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The Fun of Being Thoughtful 1950 Coronet Instructional Films; Schoolroom Social Guidance


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SHOWS THAT SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT INVOLVES INSIGHT INTO THE MOTIVES, TASTES & DESIRES OF OTHERS. THIS INSIGHT, "THOUGHTFULNESS" IS SHOWN HERE TO BE INTELLIGENT EXERCISE & APPLICATION OF A FEW SOCIAL SKILLS; NOTICING WHAT OTHERS LIKE & WANT.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove un...

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1942 Olds: "Oldsmobile Presents the Custom 8 Cruiser B-44" (1941) Oldsmobile Division, General Motors

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1942 Oldsmobile theatrical advertising produced by Jam Handy. The last pre-war Oldsmobile rolled off the assembly line on February 5, 1942.


Originally a public domain film from the Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied. View Post

Cities: How They Grow 1952 Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; Urban Growth

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A CITY IS DEFINED & AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SHOW THAT IT CONSISTS OF 2 KINDS OF PEOPLE - "BUILDERS" & "FILLERS". ASPECTS OF GREAT CITIES SHOWN; WHY CITIES DIE & ARE KNOWN AS "GHOST TOWNS".


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass br...

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West Point: "The Army Challenge" ~ 1969 US Army; United States Military Academy; The Big Picture TV-750

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'Documents the story of a young man who enters the U.S. Military Academy and completes four years of study to qualify for a commission as a second lieutenant, U.S. Army.'


Originally a public domain film from the National Archives or Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightnes...

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Flight Training: Crosswind Approaches, Landings and Take-offs 1953 US Navy Pilot Training Film MN-7398-C

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Originally a public domain film from the US Navy, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is f...

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Car Frames: "Head On" 1938 Chevrolet Division, General Motors

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THE BOX-GIRDER FRAME IS THE STRONGEST AUTOMOBILE FRAME THAT CAN BE BUILT. TO PROVE THIS, A CHEVROLET TAKES ITS PLACE IN A LINE OF FREIGHT CARS AND HOLDS ITS OWN.


Produced by Jam Handy.


Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild...

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Montclair Cigarettes TV Commercial ~ 1965 American Tobacco Company

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Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting ...

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Aeronautical Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO) 1975 US Navy Recruiting Film MN-11384-IG-8

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THE DEMANDING, COMPLEX, AND DETAILED WORK REQUIRED OF AN AMDO.


AMDOs are now known as "Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officers".


Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied. View Post

Nuclear Fallout: When And How To Protect Yourself 1959 US Office Of Civil Defense; Animated Cartoon

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On defense against radioactive nuclear fallout, and the value of time, distance and mass in weakening its effects.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

T...

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Levittown Construction with Ford Equipment: "The Quiet Revolution" 1956 Ford Motor Company

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'Shows how Ford earthmoving equipment helps the builders of Levittown, Pennsylvania achieve great economies of scale. With excellent images of home and infrastructure building.'


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-col...

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Helicopter Crash Underwater Egress: "Seconds to Live" 1988 US Air Force Training Film

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'Depicts water egress from a ditched helicopter. Shows how to prepare for impact, locations and procedures of exiting the craft and swimming techniques for clearing the wreckage. Emphasis will be placed on jettison procedures, reference points and disorientation.'


Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, wit...

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1955 Chevrolet Commercial No. 6 (1954) General Motors; 1955 Chevy

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Theatrical screen ad for the 1955 Chevy.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reductio...

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16mm Motion Picture Projector Operating Techniques 1961 US Air Force Training Film TF1-15421a

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'Training film for military projectionists.'


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise redu...

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Combat in Deep Snow and Extreme Cold 1950 US Army TF7-1550

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INFANTRY RIFLE COMPANY ILLUSTRATES COMBAT TECHNIQUE AND SURVIVAL METHODS APPLICABLE TO ARCTIC CONDITIONS.


Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also process...

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Japanese Culture Lesson for GIs: "You in Japan" 1957 US Army; The Big Picture TV-354

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Originally a public domain film from the National Archives or Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equaliz...

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A Day at Sea 1975 US Navy Recruiting Film MN-11472

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Produced for the US Navy by Centron Corporation.


Originally a public domain film from the US Navy, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, ...

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Don't Be a Sucker 1945 US War Department Education Film EF-6

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'Dramatizes the destructive effects of racial and religious prejudice. Reel 1 shows a fake wrestling match and "crooked" gambling games. An agitator addresses a street crowd; he almost convinces one man in the audience until the man begins to talk to a Hungarian refugee from Germany. A Nazi speaker harangues a crowd in Germany denouncing Jews, Catholics, and Freemasons. Reel 2, a Ger...

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Journalism 1940 Vocational Guidance Films; Mass Communications Media Careers

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On writing and editing jobs at newspapers and magazines.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization...

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Life of Crime: "As the Twig Is Bent" 1943 Aetna Life Insurance Company

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A film for adults about juvenile delinquency during World War II.


'A response to World War II's fracturing of the family, as adults worked late shifts or were in the military, and children, especially teenagers, ran amuck. Includes scenes of juvenile delinquency, gangsters and criminals, robberies, burglaries, vandalism, drinking and drug use.'


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The Voice of China 1945 Chinese Ministry of Information; 1940's China in Color

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On the hopes of the Republic of China for life after the 2nd Sino-Japanese War (World War II).


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was al...

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Automobile Dual Braking ~ 1955 NASA Langley Research Center

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A 1950s look at braking problems in automobiles and how NASA Langley Research Center is leveraging technology to address the issues.  A look at the modern vehicles and heavy traffic congestion in the Hampton Roads region is worth viewing.


Much of the original work associated with this film was conducted at the Landing Loads Track.  Tests using a modified ve...

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Goodyear Snow Tires Commercial (from $12.95) "Go, Go, Go, Go Goodyear" ~ 1963 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

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Originally a public domain film from the National Archives or Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equaliz...

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Communications and Our Town 1947 Teaching Films Incorporated

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SHOWS A VARIETY OF TYPES OF COMMUNICATION, DIVIDED INTO THOSE SEEN & THOSE HEARD. THIS WEB OF COMMUNICATIONS IS EXPLAINED IN TERMS OF ITS SOCIAL EFFECT AS A LINK BETWEEN PEOPLE.


Produced by Burton Holmes.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio...

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FJ-2 Fury Familiarization 1953 US Navy Pilot Training Film MN-7865c

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The North American FJ-2 Fury was the US Navy version of the US Air Force's F-86E Sabre jet.


Originally a public domain film from the US Navy, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normaliza...

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Victory Is Our Business 1942 General Motors; World War II


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'Patriotic motivational film for World War II industrial workers... Shows what is being produced and how fast. Ends with a tuneful melody, "Soldiers of Industry".'


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color ...

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Jet Shoes Experiment ~ 1967 NASA Langley Research Center (JQ Music)

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Tests of jet shoes for astronaut maneuvering during EVAs.


Originally a public domain film from NASA, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.


The film was silent. I have added music created by myself using the Reaper Digital Au...

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Volkswagen Beetle Commercial: "Over a Mile of Inspectors" ~ 1965 Volkswagen of America

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Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting ...

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F-16XL Rollout, First Flight, Flight Testing 1982 General Dynamics (JQ Music)

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Originally a public domain film from the US Air Force, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect,...

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Spent Nuclear Fuel ~ 1980 US Department of Energy; Sandia National Laboratories

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Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not per...

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Coca-Cola Vending Machines: "Refreshing Look" 1958 The Vendo Company

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Vendo's crisp new line of Coca-Cola vending machines.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, n...

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