Mr. and Mrs. Robin’s family. (1977)
A young girl tells the story of a family of robins that make their home in her backyard. Follows the
Fire (1946)
Use of fire in cooking, heating, producing light, & destroying rubbish. Requisites of all fires — fuel, oxygen & kindling, temperature — are shown & in animation the actions of gases within fire. Control of burning, results of careless handling & putting out. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. […]
Discovering The Library (2ed, 1975)
Shows young children that libraries can be fun and interesting places. Explores different kinds of learning materials, such as records,
[Home Movies: The World’s Fair: August 1940]
The World’s Fair August 1940, City of Light, garden, parade, Florida Building, Japanese Building, Ford Building, Electrical Building. 12:32:46 The World’s Fair 38212 Lots of garden shots 12:35:34 Carnival parachute ride 12:35:46 View of carnival midway 12:35:56 Pan of General Motors Pavilion 12:37:13 Westinghouse 12:38:59 Dwarf performing We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf […]
A/V Geeks Lunch 9-14
It’s a pretty simple concept. We watch old 16mm films during lunch. Join us and find out how much fun
[United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, 1945]
Portraits of the motion picture industry reps at the United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, April 25, 1945. Official Representatives of the Motion Picture Industry serving at the United Nations Security Conference. Claude F. Lee, Howard Dietz, J. Noel Macy, Charles Einfield, Glendon Allvine, Claude Collins. This film of highlights and personalities is […]
AV Geeks Lunch 10 25 2021
Watching 16mm films for your delight and horror! #avgeeks #16mmfilm
Selling Facts About Homart Water Conditioning Equipment (1950s) A/B roll.
Silent, a/b roll. Film on Homart water softeners and conditioners, sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. Some good animation showing water filtering at micro-level. CU water running from tap in kitchen sink CU hands washing dishes, hands ironing on board Laboratory scenes, men wearing chemical safety aprons Collection of about 20 soaps, detergents and cleaning […]
A/V Geeks Lunch 12-08-2021
Tracking down old 16mm films to show to you! #avgeeks #16mmfilm
Challenging the Desert Wind
A7 & B Roll. Nevada Division of Forestry “A public information film on the Nevada State Tree Nursery program to conserve soil and water through windbreak planting.” 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 […]
A/V Geeks Lunch 1-18-2022
Join us for a lunchtime full of 16mm deliciousness! #avgeeks #16mmfilm
Ask Me, Don’t Tell Me (1961) A/B Roll
1961 Myers, David American Friends Service Committee Explores the problems of juvenile delinquency, showing what happened in San Francisco with restless, unemployed teenagers and showing their world of disappointment, hostility and gang fights. Great footage of San Francisco neighborhoods and gangs, including jackets (colors). We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger […]