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Skywriting: Sky Billboards 1935 Chevrolet Division, General Motors
more at http://quickfound.net/AN EXPLANATION OF SKYWRITING, CLIMAXED IN THE WRITING IN THE SKY OF CHEVROLET FEATURES.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reducti...
Project Mercury Summation 1963 NASA JSC-180
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume ...
The Night Sky Episode 1: Types of Telescopes 1993 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Amateur Astronomy
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction...
WWII 1943: "The Slumbering Giant Awakes" (Army in Action Episode V) 1965 US Army; The Big Picture TV-638
more at http://quickfound.net/U.S. LOGISTICAL AND TACTICAL OPERATIONS IN 1943 IN NORTH AFRICA, PACIFIC, ALEUTIANS, NEW GUINEA, AND EUROPE, UP TO INVASION 0F SICILY.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contr...
Office Etiquette 1950 Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
more at http://quickfound.net/DO'S AND DON'TS FILM. PORTRAYS WAYS IN WHICH OFFICE ETIQUETTE CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS IN OFFICE RELATIONSHIPS. THE TYPICAL SITUATIONS INCLUDE APPLYING FOR A JOB, REPORTING FOR WORK THE 1ST DAY, PERFORMING ROUTINE SECRETARIAL DUTIES, & TELEPHONE COURTESY.Originall...
Purification of Water 1943 US Army Training Film TF8-1174; WWII
more at http://quickfound.net/World War II training film on the effects of drinking impure water, and methods of purifying water.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video n...
Nautical Charts: "Reading Charts" 1999 US Navy Training Film
more at http://quickfound.net/ON ANY DAY, U.S. NAVY SHIPS CAN BE FOUND VIRTUALLY ANYWHERE ON THE WORLD'S OCEANS AND SEAS. SAFE NAVIGATION CAN ONLY BE ASSURED IF CREW MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THE CORRECT APPLICATION OF THE VARIOUS NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS IN USE ABOARD NAVAL SHIPS. PROGRAM EXPLAINS THREE TY...
Tactical Air Command: "Look to the Skies" 1951 US Air Force; Korean War
more at http://quickfound.net/DEFINES MISSION OF TACTICAL AIR COMMAND.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed wi...
Vicks Nyquil TV Commercial ~ 1966 Vick Chemical Company
more at http://quickfound.net/NyQuil was first test marketed in the U.S. in 1966.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also p...
Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) First Flight: Space Shuttle STS-41-B (10th Flight) Post Flight Press Conference Film 1984 NASA
more at http://quickfound.net/'Commander: Vance D. BrandPilot: Robert L. GibsonMission Specialists: Bruce McCandless, II, Robert L. Stewart, Ronald E. McNairDates: February 3-11, 1984Vehicle: Challenger OV-099Payloads: PALAPA B-2/PAM-D, WESTAR-VI/PAM-D, IRT, MLR, ACES, IEF, RME, SPAS-01A, SSIP (...
Ship's Gear and Cargo Handling Gear 1964 US Army Training Film TF55-3430
more at http://quickfound.net/NOMENCLATURE, FUNCTIONS AND CAPABILITIES DESCRIBED. THREE MAIN SHIP'S GEAR CATEGORIES OUTLINED; CARGO HANDLING GEAR AND USES REVIEWED.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-c...
Robert H. Goddard: "The Dream That Wouldn't Down" 1965 NASA
more at http://quickfound.net/'The dream of Dr. Robert Goddard, the father of rocketry, is explored and examined through reminiscences of Mrs. Esther Goddard. Included in the film are historic scenes of Dr. Goddard's early experiments and the personal commentary of Mrs. Goddard.'Original...
WWII 1941-1942: "The Spreading Holocaust" (Army in Action Episode IV) 1965 US Army; The Big Picture TV-637
more at http://quickfound.net/MILITARY EVENTS IN 1941 AND 1942, WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN THE PACIFIC, EUROPE, AND NORTH AFRICA.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correct...
The Shipbuilders of Essex 1947 United States Information Agency (USIA)
more at http://quickfound.net/'This film chronicles life in the village of Essex in Massachusetts -- a town famous for its hand built wooden fishing boats. Scenes give a complete account of the building of one of the boats, a 60-foot trawler, the St. Rosalie. Traditional singing and dancing acco...
Newport Cigarette Commercial No. 3 ~ 1966 Lorillard Tobacco Company
more at http://quickfound.net/Another dwufus recommends Newport cigarettes because they don't have too much menthol.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise redu...
OCR Basics: "Reading and Sorting Mail Automatically" 1970 US Postal Service
more at http://quickfound.net/"Demonstrates the U.S. Postal Service's Optical Character Recognition (OCR) machines, which allow mail to be sorted automatically."Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightn...
LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, Psychedelic Hallucinogen) 1967 US Navy Training Film MN-10507-A; Dr. Walt Miner
more at http://quickfound.net/"Russian roulette in a sugar cube... How LSD was discovered, the extreme dangers of using it and how it affects the brain and body."Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness...
Land and Live in the Desert 1945 US Army Air Forces Training Film TF1-3346; Craig Stevens, Van Heflin
more at http://quickfound.net/"This film dramatizes the survival of the crew of a downed military aircraft in the desert. The soldiers learned methods of conserving water, providing shelter, and signaling for help. The film features Craig Stevens and is narrated by Van Heflin."Originally a p...
Nuclear Reactor Meltdown: "SL-1 Accident Briefing Film Report" 1961 Atomic Energy Commission
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction...
Maintenance and Servicing of C-1 Autopilot 1943 US Army Air Forces Training Film AF-224
more at http://quickfound.net/The Honeywell C-1 Autopilot was used on the B-17 Flying Fortress and other WWII aircraft.Maintenance and Servicing of C-1 Autopilot: Part 5: Ground Checkout Trouble ShootingOriginally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio c...
Hidden Magic Hair Spray TV Commercial: "Wanda the Witch" 1965 Procter & Gamble
more at http://quickfound.net/Teenage girl sprays hairspray... boy says that her hair feels like chewing gum. Wanda the Witch appears, waves her wand and fixes the problem... Hidden Magic, "The Problem Solving Hairspray".Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edge...
Siam 1941 Travelcade; Color Footage of Thailand; Milton Cross
more at http://quickfound.net/Travelcade Film CorporationWalter BiboSupervisor & Editor: Jack KempNarrator: Milton CrossNarration: Tom BretMusical Score: Edward Craig.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-co...
The Story of Gasolilne 1948 US Bureau of Mines; Oil extraction, Gas Refining and Distribution
more at http://quickfound.net/Crude oil is pumped to a refinery where gasoline is extracted by distillation... further distilling removes impurities from crude gasoline... laboratory tests of gasoline. Shows transportation in barrels, ships, tank cars, and trucks.Originally a public domain film from...
Army Special Forces: "Silent Warriors" US Army; 1961 The Big Picture TV-518
more at http://quickfound.net/'"De Oppresso Liber" -- To liberate from oppression. This is both the motto and the avowed purpose of the Army's Special Forces. In this issue, THE BIG PICTURE will see in action the men of the 19th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces. Training in j...
Monkeys Making Movies: "#Bfl O {ggGX = STwWcfl x 2s4" ~ 1963 Calvin Workshop
more at http://quickfound.net/Parody of the industrial film making process.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also process...
1955 Chevrolet Commercial #2 (1954) General Motors; 1955 Chevy: "Perfect Timing"
more at http://quickfound.net/Theatrical screen ad for the 1955 Chevy.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed wi...
Folgers Coffee Commercial #3b: "Mrs. Olson Saves a Hostess" 1965+ Folgers
more at http://quickfound.net/Mrs. Olson explains why Folgers is different.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also process...
This is Coffee 1961 Coffee Brewing Institute; Growing, Processing, and Making Coffee
more at http://quickfound.net/Where coffee comes from, how it's served, and various methods to brew a perfect cup. "(The) incomparable goodness of coffee... Coffee helps start the day with warmth and vigor... Coffee is always the perfect companion!"Originally a public domain film, slight...
Brakes: "Facts on Friction" 1934 Chevrolet Division, General Motors; Jam Handy
more at http://quickfound.net/Drum brake fundamemtals: A CLEAR EXPLANATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND OF THEIR USE ON THE MODERN MOTORCAR.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild v...
Precision Manufacturing: "Precisely So" 1937 Chevrolet Division, General Motors; Jam Handy
more at http://quickfound.net/"THROUGH THE MICROSCOPE IS THE FANTASTIC LAND BEYOND HUMAN VISION, WHERE MEN WEIGH SMOKE, WHERE ELECTRIC SPARKS ARE SLUGGISH, & WHERE SOLID STEEL IS BENT BY A FEATHER TOUCH." EVOLUTION & TECHNIQUES OF PRECISION MEASUREMENT, SHOP PROCESSES.Originally a public dom...
