Jewel City Extended: Restored Footage from the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition

Discover Jewel City, a restored and extended version of the original promotional film from the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. This film, once in poor condition, has been carefully repaired, with missing footage added, title cards restored, and grammar improved for clarity. Accompanied by a new musical score composed by Tedd Smith, this piece offers a vivid glimpse into the grandeur of the exposition, held in San Francisco just years after the devastating 1906 earthquake. As you watch, remember the historical context: World War I had begun in Europe, and a peace movement was growing in the United States. Directed by DL Griffin, this film captures a pivotal moment in history. Subscribe to Archival Moments for more rare and restored historical content!