Father Nile Egypt Pt 1: 1935

This 1935 silent travelogue, Father Nile (Egypt), labeled as Part 1, unveils Egypt’s ancient majesty in black-and-white 16mm. Good shots of the Giza pyramids dominate, their weathered limestone glowing under the sun, captured from ground level with workers and camels nearby. The Nile River appears in serene pans, its muddy waters winding past mudbrick villages and palm groves near Memphis, hinting at its role as Egypt’s lifeline. Likely filmed by an amateur explorer, this pre-war reel sets the stage for a broader journey, focusing on the stark beauty of pyramids and river in a timeless land.