1932 Alps to Venice & Florence

This 1932 silent travelogue, 1932 Alps, Venice, Florence, shot in black-and-white 16mm, traces a journey through Europe’s wonders. It begins in the Alps—possibly Switzerland or Austria—with rugged peaks piercing misty skies, country unspecified. Venice emerges with gondolas gliding along the Grand Canal, framed by St. Mark’s shimmering silhouette. Florence follows, its Duomo dome rising above Renaissance streets, the Arno River reflecting history. A pre-war American tourist’s lens captures these timeless scenes, weaving alpine solitude with Italy’s urban splendor in a Depression-era escape.