Shot by an unknown American in the spring of 1949, this film (one of a three parter) is a silent home movie shot on 16mm film. This reel shows a visit to Switzerland, including a trip on the Rhine River. There is also a train ride through the alps shown at about (6:30). A bus marked Grindelwald is seen at (14:21) and Kleine Scheidegg at (15:01).
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