Thank you for bringing my grandfather's beautiful films to life. I was never able to meet Philip Medicus as he died 3 years before I was born. I do have a son named after him.
I've been wondering, perhaps you can tell us who the other people are who frequently appear in the films? One woman who seems to be very fond of fancy hats, and one adolescent...
Probably the best film I've ever seen concerning what it actually felt like to experience the world's fair. Thanks so much for all your hard work putting it together! What shocked me was all the nudity. I had no idea that was ok in that era in time.
This film is so superb it rivals "Man With a Movie Camera." I was most impressed with the huge sculptures of people that were part of the Art Deco aesthetic. I loved the music.
This is by far the best footage that I have seen of the 1939 NY World's Fair. Bit why are we shown the Cyclone roller coaster. That was, and still is, in Coney Island.
This puzzled me too, but they actually built a smaller version of the Cyclone at the 1939 fairgrounds. After the fair, this version was sold and rebuilt at what is now Six Flags New England, as the Thunderbolt, and is still in operation.
Thank you My father went as a child and he said you could go into the sphere and see the future. He saw TV and the William Crooks and it must have been grand.
Ive read & watched everything I could locate about esp the 1939 displays & events ( I believe, in addition to them adding the George Washington aspect for 1940; one of the nations -- either Poland or Czechoslovakia-- exhibit was closed / didnt continue following Hitlers invasion in Europe).... Im particularly appreciating the camera person's views from a distance of lines of ppl along the ramp at Trylon/ Perisphere.... Very enjoyable as well as informative sequences. 🎉 Thanks so much for providing this marvelous window on a fascinating event from a devastating moment in the US & internationally ( following Grt Depression & at beginning of Hitler's devastation)
Simply incredible. And a fascinating look at the people of the time. I was born in Brooklyn 30 years later and visited Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, the Unisphere, Shea Stadium (now gone), CitiField, Terrace on the Park, the Tennis Center many times. But all of this came before those facilities were built. Felt like I was there. Thanks for the time travel experience.
This film answers so many questions. I grew up in the shadow of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair(s) and it was always a great mystery to me what had occurred there. Grandma talked about going on the Parachute Jump, I didn't believe her until now! My Grandparents and Aunt's and Uncles all talked about it, but all that remained was some of the structures and sculptures.
Although I've seen most of this footage before what an incredible film. I used to collect World's Fair memorabilia, and still have a modest collection. I've also visited the former site in Flushing Meadows and seen the buildings that remain along with the incredible museum. As for the film, you feel a certain sadness knowing that the world of tomorrow, the reality, is not the one portrayed at the fair. You look at the visitors and especially the kids knowing how their lives are really going to change within a short three years.
I love these ‘39 World Fair films! I always look for the brass bald eagle, as it was then displayed at the Fair, but I haven’t found it yet. That brass bald eagle, life-sized, once sat on a large Nazi swastica. But Hitler had it removed from the swastica and he donated it to the World Fair of ‘39. That brass bald Eagle then ended up on the top of the flagpole at my school. I used to look up at it and marvel at its history.
If I had a time machine, this is when and where I would go. I've been fascinated by this World's Fair since I was a kid and saw the documentary "The World of Tomorrow" on PBS. One note - I realize that the correct answer to the question of what to do with a time machine is "to go back and kill young Hitler", but presumably, someone would have already done this before I got a chance to use the time machine.
My father attended this fair when he was 9 years old. He has since passed, but it is clear to see that many of his interests and choice of profession were actually inspired by the 1939 NY World's Fair.
Lovely remembrance - my grandma, now passed, performed at the fair when she was 16. It was a remarkable influence on everyone who had the fortune to attend.
I would love to step back in time to this! And great soundtrack! You and my friend in NJ would be good buddies. He writes and composes orchestral music for films like this. Great job!
This is amazing. I don’t think we moved much from that. Civilization reached its peek in 1975 and from that time everything is moving to the ‘wrong direction’. We can be better than we are now.
My mom went to the 1939 World's Fair with her graduating class (of 1940) from Liberty High School, Bethlehem, PA. Wasnt that the year Hitler invaded Poland & started WWII?
It's sad that there are only one or two of the original buildings remaining from the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Fortunately, we have wonderful films like these as reminders of how beautiful everything was.
I wish! Most buildings were temporary construction, which would have fallen apart over time. The buildings weren't built to withstand NY snow weight. So unfortunately, we're left with only memories.
Does anyone know if little Jacqueline Bouvier (and/or her little sister Caroline, also known as Lee) went to the 1939 New York World’s Fair? They came from a wealthy Long Island family (their dad was a member of the NYSE!), so I would not be surprised in the least if they did. I know they both took their kids to the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
Great film and great music! Could you please share a way to contact you? We are making a video about autopilot, and we are really curious about how you think of it!
my goodness, the ladies are so scantily clad, you'd have thought that in 1939 the mood of the day was much more conservative, owell, it's all for The Show, some 'titillating' distractions in the attrations.
This soundtrack is horrible. It doesn't match the optmistic and vibrant atmosphere of this fair. Watch a 1939 Technicolor movie with sound of the 1934 Chicago Century of Progress World's Fair and you'll understand what I mean.
the "entertainment" seemed rather low-brow and vulgarian, with bare-breasted women (or the illusion) being commonplace and the shows rather burlesque-like, typical of New York City . Kind of a let-down for a so-called World of Tomorrow.
remember, it was still during the Depression. People were not being fed that well during that time, unless they were part of the rich 1%. Jobs were still scarce and times were tough. Hitler was poised to start WWII in September 1939. The US people were blissfully unaware of the horrors soon to come, which would delay their World of Tomorrow; in a way, we now are repeating their tragic reality.
Thank you for bringing my grandfather's beautiful films to life. I was never able to meet Philip Medicus as he died 3 years before I was born. I do have a son named after him.
I've been wondering, perhaps you can tell us who the other people are who frequently appear in the films? One woman who seems to be very fond of fancy hats, and one adolescent...
Beautiful footage taken by a true artist
The optimism of this World's Fair is breathtaking.
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That's a marvelous description!!
Never has such high optimism crashed so far down only a few months after the fair opened.
@@billwatkins8227 Truth!
Wow the nostalgia...I'm only 17 but feel like I was not only there, but lived it...
Absolutely wonderful!! I would have LOVED to have seen this event!!
Me too !!!
Probably the best film I've ever seen concerning what it actually felt like to experience the world's fair. Thanks so much for all your hard work putting it together! What shocked me was all the nudity. I had no idea that was ok in that era in time.
The future looked better in the past.
Thanks for your time and effort for posting.
Well said
@@georgebethos7890well said if you were a straight white male. The future is much better now for the rest of us.
I am Joanne Medicus Squires.. Thank you Darby Cicci.
I love it: The logo on the Johns-Manville Exhibition reads “Asbestos - The Magic Mineral”!
This film is so superb it rivals "Man With a Movie Camera." I was most impressed with the huge sculptures of people that were part of the Art Deco aesthetic. I loved the music.
Wow! What a collection! Way more than I have ever seen of the 1939 Worlds Fair (the best fair ever IMO!)
He must have used a lot of film.....And 16 mm colour film must have cost a fortune in those days. A fantastic achivement.
This is by far the best footage that I have seen of the 1939 NY World's Fair. Bit why are we shown the Cyclone roller coaster. That was, and still is, in Coney Island.
This puzzled me too, but they actually built a smaller version of the Cyclone at the 1939 fairgrounds. After the fair, this version was sold and rebuilt at what is now Six Flags New England, as the Thunderbolt, and is still in operation.
The parachute dropping tower was relocated to Coney Island as well.
Thank you
My father went as a child and he said you could go into the sphere and see the future.
He saw TV and the William Crooks and it must have been grand.
Things were very modern considering this was 1939. Thanks for sharing in color. Excellent coverage.
Ive read & watched everything I could locate about esp the 1939 displays & events
( I believe, in addition to them adding the George Washington aspect for 1940; one of the nations -- either Poland or Czechoslovakia-- exhibit was closed / didnt continue following Hitlers invasion in Europe)....
Im particularly appreciating the camera person's views from a distance of lines of ppl along the ramp at Trylon/ Perisphere....
Very enjoyable as well as informative sequences.
🎉
Thanks so much for providing this marvelous window on a fascinating event from a devastating moment in the US & internationally ( following Grt Depression & at beginning of Hitler's devastation)
This is by far the most comprehensive coverage of the 1939 Worlds Fair that I have ever seen!
Yet I still cannot find any footage of the female guides of the fair and their wonderful uniforms, of which I own one.
Incredible soundtrack for a wonderful film. Reminds me of the Disco Elysium soundtrack 🥰
19:36 Small portion of the Independent Subway (IND) World's Fair Station.
Simply incredible. And a fascinating look at the people of the time. I was born in Brooklyn 30 years later and visited Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, the Unisphere, Shea Stadium (now gone), CitiField, Terrace on the Park, the Tennis Center many times. But all of this came before those facilities were built. Felt like I was there. Thanks for the time travel experience.
This film answers so many questions. I grew up in the shadow of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair(s) and it was always a great mystery to me what had occurred there. Grandma talked about going on the Parachute Jump, I didn't believe her until now! My Grandparents and Aunt's and Uncles all talked about it, but all that remained was some of the structures and sculptures.
The parachute jumping tower is now on Coney Island.
Although I've seen most of this footage before what an incredible film. I used to collect World's Fair memorabilia, and still have a modest collection. I've also visited the former site in Flushing Meadows and seen the buildings that remain along with the incredible museum. As for the film, you feel a certain sadness knowing that the world of tomorrow, the reality, is not the one portrayed at the fair. You look at the visitors and especially the kids knowing how their lives are really going to change within a short three years.
For sure. That's what kept going through my mind too
I have watched so many films of this 1939 fair. This gives me so many new glimpses. Surreal and beautiful. Thanks
Excellent! Thank you!
Freaking FANTASTIC sound track! Good morning trip.
and a great music selection too 😘😘🥰🥰
How wonderful to see this all in colour in such a good quality, realy fantastic. its a little bit like magic timetravel.
Stunning work! Congratulations.
I love these ‘39 World Fair films! I always look for the brass bald eagle, as it was then displayed at the Fair, but I haven’t found it yet. That brass bald eagle, life-sized, once sat on a large Nazi swastica. But Hitler had it removed from the swastica and he donated it to the World Fair of ‘39. That brass bald Eagle then ended up on the top of the flagpole at my school. I used to look up at it and marvel at its history.
Eu acho genial esse arranjo.
Um artista desse deveria nos prestigiar com um álbum novo todo ano, um dos melhores, nível Pink Floyd
thanks
If I had a time machine, this is when and where I would go. I've been fascinated by this World's Fair since I was a kid and saw the documentary "The World of Tomorrow" on PBS. One note - I realize that the correct answer to the question of what to do with a time machine is "to go back and kill young Hitler", but presumably, someone would have already done this before I got a chance to use the time machine.
You have a time machine you're watching this video on it. With the internet we can all time travel through the last 130 years of motion pictures.
My father attended this fair when he was 9 years old. He has since passed, but it is clear to see that many of his interests and choice of profession were actually inspired by the 1939 NY World's Fair.
Lovely remembrance - my grandma, now passed, performed at the fair when she was 16. It was a remarkable influence on everyone who had the fortune to attend.
By far the most enjoyable compilation of the Philip A. Medicus' movies. Darby did an outstanding job editing and adding music.
Beautiful film thank you 😊
Wow!
Congratulations for that job. Nice soundtrack.
_Back to Antlers, you are a musical genius man_ !
I would love to step back in time to this! And great soundtrack! You and my friend in NJ would be good buddies. He writes and composes orchestral music for films like this. Great job!
The dawn of color photography will make this Lost World of tomorrow one that never came last forever.
This is amazing. I don’t think we moved much from that. Civilization reached its peek in 1975 and from that time everything is moving to the ‘wrong direction’. We can be better than we are now.
Damn right
Thank you so much Darbi♥♥♥ Such a wonderful labor of love.
Asbestos the Magical Mineral? YIKES!!!!
I met you years ago in SLC and we talked about this project, so glad to see it is finally out in the world. i think it's remarkable, thank you!
