122 Eyes (1958)

Hard times in 1950s St. Louis and the social services that aimed to alleviate them. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. 122-eyes-1958

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April 1, 2020

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Act Your Age (1949)

Jim, an emotionally immature teen, learns to evaluate his personality and to better work out his problems. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. act-your-age-1949

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April 1, 2020

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American Women: Partners in Research (1960)

Describes the market research undertaken by Corning Glass Works prior to marketing a coffeemaker. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. american-women-partners-in-research-1960

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April 1, 2020

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Appointment with Disaster (1956)

Shows three men, each in a hurry, driving their cars too fast and recklessly, and as a result the three cars meet for an appointment with disaster. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using […]

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April 1, 2020

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Social Class in America (1957)

Shows the difference social class makes in the lives of three high school boys. Explains how one boy is able to raise his social status. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in […]

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April 1, 2020

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How to Use Classroom Films (1963)

INTRODUCES THE BASIC PRINCIPLES NECESSARY FOR AN EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION OF CLASSROOM FILM, SUCH AS CHOOSING & RESERVING THE FILM, PREVIEWING, PREPARING THE CLASS & INITIATING A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in […]

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April 1, 2020

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Are You Popular? (1947)

Dramatizes behavior of two teen-agers to illustrate characteristics of personality which lead to popularity & success in dating. Contrasts Carolyn, attractive newcomer in high school, with Ginny, who is willing to date all the boys but is unpopular with both boys & girls. Shows how Carolyn & Wally are careful of their appearance, polite, considerate […]

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April 1, 2020

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Automotive Service (1940)

Impressions of the different jobs in automotive service and suggestions on training leading to entrance and to advancement in the trade. Views of an ancient car, contrasted with scenes on busy streets and highways, illustrate the commentator’s statement that with the growth of the automobile industry has come an increased demand for skilled automobile workmen. […]

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April 1, 2020

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Beginning to Date (1953)

Explains how to plan and enjoy a date. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. beginning-to-date-1953

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April 1, 2020

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#Bfl O {ggGX = STwWcfl x 2s4 (ca 1963)

Spoofy look at the motion-picture production process, made to encourage discussion among filmmakers. Made by Calvin Workshop We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. bfl-o-gggx-stwwcfl-x-2s4-ca-1963

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April 1, 2020

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Brazil at War (1940s ca)

Applauding Brazil for joining the Allies and declaring war against Germany, this film works to show Brazil’s similarities to America. Cutting back and forth between Leni Riefenstahl-esque images of soldiers and the Brazilian crew team (low angles, jagged mountains in the background, half-naked men), it also emphasizes the “cosmopolitan” and “modern” nature of Rio. We […]

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April 1, 2020

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[California State Fair Highlights] 1913

California State Fair highlights. Includes shot of Governor Hiram Johnson. Ends with two “diamond stacker” railroad locomotives colliding head-on. This was a planned stunt. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your […]

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