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| # | Title | Date(s) | Contributor(s) | Description | Description | Collection ID | Hagley ID | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Letting Dynamite Do It | 1926 | E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor) |
Film explains and depicts the uses of dynamite for lumbering, raising a blast furnace, clearing roads and a diver placing charges to remove an old water intake in Lake Michigan. Includes footage of dynamite being used to blast rock during the construction of the Confederate Memorial at Stone Mountain, Georgia. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC07 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection, Film and Video | |
| 2 | From Flax to Linen | 1929 | Eastman Kodak Company. Teaching Films Division Eastman Kodak Company (Sponsor) |
Educational film following the creation of linen from beginning to end. Shows all stages of production, from flax being planted and harvested, to the processing and weaving of fibers, to fabric inspection, and, finally, ironing and preparing the linen for retail. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC246 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 4 | Diesel-Electric D.C. Drive Destroyer Escorts, Part 2: Normal Operation | 1943 | United States. Navy (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company) |
United States Navy training film for destroyer escort engine and motor room personnel during World War II. Educates the viewer on diesel–electric transmission systems and standard operating procedures for a ship's electric propulsion equipment. Produced under the supervision of the Bureau of Aeronautics for the Bureau of Ships. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC270 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection, Cinecraft Productions Films | |
| 5 | A Story of Coffee | 1947 |
Film documenting coffee production in southern Brazil. Details how Brazilian coffee is planted, tended, harvested, processed, tasted, packaged, shipped, and then sold in the United States. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC314 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 6 | Green Harvest | 1949 |
An educational film about forest management and timber harvesting. A newlywed couple travel to the Pacific Northwest on their honeymoon and get into an argument surrounding forest preservation. The bride's uncle, a timber entomologist, educates them by screening a film about the running of a tree farm and argues that timber harvesting is the best way to protect forests from fires, pests, and other dangers. Includes shots of Crater Lake, Snoqualmie Falls, various forests and mountain ranges,... Show moreAn educational film about forest management and timber harvesting. A newlywed couple travel to the Pacific Northwest on their honeymoon and get into an argument surrounding forest preservation. The bride's uncle, a timber entomologist, educates them by screening a film about the running of a tree farm and argues that timber harvesting is the best way to protect forests from fires, pests, and other dangers. Includes shots of Crater Lake, Snoqualmie Falls, various forests and mountain ranges, and an appearance by a bear cub. The bride is played by Inez Cooper. Story: James Prindle; Camera: Arthur Martinelli; Sound: Ray Esh; Editor: Glen McGowan; Musical Score: Peter Cavallo, Jr. Show less |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC225 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 7 | The One Man Gang | 1949 | Towmotor Corp. (production company), Caravel FIlms, Inc. (producer) |
Film about industrial materials handling and internal transportation produced by Caravel Films in 1949 for the Towmotor Corporation, manufacturers of industrial hauling equipment. Includes footage of a coffee bean processing and packing facility in Brooklyn, New York; a Lily paper products facility in Long Island, New York; a Pepsi bottling plant in East Chicago, Indiana; a Ferro Machine & Foundry manufacturing plant in Cleveland, Ohio; a metal working operation in Canton, Ohio; a sheet and... Show moreFilm about industrial materials handling and internal transportation produced by Caravel Films in 1949 for the Towmotor Corporation, manufacturers of industrial hauling equipment. Includes footage of a coffee bean processing and packing facility in Brooklyn, New York; a Lily paper products facility in Long Island, New York; a Pepsi bottling plant in East Chicago, Indiana; a Ferro Machine & Foundry manufacturing plant in Cleveland, Ohio; a metal working operation in Canton, Ohio; a sheet and tubing steelmaker in Youngstown, Ohio; and, a Cleveland building supply company's concrete block plant. Show less |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC130 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection, Film and Video | |
| 8 | 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 | ||
| 9 | The New Industrial South: A Progress Report | 1953 | Time, inc. (Sponsor) |
March of Time newsreel about the town of Camden, South Carolina that includes an interview with South Carolina Byrnes and other community, business, and civic leaders; footage of DuPont Orlon production facilities; daily life of the town including segregated facilities and schools; the local horse industry and the Carolina Cup Steeplechase event. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC181 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 10 | Nike: History of Missiles in the Military | 1954 |
Film exploring the history of rocket artillery used in warfare, as well as Project Nike, the U.S. military's anti-aircraft guided missile system. Details how Nike missiles are designed, manufactured, tested, and implemented, focusing on the program at Fort Bliss, Texas. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC306 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 11 | The Rowe Candy Merchant | 1954-03-24 | Rowe Manufacturing Company, Inc. (sponsor) |
Film highlights the "Candy Merchant", a vending machine offered by the Rowe Manufacturing Company. Maintenance and operation of the machine is depicted. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC49 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection, Film and Video | |
| 12 | Designed for Living | 1955 |
