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Title: The Magic that is Light…at the New York World's Fair
Date(s): 1964
Contributor(s): General Electric Company (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Sziranka, Geri (Host)
Description: A woman walks around the New York World's Fair and shows off the various exhibits that are made possible by General Electric lights. Includes scenes outside of "Progressland," G.E.'s exhibit and pavilion.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC020
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Commercial for home in Mr. Dover's Brentwood, version 2
Date(s): 1965
Description: Commercial for a new home in Brentwood, a residential community in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, just outside Cleveland.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC153_02
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Commercial for home in Mr. Dover's Brentwood, version 3
Date(s): 1965
Description: Commercial for a new home in Brentwood, a residential community in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, just outside Cleveland.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC153_03
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Commercial for Carling Red Cap and Black Label beer
Date(s): 1960
Description: Advertisement for two types of Carling beer: Red Cap ale and Black Label lager. Shows the beers being poured from a bottle to a glass.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC110_01
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Promotions for Carling Beer and Cleveland Browns football game
Date(s): 1960
Description: Advertisement for three types of Carling beer: Stag pilsner, Red Cap ale and Black Label lager. Shows the beers being poured from a bottle to a glass. Commercial ends with a promotion for the following week's Cleveland Browns football game.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC110_02
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Not with Empty Hands
Date(s): 1966
Contributor(s): American Negro Emancipation Centennial Authority (Sponsor), Karamu House (Contributor), General Pictures Corporation (Production company)
Description: A film produced by the American Negro Emancipation Centennial Authority (ANECA), Ohio Division, detailing the history of Black people in Ohio. The film opens and closes with a reenactment of an enslaved African American man escaping across the Ohio River to a free Ohio. Uses a combination of historical re-enactment, historical footage, and footage of prominent Black figures, such as Dr. Middleton Lambright, Dr. Zelma Watson George, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., and Noble Lee Sissle. With...
Show moreA film produced by the American Negro Emancipation Centennial Authority (ANECA), Ohio Division, detailing the history of Black people in Ohio. The film opens and closes with a reenactment of an enslaved African American man escaping across the Ohio River to a free Ohio. Uses a combination of historical re-enactment, historical footage, and footage of prominent Black figures, such as Dr. Middleton Lambright, Dr. Zelma Watson George, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., and Noble Lee Sissle. With participation from Karma House, Cleveland's oldest African American theatre.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC113
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Campaign advertisement for George M. Jones, Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals
Date(s): 1968
Description: Actor and Ohio native Joe Flynn campaigns for Judge George M. Jones. Judge Jones was running for re-election to the Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC117_14
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Commercial for Marathon automotive services
Date(s): 1965
Description: Scenes of people skiing and participating in other winter sports after fueling their automobiles at a Marathon service station.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC117_18
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Campaign advertisement supporting Ohio State Issue 1, 1965
Date(s): 1965
Description: Campaign advertisement supporting Ohio State Issue 1 on the November 2, 1965 ballot. The issue, which would increase the state sales tax by 1% to raise additional money for public schools, was backed by the Ohio Council for Education (OCE). Film shows images of desegregated classrooms.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC117_13
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Glidden Paint: Wallpaper
Date(s): 1969
Contributor(s): Glidden Company (Sponsor), P.G.L. Productions, Inc. (Production company)
Description: Commercial for Glidden Spred Satin, the paint that covers wallpaper with just one coat. Shows a Glidden paint can hopping around and covering various surfaces with new colors.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC119_03
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Glidden Paint: Wash Up
Date(s): 1969
Description: Commercial for Glidden semi-glass enamel, a tough, latex paint that washes off in water. Shows a Glidden can getting karate-chopped and a paintbrush being washed.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC119_04
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

