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Documentary about Volendam in winter.

Documentary about the Frisian town of Stavoren.

Documentary about Schoonhoven.

After a panoramic shot of Schoonhoven, we see its most important streets, squares, and buildings, with a special focus on the newly planted gardens and the departure of a radar-boat on the river Lek. The film ends with images of silversmiths at work. Schoonhoven enjoys national renown because of its silver industry.

Promotional film for the Alhambra Theater in Vlissingen.

Promotional film of the Alhambra in Vlissingen, where visitors to the theatre could win fifty guilders if they recognized the people who appeared in the film. Theatres of that period used creative solutions like this to attract audiences.

Corporate film for Philips.

Compilation film consisting of urban scenes, journeys along rivers, images of everyday life, and portraits of people dressed in traditional costume.

Documentary about Medemblik.

In an extensive introduction, this documentary refers to the long history of the town of Medemblik, which begins as early as 344 AD. The town was built on the site where, according to legend, the Frisian King Radboud (c. 680 - 719) built a fortress.

Documentary about Harlingen, an old Frisian harbour town.

Propaganda film for the Municipal Labor Exchange in Amsterdam.

Documentary about the city of Franeker.

After a brief historical introduction, the film shows the main streets, canals, and buildings of Franeker, including the beautiful town hall built in 1591. Also explored in detail is the accident that befell Prince Johan Maurits of Orange in 1665 when he visited Franeker: he fell into the water, and only barely managed to be saved. Of note in the film are the sparsely populated streets – in contrast to the crowds seen in some of the other 'city films’.