The film opens with a married couple picking new household goods while the narrator explains industrial design and the process of designing new products. It describes how the Industrial Design Council of Canada works with businesses to influence new designs. The Council receives common consumer complaints about household goods and then disseminates the complaints to designers. The film concludes with how other governments influence design in other countries. Camera: John Spotton, editing:... Show moreThe film opens with a married couple picking new household goods while the narrator explains industrial design and the process of designing new products. It describes how the Industrial Design Council of Canada works with businesses to influence new designs. The Council receives common consumer complaints about household goods and then disseminates the complaints to designers. The film concludes with how other governments influence design in other countries. Camera: John Spotton, editing: Dennis Sawyer, music: Eldon Rathburn, Commentary: Lois Edwards. Produced by Guy Glover. Show less |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC271 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 13 | Using DuPont Aircraft Rivets | 1956 |
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. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC242 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 14 | The Winning Combination | 1959 | Milprint, Inc. (Sponsor), McHugh, Fenton (Producer), Philip Morris Incorporated (Sponsor) |
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. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC194 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 15 | Goblin on the Doorstep | 1963 | Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation (Sponsor) |
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. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC244 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 16 | Baking Your Own Bread: King Arthur Flour | 1964 |
Bert Porter, grocery manager of the King Arthur Flour Company, demonstrates how to make bread and rolls at home using King Arthur products. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC192 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | ||
| 17 | The Invisible Circle | 1965 | American Honda Motor Company (Sponsor), National Safety Council (Sponsor), Murray De'Atley Productions (Producer), Brown, Peter, 1935-2016 (Host) |
A cheerful motorcycle safety PSA hosted by actor Peter Brown. Details the various safety precautions that must be taken while riding a motorcycle, and explains how individuals must ride within their own "circle for safety," keeping dangerous situations at bay. Written by Click Westin and directed by Murray De'Atley. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC215 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 18 | Is American Business Too Big? | 1967 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce (sponsor), Gehl, Gerry (director), Michigan State University (production company) |
Episode of Business Roundtable. Debate between Crawford H. Greenewalt (Chairman of the Board du Pont Co.) and Donald F. Turner, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, US Department of Justice. Moderated by Alfred L. Seelye, Dean Graduate School Business Administration. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC103 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 19 | Heritage of the Lake | 1967 | Standard Oil Company (Ohio) (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Siedel, Frank (Screenwriter), Guthrie, Warren A., 1911-1986 (Narrator), Culley, Ray, 1904-1983 (Director) |
Film highlighting the resources provided by Great Lakes of North America, concentrating on the gigantic, low cost transportation system that links Ohio and other Midwest states to the seaways of the world. Contains numerous shots of various cargo ships and an animated demonstration of how the Soo Locks of Lake Superior functions. Part of The Ohio Heritage series. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC291 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 20 | Ancient Man in the Ohio Heritage | 1968 | Standard Oil Company (Ohio) (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Siedel, Frank (Screenwriter), Andelin, James, 1917-2006 (Narrator), Culley, Ray, 1904-1983 (Director) |
Film celebrating the Ohio Historical Society and its contributions to the knowledge of ancient humans of North America. Highlights the Adena and Hopewell people, presents artifacts discovered on archaeological digs, and show an expedition to a prehistoric gravesite lead by the Ohio Historical Society. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC290 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 21 | Agriculture in the Ohio Heritage: Farming Under Glass | 1968 | Standard Oil Company (Ohio) (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Siedel, Frank (Screenwriter), Andelin, James, 1917-2006 (Narrator), Culley, Ray, 1904-1983 (Director) |
Film exploring the greenhouse farming industry in Ohio. Details how farmers are able to grow, harvest, and sell fresh produce regardless of the weather or season. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC289 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 22 | 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 | |
| 23 | Jobs in the World of Work : A Good Place To Be | 1969 | McGraw Hill Films (production company) |
A racially diverse group of mainly men discuss the importance of work in providing money, status, and structure in life. Jobs show both blue-collar and white-collar workers. Educational advisors for the film are William C. Kvaraceus, Chairman, Department of Education, and Professor of Education and Sociology, Clark University and Helen J. Kenney, Associate Professor of Education, Clark University. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC175 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 24 | Ozark Air Lines: Up There with the Biggest | 1970 | Ozark Air Lines (Sponsor) |
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. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC226 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection | |
| 25 | Careers: Sales | 1970 | Doubleday Multimedia (production company), Parlour, David S. (producer) |
Drawing on a cross section of selling situations from retail to wholesale, a wide range of circumstances is examined and reviewed. A variety of sales requirements and problems arise in each situation. |
Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222) | FILM_2018222_FC145 | Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection |