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TRAVELING THE MIDDLE WAY IN SWEDEN; PART 1: THE LAND OF SWEDEN Reel 1 · Part 2
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TRAVELOGUE: On Sweden's industry, agriculture, population and government. Reel 1: Maps show Gothenburg to Stockholm. Illustrates farmlands, lakes, forests, and industrial centers. Shows bustling street scenes which include markets, churches, Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm Town Hall and Orebro Castle, where parliament meets. King Gustavus's carriage arrives at Orebro.(King is not seen.) Power plant at Trollhattan. Reel 2: Illustrates operations of hydroelectric plant for state railways, telephones, cooperative stores, factories, housing, and schools. Armed forces parade, and planes fly formations. Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and his uncle, Prince Eugene, at soccer game.
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1940-01-01
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3:25