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Great Swindle, The (1948)

Harassed by shortages, Tom Grey votes for the removal of price control after reading propaganda issued by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). When prices rise, he views a Union film, “The Big Squeeze,” which places the blame for high prices on monopoly control of our economy, and points out the advantages of membership in […]

Men and Jobs (1944)

About the United States Employment Service. Pan Farmland Pan Factory town Factory scenes Men silhouetted against fire [actually molten metal] looks like factory is on fire 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 […]

Holiday for Bill (1951)

Cliche-ridden rural/urban improbable romance concocted to promote Ford tractors. 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. holiday-for-bill-1951

Eskimos: Winter in Western Alaska (1950)

Typical activities of Alaskan Eskimo life throughout a long winter. Depicts the Eskimo’s dependence upon fish as a food supply and illustrates methods of obtaining fish. Portrays food, clothing, and household activities and shows methods of keeping warm. Reveals dangers incident to a seal hunt and ends with an authentic Eskimo dance. We digitized and […]

Broken Appointment (1955)

Tells the story of a young public health nurse who comes to realize the importance of emotional aspects in her work. 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. broken-appointment-1955

Living Stereo (1958)

Introduces the stereo recordings to the consumer masses. 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. living-stereo-1958

Earthquakes (19540

“This film has been Edited and Narrated as A KENT STATE UNIVERSITY (Kent, Ohio) project under the direction of Ralph H. Hall, Ph.D., Audio Visual Coordinator.” 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 […]

[Home Movies: The World’s Fair: August 1940]

The World’s Fair August 1940, City of Light, garden, parade, Florida Building, Japanese Building, Ford Building, Electrical Building. 12:32:46 The World’s Fair 38212 Lots of garden shots 12:35:34 Carnival parachute ride 12:35:46 View of carnival midway 12:35:56 Pan of General Motors Pavilion 12:37:13 Westinghouse 12:38:59 Dwarf performing We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf […]

[Home Movies: United Auto Workers Strikers in Detroit]

Pictures picketing and demonstrations by members of the United Automobile Workers of America in the late 1930s, probably in Michigan. 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. home-movies-united-auto-workers-strikers-in-detroit

How Much? (ca 1963)

A Calvin Workshop film examines the costs of making industrial films. 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. how-much-ca-1963

Land of Geronimo (ca. 1945)

Travelogue touring through Arizona and New Mexico. Photographed by Arthur C. Twomey, Ph.D. “This motion picture has been presented for your enjoyment as a public service of the Gulf Oil Companies and Good Gulf Dealers everywhere.” We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have […]