Movie Snipe: “Silence”* (ca. 1930s-1940s)
This black-and-white trailer from the 1930s-1940s explores the evocative power of silence in film. It uses imagery such as pyramids
Movie Snipe: “This Theatre Will Be Open Throughout The Entire Year” (ca. 1930s-1940s)
This black-and-white trailer announces a theater’s year-round availability, inviting audiences to enjoy films in every season. Created during the 1930s-1940s,
Movietone News: “Monster Victory Parade Cheered by 2,500,000 in New York” (1945)
The 1945 Movietone News footage captures a grand parade in New York, celebrating military strength and unity during wartime. Distinguished
Movie Trailers: “Star-Spangled Banner” (ca. 1930s-1940s)
This patriotic black-and-white trailer from the 1930s-1940s features *The Star-Spangled Banner*, inviting audiences to honor the national anthem before their
Movie Snipe: Special Announcement (Unidentified Promotion) (ca. 1930s-1940s)
This black-and-white trailer from the 1930s-1940s delivers a “Special Announcement,” likely meant to capture the attention of moviegoers with an
Retrospect – Rural Civil Defense
An episode of “Retrospect,” hosted by Douglas Edwards, which reflects on the life and impact of Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizing his
AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 11-5-2024
Have you voted? If so, join us for some vintage 16mm films. If not, go vote and then watch our
AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 11-6-2024
Sigh. You think people would have learned by now.. #avgeeks #16mmfilms
California School for the Deaf Installs Unique Fire Escape (silent,1913)
This black-and-white silent film captures the installation of an innovative fire escape at the California School for the Deaf in
Boy Scouts Flagpole Dedication at Montclair Scout Camp (silent,1922)
This black-and-white film captures the Boy Scouts’ flagpole dedication ceremony at Scout Camp in Montclair, Oakland, California. Spanning 36 feet,
Girls Depart for Oakland Recreation Camp in the Sierra Nevadas (silent,1922)
This black-and-white film documents the joyful departure of a group of girls heading to the Oakland Recreation Camp in the
Human Bridge, The (1949)
This vintage film chronicles the transition from the old to the new in the automotive industry, specifically the development of