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Man of Action (1955)

Animated plea for urban renewal connected with 1950s efforts to “redevelop” American city centers. 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. man-of-action-1955

Formations (1936)

“There are four cars the driver must keep in mind at all times: the car ahead, the car behind, the car around the corner, & the car he is driving. If he drives safely in relation to these cars, he will be a safe driver.” We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the […]

#Bfl O {ggGX = STwWcfl x 2s4 (ca 1963)

Spoofy look at the motion-picture production process, made to encourage discussion among filmmakers. Made by Calvin Workshop 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. bfl-o-gggx-stwwcfl-x-2s4-ca-1963

Driven to Kill (1948)

Stresses the necessity for the average American driver to realize fully his responsibility when behind the wheel. Illustrates that violations of safe and sane driving rules produce fatal accidents. 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 […]

Beginning to Date (1953)

Explains how to plan and enjoy a date. 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. beginning-to-date-1953

Automotive Service (1940)

Impressions of the different jobs in automotive service and suggestions on training leading to entrance and to advancement in the trade. Views of an ancient car, contrasted with scenes on busy streets and highways, illustrate the commentator’s statement that with the growth of the automobile industry has come an increased demand for skilled automobile workmen. […]

Dating: Do’s and Don’ts (1949)

Shows the progress of the date, from choosing the right girl and asking her through the last “good night.” 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. dating-dos-and-donts-1949

Date With Your Family, A (1950)

Emphasizes the need for greater awareness in the home of respect that all members of the family should have for the others. Shows how family ties are strengthened by practice of simple courtesies. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the […]

Consuming Women (Women as Consumers) ca. 1967

“Here she is. She is single and fun-loving. She is engaged. She is newly married. And not so newly married. She has no children. She has one child. She has many children. She even has grandchildren. She may be exclusively a homemaker. Or she may hold a part-time job. Or she works in an office […]

Chinook’s Children (ca. 1940s)

Chinook is a champion sled dog. We follow the lives of her progeny. Shots: sled dogs; outdoor compound; dog houses; feeding; tail wagging; playing in snow; frolicking in New Hampshire; litter of puppies; training dogs to pull sled; racing; snow, people being snowed upon outdoors; winning trophies; We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf […]

Chevrolet Leader News (Vol. 3, No. 3) 1936

PURDUE UNIVERSITY BAND DUSTS OFF WORLD’S LARGEST DRUM. DRIVE-IN BANK. BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE: 12,000 BOXING MATCHES AT ONCE. AERIAL CLOWNS SPEED ALONG HIGHWAY. MONKEYS MIMIC STAGE & SCREEN STARS. 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 […]