Cuckoo, The (silent, 1930s)
“The Cuckoo” is a silent nature film from the 1930s that examines the unusual and somewhat ruthless reproductive behavior of
Angels Flight (1969)
“Angels Flight” is a nostalgic reflection on a historic funicular railway in Los Angeles, which has served over 150 million
Fences and Gates (ca. 1970s)
Features Jim Stringer – composer for Centron and Shake Hands WIth Danger! Explores the struggles of a music group called
Amateur Film: A Prefix to Piscatorialism (1930s)
*“A Prefix to Piscatorialism”* is an amateur dramatized home movie that appears to be split into two parts. In the
Disaster 1906
The film chronicles the catastrophic 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the ensuing fires that devastated the city. It highlights the
Guilty (1941)
The film discusses the importance of traffic safety and the rules of the road through a conversation between two characters,
Exploring Nature’s Wonders: A 1970s Museum Visit (silent, A-B Roll, 1970s)
This 1970s footage documents a visit to a natural history museum, likely in North Carolina, featuring students, teachers, and various
Home Movie : Ties, Games, and Corn on the Cob: The 1949 Supervisors Picnic (silent)
This 1949 home movie captures a lively day at the Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp., Homestead District Works Supervisors Picnic held at
Home Movie: Vacation Complication or Gone With the Wind (silent, 1930s)
This charming 1930s home movie, titled “Vacation Complication or Gone With the Wind”, humorously portrays two young women, Jean and
Metal Clothing Factory Footage (silent, 1950s)
This detailed passage vividly captures the essence of factory life and industrial production through numerous black-and-white visuals and descriptions. Workers
Moving Knowledge: The Installation of Books at Butler Library (silent, 1932)
This silent footage captures the relocation of books and materials at Columbia University in 1932. The scene unfolds with workers
Riding the Rails: New York City’s Elevated Transit Legacy (silent)
This silent film footage captures the vibrant evolution of New York City’s elevated railway systems, focusing on the Third Avenue