Long Journey West 1820 (1960)
In May 1820, a family from Sturbridge, Massachusetts, embarks on a journey to New Bolton, Illinois, after receiving a letter
Star Gazing (1946)
“Star Gazing” explores the life and contributions of Galileo Galilei, highlighting his groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy and the challenges he
Life Cycle of Diphyllobothrium Latum (1950)
The film discusses the life cycle of the tapeworm Diphyllobothrium latum, affecting nearly 10 million people primarily in cooler northern
Learning About Seeds (1960)
The film “Learning About Seeds” explores the various types of seeds and their growth processes. It explains that seeds come
About Bananas (silent, 1935)
“About Bananas” is a 1935 silent educational film by Castle Films that documents the entire banana industry process, from clearing
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