16mm Film Pan Am Airlines New Horizons: Pakistan (1960) Travelogue Public Domain

Description

This 16mm film was produced
as part of the "New Horizons" series of promotional films, this Pan Am color travel film promotes visits to the “new” South Asian Republic of Pakistan.  (The film was made prior to the separation of East Pakistan into the nation of Bangladesh in the early 1970's, but primarily concentrates on West Pakistan). The films opens with a contrasting view of a “pokey ol’ camel” lumbering through the heart of a modern city, Karachi, which is the main seaport and financial center of Pakistan. (Pakistan was created in 1947 as an independent nation for Muslims.) The film shows it's viewer many beautiful sites around the city as well as the lines of ships docked at the harbor, which we are told bolsters the nation’s economy. Airlines are also aid the economy, we are shown a PanAm jet with debarking tourists and cargo. Moments later, the film shows tourists frolicking in its warm waters. “Most visitors of the fragile sex avoid a camel ride, but some folks must try everything once,” the narrator says as young women mount a beast of burden. “They’ll remember this ride. It will be a sore subject with them for a long time.” Others prefer boating or deep-sea fishing on the Arabian Sea, or visits to the Khyber Pass or Himalayas. The bustling city of Peshawar is seen which the narrator describes as “one huge shopping center … with a variated mixture of sounds of smells,” as men and women are shown creating and selling their wares. Other sites shown include the Tomb of Jahangir, a mausoleum built for Jahangir, who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1605 to 1627, Sheesh Mahal (“The Palace of Mirrors”) constructed in the early 1630's, and Badshahi Mosque in the city of Lahore. With it's rich history, the narrator concludes that Pakistan is a country that close at hand, thanks to air travel.
Beautiful Color! Occasional minor wear. Print projects smoothly, and is very watchable and enjoyable.  No Vinegar Smell. Film is complete and comes mounted on a 600ft. reel.
This film appears to be solidly in the public domain and is chockful of stock footage opportunities.
As always, the pictures above are all from the actual film being offered and were taken while the print was running on a projector. Film is much sharper than pictures indicate. Some pictures might be more out of focus than others due to the camera used NOT the actual print. We don't ever use stock photos.
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