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: Nixon for President
Date(s): 1960
Contributor(s): Republic Steel Corporation (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 (Onscreen presenter), Lodge, Henry Cabot, Jr., 1902-1985 (Onscreen presenter)
Description: Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge deliver a special message to the men and women of Republic Steel Corporation for the "Building Political Leadership" course. Both Nixon and Lodge discuss the importance of winning the 1960 Presidential election, the superiority of the Republican candidate, strategies the campaign is using to win, and how Republic Steel employees can help in their efforts. Lodge voices specific appreciation for Republican women in politics.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC075
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Fisher Fazio: Art Masterpiece, long version
Date(s): 1970
Contributor(s): Fisher Foods, Inc. (Cleveland, Ohio) (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company)
Description: Cleveland supermarket chain Fisher Fazio Costa offers free reproductions of classic paintings with any five dollar food purchase and coupon. Customers can choose a painting per week for ten weeks. Commercial shows a variety of classic paintings from Europe and the United States.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC119_07
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Fisher Fazio: Art Masterpiece, short version
Date(s): 1970
Contributor(s): Fisher Foods, Inc. (Cleveland, Ohio) (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company)
Description: Cleveland supermarket chain Fisher Fazio Costa offers free reproductions of classic paintings with any five dollar food purchase and coupon. Customers can choose a painting per week for ten weeks. Commercial shows a variety of classic paintings from Europe and the United States.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC119_08
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: A Second's Chance
Date(s): 1970
Contributor(s): Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company (Sponsor), Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (Sponsor)
Description: Instructional film on railroad workplace safety. Presents hypothetical situations where employee carelessness results in injury and death. Photography by Thomas R. Tucker, edited by Wil Berg, written and directed by Franklyn J. Carr.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC167
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The Big Farmer's Ford
Date(s): 1967
Contributor(s): Ford Motor Company (Sponsor), Video Films, Inc. (Production company)
Description: Promotional film for the Ford 8000 tractor. Shows clips of tractors plowing fields while the narrator touts the 8000's handling ease, 8-speed transmission, multiple steering wheel positions, easy-reach controls, large gas tank, and other features. Includes testimonials from farmers who use the 8000. Presented by the Ford Tractor Division. Script: Cliff Hanna; technical assistance: Loyce Snyder; photography: Mitchell Warde; narration: Bud Haggart; editing: Christa Kindt; music and sound:...
Show morePromotional film for the Ford 8000 tractor. Shows clips of tractors plowing fields while the narrator touts the 8000's handling ease, 8-speed transmission, multiple steering wheel positions, easy-reach controls, large gas tank, and other features. Includes testimonials from farmers who use the 8000. Presented by the Ford Tractor Division. Script: Cliff Hanna; technical assistance: Loyce Snyder; photography: Mitchell Warde; narration: Bud Haggart; editing: Christa Kindt; music and sound: Robert Ashely.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC168
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: Film Four: Mounting and Dismounting
Date(s): 1970
Description: Instructional film from the Railroad Audio/Visual Introduction Library. Teaches railroad employees how to safely mount and dismount moving trains. Compares railroad safety to martial arts and features National Karate Champion Jim McLain. Film #4 in a series. Technical advisor: M.W. Bergiel; cinematography: T.R. Tucker; written and directed by Franklyn J. Carr.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC171
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Film Six: Handling Air Hoses Safely
Date(s): 1970
Description: Instructional film from the Railroad Audio/Visual Introduction Library. Teaches railroad employees how to safely handle air hoses. Compares the hoses to venomous snakes. Film #6 in a series. Special thanks to the Cleveland Zoo and Charles Voracek, Curator of Reptiles. Technical advisor: M.W. Bergiel; cinematography: T.R. Tucker; written and directed by Franklyn J. Carr.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC172
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Work in Progress
Date(s): 1976
Description: A fictional character named Mr. Steel speaks to a cartoon baby eagle and explains how the steel industry is trying to reduce its pollution levels and negative impact on the environment. Details the specific processes that have been created or updated to make steel production more environmentally friendly.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC173
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

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