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Great New Star, A (1953)

Dinah Shore promotes the new Chevrolets and sings “See the U.S.A. in your new Chevrolet.” 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. great-new-star-a-1953

[Untitled Amateur Film Hunting]

Silent amateur film. Men hunting birds, Shots of birds flying and settling in reeds. 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. untitled-amateur-film-hunting-2

Chevrolet Leader News (Vol. 2, No. 2) (1936)

Promotional newsreels featuring a variety of Chevrolet-centric stories, including: a Chevrolet pulling an aquaplane along the beach; an isolated Kentucky village linked to the world by motor cars; alligator wrestling; mobility for the Miami Beach police; and new parking meters in Dallas, Texas. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. […]

Mad Ohio, The (1937)

“Showing West Virginia and Kentucky flooded by the Ohio River and its tributaries during the great flood of 1937.” “Our first obstacle. The Guyandotte crosses Route 60 at Barboursville, W. Va.” Huntington, W. Va. “Huntington’s business area.” Louisville, Kentucky “The flood does not spare the finest homes.” Much fascinating footage. Three cars driving down railroad […]

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

Pipeline to the Clouds (1951)

Presents the story of water-supply in the American community. Explains both the sources of water, including the hydrological cycle and the techniques of water treatment. Discusses the causes of water-supply crises and illustrates experiments for meeting shortages. Concludes with suggestions as to what the average citizen can do to assure an abundant supply of safe […]

Woodworker, The (1940)

Surveys types of jobs performed by carpenters in the building industry and furniture making trades. Suggests studies needed to enter the woodworking field. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. woodworker-the-1940

Destination Earth (1956)

This animated cartoon follows the adventures of “Colonel Cosmic,” a Martian, as he learns that Oil and Competition are the two things that make America great. SPONSOR: Oil Industry Information Committee, American Petroleum Institute. PRODUCTION COS.: John Sutherland Productions; Film Counselors Inc. DIRECTOR: Carl Urbano. WRITERS: Bill Scott, Michel Amestoy, George Gordon. PRODUCTION DESIGNERS: Tom […]

Air Transportation (1946)

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at a commercial airline–reservations, sales, flight crew, ground servicing and airport personnel. Outlines the qualifications of personnel. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. air-transportation-1946