Friendship 7

Friendship 7 – NASA This 58-minute movie depicts events of the day when astronaut John Glenn orbited the Earth three times. It documents Project Mercury and offers a look at the several international tracking stations around the world. It was issued in 1962 as a motion picture. Be prepared to hear sappy violins when Glenn […]

Flight of Faith 7, The

Flight of Faith 7, The – NASA Video documents the flight of Mercury-Atlas 9 — the last of the manned Mercury missions. The capsule, named Faith 7, orbited the Earth 22 times. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. flight-of-faith-7-the

Aurora 7

Aurora 7 – NASA Tells the story of the flight of astronaut M Scott Carpenter and his spacecraft Aurora 7. Compares the first manned flights in the air with the first manned flights into space and explains the scientific experiments conducted by astronaut Carpenter in space. Concludes with the recovery of astronaut Carpenter by the […]

Mercury, exploration of a planet

Mercury, exploration of a planet – NASA; Lewis Research Center Contains the original NASA film using animation and photography to illustrate the flight of Mariner 10 to Mercury and Venus. Dr. Bruce C. Murray comments on the mission and the new questions that have developed concerning the history of Mercury. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. […]

What We Have (1950)

ells the story of how a frying pan is made. Points out the importance of incentives and freedoms in American industries. Part of the series In Our Hands, which talks about the American Free Enterprise system and threats to it from the government. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. what-we-have-1950

Electrician, The (1942)

Part of the Your Life Work Series, this film shows the work of the electrician in the fields of power, lighting, communication and transportation. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. electrician-the-1942

Live and Learn

Classic Sid Davis! Illustrates that accidents that happen at home at play can be avoided by taking time to think. Great simulated accidents, some sick. Features Sid’s daughter gleefully running with scissors! Filmed in Los Angeles, Calif. And Santa Monica. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. live-and-learn

Principles of Electricity (1945)

Educational film explaining the basic principles of electricity. Consists mostly of animated diagrams, with several brief montage. The film was sponsored by General Electric and has a sequences showing electrical appliances. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. principles-of-electricity-1945

Sheet Metal Worker, The

Shows sheet metal work being done by hand and by machine. Describes the jobs in this field, such as aircraft manufacture and furnace repair, and cites job qualifications. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. sheet-metal-worker-the

Air Transportation (1946)

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at a commercial airline–reservations, sales, flight crew, ground servicing and airport personnel. Outlines the qualifications of personnel. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. air-transportation-1946

On Your Own (1961)

Another Sid Davis film cautioning kids about their duties and responsibilities and to be an adult and smart using the safety devices provided for them. Just like an astronaut! Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. on-your-own-1961-2

City Water Supply (1941)

Uses animated drawings to describe the relation between rainfall and life. Discusses water sources ‘WELLS, LAKES, RIVERS, WATERSHEDS,) WATER-BORNE DISEASES AND METHODS OF WATER DISTRIBUTION. Narrator: James A. Brill. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. city-water-supply-1941