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Barbara Lorraine’s grandfather was Sea Captain Wilbur E. Cook Sherburne of Hyannis, who employed several people from all walks of life. Town of Hyannis parades have honored him. Barnstable Patriot Newspaper wrote “1939 On Monday Movie tone photographers, under the direction of famous photographer Larry Ellis, chartered Captain Wilbur E. Cook/Sherburne boats "Lorraine" named after his first wife who passed away, and "Sea Hawk" named after his second love on a sharking expedition.  My great grandfather named his boats after loved ones, as it is a time-honored tradition for paying tribute to his female family line.  Upon reaching the grounds after running 14 miles offshore, the sharks were plentiful. Sharks of various kinds and the photographers got some very fine pictures also voice and sound action for the “Talkies”. Sturgis Cape Cod Library is the oldest library building in Unites States that was able to locate the original article from Barnstable Patriot that mentions the sharking expedition (6/29/39). This painting is being donated under my mother’s family towards the Atlantic Great White Shark Conservancy. Barnstable Patriot story was written again in 1999. 

Dr. Charles E. Harris's book, Hyannis Sea Captains, has been compiled and is now available in a bound edition, having previously been serialized in the Barnstable Patriot. The book explores the history of Hyannis and the significant role played by its sea captains, especially during the mid-1800s when over 150 captains hailed from the town. Pleasant Street in Hyannis was even known as "Sea Captain's Row, Hyannis Sea Captains Book has received a positive welcome, likely due to the appeal of local history and the meticulous research of Dr. Harris.   

Movietone News evolved from an earlier newsreel established by Fox Films called Fox News which was founded in 1919. It produced silent newsreels. When Fox entered talkies in 1928 with Mother Knows Best, the name Fox Movietone was applied to Fox's sound productions. By the early 1930s, the Talkies were a global phenomenon.