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Footage opens in Santa Maria de Jesus. Shot of large, outdoors fountain. A woman and a young boy both use small bowls to scoop water from fountain and pour into larger containers. Cuts to shot of buildings, streets and areas with sidewalks, grass and fan palm trees. People mill about and cars are parked along road sides. Many buses (probably for tourists) cruise along the roads. Camera pans toward a cathedral. Title card: “The National Palace, Seat of Mexico’s Government Faces the Huge Plaza De La Constitucion.” Similar scene to first, except camera pans along The National Palace. “Colorful market scenes in Mexico City.” Shot of outdoor area with people milling about. There is a tall cement and iron fence along one side. Two small tables are set up with a display of goods (food?). Many of the walking men and women are dressed up (suits, ties, fedoras, dresses), others wear more casual clothes. Three men walk by carrying huge, stuffed sacks on backs. Camera pans to show another goods table with umbrella over it and a street with buses passing by.