Stock Library Can ASGASHASI (silent, Kodachrome)

This silent 1940s film compilation offers a comprehensive view of life during the era, encompassing various activities and settings. The footage begins with scenes of boats on the water, youths waving from a dock, and water pouring from a pipe. Urban life is depicted through images of vehicles in railyards, horse-drawn carriages, traffic on city streets, and neon signs. The agricultural sector is highlighted with scenes of herds of cows, men loading boxes onto trucks, workers in meat lockers, and people handling corned beef cans. The film captures moments of men leading young steers, washing them, and engaging in livestock management. Equine activities are prominently featured, including horse jumps, equestrian events, and men riding horses across fields. Industrial and rural life is depicted through scenes of men using forklifts, stacking textiles, and operating farm machinery. The film also showcases aerial views of cities, boats in harbors, and trains traveling through fields. Workers are seen in fields, stacking tree branches, herding sheep, and baling hay, while children play outdoors. The compilation concludes with images of men working in cornfields, chasing cows on horseback, and performing various agricultural tasks, providing a rich and diverse portrayal of the 1940s.

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.