My mom went to the 1939 World's Fair with her graduating class (of 1940) from Liberty High School, Bethlehem, PA. Wasnt that the year Hitler invaded Poland & started WWII?
It's sad that there are only one or two of the original buildings remaining from the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Fortunately, we have wonderful films like these as reminders of how beautiful everything was.
I wish! Most buildings were temporary construction, which would have fallen apart over time. The buildings weren't built to withstand NY snow weight. So unfortunately, we're left with only memories.
Really nice work...
amazing!
There are designs by both Walter Dorwin Teague and Raymond Loewy in the Transportation Zone. Both men practically designed 20th century america.
Am I the only one who wishes time travel was real simply to go back and see the 1939-40 world's fair?
This is really "Back to the future"!
In their future, I've seen the world of yesterday!
A lot of unexpected t and a in the amusement area.
1:55 What are all those flags from?
this is so strange to me idk why it just is. watch it at .75x speed itll look normal, and idk it jus is sort of depressing and odd to me
A lot of brands are still around today....Swifts,Kodak,Johs Manville, Wonder, Shaeffer beer, Kraft, ATT.........
Does anyone know if little Jacqueline Bouvier (and/or her little sister Caroline, also known as Lee) went to the 1939 New York World’s Fair? They came from a wealthy Long Island family (their dad was a member of the NYSE!), so I would not be surprised in the least if they did.
I know they both took their kids to the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
I'd be surprised if they didn't go multiple times both summers. Most wealthy folks did.
Great film and great music! Could you please share a way to contact you? We are making a video about autopilot, and we are really curious about how you think of it!
Thanks! Contact info is in my channel profile
There’s a lot of risqué things that went on at the 39’ Fair that probably wouldn’t be allowed today haha 😅
And you posted this on the "internet"? I think we have a lot in common as the folks back then.
@@dcicci we hope to be better than that, but the bad constantly drives out the good.
Musta been freezing swimming in October
my goodness, the ladies are so scantily clad, you'd have thought that in 1939 the mood of the day was much more conservative, owell, it's all for The Show, some 'titillating' distractions in the attrations.
never duplicated
A robot that smokes a cigarette that's progress. Chat GPT can't do that!
29:16
ANYONE KNOW WHATEVER BECAME OF ELECKTRO MAN?
@Waxel Punkt. I heard he was at a museum.
@Waxel Punkt. It's at the Mansfield Memorial Museum in Mansfield, Ohio. I found it on Google.
@Waxel Punkt. Your welcome.
Accidentally electrocuted!
@@susanbrogan2517 thanks
Nash provided free cars for the town of tomorrow. One in each driveway!
Amazing! Didn't know this.
Anybody older than 15 years of age in this film is most certainly dead now. Sobering thought.
Not necessarily true. They'd only be 95 now. Plenty of those around.
I have seen the future? more like they saw the future! 😊
Why did this Worlds Fair went good.but the one in 1965 didn't?what was done different.
Neither were financially successful, but their success was in their contributions to technology, art, and culture. I think they both went well.
Its a shame they tore down the Trylon and parasphere.
They were beautiful, but unfortunately weren't built to last anyway!
They were also enormous and built to serve only one purpose.
This soundtrack is horrible. It doesn't match the optmistic and vibrant atmosphere of this fair. Watch a 1939 Technicolor movie with sound of the 1934 Chicago Century of Progress World's Fair and you'll understand what I mean.
Time travel is lonely.
the "entertainment" seemed rather low-brow and vulgarian, with bare-breasted women (or the illusion) being commonplace and the shows rather burlesque-like, typical of New York City . Kind of a let-down for a so-called World of Tomorrow.
Or was it sadly prophetic?
People were definitely much better dressed in 1939. And nobody is obese...
Who cares if people were obese . just watch and enjoy
I think you have a good point!
remember, it was still during the Depression. People were not being fed that well during that time, unless they were part of the rich 1%. Jobs were still scarce and times were tough. Hitler was poised to start WWII in September 1939. The US people were blissfully unaware of the horrors soon to come, which would delay their World of Tomorrow; in a way, we now are repeating their tragic reality.