Cinecraft Productions Films

About this collection

    Cinecraft Productions was founded in 1939 by Ray Culley (1904-1983) and Betty (Buehner) Culley (1914-2016) in Cleveland, Ohio. Cinecraft specializes in commercial productions for business, industry, trade organizations, and, in some cases, government agencies and social service organizations. Cinecraft is still in business and rightfully claims itself the “country's longest-standing corporate film & video production house.”
    The Cinecraft, Inc. films (Accession 2019.227) collection includes motion pictures, still images, scripts and related production documents from the company's founding into the early 1980s with the bulk covering the 1950s to the 1970s. The collection has not been digitized in its entirety but we are currently making frequent additions.
    For additional Cinecraft material, see our Culley Family Cinecraft Productions Collection and Cinecraft oral histories digital collections.
    Image: Production still from making of The Miracle on Mulberry Street, 1948.

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Let's Explore Ohio: U.S. 40 - The National Road
Show #12. An exploration of the various attractions along a segment of U.S. 40, the historic "National Road" that was the first to be constructed by the federal government. The episode takes the viewer from Columbus, Ohio, to Cambridge, Ohio, and includes stops at Newark, Buckeye Lake Park, and "hard-to-farm country," and Senaca Dam. Emphasis on glassmaking and pottery.
Let's Explore Ohio: Route 23 - The Scioto Trail
Show #2. An exploration of the various attractions along U.S. Route 23, a scenic byway from Columbus, Ohio, to Fostoria, Ohio. Photographed by Joe Masek. Narrated By John Foley.
Industrial Ohio
Film highlighting the various industries that thrive in Ohio, including steel, coal, power, oil, shovels, stone, pottery, paper, publishing, machine tools, rubber, rayon, and shoes. An ESCAR Production, Cleveland. Produced in partnership with Republic Steel, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, B.F. Goodrich, and more.
The Customer Learns Lamps
Training film for General Electric large lamp sales staff. Presents the various obstacles faced when speaking to a potential, hesitant customer and the "sales points" that can complete the deal. Produced in-house by the General Electric Large Lamp Department.
How Will You Rate in '58?
Film educating General Electric sales staff on the strategy and goals of the company's upcoming 1958 "Live Better Electrically" advertising campaign. Created in partnership with Westinghouse and other electric appliance manufacturers. Includes appearances by G.E. executives. Produced and directed by Jack Denove and hosted by Fran Allison and Ronald Reagan.
General Electric: Outdoor Lighting
Commercial advertising the new trend in modern living, external home lighting, and the corresponding pamphlet from General Electric, "Light for Living - Outdoors."
Ohio Power Company: Electric heating commercials
Two animated commercials advertising electric home heating provided by the Ohio Power Company. "Electricity is your better way to heat."
Have You Heard?
Film educating Navy personnel on the importance of wearing ear protection equipment while on the job so they don't experience noise-induced hearing loss later in life. Script by George Brenholtz.
Out of Darkness
Film arguing that abundant street lighting in American neighborhoods prevents crime, reduces the number of traffic accidents, promotes business, and fosters a greater sense of community. Produced by The March of Time and sponsored in-part by the National Street & Highway Safety Lighting Bureau. Written, produced, and directed by Jack Glenn. A "More Power to America" presentation.
Nickles Bakery: Toastmaster
A short, illustrated commercial for Toastmaster sliced white enriched bread.
Building Economic Understanding: Competing Through Research
Peter Robertson, Vice President of Research and Planning at Republic Steel Corporation, delivers a lecture about how research and product innovation ensures Republic's continued success in a competitive steel market.
Your Safety in Trees
Safety training film for Davey arborists. Details the proper methods to climb trees, tie rope knots, set ladders, trim branches, avoid poison ivy, and more. Includes illustrations of fictional arborists performing these tasks incorrectly and suffering the consequences.
Zenith: 14-inch Color Portable Television, long version
An older gentleman is reluctant to purchase a portable color television until he is introduced to the new 14-inch model produced by Zenith.

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