History of the Helicopter (1952)

Examines the historical development of different helicopter concepts that led to the final practical design, and discusses the helicopter’s control mechanisms. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. history-of-the-helicopter-1952

Good Loser, The (1953)

In an era so bound by conformity and predictability, it’s no surprise that children were actually taught to lose. Ray always wins contests and has come to feel entitled to glory. But when Marilyn beats him, he has to learn to accept defeat gracefully. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. good-loser-the-1953

Fifty Thousand Lives (1959)

Directions for direct mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration, and directions for artificial respiration with a resusitube airway. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. fifty-thousand-lives-1959

Capitalism (1948)

Widgets give way to weenies as the “Western High School Radio Forum” discusses the meaning of capitalism in terms designed to make sense to teenagers. Introduces students to some important aspects of the capitalistic system–private property, profit, competition, freedom of contract, free enterprise and government regulation. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. capitalism-1948

Fun Or Dumb? Graffiti (1976)

Using kids’ own arguments (both pros and cons), film presents overwhelming evidence that vandalism is dumb. Shows that graffiti-type vandalism costs over $20,000,000 a year. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in […]

Cooking – Terms And What They Mean (1949)

Demonstrates some of the most commonly misused and misunderstood terms employed in cooking, and points out what they really mean. Made for the young homemaker who may have not gotten this education from her mother. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. cooking-terms-and-what-they-mean-1949

Great Lakes: Their Link With Ocean Shipping (1948)

Portrays the lakes as an important shipping route for a region of vast natural resources, major population centers and extensive industrial development. Shows the Welland canal and the St Lawrence Seaway as important links between the lakes and the ocean. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at […]

Principles of Electricity (1945)

Educational film explaining the basic principles of electricity. Consists mostly of animated diagrams, with several brief montage. The film was sponsored by General Electric and has a sequences showing electrical appliances. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. principles-of-electricity-1945

Regal Pale Beer Screen Ad

part of a Regal Pale Beer Screen Ad We digitized and uploaded this film from 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. regal-pale-beer-screen-ad

Apollo Atmospheric Entry Phase

Apollo Atmospheric Entry Phase – NASA This video explains the geometry of return trajectory and reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere by the Apollo spacecraft, as well as the problems involved and the methods and actions for overcoming these problems. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. apollo-atmospheric-entry-phase