A favored spot for many movies because of its cachet and beauty, The Plaza shown here rises above the trees lining Fifth Avenue at Central Park. Set in the mid-20th century, when the first buildings of Rockefeller Center were constructed, this scene captures Manhattan in transition. The imposing skyscraper and storied hotel can not drown out the sturdy wall of trees and snowy carpet that provide a cozy environment for the pedestrians strolling nearby and empathetic viewers.