Motography article

[Terry Harbin]

FOOTBALL DAYS AT CORNELL
(release Dec. 5th 1912)

Of the ten Essanay releases booked throughout the first two weeks
of December two are educational subjects of more than ordinary interest.
“Football Days at Cornell,” released December 5th is a splendid reel of
college life at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.

In this subject the Essanay camera conveys us to the beautiful Cayuga Lake
and valley, one of the garden spots of America. Here are the most gorgeous
bits of scenic beauty imaginable. Wonderful panoramic views of the valley,
taken from Cornell University, are unfolded before us, and then is shown
the university campus with its hurrying throngs of students. The Varsity
football team is next seen at afternoon practice, including tackling,
bucking the line and going through various intricate formations.

Next we see a football aspirant tried out for a position on the team.
He lasts until the entire team make mince-meat of him, then
solemnly swears “never again.”

One of Cornell’s annual football games was snapped by the Essanay camera,
and the film is replete with sensational views of the game during the most
exciting moments. This, together with views of the students parading to the
field, and going through their famous “snake dance,” terminates as
interesting a subject on college life as can be imagined.

The Essanay camera men spent one entire week at Ithaca snapping this film,
and the production will undoubtedly arouse the old college spirit of all those
who love their alma mater.

Motography, November 23, 1912