Public Domain Movies

Empire in the Sun (1953)
Running Time: mins Color

Explores the modern day views and customs of the residents of Peru, with English narration.

Flying the Lindbergh Trail Part I (1937)
Running Time: 22 mins Black & White

Aerial travelogue of South America.

Flying the Lindbergh Trail Part II (1937)
Running Time: 22 mins Black & White

Aerial travelogue of South America.

Paraguay - A New Frontier (1958)
Running Time: 14 mins Black & White

Here, Willard Hahn films the Chaco region of Paraguay, exploring the ranch of American Bob Eaton, featuring Ligua Indian vaqueros. Also shown is a hand-cranked radio "bringing civilization to the wild Chaco." Also featuring the Mennonite settlement of Filadelfia, old streetcar in Asunción. For more on Willard Hahn, visit www.afana.org/hahnwillard.htm