Traces the history of the Panama Canal, explaining how it operates and discussing its significance to world transportation. Includes scenes of a trip through the Canal and views of life in surrounding cities.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322465
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Panama Canal (Panama)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Voyages and travels
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Canals
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Inland water transportation
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - History
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)