gate International Exposition. Sponsored by 11 western stat

Quebec in Summertime
0

Quebec in Summertime

1949-04-09

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to Quebec, the city that was called the "New France".

The Mission Trail
0

The Mission Trail

1946-04-13

This Traveltalk series short follows the route laid out by the famous chain of 21 Spanish missions,

Oriental Paradise
2.5

Oriental Paradise

1937-01-05

This TravelTalk entry brings us glimpses of flower arranging, a temple deer park, and Mount Fuji.

Romantic Nevada
2.5

Romantic Nevada

1943-04-24

This Traveltalk series short opens with views of Nevada's natural wonders, then visits a mining town

Springtime in the Netherlands
0

Springtime in the Netherlands

1951-01-01

This Traveltalk short concentrates on Holland's historical relationship with its main industry: grow

Zeeland: 'The Hidden Paradise'
3

Zeeland: 'The Hidden Paradise'

1935-01-03

This Traveltalk visits Zeeland, a province of the Netherlands. Traditional costumes and architecture

Scholastic England
3.5

Scholastic England

1948-12-18

This MGM Traveltalk short focuses on the history of England's colleges in Cambridge, Oxford, and Eto

Switzerland the Beautiful
0

Switzerland the Beautiful

1934-10-02

In this Traveltalk series short we learn that four million ethnic French, German and Italian people

Sydney: 'Pride of Australia'
2.5

Sydney: 'Pride of Australia'

1938-12-03

This Traveltalk series short visits Sydney, Australia and its harbour.

Visiting Vera Cruz
2.8

Visiting Vera Cruz

1946-03-16

This Traveltalk series short looks at the people, customs, and landmarks in Vera Cruz, the main port

Yellowstone Park: 'Nature's Playground'
0

Yellowstone Park: 'Nature's Playground'

1936-10-24

This Traveltalk series short showcases the natural wonders in one of the USA's most famous national

Touring Northern England
3

Touring Northern England

1950-07-29

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to several locations in the Lake Country of northern E

Romantic Riviera
2.5

Romantic Riviera

1951-06-23

This Traveltalks series entry visits several places on the Riviera on the coast of France. Stops inc

Zion: Canyon of Colour
0

Zion: Canyon of Colour

1934-11-27

This Traveltalk series short visits Zion National Park, Utah. Amongst the sights, we view the seven-

Roaming Through Northern Ireland
0

Roaming Through Northern Ireland

1949-07-09

A look primarily at the beauty of the countryside and seacoast, starting at Carrick-a-Rede Island th

Beautiful Bavaria
2.5

Beautiful Bavaria

1953-04-04

This Traveltalk series short visit to southern Germany begins in Berchtesgaden. After a boat ride on

Ancient Egypt
3

Ancient Egypt

1939-01-21

This entry in the TravelTalks series visits the ancient Egypt. starting Valley of the Kings in a rem

To the Coast of Devon
0

To the Coast of Devon

1950-07-15

The first half of this Traveltalk entry is spent in the town of Bath, where we learn about the long

Scenic Grandeur
3.8

Scenic Grandeur

1941-12-14

This Traveltalk series short spotlights the natural beauty of the Northwestern United States. Our fi

Rural Mexico
3

Rural Mexico

1935-11-30

A Traveltalks visit to some small towns in Mexico. In Mazatlán, away from the tourist spots, we see

Scenic Oregon
3.5

Scenic Oregon

1943-06-26

This Traveltalk series short begins along the mighty Columbia River, which empties into the Pacific

Where Time Stands Still
0

Where Time Stands Still

1945-09-22

In this Traveltalk series short, we visit a region in Guatemala where the native Indian tribes live

Yosemite the Magnificent
0

Yosemite the Magnificent

1941-05-10

This Traveltalk series short celebrates the beauty of Yosemite National Park. Besides the majestic m

Grand Canyon, Pride of Creation
3

Grand Canyon, Pride of Creation

1943-11-27

This Traveltalk series short begins with a look at Arizona's Painted Desert. We then get two views o

Shrines of Yucatan
1

Shrines of Yucatan

1945-02-24

A visit to the structures built by the ancient Mayans at Chichén Itzá, on the Yucatán Peninsula.

Merida and Campeche
4

Merida and Campeche

1945-11-24

This Traveltalk series short visits two of the most important cities on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.

Glimpses of Guatemala
2

Glimpses of Guatemala

1946-02-09

We begin this short visit to Guatemala at the port town of Livingstone, then journey up the Rio Dulc

Historic Mexico City
0

Historic Mexico City

1935-09-06

Mexico City, the capital of the Republic of Mexico, has perhaps the most colorful history of any maj

St. Helena and Its 'Man of Destiny'
0

St. Helena and Its 'Man of Destiny'

1936-07-08

The remote island of St. Helena, a British possession located in the south Atlantic, is perhaps best

Quaint Quebec
0

Quaint Quebec

1936-09-18

This Traveltalk series entry highlights the architecture, monuments, and tourist sites of Quebec. We

Cherry Blossom Time in Japan
2.9

Cherry Blossom Time in Japan

1936-03-21

In this Traveltalk short, the symbolic role of cherry blossoms in Japanese culture is explored as we

Glimpses of New Brunswick
0

Glimpses of New Brunswick

1938-03-19

James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks series takes a look at the lives and customs in New Brunswick.

Rural Sweden
0

Rural Sweden

1938-05-14

This short film takes the viewer to several towns and historical sites of rural Sweden.

Madeira: 'Isle of Romance'
2.5

Madeira: 'Isle of Romance'

1938-10-01

This Traveltalk short takes the viewer to Madeira Island, the largest of the group of Madeira island

Picturesque Udaipur
2.5

Picturesque Udaipur

1939-05-12

A visit to one of India's oldest cities.

Over the Andes
0

Over the Andes

1943-09-25

This Traveltalk series short looks over the South American Andes mountains, and the South American w

Mexican Police on Parade
2.5

Mexican Police on Parade

1943-02-27

This Traveltalk series short showcases the Mexico City police department's various units as they par

Seeing El Salvador
0

Seeing El Salvador

1945-03-30

This Traveltalk series short starts in San Salvador, El Salvador's capital, emphasizing the Spanish

Historic Maryland
0

Historic Maryland

1941-12-27

This Traveltalk series short highlights such Maryland destinations as Baltimore, Johns Hopkins, Anna

Picturesque Patzcuaro
2

Picturesque Patzcuaro

1942-05-23

Lake Patzcuaro, located 230 miles west of Mexico City, is one of the highest and most picturesque bo

Roaming Through Arizona
0

Roaming Through Arizona

1944-06-03

This Traveltalk series short focuses first on the architectural styles found in Arizona, then switch

George Town: 'Pride of Penang'
0

George Town: 'Pride of Penang'

1941-11-15

Also known as Prince of Wales Island, Penang is a British colony located off the west coast of the M

West Point on the Hudson
0

West Point on the Hudson

1942-01-10

This Traveltalk series short visits the United States Military Academy at West Point just before Ame

Valiant Venezuela
2

Valiant Venezuela

1939-11-28

Venezuela was one of the first countries in South America to break away from its Spanish colonial ru

The Inside Passage
2.5

The Inside Passage

1941-10-04

This Traveltalk series short looks at what was then the Alaska Territory, which according to the fil

Glimpses of Mexico
0

Glimpses of Mexico

1940-07-07

Another entry in MGM's TravelTalks series with James A. FitzPatrick. This time we visit Mexico, whic

Calling on Colombia
0

Calling on Colombia

1940-03-16

Documentary short film depicting the life, geography, and historical aspects of the nation of Colomb

Wandering Here and There
0

Wandering Here and There

1944-12-14

This Traveltalk series short visits various places around the United States. At the first stop, we a

Visiting St. Louis
0

Visiting St. Louis

1944-02-19

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk series short visit to St. Louis, Missouri starts with a brief history le

Jaipur: 'The Pink City'
0

Jaipur: 'The Pink City'

1938-10-27

A FitzPatrick Traveltalk where we visit 'The Pink City' of Jaipur.

Singapore and Jahore
3.1

Singapore and Jahore

1938-12-31

A visit to Singapore, an essential port city in Britain's empire, established in 1813 when Raffles n

Quaint St. Augustine
0

Quaint St. Augustine

1939-10-03

This Traveltalks short emphasizes the Spanish heritage and the oldest permanent settlement in the Un

Beautiful Banff and Lake Louise
3

Beautiful Banff and Lake Louise

1935-10-05

This short film focuses on the majestic towns and landscapes of the Canadian Rockies.

Old New Mexico
0

Old New Mexico

1940-10-26

This Traveltalk series short takes viewers on a tour of old New Mexico. Starting in Santa Fe, the ol

Beautiful Bali
2.5

Beautiful Bali

1940-09-26

A look at Bali, in the Dutch East Indies, 90 miles long, 45 miles wide, and home to a million people

Colorful Guatemala
0

Colorful Guatemala

1935-02-23

James A. FitzPatrick takes a look at colorful Guatemala.

Sitka and Juneau: 'A Tale of Two Cities'
0

Sitka and Juneau: 'A Tale of Two Cities'

1940-04-13

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to Alaska, focusing on the cities of Sitka and Juneau.

Glimpses of Kentucky
0

Glimpses of Kentucky

1941-04-12

This Traveltalk series short visit to Kentucky starts with a view of the Cumberland River, which flo

Colorful Colorado
0

Colorful Colorado

1944-05-20

This Traveltalk series short starts off in Denver, capital of Colorado. Known as a recreational and

Through the Colorado Rockies
3.3

Through the Colorado Rockies

1943-10-22

This Traveltalk series entry on Colorado begins in Colorado Springs, then proceeds to Pike's Peak. W

Salt Lake Diversions
0

Salt Lake Diversions

1943-12-25

About an hour's drive from Salt Lake City, Utah is the ski resort of Alta, a former mining town, nes

A Day in Death Valley
0

A Day in Death Valley

1944-01-22

A tour of the arid, inhospitable region of the southern California desert known as Death Valley, ori

Exotic Mexico
0

Exotic Mexico

1942-06-13

This Traveltalk short visits southern Mexico.

Land of Orizaba
3

Land of Orizaba

1943-01-02

This Traveltalk series short chronicles the sights and sounds on a train ride from Veracruz to Mexic

Along the Cactus Trail
0

Along the Cactus Trail

1944-04-15

The drive from Riverside, California to Phoenix, Arizona is affectionately known as the Cactus Trail

Alluring Alaska
0

Alluring Alaska

1941-02-24

This Traveltalk series short introduces the viewer to Alaska.

City of Brigham Young
0

City of Brigham Young

1944-06-17

A tour of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Memories of Australia
0

Memories of Australia

1943-06-20

This Traveltalk series short visits Australia.

Land of the Mayas
0

Land of the Mayas

1946-01-26

This Traveltalk series short visits the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala and emphasizes the in

Over the Seas to Belfast
0

Over the Seas to Belfast

1946-08-31

This Traveltalk series short begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia i

On the Shores of Nova Scotia
0

On the Shores of Nova Scotia

1947-06-28

In this Traveltalk look at Canada's province of Nova Scotia, we visit several coastal communities. T

Wandering Through Wales
0

Wandering Through Wales

1948-10-16

Located in the United Kingdom, the Principality of Wales, home to 2.5 million people, is filled with

Visiting Virginia
2

Visiting Virginia

1947-11-29

This Traveltalk series short visits the State of Virginia. In 1947, agriculture was the mainstay of

Cradle of a Nation
0

Cradle of a Nation

1947-12-13

Historical sites in Virginia are visited.

Ontario: 'Land of Lakes'
0

Ontario: 'Land of Lakes'

1949-02-12

This Traveltalk series short visit to the province of Ontario begins in Ottawa, Canada's capital, th

Playlands of Michigan
2.5

Playlands of Michigan

1949-03-26

This Traveltalk series short visits several popular vacation spots in Michigan. Among them are Sauga

Land of Tradition
3.5

Land of Tradition

1950-01-20

This Traveltalk series short visits an array of locations associated with England's heritage. Includ

From Liverpool to Stratford
0

From Liverpool to Stratford

1949-09-10

This Traveltalk series short visits several points of interest in England, including the port of Liv

Pastoral Panoramas
0

Pastoral Panoramas

1950-04-15

This Traveltalk series short highlights rural areas of England. We stop at the village of Bradford-o

Life in the Andes
0

Life in the Andes

1952-02-23

The Andes Mountains travel the western side of South America. Unlike many other mountain ranges of t

The Land of Auld Lang Syne
0

The Land of Auld Lang Syne

1950-08-11

This Traveltalk series short takes us to Edinburgh, Scotland. We learn the importance of religion, s

Glimpses of Morocco and Algiers
3

Glimpses of Morocco and Algiers

1951-08-04

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk short visits the cities of Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakesh in Morocco,

Picturesque New Zealand
1.5

Picturesque New Zealand

1952-01-26

This Traveltalk series short visit to New Zealand starts in Auckland, a bustling, modern city. Next

Seeing Ceylon
0

Seeing Ceylon

1952-05-16

In this travelogue of Ceylon, the first stop is Colombo, the capital and chief seaport of this islan

Calling on Cape Town
0

Calling on Cape Town

1952-11-22

This Traveltalks short visits Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa.

