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Life Insurance Occupations (1948)

Explains services of insurance companies to the public & describes various careers with insurance companies. Includes actuarial work, legal dept, claims adjustment, medical service, & clerical jobs. Shows opportunities for initial employment. 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 […]
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Manpower (1943)

The battle for industrial production in World War II brings Americans into factories. Training is provided and agencies are formed to help people into the right jobs. Women join the workforce and mechanical accommodations are made for them. Factories that previously made peacetime products re tool to make war materials We digitized and uploaded this […]
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Our Community (1952)

Illustrates important community functions and services. Depicts police and fire protection, health safeguards, and park and recreational facilities. Points out how members of the community are interdependent. 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 […]
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Rubber (1929)

Film details the tire making process. 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 project. rubber-1929
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Farther Faster Safer (1930s) A/B roll

Made for Pennzoil Company to show the evolution of transportation. 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. farther-faster-safer-1930s-a-b-roll-3
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It’s Your America (1948)

Emphasizes the returning soldier’s responsibilities in preparing himself for the job of running his country in such a way that the things he fought for will be achieved and preserved. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. its-your-america-1948
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To Inform and To Serve (1950s)

The production and distribution of a daily newspaper in Buffalo, New York. /V Geeks mission to share these forgotten films unearthed in their archive, ( ). Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. to-inform-and-to-serve-1950s
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Frank and his Dog (1952)

Tells the story of how Penny, Frank’s dog, feels neglected when his master is too busy to play with him. Penny chases a cat up a tree, but Frank forgives him for getting into mischief. A simple film intended for very young audiences. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. frank-and-his-dog-1952
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It Cant Last (1944)

In an effort to push citizens to purchase more War Bonds in spite of WWII winding down, this film was written for the United States Navy by the distinguished Librarian of Congress and Pulitzer Prize poet, Archibald MacLeish. It shows the efforts of the troops in contrast to a civilian’s idea that the war can’t […]
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Voyage Of Friendship 7

Voyage Of Friendship 7 – NASA Presented by Project Mercury, this video shows the systems necessary for space travel. It pictures the sunrise and sunset as seen by astronaut John Glen while in the spacecraft, ‘FRIENDSHIP 7.’ The video also explains why voice communications disrupted as the capsule re-entered the atmosphere, shows the parachute deploy, […]
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