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1953 Chevy Bel Air, 210 & 150 Commercial No. 8: "Something New" (1952) Chevrolet Division, General Motors; Jam Handy
more at http://quickfound.net/Theatrical screen ad for the 1953 Chevys.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.The film was silent. I have added music created by myself using the Reaper Digital Audio Workstation and the Independence and Proteus VX VST instrument plugins.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Bel_AirWikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/lice...
Cleaning Mess Gear 1945 United States Marine Corps Training Film MN-2808e
more at http://quickfound.net/"Commandments for Health"Originally a public domain film, 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 far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mess_kitWikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
Gentlemen's Clubs: Knight Clubs 1936 Chevrolet Motor Company
more at http://quickfound.net/THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEN'S CLUBS IS TRACED FROM KING ARTHUR TO THE PRESENT TIME. HISTORICAL FACTS MIXED WITH HUMOROUS BITS IN AN INSPIRING & ENLIGHTENING PICTURE.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 equalizat...
The Experimental House 1963 National Association of Home Builders
more at http://quickfound.net/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 sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Association_of_Home_BuildersWikipedia lice...
Airplane Propellers: Principles and Types 1941 US Army Air Corps Training Film TF1-246
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the US Army, 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 far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propeller_(aeronautics)Wikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-s...
Micrin Mouthwash TV Commercial No 2 ~ 1965 Johnson & Johnson
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film, 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 far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MouthwashWikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Mouthwash, mouth rinse, o...
D-Day Convoy 1947 US Army Film HR-B-15; Operation Overlord, Normandy Invasion, World War II
more at http://quickfound.net/ACTIVITIES JUST PRIOR TO AND INCLUDING D-DAY - MOVEMENTS OF AMERICAN TROOPS FROM ALL PARTS TO POE'S PRIOR TO THE NORMANDY INVASION.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 perfect, is f...
Saturn Launch Complex 34 1962 NASA; Kurt Debus; Project Apollo SA-2 Launch
more at http://quickfound.net/'Dr. Kurt Debus, director of the Launch Operations Center, uses models and diagrams to discuss the building and operation of Saturn complex 34, comparing it with smaller rocket launch complexes such as Juno II, Jupiter C, and Redstone. He explains why a complex more modern than number 34 will be needed to launch the Saturn vehicles carrying man to the moon.'Originally a public domain film from NASA, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-co...
Farming: "Man On The Land" 1951 American Petroleum Institute (API); Cartoon Animation
more at http://quickfound.net/'Animated story of man's conquest of the soil through the ages with background of narration and ballads. Starts with prehistoric times and ends in the present, showing how oil-powered machines have banished the threat of famine.'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 wit...
Mailman 1946 Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
more at http://quickfound.net/'How the United States post office system operates. Follows both a city and a rural mailman on their appointed rounds and explains graphically to children how postmen sort mail and deliver it.'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,...
Prell Shampoo TV Commercial 09 "Prell Concentrate - Massage" ~ 1960 Procter & Gamble
more at http://quickfound.net/Prell Concentrate provides lots of rich creamy lather.Originally a public domain film, 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 far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PrellWikipedia license: http://creativecommon...
Another Cup Of Coffee 1948 Prudential Insurance Company; Life Insurance Salesman Training
more at http://quickfound.net/'Seeks to create in minds of Prudential salesmen a favorable attitude toward prospective insurance buyers. Points out variety of prospect sources & presents five fundamental points of prospecting.'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 reduct...
Airships: "The Call of the Air" ~ 1922 US Army Air Service
more at http://quickfound.net/Silent. 'Shows Lighter-than-air aircraft, ground and air shots illustrating activities and educational opportunities of students in this branch of the U.S. Air Service. The schoois are located at Ross Field, California, Port Omaha, Nebraska, Brooks Fieid, Texas and Langley Field, Virginia. Shows observation balloon, the giant zeppelin, ZDUS-1, the C-2 airship, and the German dirigible BODENSEE. Shows also aerial down shots of Washington and environs. AT PORT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, THE STUDENTS, IN ADDITION TO OTHER D...
In Our Hands, Part 1: How We Got What We Have 1950 American Economic Foundation
more at http://quickfound.net/'How economic progress comes from the accumulation of privately owned tools of production; demonstrates the need for tools...'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 sound, thou...
