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Title: Anheuser Busch: Zoo
Date(s): 1976
Description: A young woman works at a zoo and discusses her passion for animals, the same passion Busch has for brewing beer. "Busch. When you believe in what you're doing."
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC236_01
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Baking Your Own Bread: King Arthur Flour
Date(s): 1964
Description: Bert Porter, grocery manager of the King Arthur Flour Company, demonstrates how to make bread and rolls at home using King Arthur products.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC192
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: The Case for Computers
Date(s): 1983
Contributor(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Sponsor), Image Associates (Production company)
Description: Film advocating for the use of computers in law firms, specifically the systems created by IBM. Four lawyers in Chicago (IL), Boulder (CO), Austin (TX), and Wilmington (DE) discuss the value of adding an IBM system to their practices. The benefits include being able to easily keep track of case files, automate their billing and accounting, and shrink their physical libraries.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC229_02
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Crossroads to Tomorrow
Date(s): 1980
Contributor(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Sponsor), Fonda, Henry, 1905-1982 (Narrator), ComCorps (Firm) (Production company)
Description: Film detailing how IBM computers have helped in the development of numerous industries and public programs in various Southeast Asian countries. Housing, travel, agriculture, energy, and education are among the topics covered in places such as Singapore, Jakarta, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. Narrated by American actor Henry Fonda. Director of photography: Francis Kenny; music: Bob Sakayama.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC249
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: DuPont Manmade Fibers
Date(s): 1975~, 1975
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor)
Description: Commercial explains the need for manmade fibers. Sheep are shown blocking in a group of people on a map of the United States, representing the amount of sheep the country would need if people were dependent on wool and there were no manmade fibers.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC84_03
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Eastern Airlines: L.A. Dream
Date(s): 1971
Contributor(s): Eastern Air Lines (Sponsor), Dick Miller Associates (Production company), Koulax, Thomas J. (James), 1918-1992 (Onscreen presenter)
Description: Various people discuss their love of Los Angeles. Eastern Airlines can get you there. "The Wings of Man." Features Thomas "Tom" Koulax, the founder of well-known hamburger restaurant chain Original Tommy's.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC236_02
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: The Future Below
Date(s): 1983
Description: Short film promoting the ocean as the future of oil and gas energy. Shows how Exxon finds and extracts oil underwater, and how pipelines are installed and maintained at extreme depths. Includes scenes of wildlife, human and robot laborers, and oil rigs. Written and directed by Theo Kamecke.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC217
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Goblin on the Doorstep
Date(s): 1963
Contributor(s): Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation (Sponsor)
Description: Film arguing for the development of newer, better technology for U.S. naval operations. The growing power of the Soviet Union's Navy threatens America's access to marine security and resources. Upgrading and expanding the U.S. Naval fleet, developing better instruments to detect both conventional and nuclear submarines, and encouraging oceanographic research will help combat this threat.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC244
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Honda Commercials
Date(s): 1983
Contributor(s): American Honda Motor Company (sponsor)
Description: Five commercials for Honda Automobile.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC27
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: The IBM Retail Solution
Date(s): 1983
Description: Promotional film for the IBM 5260 retail system, a cash register that works with computer software to help small businesses make sales simple. Features include a customizable keyboard, receipt printer, gift certificate processor, and rotatable display. The register also acts as a sales floor data collection device that can help a store manage its inventory.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC229_01
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Kawasaki: Team Green Strikes Gold
Date(s): 1986
Description: Promotional film for Kawasaki KX motorcycles and "Team Green," Kawasaki's amateur racing support program. Includes numerous scenes of motocross racing, interviews with young riders, and presentations of the various KX models. Shot during the National Motor Sports Association Championships in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Narrated by professional announcer Larry Huffman.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC218
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: 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: 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: 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: Sales Promotion: The Key to Efficiency
Date(s): 1970
Description: Animated film sponsored by British Petroleum (BP) explaining the concept of "sales promotion" and how proper research, training, and marketing can improve sales and expand a business.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC203
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Sally Hawkins
Date(s): 1973
Contributor(s): Herman Miller, Inc. (Sponsor), Asch and Associates (Production company)
Description: Advertisement for the Action Office and Action Secretary furniture series from Herman Miller. Young professional Sally Hawkins explains the technology and workflow behind word processing and how companies must ensure their employees are happy with their work spaces to avoid turnover.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC195
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: Using DuPont Aircraft Rivets
Date(s): 1956
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (Sponsor)
Description: Promotional and instructional film for DuPont's explosive aircraft rivet. Demonstrates how the rivets function and the best methods to install them safely. Both live-action and animation is used.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC242
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: What Price Security?
Date(s): 1973
Description: In a laboratory setting, standard, off-the-shelf door locks are tested against the new Weiser lock. The locks are mounted to a wooden board with the same thickness as a standard door. A researcher then attempts to break them as would an intruder. The Weiser lock performs the best.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC245
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection

Title: The Winning Combination
Date(s): 1959
Contributor(s): Milprint, Inc. (Sponsor), McHugh, Fenton (Producer), Philip Morris Incorporated (Sponsor)
Description: Short film demonstrating how proper packaging, produced by Milprint, Inc, can preserve a company's product, lower production costs, and catch the attention of consumers. Told from the perspective of fictional baked goods corporation Top It. Director: James O'Riley; Writer: Dean Babbit; Cameraman: Lutz Hapke; Production Manager: Doug Weston.
Collection ID: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
Hagley ID: FILM_2018222_FC194
Collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection