Einstein Theory of Relativity (1923)

Title: “Time is Relative. It STRETCHES and SHRINKS!” other great titles, some animation Title: “A subject requiring a life-time to master, obviously cannot be demonstrated in a few minutes. This is therefore an attempt to explain only some of its more popular ideas.” Simulation of astronaut being shot into space from a giant cannon animation […]

Combat America (1945)

Follows the Flying Fortress crews of the 351st Bombardment Group from the end of their training at a Colorado training field to actual combat over Germany. It tells the story of the crews and the gunners, showing how they live, how they fight, and how they rest. Produced at the command of General Henry H. […]

Dear Miss Gloria (1946)

Thoma (Paul R.) Productions Inc. Appears to be a pilot episode for a series starring Gloria Swanson. High-angle shots of Manhattan and Central Park. 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 it in your […]

Drinking Health (1930s)

Silent film about drinking sanitation. Great ECU of woman’s eyes looking up and down, back and forth, and into camera. Old-fashioned ornate clock hands (white against black background) turning rapidly to signify passage of time Workers drinking water out of common glass Analysis of pathogenic germs on glass Young people at soda fountain where it’s […]

Close Call, A (1914)

Young boy and girl exploring outdoors, near coast (Santa Monica?) Little girl falls down cliff 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. close-call-a-1914

County on the Move (ca. 1957 – 1958)

“The spectacular post-war growth of Bergen County and its impact on government.” Great suburban footage — many excellent shots to be logged Young boy on bicycle delivers newspaper to suburban home doorstep. “The spectacular post-war growth of Bergen County and its impact on government.” Great suburban footage — many excellent shots to be logged Young […]

Cashing In (1935) A/B Roll

The first reel appears to be R3, ending with a title that says “Farther Faster Safer with Pennzoil.” A senior salesman or manager advises a younger salesman, both sitting in an office, about shop procedure, sales techniques and sales aids. Second reel: nice shots of 1930s cars driving along urban streets (Detroit?) Middle-class family sitting […]

Carol of Harvest, A

“a visual interpretation of Walt Whitman’s famous poem ‘A Carol of Harvest.'” 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. carol-of-harvest-a

Cashing In (1935) A/B Roll

The first reel appears to be R3, ending with a title that says “Farther Faster Safer with Pennzoil.” A senior salesman or manager advises a younger salesman, both sitting in an office, about shop procedure, sales techniques and sales aids. Second reel: nice shots of 1930s cars driving along urban streets (Detroit?) Middle-class family sitting […]

Cashing In (1935) A/B Roll

The first reel appears to be R3, ending with a title that says “Farther Faster Safer with Pennzoil.” A senior salesman or manager advises a younger salesman, both sitting in an office, about shop procedure, sales techniques and sales aids. Second reel: nice shots of 1930s cars driving along urban streets (Detroit?) Middle-class family sitting […]