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Motion picture authorship.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 82 Collections and/or Records:

60 Seconds to Safety

 Digital Record
Identifier: MP1483v.31

60 Seconds to Safety

 Item — Item MP1483v31
Identifier: Item MP1483v31
Scope and Contents

This film outlines suggested fire safety measures for schools. (16 min) Collection contains three 16mm copies of this film.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

221, 1953

 Item — Item MP1483v.57
Identifier: Item MP1483v.57
Scope and Contents

Film overview of the history and services offered by the American Kennel Club. (24 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1953

A Rising Tide, 1964

 Item — Item MP1483v.50
Identifier: Item MP1483v.50
Scope and Contents

Film describing the history of industry in New Bedford, Mass., focusing on the decline of the textile industry. The film presents the planning, implementation, and results of New Bedford's initiatives to foster economic development and create new jobs. Presented by the US Department of Commerce and the Area Redevelopment Administration. (28 min) The collection contains three copies of this film: two copies are on 16mm; one copy is on 35mm.

Dates: 1964

Americans at Home: Treasure for Your Table, 1956

 Item — Item MP1483v.12
Identifier: Item MP1483v.12
Scope and Contents

Film about the history of craftsman housewares in America, such as crystal ware, fine china, and sterling silver.  (27 min) Collection contains four copies of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1956

An Album of Christmas Carols: The Columbus Boychoir

 Item — Item MP1483v.24
Identifier: Item MP1483v.24
Scope and Contents

This film features the Columbus Boychoir performing Christmas carols off of their album, "Columbus Boychoir Christmas Carols." (14 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

An American Museum, [1954]

 Item — Item MP1483v.37
Identifier: Item MP1483v.37
Scope and Contents

A film about the City Art Museum of Saint Louis. It includes information on the roles of museum staff, including the duties of the curator. The film provides examples of how artifacts are examined for authenticity, techniques for display and information on traveling exhibits. (24 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: [1954]

Anesthesia for Operative Procedures of Short Duration, for Induction Prior to Ether, and to Complement Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen

 Item — Item MP1483v.73
Identifier: Item MP1483v.73
Scope and Contents

"This film has been prepared as an aid to the physician in obtaining a more complete understanding of the procedures, the limitations, and the advantages of Vinethene anesthesia" - from film. (21 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Arresting Engine: Mark 7, Mod 1

 Item — Item MP1483v.7
Identifier: Item MP1483v.7
Scope and Contents

United States Navy training film on engine maintenance. (13 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Arteries of Progress, 1949

 Item — Item v.15 p.7: Series Series MP1483v.15
Identifier: Item v.15 p.7
Scope and Contents

A film on transportation in Venezuela. (20 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1949

Backfire

 Item — Item MP1483v.39: [Barcode: 1002529329]
Identifier: Item MP1483v.39
Scope and Contents

"This story is based upon the actual classroom experiences of Thomas J. Shelly, teacher of Economics and History in the Yonkers High School, Yonkers, New York. The American Economic Foundation is happy to present this example of how common sense combats economic fallacies" - from film. (15 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Bolivar Dedication

 Item — Item v.15 p.1: Series Series MP1483v.15
Identifier: Item v.15 p.1
Scope and Contents

Collection contains one copy of this film on 35mm.

Dates: 1948

Building America

 Item — Item MP1483v.75
Identifier: Item MP1483v.75
Scope and Contents

Film on US infrastructure development, with topics including homes of the future, the role of lumber dealers in home building, the importance of home maintenance, and the importance of urban development. This film includes animated sequences. (26 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Cannons on Wings, [1951]

 Item — Item MP1483v.47
Identifier: Item MP1483v.47
Scope and Contents

This film focuses largely on the assembly line construction of Bell Aircraft's fighter planes. "Produced with the cooperation and approval of the United States Army Air Forces" - in beginning credits. (28 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: [1951]

Cape Ann Story

 Item — Item MP1483v.42
Identifier: Item MP1483v.42
Scope and Contents

The collection contains one copy of this film on 35mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Coaxial and Microwave Miracles

 Item — Item MP1483v.25
Identifier: Item MP1483v.25
Scope and Contents

This film discusses technologies such as coaxial cables and microwaves and how they are used in the field of communication technology. "An excerpt from a popular lecture by Dr. Maurice E. Strieby" - from beginning credits. (12 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Color test reel

 Item — Item MP1483v.32
Identifier: Item MP1483v.32
Scope and Contents

Test reel with color film. Includes two small girls with Easter baskets, several landscape shots and a scene with a "Continental Lane" sign. (6 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Con Salud Venceremos, 1949

 Item — Item v.15 v.6: Series Series MP1483v.15
Identifier: Item v.15 v.6
Scope and Contents

This film looks at health care and disease prevention in Venezuela. "Serie de peliculas documentales auspiciadas por la Industria Petrolera de Venezuela" - from beginning credits. (20 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1949

Consumer Version

 Item — Item v.56 p.2: Series Series MP1483v.56
Identifier: Item v.56 p.2
Scope and Contents

A film educating consumers on the seven wonders of wool: its wrinkle resistance, its absorbancy, its insulating properties, its "dye affinity," its heat and flame resistance, the way it's "easy to handle," and its durability. Presented by Dorothy Burgess for The Wool Bureau Incorporated. (21 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Fabric Magic

 Item — Item MP1483v.27
Identifier: Item MP1483v.27
Scope and Contents

A short film examining the strengths of three Milliken-made fabric blends - nylon and wool, orlon and wool, and dacron and wool. (16 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Forget Not These Children

 Item — Item MP1483v.11
Identifier: Item MP1483v.11
Scope and Contents

This film discusses children with mental disabilities and the people and institutions that help them become functioning members of their communities. "Funds for this work were made available through the National Mental Health Act." - from end credits. (18 min) Collection contains two copies of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Fortress of the Sky, 1943

 Item — Item MP1483v.2
Identifier: Item MP1483v.2
Scope and Contents

This film shows the work that everyone from Boeing researchers to factory workers put in to Boeing aircraft. (25 min) Collection contains two copies of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1943

Functions

 Item — Item v.38 p.2: Series Series MP1483v.38
Identifier: Item v.38 p.2
Scope and Contents

The collection contains one copy of this film on 35mm.

Dates: 1953

Giant Killers

 Item — Item MP1483v.48
Identifier: Item MP1483v.48
Scope and Contents

This film shows the material and manpower that go into making Elco PT boats. (30 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Gordon Knox Film Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MP1483
Abstract

The Gordon Knox Film Collection contains over 100 documentary films of the 1940's and 1950's in 16mm and 35mm formats, created by Texas-born filmmaker Gordon Knox (1906 – 1992) or Mr. Knox’s production company, The Princeton Film Archives.

Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007