Allen Carpet Commercial: "Have Coffee With Us" ~ 1970
more at http://quickfound.net/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 sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CarpetWikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org...
Operation ARGUS High Altitude Nuclear Tests 1958 Armed Forces Special Weapons Project - ARPA
more at http://quickfound.net/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 perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_ArgusWikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...
Fighting Forest Fires: "Just a Spark" 1937 Chevrolet Division, General Motors; Jam Handy
more at http://quickfound.net/'A careless fisherman drops a cigaret and starts a forest fire. Then it's to the rescue of a bedridden woman alone in a forest cabin, and the Chevrolet carries the firefighters through to save a life and a forest.'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 normal...
General Aviation: "Airport America" 1954 National Association of State Aviation Officials; Film Originals
more at http://quickfound.net/'Advocates increased airport construction, especially in rural America. Describes the centrality of general aviation to the U.S. economy. With many images of American townscapes, especially in rural areas; small-town airports; and businesspeople using small airplanes to expedite their activities.Tech Director: Chet Moulton.Narrator: Marx Hartman.Recording: Cinesound.Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio cor...
Salesmanship: "Beware of Mental-itis" 1937 Calvin Company
more at http://quickfound.net/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 sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_CompanyWikipedia license: http://creativecomm...
Head & Shoulders Shampoo TV Commercial 03 ~ 1962 Procter & Gamble
more at http://quickfound.net/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 sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_&_ShouldersWikipedia license: http://creativec...
Years of Menace (Army in Action Ep. XII) 1965 US Army; The Big Picture TV-645
more at http://quickfound.net/'This documentary provides a grim kaleidoscope of world trouble spots: the Berlin Wall, the Lebanon crisis, Laos, South Vietnam, and Cuba. Scenes document Red China as it crushed a revolt in Tibet, then attacked a militarily weak India; Cuban freedom fighters as they attempted to retake their homeland and met disaster; Russian missiles discovered in Cuba; and President John Kennedy's ultimatum to Nikita Khrushchev.'Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove un...
Light Physics and Headlights: "White Magic" 1940 Chevrolet Division, General Motors (GM)
more at http://quickfound.net/'The physics, science and applications of light.' Produced by Jam Handy.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 sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).h...
Mitchell Camera ~ 1954 National Association of Manufacturers (NAM); from Industry on Parade
more at http://quickfound.net/'LIGHTS, ACTION, CAMERA!Mitchell Camera Corporation, Glendale, CaliforniaAssembly and design of Mitchell cameras -- about 200 units per year...'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 res...
Self-Preservation In An Atomic Bomb Attack 1950 Armed Forces Special Weapons Project (AFSWP)
more at http://quickfound.net/Effective measures against atomic attack, training soldiers against possible nuclear warfare.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 sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than th...
Twiggy-ish Bactine TV Commercial: "Doesn't Get Rid of Freckles" ~ 1969
more at http://quickfound.net/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 sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cream_(pharmaceutical)Wikipedia license: http://cre...
Another Day of War: The USAF in Vietnam 1967 US Air Force Film SFP-1639
more at http://quickfound.net/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, is far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_United_States_Air_ForceWikipedia license: http://creativecommo...
Hunting Dogs: Retrievers at Work ~ 1955 Kraft Film Productions
more at http://quickfound.net/Retrievers at Work: 'Their Development, Training and Handling, with the Assistance of Professional Handlers Chuck Morgan, Snuffy Bellivue, and Wanda Woog.'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 equalizati...
Mechanical Drawing: Shape Description Part 1 1947 McGraw-Hill Text-Films
more at http://quickfound.net/Introduction to concepts of mechanical drawing (technical illustration).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 sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https://e...
Advertising: What It's Doing To Your Life ~ 1962 Fred A. Niles Communications
more at http://quickfound.net/'Role of advertising in introducing new products and in turn creating new jobs.'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 perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https://en.wik...
Country Corn Flakes TV Commercial ~ 1960 General Mills
more at http://quickfound.net/Parody of Grant Wood's 'American Gothic' painting, with cartoon animation of a pig and chicken, etc."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 sound, though not perfect, i...
