Hoffmann’s 1937 Mexico Adventure

Part of the Ellwood F. Hoffmann (1885-1966) Home Movie Collection, this 1937 silent film captures a journey through Mexico. After retiring from his Philadelphia silk stocking factory, Hoffmann pursued filmmaking, mounting a camera on his car’s dashboard. Likely shot in Kodacolor or black-and-white, it features Mexican landscapes, towns, and roads, narrated with humor during his screenings for groups like the horticultural society. This reel reflects his love for travel and storytelling, preserved despite his tragic death in 1966.