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Title: Service Beacon, May 1945
Date(s): 1945-05
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (associated name), Westinghouse Electric Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Culley family collection of Cinecraft Productions audiovisual materials (Accession 2018.201)
Hagley ID: AVD_2018201_02_09
Collection: Culley Family Cinecraft Productions Collection

Title: Arco Wand Vacuum Cleaner
Date(s): 1930
Creator: American Radiator Company
Description: General Catalogue No. 2, rev. 1930
Hagley ID: I091111_arco
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: America's Favorite Twins production script
Date(s): 1953
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (Sponsor)
Description: A script for a laundry equipment sales training film for Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company sales. The script teaches salespeople to answer customer questions about the Westinghouse Laundromat and Clothes Dryer using the "Twin Trainer Meeting Guide." The script provides examples of commonly asked questions, then the narrator gives the proper response. The production is divided in two halves. During the first half, questions about the laundromat are answered, and in the second half...
Show moreA script for a laundry equipment sales training film for Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company sales. The script teaches salespeople to answer customer questions about the Westinghouse Laundromat and Clothes Dryer using the "Twin Trainer Meeting Guide." The script provides examples of commonly asked questions, then the narrator gives the proper response. The production is divided in two halves. During the first half, questions about the laundromat are answered, and in the second half questions about the dryer are answered.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_22_04
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: At Your Service Westinghouse training production script
Date(s): 1952
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (Sponsor)
Description: A script for a training film production for Westinghouse maintenance staff. The script features two characters, a Westinghouse serviceman named Frank and a customer in need of Westinghouse service, Mrs. Smith. Frank demonstrates the three most common approaches to working with customers. Then, the narrator reviews the three scenarios and explains to the audience which interaction is most like what service staff should strive for.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_21_14
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: It All Adds Up! production script
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name), DeWitt, John (Author)
Description: The synopsis and script are written for a film production. The script's fictional story follows a seasoned service man for the Home Electric Company, Al, who trains an up-and-coming service man, Eddie, on the basics of home maintenance service calls. The two spend the day making home visits to fix appliances. Eddie learns how to treat customers and how to approach problem-solving for broken appliances. At the end of the day, Eddie has earned public recognition for his success on the job.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_19_06
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Training Program for Coca-Cola Salesmen production script
Date(s): 1943
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Coca-Cola Company (Associated name)
Description: This script is written for a film production to address Coca Cola salesmen. Due to the Second World War, Westinghouse coolers and parts were no longer being manufactured. The script describes how the salesman can prevent mechanical failure in the coolers and how to identify and correct common causes of trouble in coolers.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_18_17
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Proper Care Means Longer Wear production script
Date(s): 1943
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name)
Description: A script for a film production intended for owners of Westinghouse electric appliances. The production explains that it is the patriotic duty of owners to care for their appliances in order to reduce the need for replacement parts needed for the war effort. A fictional Westinghouse serviceman, Frank gives tips for solving problems that may arise with refrigerators, ranges, and washers. He describes steps for basic care of the appliances, how to identify and solve typical issues that may arise...
Show moreA script for a film production intended for owners of Westinghouse electric appliances. The production explains that it is the patriotic duty of owners to care for their appliances in order to reduce the need for replacement parts needed for the war effort. A fictional Westinghouse serviceman, Frank gives tips for solving problems that may arise with refrigerators, ranges, and washers. He describes steps for basic care of the appliances, how to identify and solve typical issues that may arise, and when to contact a serviceman for help.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_18_15
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Westinghouse Conservice - The Washer production script
Date(s): 1943
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name)
Description: A script for a film production written about a fictional Westinghouse washer serviceman, Steve, who demonstrates his knowledge of Washer repair. He attributes his success as a serviceman to the Conservice Maintenance Guide and attests to the Guide's importance in his work as a serviceman.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_18_13
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Westinghouse Conservice - Laundry Equipment production script
Date(s): 1943
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name)
Description: A script for a sound slide film production for the Westinghouse Conservice School Program. Two Westinghouse servicemen instruct the audience how to fix problems with Westinghouse Laundry equipment. Includes how to fix a washer when it is noisy; what to do when the motor runs, but the washer doesn't; what to do when there is an oil leak; and how to repair wringer, turbulator, and spinner malfunctions.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_18_20
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The Temperature Control production script
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name)
Description: A script for a sound slide film describing the temperature control in Westinghouse Electric Refrigerators. An engineer gives an in-depth description of the technical mechanisms used to regulate temperature in the refrigerator including the bellows, rocker arm, switch mechanism, and control frame. Then a serviceman describes how to adjust the temperature and administer repairs to the temperature control system. Includes quizzes for the audience.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_19_02
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Westinghouse Conservice - Ironer production script
Date(s): 1944
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name)
Description: A script for a sound slide film production for the Westinghouse Conservice School Program. A Westinghouse serviceman named Bill teaches the audience about the Westinghouse Electric Ironer and how to maintain it. The production has two parts: "Parts and Complete Ironer Won't Work", and "Roll and Shoe Complaints."
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_18_22
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Westinghouse Conservice - Range production script
Date(s): 1944
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name)
Description: A script for a sound slide film production for the Westinghouse Conservice School Program. A fictional Westinghouse serviceman named Steve teaches the audience about the Westinghouse Electric Range and how to fix it in a six-part production; Parts of an Electric Range, Burner Doesn't Work, Oven Browns Unevenly, Oven Gets Too Hot, Parts Repair, and Oven Complaints.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_18_21
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Westinghouse Conservice - The Electric Ironer production script
Date(s): 1943
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name)
Description: Ray Culley's recording copy of a script for a sound slide film production for the Westinghouse Conservice School Program. The narrator quizzes a fictional Westinghouse serviceman on repairs of the Westinghouse Ironer based on potential issues. Establishes the importance of maintaining the Westinghouse Ironer because it saves homemakers valuable time as they work extra hours due to the war.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_18_19
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: You're a 4-in-1 Guy production script
Date(s): 1943
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name)
Description: A script for a slide film production for the Westinghouse Conservice School Program. The narrator and a fictional Westinghouse serviceman named Barney discuss what skills a serviceman needs to do his job well. The purpose of the production is to teach servicemen-in-training to see themselves as a mechanic, a businessman, a doctor, and an actor. Barney and the narrator go through a typical service call to demonstrate all four aspects of the job.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_18_18
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Freedom Rings game show production script
Date(s): 1952
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (Sponsor), Fuller & Smith & Ross, Inc. (Associated name)
Description: A script for a film production pitching a television game program with a patriotic theme called Freedom Rings. The script includes a demonstration of the game in which Westinghouse appliances are won by contestants who answer trivia questions correctly. Then, the script describes the program's entertainment potential and possibilities for commercial integration.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_21_15
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films