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Title: A Proven Recipe For Packaging Success
Date(s): 1980~, 1980
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor), Filmmakers of Philadelphia, Inc. (production company)
Description: DuPont Clysar EHC and Weldotron 1600 Series Systems. Shows shrink wrapping using a DuPont Company's Clysar EHC polyolefine film and Weldotron 1601A machine at the Awrey Bakery in Lavonia, Michigan
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC87
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials, Film and Video

Title: A New World Through Chemistry
Date(s): 1939
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Includes several DuPont laboratories and plants showing the manufacturing of chemical products and household settings using the products, including Neoprene, Zelan, Nylon, Rayon and Lucite.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC121
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials, Film and Video

Title: The DuPont Story (full version)
Date(s): 1950
Creator: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Apex Film Corporation
Contributor(s): Thiele, Wilhelm, 1890-1975 (director), Chertok, Jack, 1906-1995 (producer)
Description: This film presents highlights in the history of the DuPont Company from its founding to 1950.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM-1995300-FC190-192
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials, Film and Video

Title: Men's Fashions Forecast : Fall/Winter '78/'79 - Super Season for Slacks & Shirts
Date(s): 1978/1979, 1978, 1979
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Male models wear shirts and pants made from Dacron.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC248_11
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Joining Plastic Parts
Date(s): 1965
Description: Film examining various techniques for joining plastic parts. Methods highlighted include spin welding, self-tapping screws, snap fits, press fits, hot plate welding, molded-in threads, and ultrasonic welding. Presented by the DuPont Plastics Department.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC224
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: "Every Little Girl's Dream"
Date(s): 1980/1981, 1980, 1981
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Includes voiceover from models about what it's like to work as a model. They also talk about Dacron and its usefulness. Filmed at the Fountainebleau Hilton, Miami Beach and Towers of Quayside, Miami Beach.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC249_04
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Crescendo, part 1 and part 2, The DuPont Show of the Month
Date(s): 1957
Creator: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
Contributor(s): Colleran, Bill (director), Ustinov, Peter (screenwriter), Stevens, Leslie, 1924-1998 (screenwriter), Gregory, Paul, 1920- (producer), Harrison, Rex (actor), Andrews, Julie (actor), Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971 (singer), Arnold, Eddy, 1918-2008 (singer), Carroll, Diahann (singer), Channing, Carol (singer), Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972 (singer), James, Sonny (singer), Kaye, Stubby (actor), Lee, Peggy, 1920-2002 (singer), Mattox, Matt (dancer), Miles, Lizzie (singer), Murphy, Turk (musician), Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986 (musician), Washington, Dinah, 1924-1963 (singer)
Description: Production #2262. An Englishman (Rex Harrison) visits America and is initially pessimistic about the culture. However once he's introduced to a rich diversity of musical genres, he begins to overcome his preconceptions. Commercials for DuPont 'better living through chemistry.'
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM-1995300-FC360-361
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: DuPont commercial highlighting technical sales service, Cavalcade of America Commercials Reel No.4
Date(s): 1953/1954, 1953, 1954
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Film begins with horserace at Delaware Park. Spokesman explains DuPont has created a new high speed film that can be processed and ready to check in five minutes, allowing officials to access the material more quickly. Spokesman gives another example of a Texas farmer whose farm was being threatened by a fungus disease. The film depicts Frank Horn, the technical sale serviceman responding to an urgent phone call from farmer Henry Fleming in Crystal City. Horn agrees with Fleming that his crop...
Show moreFilm begins with horserace at Delaware Park. Spokesman explains DuPont has created a new high speed film that can be processed and ready to check in five minutes, allowing officials to access the material more quickly. Spokesman gives another example of a Texas farmer whose farm was being threatened by a fungus disease. The film depicts Frank Horn, the technical sale serviceman responding to an urgent phone call from farmer Henry Fleming in Crystal City. Horn agrees with Fleming that his crop has white rust and Fleming asks for his recommendation. Horn suggests POSA fungicide, a DuPont product known to stop this disease. The fields are dusted from the air with the product and the fields are saved. DuPont's technical knowledge and assistance are stressed as additional benefits to purchasing DuPont products.
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Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC254_02
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: "Around the World Holiday Caper:" Hong Kong
Date(s): 1970/1980, 1970, 1980
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Follows a photo shoot for Cosmopolitan using fashions made of Qiana Nylon in Hong Kong. Includes fashion photographer David McCabe and Fashion Editor Nancy Benson.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC247_06
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: DuPont commercial highlighting the work at Haskell Laboratory, Corporate reel 1
Date(s): 1960
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Overview of DuPont's research at Haskell Laboratory. Shows scientists conducting a variety of human and animal tests, including toxicology, fitness, stress, and skin irritation. Includes scene of a man in a temperature-controlled body suit.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC29_04
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: FE 1301: Ring of Fire
Date(s): 1970
Description: Commercial demonstrating the efficacy of DuPont's Freon FE 1301 fire suppression chemical. A man sits in a chair while a ring of gasoline is poured around him. The gasoline is ignited but the fire quickly dies once FE 1301 is released into the air.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC181_17
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Lucite House Paint: Test 5
Date(s): 1970
Description: Commercial for Lucite House Paint. Lucite was tested against five leading competitors and was found to resist cracking and last longer on wooden surfaces, including house exteriors. Shows footage of paint on a house in Minneapolis, Minnesota enduring severe weather.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC396_01
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Stainmaster: Close Up
Date(s): 1990
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (Sponsor)
Description: Two small carpet samples are dipped in a bowl of fruit juice. One sample is DuPont Stainmaster carpet, the other is a leading carpet treated with a best-known stain guard. The samples are then submerged in water, and only Stainmaster comes out clean.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: VID_1995300_B18_ID_01_01
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: DuPont Show of the Week: Happy with the Blues
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor), Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977 (narrator), Colleran, Bill (director), Colleran, Bill (producer), Foster, George (screenwriter)
Description: Production #4002. Starring: Harold Arlen, La Vern Baker, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Peggy Lea, and Joanie Sommers. A musical tribute to the work of Harold Arlen with performances of his songs by well-known musicians, and a narration of his life by Bing Crosby. Commercials for DP products 'better living through chemistry'.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC362
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Men's Wear Fashions Forecast : Spring/Summer '78-The Sport Coat Scene
Date(s): 1978
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Male models wear various sport coats made from Dacron.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC248_02
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: There's A Lot of Good Chemistry Between Us: Chef
Date(s): 1979
Description: A man barbecues outside with his family while discussing DuPont's committment to preventing air pollution with Teflon-coated filter bags. "You and DuPont. There's a lot of good chemistry between us."
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC30_08
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: DuPont focus on safety commercial, Cavalcade of America Commercials Reel No.2
Date(s): 1953/1954, 1953, 1954
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Man enters frame wearing safety equipment. Spokesman discusses how DuPont's accident rate in 1916 was high, but due to safety training programs, safety devices and protective clothing, the rates were greatly improved. A DuPont technician operating a 160 horsepower automobile engine is shown, testing chemicals added to gasoline to improve its efficiency. Safety measures such as an automatic cut off and a double layer of safety glass to protect the worker are pointed out. Other safety equipment...
Show moreMan enters frame wearing safety equipment. Spokesman discusses how DuPont's accident rate in 1916 was high, but due to safety training programs, safety devices and protective clothing, the rates were greatly improved. A DuPont technician operating a 160 horsepower automobile engine is shown, testing chemicals added to gasoline to improve its efficiency. Safety measures such as an automatic cut off and a double layer of safety glass to protect the worker are pointed out. Other safety equipment used in the laboratory and safety meetings held throughout the company are mentioned.
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Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC252_07
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials, Film and Video

Title: Lucite: Test House Demo
Date(s): 1970
Description: A man peels a sheet of dried Lucite House Paint from a non-stick Teflon surface to show the paint's strength and durability. "The next time you paint your house, seal it in Lucite."
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC395_03
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: DuPont Men's Fashions: Contemporary Classics
Date(s): 1980~, 1980
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Set in Miami, Florida. Voiceover describes the various models wearing DuPont fabrics, designed by Christian Dior.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC245_06
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Qiana Nylon
Date(s): 1960/1970, 1960, 1970
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Depicts the creation of Qiana Nylon. Includes Fashion Designer Donald Brooks working with the fabric.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC247_01
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Men's Wear Fashions Forecast : Spring/Summer '78-Beach & Boating
Date(s): 1978
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Men model sportswear and swimwear made from Dacron, Antron & Lycra.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC248_04
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Men's Fashions Forecast : Fall/Winter '78-'79 - Sportcoats, Versatility Plus
Date(s): 1978/1979, 1978, 1979
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Male models wear various sport coats made from Dacron.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC248_10
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: DuPont commercial featuring Leland M. Jones of the Camden, South Carolina, Orlon plant
Date(s): 1950~, 1950
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Film describes Leland M. Jones, Manager of the DuPont plant in Camden, South Carolina where Orlon fiber is made. Depicts Mr. Jones responsibilities at the plant, including the electrical plant, employee safety and payroll. Includes short biography of Mr. Jones with footage of him in various setups at the plant. Other executives mentioned are Sam Cruz, Manufacturing Superintendent, Joe Sinclair, Works Engineer and Larry Steele, Assistant Plant Manager. Footage of the Camden, South Carolina...
Show moreFilm describes Leland M. Jones, Manager of the DuPont plant in Camden, South Carolina where Orlon fiber is made. Depicts Mr. Jones responsibilities at the plant, including the electrical plant, employee safety and payroll. Includes short biography of Mr. Jones with footage of him in various setups at the plant. Other executives mentioned are Sam Cruz, Manufacturing Superintendent, Joe Sinclair, Works Engineer and Larry Steele, Assistant Plant Manager. Footage of the Camden, South Carolina downtown and employees working in plant is included.
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Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC251_02
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Jim Henson's Muppet Meeting Films: Picker-Upper
Date(s): 1980
Creator: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Henson, Jim
Contributor(s): Henson Associates (producer)
Description: Three short films: Introduction; Announcements; and Final speech.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM-1995300-FC262
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Years Ago, parts 1 through 3, The DuPont Show of the Month
Date(s): 1960
Creator: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
Contributor(s): Columbia Broadcasting System, inc. (producer), Talent Associates (producer), Church, Sandra (actor), Conklin, Peggy (actor), Preston, Robert, 1918-1987 (actor), Segal, Alex, 1915-1977 (director), Gordon, Ruth, 1896-1985 (screenwriter), Babbin, Jacqueline (adapter), Maas, Audrey Gellen (adapter), Susskind, David, 1920-1987 (producer)
Description: Production #2288. A young girl from a frugal, conservative family aspires to become an actress despite her father's wish for her to become a physical culture instructor. In confronting her parents about her future, Ruth learns about the importance of family and integrity.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC300-302
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

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