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Behind the Fashion Curtain (1965) A/B Roll 1

Silent. A/B roll 1: “a film report on the highlights of the 5th International Fashion Flight in Stockholm – Moscow – Copenhagen” Men ascending stairway to airplane, shot from above Stockholm street scene Various boring runway scenes with adult models wearing conventional outfits View out airplane window over country dachas as airplane lands in Moscow […]

Behind the Fashion Curtain (1965) A/B Roll 2

Silent. A/B roll 2: “Precedents fell with the 5th Petrocelli Flight landed in the Soviet Union and, for the first time, American Men’s Apparel was formally shown to the Russian people. Climaxing recent flights to Rome, Cannes, Madrid, Las Vegas…this trip of 140 people won prestige for many Petrocelli Retailers and others…and provided a memorable […]

Angelus

Colorgraphs of our Scenic West. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. angelus

Ask Me, Don’t Tell Me (1961) A/B Roll

1961 Myers, David American Friends Service Committee Explores the problems of juvenile delinquency, showing what happened in San Francisco with restless, unemployed teenagers and showing their world of disappointment, hostility and gang fights. Great footage of San Francisco neighborhoods and gangs, including jackets (colors). We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger […]

Combat America (1945)

Follows the Flying Fortress crews of the 351st Bombardment Group from the end of their training at a Colorado training field to actual combat over Germany. It tells the story of the crews and the gunners, showing how they live, how they fight, and how they rest. Produced at the command of General Henry H. […]

Dear Miss Gloria (1946)

Thoma (Paul R.) Productions Inc. Appears to be a pilot episode for a series starring Gloria Swanson. High-angle shots of Manhattan and Central Park. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your […]

Drinking Health (1930s)

Silent film about drinking sanitation. Great ECU of woman’s eyes looking up and down, back and forth, and into camera. Old-fashioned ornate clock hands (white against black background) turning rapidly to signify passage of time Workers drinking water out of common glass Analysis of pathogenic germs on glass Young people at soda fountain where it’s […]

Close Call, A (1914)

Young boy and girl exploring outdoors, near coast (Santa Monica?) Little girl falls down cliff We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. close-call-a-1914

County on the Move (ca. 1957 – 1958)

“The spectacular post-war growth of Bergen County and its impact on government.” Great suburban footage — many excellent shots to be logged Young boy on bicycle delivers newspaper to suburban home doorstep. “The spectacular post-war growth of Bergen County and its impact on government.” Great suburban footage — many excellent shots to be logged Young […]

Cashing In (1935) A/B Roll

The first reel appears to be R3, ending with a title that says “Farther Faster Safer with Pennzoil.” A senior salesman or manager advises a younger salesman, both sitting in an office, about shop procedure, sales techniques and sales aids. Second reel: nice shots of 1930s cars driving along urban streets (Detroit?) Middle-class family sitting […]