1920s Grand Canyon: Rails, Rims, and Rituals

Chug into the wild 1920s with this silent black-and-white film tracing a train trip to the Grand Canyon, rolling through the rugged Tehachapi Mountains. From window POVs, tracks recede into tunnels and curve past arid peaks, saguaros, and Joshua trees unfurl across the desert expanse. The train pulls up to the canyon’s edge, unleashing sweeping vistas—craggy rims and plunging depths—in extensive, awe-struck footage. The final three minutes ignite with Hopi Native Americans in full regalia—feathered headdresses and hawk-wing costumes—staging dances and ritual fights, a vibrant coda to the journey. A majestic relic for history buffs, train enthusiasts, and cultural explorers, it’s a window to a roaring decade’s wonders.