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| # | Title | Date(s) | Contributor(s) | Description | Description | Collection ID | Hagley ID | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proved! The Story of General Motors Proving Ground | 1936 | General Motors Corporation (Sponsor), Rothacker Film Manufacturing Co. (Production company) |
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. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC316 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 2 | Food for Flying | 1951 |
Film detailing how Trans World Airlines (TWA) devises, tests, cooks, packages, delivers, and serves the food for in-flight meals. Written by Burton Benjamin, supervised by Agnew Fisher, edited by Isaac Kleinerman. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC269 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 3 | The 747 | 1969 | Pan American World Airways, Inc. (Sponsor), Stiber, Sidney J. (Producer) |
A film presentation of the new Boeing 747 commercial aircraft, the development of which was instigated by Pan Am. Provides an overview of the aircraft's state-of-the-art design and technology, as well as a preview of Pan Am's new terminal at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC307 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 4 | Born to Learn | 1974 | Bell & Howell Co. (Sponsor) |
Promotional film for the Bell & Howell Language Master System, an educational tool to help students learn new vocabulary and proper word pronunciation. The "system" is comprised of a series of cards with a magnetic strip at the bottom and a written word or picture at the top. When a student inserts a card into a Bell & Howell machine reader, the reader recites the word for the student. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC312 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 5 | PUMA...The Leading Edge in Robotic Technology | 1981 |
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. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC57 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 6 | Coal People: A Century of Pride | 1983 |
Film promoting coal as a reliable, inexpensive, and abundant energy source in the United States. Celebrates all aspects of the anthracite coal industry, focusing primarily on the thousands of workers who ensure it runs smoothly, including miners, machine operators, engineers, geologists, and more. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC283 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 7 | The Power of Super 16 | 1993 | Eastman Kodak Company (Sponsor) |
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. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC310 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 8 | Appliance Park: Where the World’s Finest Major Appliances are Made | 1952 | General Electric Company (Sponsor) |
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. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC255 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 9 | A Complete Saw Shop in One Machine | 1955 |
Promotional film for the DeWalt radial arm saw. A narrator describes the machine's innovative design, various radial blades, and safety features, while its numerous woodworking capabilities are demonstrated. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC254 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 10 | Wild Heritage | 1965 | Remington Arms Company (Sponsor), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (Sponsor) |
Film exploring the "wild heritage" of Remington firearms in the United States. Begins with an overview of guns employed by early colonists for hunting and defense, and continues with an account of how Eliphalet Remington created his own flintlock rifle in 1816. Details the rise of Remington firearms, the eventual "settling" of the American West, and the important role that hunters play in land conservation. Also includes a promotional segment for the Remington Model-1100 shotgun, introduced... Show moreFilm exploring the "wild heritage" of Remington firearms in the United States. Begins with an overview of guns employed by early colonists for hunting and defense, and continues with an account of how Eliphalet Remington created his own flintlock rifle in 1816. Details the rise of Remington firearms, the eventual "settling" of the American West, and the important role that hunters play in land conservation. Also includes a promotional segment for the Remington Model-1100 shotgun, introduced in 1963. Photographed and directed by Larry Madison. Assisted by Alan Madison. Written by Robert Campbell. Narrated by Martin Wolfson. Special consultant: The Gilcrease Institute, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Show less |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC102 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection |