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Title: Invitation to Ohio
Date(s): 1964
Description: Wally Cox and John Dehner star in this sponsored film intended to attract new industry to the state of Ohio. Cox plays Doc Hutton, the owner of a tiny popcorn and peanut wagon who needs to relocate his business. After seeing an advertisement for Ohio in The Wall Street Journal, Hutton calls the state's Director of Development, played by Dehner. The Director mistakes Hutton for the president of a large industrial corporation and invites him to visit Ohio. Hutton accepts, and the Director takes...
Show moreWally Cox and John Dehner star in this sponsored film intended to attract new industry to the state of Ohio. Cox plays Doc Hutton, the owner of a tiny popcorn and peanut wagon who needs to relocate his business. After seeing an advertisement for Ohio in The Wall Street Journal, Hutton calls the state's Director of Development, played by Dehner. The Director mistakes Hutton for the president of a large industrial corporation and invites him to visit Ohio. Hutton accepts, and the Director takes him on a lengthy tour of the state while describing the various benefits of moving a business to Ohio. Includes footage of several well-known Cleveland locations, such as John Carroll University, NASA's Lewis Research Center, and the Cleveland Clinic. Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes provides the introduction for the film. Production manager: Kay McCartney. Soundtrack performed by members of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC399
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Cleveland Illuminating Company city of Cleveland advertisement
Date(s): 1966
Contributor(s): Cleveland Illuminating Company (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Anderson, Ernie (Narrator)
Description: Advertisement encouraging business executives to consider Cleveland as a location for their new or expanding enterprises.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC387_01
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: The Cleveland Corridor
Date(s): 1959
Description: Film promoting the "Cleveland Corridor," an 85-mile corner of northeast Ohio between the port cities of Conneaut and Cleveland, as "the best location in the nation" for industrial business. Touts the area's excellent air, water, and ground transportation systems, water supply, open land for plant construction, skilled labor force, and cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Also advertises the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company's ability to provide electricity to any new...
Show moreFilm promoting the "Cleveland Corridor," an 85-mile corner of northeast Ohio between the port cities of Conneaut and Cleveland, as "the best location in the nation" for industrial business. Touts the area's excellent air, water, and ground transportation systems, water supply, open land for plant construction, skilled labor force, and cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Also advertises the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company's ability to provide electricity to any new business that decides to locate within the "corridor" and encourages viewers to contact the company's area development department.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC490
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Will They Build That Factory Here? [Prosperity Dwells where Harmony Reigns, Ad D]
Date(s): 1936
Contributor(s): National Association of Manufacturers (U.S.) (originator), National Industrial Information Committee (U.S.) (originator), McDonald-Cook Company (Firm) (distributor), Mahoning Valley Industrial Council (associated name)
Collection ID: National Association of Manufacturers Records (Accession 1411)
Hagley ID: MSS_1411_Prosperity_D
Collection: National Association of Manufacturers

Title: Picture Our City Without its Industries [Prosperity Dwells where Harmony Reigns, unnumbered ad]
Date(s): 1936
Contributor(s): National Association of Manufacturers (U.S.) (originator), National Industrial Information Committee (U.S.) (originator), McDonald-Cook Company (Firm) (distributor), Mahoning Valley Industrial Council (associated name)
Collection ID: National Association of Manufacturers Records (Accession 1411)
Hagley ID: MSS_1411_Prosperity_03
Collection: National Association of Manufacturers