Movies: James A. FitzPatrick

This Traveltalk series short visits the State of Virginia. In 1947, agriculture was the mainstay of the economy. Tobacco, molasses from cane and peanuts were the agricultural mainstays. The State capitol, Richmond, can boast the oldest legislature in...

This Traveltalk series short begins in the Wenatchee River valley, where apples are the chief commercial crop. In Spokane, we see the Sunken Gardens (later called the John W. Duncan Gardens) in Manito Park. In Olympia, the campus of the state capitol...

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

This travelogue emphasizes Copenhagen's harmonious residents and tone. We see well-known landmarks and get a quick history of some of them....

Also known as Prince of Wales Island, Penang is a British colony located off the west coast of the Malay peninsula. As it is an island, many residents make their livelihood off the water, such as in fishing or port activities as it serves as both a v...

A visit to one of India's oldest cities....

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

South Africa has a long history of colonialism by among others the Portuguese, French, Dutch and British. This travelogue begins in Cape Town, one of the most important ports in the world. It is located at the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean...

This Traveltalks visit to India starts in Baroda. We see how the maharajah of Baroda lives in his large castle. His opulent lifestyle includes many servants, as well as animals covered in expensive fabrics. The animals parade before the cameras. We t...

Historical sites in Virginia are visited....

This quick look at Lisbon begins with aerial footage of the port city as the off-screen narrator provides some history of a seafaring, colonizing nation, of destructive earthquakes, and of contemporary construction. Then it's on to famous buildings a...

Documentary short film depicting the life, geography, and historical aspects of the nation of Colombia, focusing on life in Barranquilla. Marketplaces, fortifications, and shipping facilities are shown, and a brief précis of the derivation of the pop...

This Traveltalk series short introduces the viewer to Alaska....

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

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

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

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

Fitzpatrick Traveltalks...

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

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