Ancient India
3

Ancient India

1952-06-06

This Traveltalk series short visits a few locations where the centuries-old traditions of ancient In

In the Valley of the Rhine
0

In the Valley of the Rhine

1953-11-28

This Traveltalk series short takes a trip on the Rhine river, with stops at Cologne, Bonn, and Koble

Pretoria to Durban
0

Pretoria to Durban

1952-09-19

This Traveltalk series short gives a glimpse into South African history, albeit from a white person'

Looking at Lisbon
0

Looking at Lisbon

1953-12-26

This quick look at Lisbon begins with aerial footage of the port city as the off-screen narrator pro

Johannesburg: 'City of Gold'
0

Johannesburg: 'City of Gold'

1953-01-21

This Traveltalk series short discusses how Johannesburg began as a farming community, but with the d

Land of the Ugly Duckling
3

Land of the Ugly Duckling

1953-01-03

The ugly duckling of the title is Hans Christian Andersen, the author who wrote fairy tales that sti

Seeing Spain
0

Seeing Spain

1953-10-17

This Traveltalk series short looks at four of Spain's most famous cities, Granada, Seville, Toledo,

Delightful Denmark
2

Delightful Denmark

1953-06-26

This travelogue begins with the vast agricultural wealth of the country, whose farmers can produce f

Copenhagen: 'City of Towers'
0

Copenhagen: 'City of Towers'

1953-07-18

This travelogue emphasizes Copenhagen's harmonious residents and tone. We see well-known landmarks a

Modern Guatemala City
3.5

Modern Guatemala City

1945-08-25

This FitzPatrick Traveltalk short visits Guatemala City, touching upon its sights, customs, and hist

The Capital City: Washington, D.C.
4

The Capital City: Washington, D.C.

1940-09-07

A Traveltalk look at the exteriors of Washington, D.C.'s famous buildings and monuments.

Papua and Kalabahai, Weird Haunts of Strange People
0

Papua and Kalabahai, Weird Haunts of Strange People

1933-09-09

This Traveltalk series short visits Papua and Kalabahai.

That's Entertainment, Part II
3.5

That's Entertainment, Part II

1976-05-16

Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time includi

Land of the Quintuplets
3

Land of the Quintuplets

1942-03-14

This James A. FitzPatrick TravelTalks short visits Callander, the Ontario, Canada hometown of the wo

Charming Ceylon
0

Charming Ceylon

1930-11-25

This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to the island nation when it was still a British crown

Rainbow Canyons
3

Rainbow Canyons

1935-02-02

This Traveltalk series short visits The Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon.

Los Angeles: 'Wonder City of the West'
2

Los Angeles: 'Wonder City of the West'

1935-03-16

This Traveltalk series short visits Los Angeles, California. In one of the highlights of the film, n

Land of the Maharajahs
0

Land of the Maharajahs

1931-08-16

This travel film takes the viewer to the northern part of Rajasthan. After a quick day tour in New D

Iceland, Land of the Vikings
0

Iceland, Land of the Vikings

1933-01-03

A James A. FitzPatrick travelogue of Iceland.

Africa, Land of Contrast
0

Africa, Land of Contrast

1934-08-27

James A. FitzPatrick takes a look at the continent of Africa.

A Cavalcade of Texas
0

A Cavalcade of Texas

1939-11-22

This film was the main attraction at the Texas exhibit at the New York World's Fair of 1939-1940.

Come Back to Erin
0

Come Back to Erin

1932-05-09

Travelogue of Ireland including a trip to County Kerry and an interview with William T. Cosgrave.

Siam to Korea
0

Siam to Korea

1931-01-15

This Traveltalk entry first visits Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, when the country's name was sti

Ireland 'The Melody Isle'
0

Ireland 'The Melody Isle'

1932-01-09

Fitzpatrick Traveltalks