General Motors Around the World Part I (1927)

This collection of 1927 film reels showcases General Motors’ global operations, with footage from cities such as Osaka, Stockholm, Melbourne, Lima, São Paulo, and more, highlighting the company’s international reach through dealerships, gas stations, and highway construction. Domestically, scenes capture the Fisher Body Plant in Flint, Michigan, and GM’s Canada plant, along with testing Buicks in winter conditions at the Milford Proving Ground. The reels also feature the process of boxing and exporting vehicles worldwide, including harbors like Sydney. Additionally, vibrant office scenes from New York City depict GM employees managing inventory, export operations, and administrative tasks, reflecting the company’s logistical complexity during the 1920s.

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