“Catholic Confirmation” (1961) 8mm Film Home Movie, Boys & Girls, Scouts, Camp +

Film captures a family that is committed to family, the Boy Scouts and the Catholic Church. Dad has a bit of a shaky hand while filming, but he gets some steady shots in there. The little kids dressed for confirmation are particularly adorable.

FILM CONDITION:

The film appears to be in good condition, ran smoothly and has no detectable vinegar syndrome. Cameraman has a lot of shaky shots, maybe new to the camera. Some streaking.

Partial 5” reel (approximately 6.5 min)

Rough timeline:

1 min 15 sec - kids drinking out of faucet at campground, kids breaking down Boy Scout camp and packing up

2 min - Catholic shrine in yard, picnic in the park, kid climbing tree, family chatting, women playing baseball

1 min 45 sec - family on sidewalk in front of house, little boy dressed up on front of Catholic shrine in front of house, family walking into church, boys and girls coming out of church, girls in brides dresses, boy and girl in front of shrine

1 min 45 sec - Boy Scout camp, scouts in woods, campfire, scouts practicing carrying someone on stretcher, outside scout lodge

Please see photos to verify item condition. Sold as is.

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