Stagehands (1950s)
Part of the Americans at Work series. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have … stagehands-1950s
Science in Action: The Flow of Heat (ca. 1956)
Kinescope of Fifties science TV program featuring discussions and demonstrations. Guest: Dr. Harvey R. White (University of California). Animal of the Week: Gopher. Host: Dr. Earl S. Herald. 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 […]
Should I Marry Outside My Faith? (1962)
The answer is ‘no’ according to this film. Jean – a Catholic – wants to marry Pete – a Protestant. But their families are less than happy to hear the news. Then Jean’s priest lays down the heavy message that the Roman Catholic Church they don’t like “mixed marriages,” that the kids have to be […]
Twas Henry’s Fault (1918)
Henry wanted a sport roadster – Betty wanted a sedan. Financially, the prospect suggested their compromising on a pushcart. But Betty had saved a few dollars toward some lovely headlights and, seized by a sudden inspiration, she invested them in an old flivver and rushed into Henry’s office with “Henry, we have a car!” Henry […]
About Faces (1941)
State of the American people’s teeth during the Great Depression. We digitized and uploaded this film from the Prelinger Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. about-faces-1941
Teeth (circa 1973)
“Teeth. Why not?” The American Dental Association gets hip and tries to appeal to the young teen generation with the film’s quick edits, a rock and roll soundtrack and hip slogans like “Avoid The Dental Gap” and “The In Thing With Dentists Is Keeping Teeth In”. While possibly connecting with the young audience, the film […]
When I’m Old Enough, Goodbye 1962 (excerpts)
Hip, heavy handed and dramatic, this film shows that a young boy’s decision to quit school and get a job isn’t as liberating as he expected it to be. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested […]
Condoms : A Responsible Option (1985)
Made during the AIDS epidemic, this film lightheartedly tackles the issue of “safe sex”. It also demonstrates that popular safe sex slogan that if you have unprotected sex, you’ll be having sex with all of your partner’s previous partners. We like the film because of the assembly line footage of condoms being made and tested. […]
Social Seminar Promotional Film (1972)
This short introduction to NIMH’s Social Seminar series gives insight to the difficulties facing teachers when addressing drug abuse among young people. These approaches were something that were completely forgotten in 1980s with the Just Say No and DARE anti-drug education programs. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email […]
Soundie: When a Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry (Emery Deutsch)
Soundie: When a Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry (Emery Deutsch) We digitized and uploaded this film from the Prelinger Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. soundie-when-a-gypsy-makes-his-violin-cry-emery-deutsch
WJR – One of a Kind (ca. 1966)
Story of radio station WJR, Detroit. Many shots with local radio personalities in studio and people listening to the radio at home, in the ballpark at work and outdoors. Excellent, clear color film with good sequences and shots. We digitized and uploaded this film from the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have […]
Computer I (1967)
Explains in lay terms the nature and cause of cerebral palsy. Describes some of the medical research being conducted in the field. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. computer-i-1967