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Salt Lake Diversions
About an hour's drive from Salt Lake City, Utah is the ski resort of Alta, a former mining town, nestled within the Wasatch Mountains. Skiing and other winter alpine pursuits take place well into mid-spring. The relatively new ski lift is one of the longest in the western US. Some ride the lift not to ski down but to glance at the view from the 1,500 foot summit. Being the end of May, people at nearby Salt Lake are instead enjoying more summerly pursuits, such as boating. Behind only the Dead Sea, it ranks second among all large inland lakes for the saline content at 27%, the buoyancy from which makes it almost impossible to sink in. On shore at Black Rock Beach of the Bonneville Salt Flats is the site of many attempts of land speed records, most records held by Ab Jenkins. Another popular activity in the lake itself is the crystallization of salt around wire forms, the process which requires relatively still water and takes about two hours.
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Plot Summary
A comedic short film featuring the popular radio personalities Lum and Abner. The duo travels to Salt Lake City, where they find themselves involved in a series of humorous situations and musical performances. Their misadventures highlight their down-to-earth charm and comedic timing as they navigate the unfamiliar urban environment.
Critical Reception
As a short B-movie from 1943, 'Salt Lake Diversions' received limited critical attention upon its release. It is primarily remembered as a vehicle for the popular Lum and Abner characters from radio. Audiences familiar with the duo likely enjoyed the film for its comedic routines and musical interludes, which were consistent with their established personas.
What Reviewers Say
Appeals to fans of the Lum and Abner radio show.
Features lighthearted comedy and musical numbers.
A simple, entertaining short for its time.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this vintage short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Lum and Abner were incredibly popular on radio in the 1930s and 1940s, with their characters originating from the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas.
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