America as it was.
Essentially a summary of work analysis films which were taken by Frank B. Gilbreth between 1910 and 1924 showing a number of industrial operations from which the motion study technique was developed.
Describes some of the biological effects of high energy radiations on plants and animal cells. Explains how typical experiments are conducted and demonstrates some of the protective measures requir...
Government-produced film attempting to defend the massive internment of Japanese Americans in concentration camps during World War II.
Dinah Shore promotes the new Chevrolets and sings "See the U.S.A. in your new Chevrolet."
Examines the widespread use of drugs in American society and presents experts discussing different reasons for increased drug abuse by youth. Focuses on the varying opinions of a judge, researcher,...
Tongue-in-cheek horror movie trailer.
The definitive Populuxe film on 1950s automotive, industrial, interior and architectural design.
Rusty, a spy from Mars, pays a visit to Earth and discovers how its inhabitants disrespect one another by driving poorly. The film espouses a Christian viewpoint on safety, stating that "reckless d...
Interesting anti-drug film criticizing drug use as an inhibitor of necessary social change. Director: Alan Kishbaugh. Camera: Charles Sutton. Narrator: Chuck Bowman.
This animated cartoon follows the adventures of "Colonel Cosmic," a Martian, as he learns that Oil and Competition are the two things that make America great. It is a sci-fi-influenced economic tra...
Stridently anti-Japanese film that attempts to convey an understanding of Japanese life and philosophy so that the U.S. may more readily defeat its enemy. Depicts the Japanese as "primitive, murder...
How two women trick a husband into buying a new kitchen.
0723 PA8996 Gags and Gals
"Goofus and Gallant"-style film on the misadventures of a teenage girl who is a victim of her own bad habits, with a harrowing and patronizing narration.
This vintage commercial highlights the Beautiful Crissy doll, known for its unique hair-growing feature that allows children to lengthen or shorten the doll's long reddish hair by turning a knob an...
A high school senior learns how and where to ask a girl for a date, where to take her for a good time, and how to avoid spending too much money or being bored by commercialized amusements. Director...
The definitive Populuxe film on 1950s automotive, industrial, interior and architectural design.
How 1960s activism "threatens" American moral, religious and ethical principles.
Detailed documentation of the "World of Tomorrow" in beautiful Kodachrome. (partially on 4156_HM_Medicus_collection_New_York_Worlds_Fair_1939-40_Reel_6)
Structure and function of the human hearing system, with excellent animation.
Shows the differences in the life experience of three male babies from three different social classes. One young man succeeds his father as president of the family manufacturing company. Another, a...
Pioneering film that encourages youth to look into themselves for the causes of prejudice.
Woodworking in mills, construction and cabinetmaking.
This film, a combination of animated cartoon and live action, shows young children what to do in case of an atomic attack. The film opens with "Bert the Turtle" wobbling down the street and singing...
Cold War-era anti-Chinese propaganda film featuring footage of revolutionary activities and combat, 1921-64.