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Title: A Look at Off-Premise Merchandising
Date(s): 1973
Contributor(s): Anheuser-Busch, Inc. (sponsor), D'Arcy-MacManus-Intermarco Inc. (production company)
Description: Presented by the Sales Training Department. Covers the off-premise market, selling displays, merchandising and point of sale materials.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC30
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Lucite Wall Paint: Station Wagon
Date(s): 1967~, 1967
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor), Van Praag Productions, Inc. (production company)
Description: Lucite paint commercial where imaginary painters exit station wagon with homeowner who purchased and is using DuPont Lucite paint. Includes jingle "like having an army of painters on the job".
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC84_02
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection, Film and Video

Title: Machine Army
Date(s): 1980
Contributor(s): Herman Miller, Inc. (sponsor)
Description: Herman Miller corporate film explains how to make an interesting workspace for word processing departments.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC93
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Milestones of Motoring
Date(s): 1954
Contributor(s): Standard Oil Company (Ohio) (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Culley, Ray, 1904-1983 (Director), Siedel, Frank (Screenwriter), Brown, Joe E. (Joe Evan), 1892-1973 (Actor), Griffin, Merv, 1925-2007 (Actor), Guthrie, Warren A., 1911-1986 (Host), Farrell, Rita (Actor)
Description: Color version of Milestones of Motoring, a film celebrating the people and organizations in Ohio who helped to advance the motor vehicle industry during the early 20th century. Hosted by Warren Guthrie and featuring musical numbers performed by Rita Farrell, Merv Griffin, and Joe E. Brown. Supervised by Stuart Buchanan.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC336
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection, Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Miller High Life: Harbor Pilot
Date(s): 1979
Contributor(s): Miller Brewing Company (Sponsor), McCann Erickson (Production company), Glover, Danny (Actor)
Description: A harbor pilot guides a large container ship through San Francisco Bay and out to the Pacific Ocean. He celebrates by joining his friends at the local bar for a Miller High Life beer. Actor Danny Glover is featured. The Golden Gate Bridge can be seen in a few shots.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC235_01
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: The New Industrial South: A Progress Report
Date(s): 1953
Contributor(s): Time, inc. (Sponsor)
Description: March of Time newsreel about the town of Camden, South Carolina that includes an interview with South Carolina Byrnes and other community, business, and civic leaders; footage of DuPont Orlon production facilities; daily life of the town including segregated facilities and schools; the local horse industry and the Carolina Cup Steeplechase event.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC181
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: The New Yorker Special
Date(s): 1985
Contributor(s): National Endowment for the Humanities (Sponsor), New York State Council on the Arts (Sponsor), D'Aquisto, James (Narrator), Hall, Jim, 1930-2013 (Instrumentalist)
Description: Film celebrating the art of guitar making, featuring New York jazz musician and luthier James "Jimmy" D'Aquisto. Shows footage of D'Aquisto building a guitar as he speaks about his personal journey to becoming an instrument manufacturer, including his time as an apprentice to legendary guitar maker John D'Angelico. D'Aquisto also details about how he builds his instruments and explains the structure of an acoustic guitar. Film ends with jazz musician Jim Hall performing with one of D'Aquisto...
Show moreFilm celebrating the art of guitar making, featuring New York jazz musician and luthier James "Jimmy" D'Aquisto. Shows footage of D'Aquisto building a guitar as he speaks about his personal journey to becoming an instrument manufacturer, including his time as an apprentice to legendary guitar maker John D'Angelico. D'Aquisto also details about how he builds his instruments and explains the structure of an acoustic guitar. Film ends with jazz musician Jim Hall performing with one of D'Aquisto's guitars.
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Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC319
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Nike: History of Missiles in the Military
Date(s): 1954
Description: Film exploring the history of rocket artillery used in warfare, as well as Project Nike, the U.S. military's anti-aircraft guided missile system. Details how Nike missiles are designed, manufactured, tested, and implemented, focusing on the program at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC306
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Nyloft and You
Date(s): 1965~, 1965
Contributor(s): Firestone Tire and Rubber Company (sponsor), Academy McLarty Productions (production company)
Description: Film sponsored by the Firestone Fibers & Textiles Company about Nylon filament carpet yarn produced for carpet salesmen.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC38
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Office Practice : Business Manners and Customs
Date(s): 1972
Contributor(s): Coronet Films (production company), McGuire, Jerry (screenwriter), Smith, Nick (director)
Description: Educational Collaborator James R. Meehan, Ed.D., Dean of Administration, Hunter College of the City University of New York. Film explains the importance of manners in the office.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC164
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: On the Critical Path
Date(s): 1971
Description: Film demonstrating some of the processes used in the manufacture of components for Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and other nuclear power stations of Canadian design. Producer: Dennis Sawyer. Writer: Ken McCready.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC323
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: The One Man Gang
Date(s): 1949
Contributor(s): Towmotor Corp. (production company), Caravel FIlms, Inc. (producer)
Description: Film about industrial materials handling and internal transportation produced by Caravel Films in 1949 for the Towmotor Corporation, manufacturers of industrial hauling equipment. Includes footage of a coffee bean processing and packing facility in Brooklyn, New York; a Lily paper products facility in Long Island, New York; a Pepsi bottling plant in East Chicago, Indiana; a Ferro Machine & Foundry manufacturing plant in Cleveland, Ohio; a metal working operation in Canton, Ohio; a sheet and...
Show moreFilm about industrial materials handling and internal transportation produced by Caravel Films in 1949 for the Towmotor Corporation, manufacturers of industrial hauling equipment. Includes footage of a coffee bean processing and packing facility in Brooklyn, New York; a Lily paper products facility in Long Island, New York; a Pepsi bottling plant in East Chicago, Indiana; a Ferro Machine & Foundry manufacturing plant in Cleveland, Ohio; a metal working operation in Canton, Ohio; a sheet and tubing steelmaker in Youngstown, Ohio; and, a Cleveland building supply company's concrete block plant.
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Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC130
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection, Film and Video

Title: Ozark Air Lines: Up There with the Biggest
Date(s): 1970
Contributor(s): Ozark Air Lines (Sponsor)
Description: A reservation agent for Ozark Air Lines uses a computer to handle booking and changing various customers' flight reservations. The camera zooms out to reveal a large room filled with agents as the narrator ensures the viewer that Ozark has the same computer resources as its larger competitors.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC226
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Pabst Blue Ribbon: Final Exam
Date(s): 1978
Contributor(s): Pabst Brewing Company (1938- ) (Sponsor), University of California, Los Angeles. School of Law (Setting), Wilson, Rita (Actor)
Description: A young man finishes his tax law final exam and meets up with friends for a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at the bar. "I've got Pabst Blue ribbon on my mind." "Pabst. A lot to look forward to." The student's female friend is likely actress Rita Wilson. Filmed at UCLA Law School.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC235_03
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Pabst Extra Light: Bowling
Date(s): 1977
Contributor(s): Pabst Brewing Company (1938- ) (Sponsor)
Description: A group of people go bowling and drink Pabst Extra Light beer. With only 70 calories, it's less filling than regular beer. "Don't say light. Say extra light."
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC235_02
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Pacific Crossroads: Issues in U.S./Japan Trade
Date(s): 1980
Contributor(s): Japan Information Center (New York, N.Y.) (Distributor), Philip S. Goodman, Inc. (Production company)
Description: Informational film exploring the various reasons behind the United States' trade deficit with Japan, and why a continued economic and political alliance between the two countries is important. Contains an overview of Japan's economy, culture, and worth ethic, and focuses on individual Japanese citizens, such as farmers and steel workers. Concludes with strategies that American businesses can use to increase Japanese interest in U.S. goods. Producer/Director: Philip S. Goodman; Cinematograper:...
Show moreInformational film exploring the various reasons behind the United States' trade deficit with Japan, and why a continued economic and political alliance between the two countries is important. Contains an overview of Japan's economy, culture, and worth ethic, and focuses on individual Japanese citizens, such as farmers and steel workers. Concludes with strategies that American businesses can use to increase Japanese interest in U.S. goods. Producer/Director: Philip S. Goodman; Cinematograper: Jeff Lion Weinstock; Sound: Chat Gunter; Music: Allen Harris and Peter Canarozzi, Route 28 Music; Editor: John Bloomgarden, Valkhn Films.
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Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC223
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: The Party
Date(s): 1976
Contributor(s): Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (Sponsor), Bryant Avenue Productions (Production company), Bass, Saul (Producer), Aller, Bob (Director)
Description: Promotional film celebrating Westinghouse's 90th anniversary. A fictional party is attended by various men and women from the past and present, all of whom either developed or used Westinghouse products. Several attendees discuss their relationships to Westinghouse with a reporter carrying a microphone. Specific inventions highlighted include the nuclear reactor in the U.S.S. Nautilus submarine, mobile temperature control systems for Thermo King, cameras used in the Apollo missions, nuclear...
Show morePromotional film celebrating Westinghouse's 90th anniversary. A fictional party is attended by various men and women from the past and present, all of whom either developed or used Westinghouse products. Several attendees discuss their relationships to Westinghouse with a reporter carrying a microphone. Specific inventions highlighted include the nuclear reactor in the U.S.S. Nautilus submarine, mobile temperature control systems for Thermo King, cameras used in the Apollo missions, nuclear power plants in France, and the Sears Tower elevators. At one point, George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison argue about light bulbs. Westinghouse Chairman Robert E. Kirby makes a statement at the end. Produced by Saul Bass; directed by Bob Aller; written by Bill McCormack and Greg Dinallo; director of photography: Jules Brenner; edited by Bob Bass and Dennis Dolan; production executive: Dick Huppertz; executive producer: Herb Yager.
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Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC248
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: People to People
Date(s): 1974
Contributor(s): Counselor Films, Inc. (Distributor), Olympus Media (Production company)
Description: Film exploring careers in communication and media, including telephone line construction, telephone installation, central office administration, journalism, editing, newspaper printing, photography, newscasting, camera operation, and more.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC169
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: People Who Work in Stores
Date(s): 1971
Contributor(s): Coronet Films (production company)
Description: Educational Collaborator Frank J. Estvan, PhD Professor of Education, Wayne State University. Film describes various occupations within a store.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC143
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Philadelphia Going to Town
Date(s): 1976
Contributor(s): Western Savings Bank (sponsor)
Description: Shots of various parts of Philadelphia including landmarks such as the Liberty Bell and City Hall, as well as a Chinese New Year Parade, the Philadelphia Symphony, The Philadelphia Eagles, rowers on the Schuylkill and the Mummer's Parade.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC63
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Phone Man
Date(s): 1971
Description: Film paying homage to the American "phone man," the linemen, technicians, operators, and other telephone utility employees who keep the phones ringing in the United States. Directed by Michael Ahnemann. Written by Michael Ahnemann and Gaby Monet. Cinematography by Steven Burum, Michael Murphy, and Robert Bailin. Music by the New York Rock Ensemble. Edited by Burt Rashby and James Bryan. Assistant Director: Sarah Sappington Kuhn. Executive Producer: Gaby Monet.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC326
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: The Power of Super 16
Date(s): 1993
Contributor(s): Eastman Kodak Company (Sponsor)
Description: Film exploring the benefits of using super 16mm film in motion picture production. Argues that film is superior to video as a medium for capturing moving images. Features various directors, producers, cinematographers, and other filmmakers, including Rune Ericson, Jean Pierre Beauviala, Andrew Dunn, Katja von Garnier, Ewa Karlström, Peter Langsdale, and Maurice Olivier. A UK production.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC310
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Proved! The Story of General Motors Proving Ground
Date(s): 1936
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (Sponsor), Rothacker Film Manufacturing Co. (Production company)
Description: Film exploring the development of the General Motors "Proving Ground," an enclosed twelve hundred and sixty acre automobile testing facility in Milford, Michigan. Shows the construction of the facility and speed loop course, as well as GM drivers testing automobiles over various terrain during all types of weather.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC316
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: PSA from National Agricultural Chemicals Association
Date(s): 1975
Contributor(s): National Agricultural Chemicals Association (sponsor)
Description: PSA about government regulations going too far, stifling research.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC84_04
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: PUMA...The Leading Edge in Robotic Technology
Date(s): 1981
Description: Film promoting the Programmable Universal Manipulation Arm (PUMA), a robotic arm developed by Unimation, Inc. Shows several PUMA models, including the 500, 600, and 250 series, performing a variety of industrial tasks, such as materials handling, joining, assembly, inspection, and finishing. The film also demonstrates how the PUMA can be easily programmed using the Variable Assembly Language (VAL) control system.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC57
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

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