The Time Machine

Atom and Biological Science, The

Describes some of the biological effects of high energy radiations on plants and animal cells. Explains how typical experiments are conducted and demonstrates some of the protective measures requir...

Great New Star, A

Dinah Shore promotes the new Chevrolets and sings "See the U.S.A. in your new Chevrolet."

Challenge to Democracy, A

Government-produced film attempting to defend the massive internment of Japanese Americans in concentration camps during World War II.

Time Pulls the Trigger (Part II)

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Drugs in Our Culture

Examines the widespread use of drugs in American society and presents experts discussing different reasons for increased drug abuse by youth. Focuses on the varying opinions of a judge, researcher,...

Stripper - Georgia Sothern

Stripper Betty Howard

Movie Trailers: "Doomsday" Horror Animation

Tongue-in-cheek horror movie trailer.

American Look (Part II)

The definitive Populuxe film on 1950s automotive, industrial, interior and architectural design.

Stop Driving Us Crazy!

Rusty, a spy from Mars, pays a visit to Earth and discovers how its inhabitants disrespect one another by driving poorly. The film espouses a Christian viewpoint on safety, stating that "reckless d...

Drug Abuse: The Chemical Tomb

Interesting anti-drug film criticizing drug use as an inhibitor of necessary social change. Director: Alan Kishbaugh. Camera: Charles Sutton. Narrator: Chuck Bowman.

Stripper - Chinese Joy Dance

Word to the Wives, A

How two women trick a husband into buying a new kitchen.

Our Enemy: The Japanese

Stridently anti-Japanese film that attempts to convey an understanding of Japanese life and philosophy so that the U.S. may more readily defeat its enemy. Depicts the Japanese as "primitive, murder...

Two Girl Hitchhikers

Stripper - Red-headed Riot

Bridging San Francisco Bay

Building the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

Habit Patterns

"Goofus and Gallant"-style film on the misadventures of a teenage girl who is a victim of her own bad habits, with a harrowing and patronizing narration.

Gags and Gals

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Destination Earth

This animated cartoon follows the adventures of "Colonel Cosmic," a Martian, as he learns that Oil and Competition are the two things that make America great. It is a sci-fi-influenced economic tra...

What to Do on a Date

A high school senior learns how and where to ask a girl for a date, where to take her for a good time, and how to avoid spending too much money or being bored by commercialized amusements. Director...

American Look (Part III)

The definitive Populuxe film on 1950s automotive, industrial, interior and architectural design.

Brink of Disaster (Part I)

How 1960s activism "threatens" American moral, religious and ethical principles.

[Amateur film: Medicus collection: New York World's Fair, 1939-40] (Reel 2) (Part I)

Detailed documentation of the "World of Tomorrow" in beautiful Kodachrome. (partially on 4156_HM_Medicus_collection_New_York_Worlds_Fair_1939-40_Reel_6)

How the Ear Functions

Structure and function of the human hearing system, with excellent animation.

What About Prejudice?

Pioneering film that encourages youth to look into themselves for the causes of prejudice.

Social Class in America

Shows the differences in the life experience of three male babies from three different social classes. One young man succeeds his father as president of the family manufacturing company. Another, a...

Woodworker, The

Woodworking in mills, construction and cabinetmaking.

Red Chinese Battle Plan

Cold War-era anti-Chinese propaganda film featuring footage of revolutionary activities and combat, 1921-64.

Duck and Cover

This film, a combination of animated cartoon and live action, shows young children what to do in case of an atomic attack. The film opens with "Bert the Turtle" wobbling down the street and singing...