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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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- 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
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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
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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
- Creating Jobs Through Growth
- Date(s)
- 1962
- Contributor(s)
- Republic Steel Corporation (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company)
- Description
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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
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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
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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 World of Treasure Cove
- Date(s)
- 1972
- Contributor(s)
- Great Northern Development Company (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Drury, James, 1934-2020 (Host)
- Description
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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
- The Perry Story b-roll footage
- Date(s)
- 1974
- Description
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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- 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
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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
- The 1977 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village
- Date(s)
- 1977
- Description
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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
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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
- Title
- The 1979 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village
- Date(s)
- 1979
- Description
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Film highlighting the 4th Annual Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. The year's honoree, legend Gene Sarazen, signs autographs and gives an interview while 105 of the world's top golfers compete in stormy weather. American Top Watson is victorious. Film includes footage of Sarazen's victory at the 1932 British Open. Photographic supervision: Hal Seiden. Editorial and post-production services: Traiman Associates. Sound supervision: Bob Edwards. Associate producer: Julian Roberts....
Show moreFilm highlighting the 4th Annual Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. The year's honoree, legend Gene Sarazen, signs autographs and gives an interview while 105 of the world's top golfers compete in stormy weather. American Top Watson is victorious. Film includes footage of Sarazen's victory at the 1932 British Open. Photographic supervision: Hal Seiden. Editorial and post-production services: Traiman Associates. Sound supervision: Bob Edwards. Associate producer: Julian Roberts. Sponsored by the Terex Division at the General Motors Corporation.
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- Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
- Hagley ID
- FILM_2019227_FC216
- Collection
- Cinecraft Productions Films
- Title
- Cleveland: A New Generation
- Date(s)
- 1978
- Contributor(s)
- Greater Cleveland Growth Association (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Dominic, Virgil (Narrator)
- Description
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Film presenting the marketing communications program created by the Greater Cleveland Growth Association. The program, called A New Generation, spotlights Cleveland's strengths and opportunities in an attempt to revitalize the city's image among national and international communities. Highlights Cleveland's general change and renewal, professional services, cultural life, major league sports teams, and recreational activities. The film also presents the Association's strategies to spread the...
Show moreFilm presenting the marketing communications program created by the Greater Cleveland Growth Association. The program, called A New Generation, spotlights Cleveland's strengths and opportunities in an attempt to revitalize the city's image among national and international communities. Highlights Cleveland's general change and renewal, professional services, cultural life, major league sports teams, and recreational activities. The film also presents the Association's strategies to spread the program's message. Narrated by Cleveland news anchor and director Virgil Dominic.
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- Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
- Hagley ID
- FILM_2019227_FC217
- Collection
- Cinecraft Productions Films
- Title
- Conneaut Revisited
- Date(s)
- 1978
- Contributor(s)
- United States Steel Corporation (Sponsor), Speer, Edgar B. (Depicted)
- Description
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Film, sponsored by the United States Steel Corporation, proposing a new steel mill in Conneaut, Ohio, and addressing the environmental concerns of building and operating such a facility. Details how U.S. Steel has partnered with scientists to study the natural areas surrounding the proposed site and create a thorough environmental impact report. At the end of the film, Edgar B. Speer, chief executive officer of U.S. Steel, pledges that any new plant will be compatible with EPA standards.
- Collection ID
- Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
- Hagley ID
- FILM_2019227_FC221
- Collection
- Cinecraft Productions Films
- Title
- Ore in '54
- Date(s)
- 1954
- Contributor(s)
- Iron Ore Company of Canada (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company)
- Description
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Film detailing development projects that allow iron ore to be transported from the remote mines of Knob Lake, Canada, to locations like Montreal, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and beyond. Highlights the construction of the Menihek Hydroelectric Generating Station, the town of Burnt Creek (now Schefferville), and the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway, which links Knob Lake to the southern town of Sept Îles. Work on these projects took place from 1950 to 1954.
- Collection ID
- Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
- Hagley ID
- FILM_2019227_FC219
- Collection
- Cinecraft Productions Films
- Title
- How to Eat Better for Less
- Date(s)
- 1950
- Description
-
William Grover Barnard (also known as "Papa" Barnard) sells the tri-grater, a simple grinder that fastens to the side of a table and slices and cuts fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other foods. He demonstrates how the machine functions and prepares a Hollywood rainbow salad. Throughout his pitch, Barnard appeals specifically to mothers and encourages them to use the tri-grater to feed their families more nutrient-dense meals.
- Collection ID
- Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
- Hagley ID
- FILM_2019227_FC226
- Collection
- Cinecraft Productions Films
- Title
- Wonderful World of Chemistry : A Report on the DuPont Show : The New York World's Fair 1964-65
- Date(s)
- 1964/1965, 1964, 1965
- Contributor(s)
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor), Brown, Michael, 1920-2014 (producer), Brown, Michael, 1920-2014 (screenwriter)
- Description
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Part I and II. Part I includes actors telling story of creation of chemistry and DuPont products while interacting with panels of animation and film. Products such as auto Lacquer, Cellophane, plastics, Vaclene, Zerex, Zepel, Hyphalon and Freon. Fashion sequence promoting Nylon, Dacron, Lycra, Antron, Orlon. A sequence on Corphan shoes. Part II is a laboratory set with actors portraying scientists. Demonstrations of Freon, Adiprene, Nylon, Lycra, Dacron, Mylar, Zepel, Lucite and...
Show morePart I and II. Part I includes actors telling story of creation of chemistry and DuPont products while interacting with panels of animation and film. Products such as auto Lacquer, Cellophane, plastics, Vaclene, Zerex, Zepel, Hyphalon and Freon. Fashion sequence promoting Nylon, Dacron, Lycra, Antron, Orlon. A sequence on Corphan shoes. Part II is a laboratory set with actors portraying scientists. Demonstrations of Freon, Adiprene, Nylon, Lycra, Dacron, Mylar, Zepel, Lucite and chemiluminescence. Performers (Part I): Marc McCrary, Joyce Maret, Pat Stevens, Brent Hickman, Ted Sprague; (Part II) Richard Krisher, David Doucette and Hal Holden.
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- DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
- Hagley ID
- VID_1995300_B11_ID01_01
- Collection
- DuPont Company films and commercials