Quetzal quest, 1941

Short educational documentary, "Quetzal quest" (Bell & Howell: Filmosound Library series “Our colorful world”, 1941). Produced by Victor Wolfgang Von Hagen. Edited by William F. Kruse. "This film was made by Victor Wolfgang Von Hagen who with Quail Hawkins has also written a book of the same title. 'Shows the capturing of the Quetzal, a very rare and beautiful bird found in the central jungle region of Mexico. The photography appears dark in spots and in other places it is rather hazy. The color is beautiful, but fades in places. Too much irrelevant material. California. The color in this beautiful film... is outstanding... Highly recommended for nature groups and science groups studying birds.' -- Committee on Classroom Films" -- Educational Film Catalog (1943) p. 163. Locales include: Teotihuacan (near Mexico City), jungle, on board ship. People present include: Arnulfo Arias, Augusto Samuel Boyd. "Quetzal quest" -- container. 18 frames per second.