Ideas in Action (1966)

This film’s fast paced editing, dramatic footage and soundtrack are an excellent examples of the Jam Handy Organization polished style in sponsored film production. The Jam Handy Organization made thousands of films for industry giants such as General Motors, Dow Chemical, Coca Cola and more. The details on this film are unknown, but given its […]

The In In Winter

Peter Jennings tells us about the hip new sport that all the ladies love – snowmobiling! Help us get more films like this online! This film was digitized and uploaded thanks to contributions from this project: http://www.indiegogo.com/avgeeks100miles License at http://www.paya.com/videos/287193 the-in-in-winter

A day at the 1964 NY World’s Fair

8mm home movie footage of a visit to the World’s Fair. Transferred with the Tobin TVT-R8PHD telecine. Transferred in real time to HD uncompressed AVI. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact footage@avgeeks.com. a-day-at-the-1964-ny-worlds-fair

Ads for bakeries

A series of generic commercial spots for local bakeries. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact footage@avgeeks.com. License at http://www.paya.com/videos/287190 ads-for-bakeries

What is Communism? (1963)

Hosted by Herbert A Philbrick, celebrated double-agent for the FBI and author of “I Led 3 Lives”, this film is an excellent record of one of Philbrick’s lectures about the evils of Communism he would give across the country. While some valid points are made about the machinations of the Communist party, films like this […]

Yankee Go Home – Communist Propaganda (1950)

In this wonderful U.S. propaganda piece about Soviet propaganda, George V. Allen, director of the U. S. Information Agency and Ernest K. Lindley of Newsweek discuss with members of the Armed Forces how the Soviet Union was beating us in the disinformation race. Buy this film on DVD and help support the A/V Geeks archive: […]

Help Prevent Fires (in French)

Somewhat avant garde animation and soundtrack for a fire prevention film. Cleverly animated texts of everyday use which performs their daily actions without the aid of people. Although the very few words spoken are French, the film tells the story without a real need for words. License at http://www.paya.com/videos/287183 help-prevent-fires-in-french

Electronic computers and applied mathematics (1961)

Explains the basic principles and operations of electronic computers and the use of binary arithmetic. Discusses unusual uses of the computers in order to stimulate interest in careers in mathematics and science. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact footage@avgeeks.com. electronic-computers-and-applied-mathematics-1961-2

Normalization: The Right of Respect (1973)

Depicts handicapped persons in real life situations to illustrate what normalization is for persons with developmental handicaps. Narrated by Lloyd Nolan (from TV’s “Julia”). To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact footage@avgeeks.com. normalization-the-right-of-respect-1973-2