Take A Good Look (ca 1960)

For Oldsmobile salesman on how to best present their used car inventory for sale to the public. 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. take-a-good-look-ca-1960

Janet and the Genie (1967)

Follows a field trip of a high school home economics student through meat packing, poultry processing, apple packing, egg grading and dairy plants. Includes shopping tips from the Consumer and Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you […]

You in Public Service: Good Grooming (1977)

Examines why well-groomed people are more likely to get jobs, keep jobs, and earn promotions. Uses animation and other techniques in giving advice on proper skin, nail, and hair care, care of mouth and teeth, good posture, the importance of neat, clean clothing, and choice of appropriate clothing and hairstyles. We digitized and uploaded this […]

You in Public Service : Applying for a Public Service Job (1977)

Examines the diversity of jobs held by local, State, and Federal public service employees. Discusses application procedures, ways to learn about job openings, what to do during an interview, and promotion policies. 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 […]

Wings for Doubting Thomas (1950s)

Promotional film about the Cessna personal aircraft. 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. wings-for-doubting-thomas-1950s

Story of a Forest Ranger, The (1954)

The work of a forest ranger: forest management, maintenance, fire suppression; an excellent firefighting sequence. 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. story-of-a-forest-ranger-the-1954

Inside Story of Modern Gasoline, The (1946)

Combination animation/live-action film showing how gasoline is refined and used. With striking images of gas stations, auto travel, and automobiles. 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. inside-story-of-modern-gasoline-the-1946

Styled in California (early 1960s)

“A Montgomery Ward Fashion Presentation.” Idealized “typical” family piles out of convertible and starts playing furiously (good) Janis Paige addresses camera: “this is a typical California day” Stylish California mother poses before camera Stylish woman at backyard barbecue; yields it to husband Closeup of woman’s chest and gingham dress We digitized and uploaded this film […]

Profile in Blue (ca 1975)

A profile of the Nassau County Police Department’s history and departments, set to an interesting music score. 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. profile-in-blue-ca-1975

Progress Parade (1960)

News release reflecting innovations and happenings from the petroleum industry. Includes a sequence on “fishing” for a lost drill bit, soothing an infant with baby oil, how LP gas serves us in the home and on the job, how a “Citadel” service station operator serves his community, and a research program at Louisiana State University […]