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Evolution Of The Oil Industry, The (1942)

Evolution Of The Oil Industry, The (1942) Traces the development of the petroleum industry, showing contrasts between modern techniques and early methods of prospecting, drilling and refining oil. As a whole, it’s a bit dry, but there are some wonderful industrial scenes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. evolution-of-the-oil-industry-the-1942

Invader, The (1955)

Invader, The (1955) Traces man’s efforts since the 15th century to cope with the problem of syphilis. Shows the step-by-step development of medical knowledge and the changes in public attitude toward the disease. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. invader-the-1955

Talking Car (1953)

Talking Car (1953) Presents a ‘SPORTSMANLIKE WALKING’ picture for boys and girls not yet old enough for a course in ‘SPORTSMANLIKE DRIVING.’. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. talking-car-1953

Goodyear Frolics, The

Goodyear Frolics, The Hee-Haw style variety show promoting Good Year Tires. Highlight: A very stout man dressed in baby’s clothes sings a nursery rhyme about “running the stop.” Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. goodyear-frolics-the

Snapping Turtle (1940)

Snapping Turtle (1940) Reveals the life cycle of the snapping turtle, including its birth, its growth and its struggle for existence and survival. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. snapping-turtle-1940

Teenicide (1950 ca)

Teenicide (1950 ca) Explains teenicide as the traffic deaths caused by drivers under 20, demonstrates great increase in teenicide and shows how teenicide can be reduced and controlled. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. teenicide-1950-ca

Seashore Life (1950)

Seashore Life (1950) Portrays life on three kinds of seashores–the sandy beach, the rock pool and the mud flat. Shows the adaptations seashore animals make to their special environments. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. seashore-life-1950

Sense Perception (1960)

Sense Perception (1960) Irwin Moon hosts this one about the senses. A lecture demonstration in which Dr Moon presents evidences of the limited range of man’s senses, discusses the narrow band of the electronic spectrum visible to man, demonstrates the existence of ultrasonic waves, and shows how odor influences our sense of smell. Talks about […]

We Make A Fire (1948)

We Make A Fire (1948) Three children on a picnic learn the process of fire making and the principles involved. The dangers from fire and methods of control are shown. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. we-make-a-fire-1948

My Name Is Durham (1949 ca)

My Name Is Durham (1949 ca) Wow! Shows downtown and Duke campus, but is mostly a pitch for the Red Feather Community Chest – Assoc of the Blind, Girl Scouts, Family Service, John Avery Boys Club, Boy Scouts, YWCA, Durham Nursery School, YMCA, Wright Refuge, Salvation Army, etc. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. my-name-is-durham-1949-ca

Selling One Guy Named Larry (1966)

Selling One Guy Named Larry (1966) Discusses workshops and training for the mentally retarded. Shows mentally retarded persons employed on an equal basis with their co-workers and receiving equal compensation. More demeaning to the “normal” workers. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. selling-one-guy-named-larry-1966