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Original Films Of Frank B Gilbreth (Part I)

Essentially a summary of work analysis films which were taken by Frank B. Gilbreth between 1910 and 1924 showing a number of industrial operations from which the motion study technique was developed.

Atom and Biological Science, The

Describes some of the biological effects of high energy radiations on plants and animal cells. Explains how typical experiments are conducted and demonstrates some of the protective measures requir...

Challenge to Democracy, A

Government-produced film attempting to defend the massive internment of Japanese Americans in concentration camps during World War II.

Stripper - Georgia Sothern

Great New Star, A

Dinah Shore promotes the new Chevrolets and sings "See the U.S.A. in your new Chevrolet."

Drugs in Our Culture

Examines the widespread use of drugs in American society and presents experts discussing different reasons for increased drug abuse by youth. Focuses on the varying opinions of a judge, researcher,...

Stripper Betty Howard

American Look (Part II)

The definitive Populuxe film on 1950s automotive, industrial, interior and architectural design.

Stop Driving Us Crazy!

Rusty, a spy from Mars, pays a visit to Earth and discovers how its inhabitants disrespect one another by driving poorly. The film espouses a Christian viewpoint on safety, stating that "reckless d...

Destination Earth

This animated cartoon follows the adventures of "Colonel Cosmic," a Martian, as he learns that Oil and Competition are the two things that make America great. It is a sci-fi-influenced economic tra...

Movie Trailers: "Doomsday" Horror Animation

Tongue-in-cheek horror movie trailer.

Stripper - Red-headed Riot

Drug Abuse: The Chemical Tomb

Interesting anti-drug film criticizing drug use as an inhibitor of necessary social change. Director: Alan Kishbaugh. Camera: Charles Sutton. Narrator: Chuck Bowman.

Stripper - Chinese Joy Dance

Seduction of the Innocent

Sid's remake of The Terrible Truth is, in many ways, superior to it, if only because by the mid-sixties there were a lot more ways for kids to get themselves into trouble. This is a warning about t...

Ideal Doll Commercial #3

This vintage commercial highlights the Beautiful Crissy doll, known for its unique hair-growing feature that allows children to lengthen or shorten the doll's long reddish hair by turning a knob an...

Two Girl Hitchhikers

Word to the Wives, A

How two women trick a husband into buying a new kitchen.

[Amateur film: Medicus collection: New York World's Fair, 1939-40] (Reel 5) (Part II)

Detailed documentation of the "World of Tomorrow" in beautiful Kodachrome.

Our Enemy: The Japanese

Stridently anti-Japanese film that attempts to convey an understanding of Japanese life and philosophy so that the U.S. may more readily defeat its enemy. Depicts the Japanese as "primitive, murder...

What to Do on a Date

A high school senior learns how and where to ask a girl for a date, where to take her for a good time, and how to avoid spending too much money or being bored by commercialized amusements. Director...

American Look (Part III)

The definitive Populuxe film on 1950s automotive, industrial, interior and architectural design.

Brink of Disaster (Part I)

How 1960s activism "threatens" American moral, religious and ethical principles.

[Amateur film: Medicus collection: New York World's Fair, 1939-40] (Reel 2) (Part I)

Detailed documentation of the "World of Tomorrow" in beautiful Kodachrome. (partially on 4156_HM_Medicus_collection_New_York_Worlds_Fair_1939-40_Reel_6)

How the Ear Functions

Structure and function of the human hearing system, with excellent animation.

Social Class in America

Shows the differences in the life experience of three male babies from three different social classes. One young man succeeds his father as president of the family manufacturing company. Another, a...

What About Prejudice?

Pioneering film that encourages youth to look into themselves for the causes of prejudice.

Woodworker, The

Woodworking in mills, construction and cabinetmaking.

Duck and Cover

This film, a combination of animated cartoon and live action, shows young children what to do in case of an atomic attack. The film opens with "Bert the Turtle" wobbling down the street and singing...