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Title: The Wonderful World of Nylon
Date(s): 1964
Creator: Jam Handy Organization
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Informational film that describes how Nylon was discovered and created, and highlights the use of DuPont synthetic fibers in the fashion, sporting, automotive, military, and space exploration industries.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: VID_1995300_B23_ID01
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: What Every Woman Knows, parts 1 through 3, The DuPont Show of the Month
Date(s): 1959
Creator: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
Contributor(s): Columbia Broadcasting System, inc. (producer), Cusack, Cyril, 1910-1993 (actor), Donald, James, 1917-1993 (actor), Hunt, Martita, 1900-1969 (actor), McKenna, Siobhán, 1923-1986 (actor), O'Connor, Tim, 1927- (actor), Redmond, Liam, 1913-1989 (actor), Vlis, Diane van der, 1935-2001 (actor), Williams, John, 1903-1983 (actor), Mulligan, Robert, 1925-2008 (director), Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 (screenwriter), Babbin, Jacqueline (adapter)
Description: Production #2276. A broke scholar bargains to marry a headstrong woman in exchange for tuition. Once his career is established, however, he begins to reconsider his decision. Commercials celebrating twenty years of DuPont Nylon.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM-1995300-FC297-299
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: The Skipper's Lady, Cavalcade of America
Date(s): 1954
Creator: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Vibar TV Productions
Contributor(s): Chertok, Jack, 1906-1995 (producer), Thiele, Wilhelm, 1890-1975 (director), Brophy, Sally, 1928-2007 (actor), Langton, Paul, 1913-1980 (actor), Van Cleef, Lee, 1925-1989 (actor), Stephens, Harvey (actor)
Description: Episode of Calvalcade of America. Hearty captain's wife takes over for her ailing husband and drunken second mate to get ship carrying an annual allotment of supplies for the Indians of California and Oregon into San Francisco in time to prevent an outbreak of war.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM-1995300-FC255
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Appliance Park: Where the World’s Finest Major Appliances are Made
Date(s): 1952
Contributor(s): General Electric Company (Sponsor)
Description: Film promoting General Electric's new Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Details how appliances such as washing machines, ranges, water heaters, and dishwashers are developed and constructed in the five buildings at the park. Also highlights the various employee and community perks provided by General Electric, including a fire department, security staff, cafeterias, and medical dispensaries.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC255
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Up the Line in '53
Date(s): 1953
Description: Film providing a detailed update on the construction of a railroad in the Ungava Peninsula of Quebec, Canada. Highlights all work done in 1953 as the railroad track goes "up the line." 220 miles of track were laid and the railroad reached mile 328. The railroad, heading from Seven Islands to Burnt Creek, will transport iron ore from Ungava down to the Great Lakes and beyond.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC103
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The Year Nobody Gave
Date(s): 1950
Description: Film educating viewers on the importance of donating to the United Fund of Allegheny County. A man responsible for collecting United Fund donations at his workplace complains about having to give and solicit for money. He's suddenly visited by a messenger from Hell who convinces him not to collect for the fund, arguing that the United States was founded on the "every man for himself" principle. The messenger then gleefully shows the man the various institutions, organizations, and people that...
Show moreFilm educating viewers on the importance of donating to the United Fund of Allegheny County. A man responsible for collecting United Fund donations at his workplace complains about having to give and solicit for money. He's suddenly visited by a messenger from Hell who convinces him not to collect for the fund, arguing that the United States was founded on the "every man for himself" principle. The messenger then gleefully shows the man the various institutions, organizations, and people that will suffer without donations, and the man changes his mind. The messenger then reveals himself to be from Heaven, not Hell, and says he was sent to correct the man's negative attitude towards donating. "Help them All...all at once." Filmed at Kling Studios in Hollywood, California.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC164
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The Bell Heard 'Round the World
Date(s): 1950
Description: Film promoting the National Cash Register Company (NCR) as a place of employment. Encourages viewers to consider working for NCR by discussing the company's products, work environment, benefits, and community service. Script: Al Weeks; director: Orlando Lippert; camera: John Niklasch; editing: Carl Himm; narration: Vincent Pelletier; music: Peter Cavallo.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC166
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Light!
Date(s): 1965
Description: Film exploring humanity's use of light and General Electric's contributions to the development of electric lamps and lightbulbs. Includes a variety of scenes demonstrating how light and electricity is used in modern life, from hospital operating rooms to airports to baseball stadiums. Also shows General Electric lightbulbs being manufactured. Produced and directed by Dennis H. Knife. Executive producer: Mel London.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC169
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Communications Services for ETV
Date(s): 1965
Contributor(s): Bell Telephone Company (Sponsor), Parthenon Pictures (Production company)
Description: Walter Evans discusses how local telephone companies can install and maintain equipment that will transmit educational television shows from the studio to the classroom. Evans argues that television programs can be a helpful educational tool for students of all ages and fields, and details the specific technology used in the transmission. Includes testimonials from educators utilizing television programs as part of their curriculum. Credits from Parthenon Pictures: Charles Palmer, David Bowen...
Show moreWalter Evans discusses how local telephone companies can install and maintain equipment that will transmit educational television shows from the studio to the classroom. Evans argues that television programs can be a helpful educational tool for students of all ages and fields, and details the specific technology used in the transmission. Includes testimonials from educators utilizing television programs as part of their curriculum. Credits from Parthenon Pictures: Charles Palmer, David Bowen, Don Livingston, Guy Adenis, Walter Soul.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC170
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Creating Jobs Through Growth
Date(s): 1962
Contributor(s): Republic Steel Corporation (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company)
Description: F.R. Widmer, manager of the Commercial Research Division at Republic Steel, discusses the importance of economic growth and progress for job creation in the United States. He identifies problems preventing economic growth, such as obsolete machinery and foreign imports, and how they can be avoided or solved so that every American's public and private needs are met. Widmer also examines the specific issues facing Republic Steel and the U.S. steel industry.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC174
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Telephone directory public service announcement
Date(s): 1960
Description: Radio broadcaster Ted Malone presents a public service announcement on how to properly utilize telephone directories, both personal and those provided by a telephone company. Malone urges viewers to write down their most frequently used numbers so they can "dial by number" and help the operator more easily connect a call.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC141_01
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The Carling World Golf Championship
Date(s): 1964
Description: Promotional film for the 1964 Carling World Golf Championship, held at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham, Michigan. Dick Taylor, director of the championship, presents a brief history of the game of golf, discusses the benefits of global tournaments, and attends various qualifying events around the world. While visiting Malaysia, he interviews Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman. Taylor also gives a detailed overview of the course at Oakland Hills.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC145
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The House with the Built-In Sale
Date(s): 1955
Contributor(s): Republic Steel Corporation (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company)
Description: Film promoting the selling power of a kitchen furnished with Republic Steel appliances. "Sell the kitchen and you sell the house." A Republic Steel representative speaks with a housing developer and discusses the superiority of his company's products.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC147
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The World of Treasure Cove
Date(s): 1972
Contributor(s): Great Northern Development Company (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Drury, James, 1934-2020 (Host)
Description: Film promoting the proposed community of Treasure Cove, North Carolina. Located just south of New Bern in Craven County, the community was intended as a recreational location, complete with golf course, marina, and horseback riding facilities. It was eventually (partially) constructed, and is now called Fairfield Harbor. Hosted by actor James Drury, well-known for his portrayal of "The Virginian."
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC127
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Powder Coating: Proof Positive
Date(s): 1976
Description: A self-described "on-the-spot film report" about how Nordson powder coating systems are performing on production lines. Presents a variety of products that use Nordson powder spray. Hosted by Gene Michael, Director of Marketing and Communications, at the Nordson headquarters in Amherst, Ohio. Created for Powder Coating IV, an annual conference sponsored by the Association for Finishing Processes and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC129
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The Perry Story b-roll footage
Date(s): 1974
Description: Raw footage of environmental studies being conducted before construction of the Perry nuclear power plant. Shot for use in The Perry Story film. Includes aerial shots of Perry, scenes of scientists taking soil and water samples, people analyzing environmental reports, and various laboratory tests being administered.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC134
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: A Profit and Light report on office building lighting
Date(s): 1961
Description: A "Profit and Light" report for Northeast Ohio Business. A host has a conversation with a cartoon woman named "Iris" and argues that better, more modern office lighting increases employee productivity. Poor lighting means a worker will strain his or her eyes and take longer to read and finish tasks, thus costing a company money. Provides examples of organizations that have switched to modern lighting provided by the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC120
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: A Profit and Light report on retail store lighting
Date(s): 1961
Description: A "Profit and Light" report for Northeast Ohio Business. A host has a conversation with a cartoon woman named "Iris" and argues that better, more modern lighting can increase sales at retail stores. Atmospheric lighting, spotlights, and other types of strategic illumination can be used as tools to stimulate a customer to purchase more product.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC123
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The Jury Finds
Date(s): 1952
Contributor(s): Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company)
Description: Four fictional housewives and one fictional man, all with malfunctioning water heaters, are summoned to serve on a jury at the Court of Hot Water Tribulations. In court, one lawyer defends the original water heaters, and one introduces the jury to Westinghouse products, which can heat water safely and efficiently. A spoof on courtroom drama programs.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC108
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: In Quest of Cleaner Air and Water
Date(s): 1974
Contributor(s): American Iron and Steel Institute (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company)
Description: Film detailing how the steel industry prevents water and air pollution. Describes the equipment used and research conducted to ensure the production of steel produces as little pollution as possible.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC109_04
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Health: Yours for the Asking
Date(s): 1950
Description: William Grover Barnard (also known as "Papa" Barnard), the founder of Natural Foods Institute (later known as Vita-Mix), promotes good health through good eating. Barnard claims that 90% of the 460,000 young men who were rejected from the draft board during WWII were rejected due to malnutrition. He prepares a concoction of potatoes, apples, carrots, raw eggs, peanuts, cabbage, celery, cucumber, and lemon while discussing the health benefits of each ingredient. He also grinds coffee beans,...
Show moreWilliam Grover Barnard (also known as "Papa" Barnard), the founder of Natural Foods Institute (later known as Vita-Mix), promotes good health through good eating. Barnard claims that 90% of the 460,000 young men who were rejected from the draft board during WWII were rejected due to malnutrition. He prepares a concoction of potatoes, apples, carrots, raw eggs, peanuts, cabbage, celery, cucumber, and lemon while discussing the health benefits of each ingredient. He also grinds coffee beans, cereal, and prepares pancake batter in the Vita-Mix machine.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC089
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The Iron Horse Goes North
Date(s): 1953
Contributor(s): Iron Ore Company of Canada (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company)
Description: Film highlighting the construction of a railroad in the Ungava Peninsula of Québec, Canada. The railroad, heading from Seven Islands to Burnt Creek, would transport iron ore from Ungava down to the Great Lakes and beyond.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC101
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: What's the Answer?
Date(s): 1951
Contributor(s): Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Yoxsimer, O.H. (Orland Hale), 1907-1986 (Onscreen presenter), Kalischer, Milton T., 1903-1990 (Onscreen presenter)
Description: Two Westinghouse employees present a Westinghouse refrigerator and speak to its automatic defrost capabilities and overall quality. Featuring O.H. Yoxsimer, Refrigeration Cabinet Engineer, and Milton Kalischer, Manager of the Electric Appliance Engineering Department.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC073
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The 1977 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village
Date(s): 1977
Description: Jack Whitaker narrates this film highlighting Pro-Am Day at the 2nd Annual Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. Celebrities such as Bob Hope, Glen Campbell, and Jackie Gleason, along with former U.S. President Gerald Ford, accompany professional golfers like Jack Nicklaus in entertaining the crowd and honoring late golfer Walter Hagen. Produced by Jay Michaels and sponsored by the Terex Division at the General Motors Corporation.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC165
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The 1978 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village
Date(s): 1978
Description: Film highlighting the 3rd Annual Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, honoring the late Francis D. Ouimet. Professional golfers, including Jack Nicklaus, Jim Simons, and Billy Kratzert, compete along the 18-hole course in Dublin, Ohio. Simons is ultimately victorious. Sponsored by the Terex Division at the General Motors Corporation.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC215
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

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