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Motion picture authorship.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 82 Collections and/or Records:

Greyhound Bus Driver; Heart of the City, 1953

 Item — Item MP1483v.72
Identifier: Item MP1483v.72
Scope and Contents

Two different films share one 16mm film reel. Greyhound Bus Driver: This short film depicts interviews of Greyhound Bus driver applicants. Both favorable and not-so-favorable qualities in applicants are discussed. (4 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm. Heart of the City: This short film briefly examines the impact of a factory on a town and its economy. (3 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1953

Grumman at War, 1944

 Item — Item MP1483v.45
Identifier: Item MP1483v.45
Scope and Contents

This film covers the design, testing, production, and South Pacific combat record of Grumman F6F fighter aircraft. (40 min) Collection contains three copies of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1944

Hurricane Hunters, 1947

 Item — Item MP1483v.8
Identifier: Item MP1483v.8
Scope and Contents

In this film, USAF storm chasers track and study a hurricane and are able to warn a city about the approaching storm. (15 min) Collection contains two copies of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1947

It Happens Every Spring

 Item — Item MP1483v.3
Identifier: Item MP1483v.3
Scope and Contents

This film briefly explores the history of the New York Wire Company and the making of aluminum wire screening. (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

Jet Fighter

 Item — Item MP1483v.21
Identifier: Item MP1483v.21
Scope and Contents

The collection contains two copies of this film; a 16mm copy is on one film reel; a second 35mm copy is on two 35mm film reels.

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

Jobs for America, 1962

 Item — Item MP1483v.9
Identifier: Item MP1483v.9
Scope and Contents

This film explores how relationships between struggling communities and the Area Redevelopment Administration helped struggling local economies by creating new jobs. (22 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1962

Junior Club

 Item — Item MP1483v.33
Identifier: Item MP1483v.33
Scope and Contents

This film contains home video footage and includes images of a car stuck on a beach and of a woman throwing snow balls into a canyon. (8 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

Know Your Enemy - Japan!, 1942

 Item — Item MP1483v.34
Identifier: Item MP1483v.34
Scope and Contents

This American propaganda film from the 1940s sought to educate Americans on the Japanese people, their land, and their alleged plan to take over the Pacific. (15 min) The Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1942

Land Based Helicopter Operations, 1953

 Series
Identifier: Series MP1483v.38
Scope and Contents

This film has two parts.

Dates: 1953

Lasers: Coherent Light Sources for Research and Industry, 1964

 Item — Item MP1483v.1
Identifier: Item MP1483v.1
Scope and Contents

Film presents the story of laser technology from its initial development, through the present state of the art, to its future potential. (35 min) The collection contains four copies of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1964

Lenox TV spot

 Item — Item MP1483v.68
Identifier: Item MP1483v.68
Scope and Contents

This short video features three B&W commercials for Lenox fine china. (4 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

Materials Handling

 Item — Item v.16 p.1: Series Series MP1483v.16
Identifier: Item v.16 p.1
Scope and Contents

This film discusses how the development of bigger and better machinery over the years has improved work efficiency, especially in fields that involve moving materials and building structures. (4 min) The collection contains two copies of this film: one on 16mm; one on 35mm.

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

Men Bet Their Lives on It

 Item — Item MP1483v.59
Identifier: Item MP1483v.59
Scope and Contents

Film focusing on Packard engines, the Packard company, Packard engine production, and Packard's contributions to the war effort in the 1940s are the focus of this program. (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

Mightier Than the Sword, 1954

 Item — Item MP1483v.36
Identifier: Item MP1483v.36
Scope and Contents

This film considers the power and appeal of magazines both as sources of entertainment and as educational materials. Presented by the Bureau of Independent Publishers and Distributors of the United States and Canada - from beginning credits. (29 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1954

Modern Packaging

 Item — Item MP1483v.63
Identifier: Item MP1483v.63
Scope and Contents

This film touches on the design and importance of packaging for items like food products and mail shipments. (4 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

New England Idyll

 Item — Item MP1483v.40
Identifier: Item MP1483v.40
Scope and Contents

This film includes footage of people on the beach, people on planes, etc. This appears to be excerpt footage from the film "North by Northeast." (13 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

New Wings for the Navy: The Douglas F4D

 Item — Item MP1483v.74
Identifier: Item MP1483v.74
Scope and Contents

A film documenting how the Douglas F4D Skyray helped the US Navy break a world speed record. Produced in cooperation with the United States Navy - from beginning credits. This film is incomplete and ends suddenly. (10 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

North by Northeast

 Item — Item MP1483v.26
Identifier: Item MP1483v.26
Scope and Contents

This short film - produced in association with Northeast Airlines and Hertz Rent a Car Systems - shows travel opportunities in New England. Presented by Northeast Airlines and Hertz Rent a Car Systems -- from beginning credits. (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

Old Man In A Hurry, 1956

 Item — Item MP1483v.13
Identifier: Item MP1483v.13
Scope and Contents

This film tells the story of Bion Shively, the oldest man to win the Hambletonian Trotting Classic. (25 min) The collection contains two copies of this film: one 16mm copy on one film reel; one 35mm copy on six film reels.

Dates: 1956

Part One, 1962

 Item — Item v.18 p.1: Series Series MP1483v.18
Identifier: Item v.18 p.1
Scope and Contents

Composite footage represents trims from "Jobs for America." Several small rolls were taped together at repository and put on one reel; each segment has corresponding notes on scene, take numbers and crew. (3 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1962

Part Two, 1962

 Item — Item v.18 p.2: Series Series MP1483v.18
Identifier: Item v.18 p.2
Scope and Contents

One large roll of film, labeled "Original Chet Huntley footage", represents trims from "Jobs for America."  Each segment has corresponding notes on scene, take numbers and crew. (26 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1962

Paul Landacre, Wood Engraver, 1937

 Item — Item MP1483v.62
Identifier: Item MP1483v.62
Scope and Contents

This short film on Paul Landacre shows the artist as he works on a piece titled "Lot Cleaning, Los Angeles." (7 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1937

Plastics

 Item — Item v.16 p.3: Series Series MP1483v.16
Identifier: Item v.16 p.3
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

Precautions, 1953

 Item — Item v.38 p.1: Series Series MP1483v.38
Identifier: Item v.38 p.1
Scope and Contents

United States Navy training film on helicopter maneuvers and safety. "United States Navy Training Film, MN 7411 B 1953" ("Restricted") -- from beginning credits. (11 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1953

Princeton Airport Dedication

 Item — Item MP1483v.67
Identifier: Item MP1483v.67
Scope and Contents

This film contains an unidentified press event held outside a building labeled Princeton Aviation Elev. 160 and Gulf Oil. A Piper N7968W aircraft is displayed to the crowd following the press conference. (67 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