Dannenberg, Konrad
German Americans
Christmas
Monte Sano Mountain (Huntsville, Ala.)
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
Clips in the beginning show Klaus and Betty Dannenberg cleaning up after opening all the Christmas presents. The end of the film shows a number of title cards, most likely used to annotate the series of Christmas videos. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "Betty / Klaus / presents / Titles / xmas lights (yellow)." Winter 1967.
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Home movies
Moving Image
"Xmas 1967/ Ko unwrap presents - Betty, Klaus & Betty, IMK - McDuff."
Konrad, Klaus, and Betty Dannenberg unwrap presents in the Dannenbergs' living room. At the very end, McDuff is shown playing with some of the leftover wrapping material. Winter 1967.
Video first shows Betty Dannenberg feeding baby Kerry. Then the film transitions to Klaus and Betty opening presents around the Christmas tree. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "First Pictures Xmas tree from Kitchen / look at presents - close up / Betty & Klaus unwrap presents - IMK." Winter 1967/68.
Clip shows the young children present at the Christmas celebration (Kerry Dannenberg, Johnnie, and George) opening presents while the rest of both of their families help and watch. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, " w/ Klaus, Betty, Kerry / G, Ulla, Erna, Alma / Georgie + Johnny / IMK + Johnny + Kerry / Beginn der Bescherung / Kerry's Mishap w/ Cookie Box / Lucky helps out." Winter 1969.
Continuing footage of the children (Kerry, Johnny, George) opening presents at the Dannenbergs' Christmas celebration. Also shown are Klaus and Betty opening presents. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "Very short (torn) leader! The entire Family concludes the 'Bescherung' / Klaus & family / Ulla & family, Erna, Alma / Ende der Kinderbescherung / the 'grown-ups' turn, the Tablesetting + picture." Winter 1969.
Christmas, 1969. Clip shows the children (Kerry Dannenberg, Johnny, and George) opening presents with the parents (Klaus and Betty Dannenberg, and others). Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "The entire family is together / 'Mitten in der Bescherung' / the kids are right at it - all the way / FERRY - Dual Control / other presents 24 Dec 69." Winter 1969.
Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. In this film, Ingeborg gives out presents to Klaus, Betty, and Kerry Dannenberg while they sit around in the living room.
Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. In this film, Ingeborg, Kerry, Konrad, and Betty Dannenberg open presents while sitting in the living room.
Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Shown are the kids (Kerry Dannenberg, George, and Johnny) opening Christmas presents while the adults (Klaus, Betty, Ingeborg, and Konrad Dannenberg as well as Ulla and Erna) supervise them.
Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. For part of the film, the Doanes and Dannenbergs are shown helping themselves to the food being served. For the rest of the film, the various adults (Klaus, Betty, Konrad, Ingeborg, and the Doanes) are shown opening gifts.
"Xmas 1970, Kids / Halli, Doanes, [illegible]."
Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. The Doanes come over to visit the Dannenbergs and the two groups exchange presents. Shown is Ingeborg Dannenberg giving out presents to George, Johnny, and Kerry.
Dallas (Tex.)
The Dannenbergs celebrate Christmas with a family gathering in Dallas, Texas. The film shows Kerry Dannenberg opeining some presents around the tree with Ingeborg, as well as the adults (Klaus, Konrad, Ingeborg, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg) serving some of the food at the gathering. Winter 1972.
The Dannenberg family opens Christmas presents at Klaus and Betty's in Dallas, Texas, winter 1972. This film focuses on the presents Kerry Dannenberg receives, including a sled and football equipment. Winter 1972.
The Dannenberg family opens Christmas presents at Klaus and Betty's in Dallas, Texas, winter 1972. This film focuses on the presents Kerry Dannenberg receives, including a knight costume and a magnetic board. Winter 1972.
The Doanes (Ulla, George, Johnny, and others) visit the Dannenbergs (Ingeborg and Konrad) to open Christmas gifts at their home in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. The Doanes are shown filing into the house, and the rest of the film shows presents being passed out and opened. Winter 1976.
The Doanes (Ulla, George, Johnny, and others) visit the Dannenbergs (Ingeborg and Konrad) to open Christmas gifts at their home in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. This film shows presents being opened by one of the Doane boys and Ingeborg, along with passing shots of the others opeing presents. Winter 1976.
"Xmas carols by Klaus Da, Guy Lombardo."
Interviews
Audio
The Dannenbergs (Konrad, Ingeborg, Klaus, Betty, Kerry, and Christie) celebrate Christmas with Betty's parents at Klaus and Betty's house. The beginning of the film shows Kerry and Christie playing with their new presents, and then transitions to show the preparation and serving of the Christmas day meal. Winter 1977.
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg celebrating Christmas. Shown is them opening Christmas gifts and card at the house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1962. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "George & Ulla leaving Kl w/Schnaps bottles / Lucky - Xmas Cards."
Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenberg visit Ulla, Johnny, and George Doane for Christmas dinner 1976. They are shown preparing the dinner, and then the rest of the film is the two families eating together. Location unknown.