Scenes Of The Everglades, Florida, United States Of America (1928 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time with this fascinating 1928 black-and-white film, produced by businessman and adventurer Homer Augustus Brinkley. After spending several months living among the Seminole Indians in the Everglades, Brinkley captured some of the earliest moving footage of Seminole life, photographed by William B. Feeland. The film opens with panoramic shots of the Everglades' vegetation, waterways, and wildlife, including owls, raccoons, water moccasins, alligators, deer, wild turkeys, and bears. It offers an intimate look at Camp Californee, showcasing Seminole daily life, traditional clothing, and cultural dances like the Green Corn Dance, Catfish Dance, Sun Dance, Turtle Dance, and Buffalo Dance. Witness scenes of hunting, fishing, and playing stick ball, providing a rare glimpse into the rich culture and traditions of the Seminole people.

Source :
Brinkley, H. A. & Feeland, W. B. V. (1928) Scenes of the Everglades. [Florida: publisher not identified] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2021671084