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Motion picture authorship.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 82 Collections and/or Records:

RCA Violin

 Item — Item MP1483v.70
Identifier: Item MP1483v.70
Scope and Contents

This film features two black and white RCA Service Company television ads. (1 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

Rural Review

 Item — Item MP1483v.60
Identifier: Item MP1483v.60
Scope and Contents

This program on rural living includes segments on the 4H Club; "modern," "step-saving" kitchens; and "modern," time-saving farming equipment. Produced by the Princeton Film Center in cooperation with Agricultural Services, Washington, D.C. -- in 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

Sales Training Version

 Item — Item v.56 p.1: Series Series MP1483v.56
Identifier: Item v.56 p.1
Scope and Contents

A film about 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. These are described as selling points during a sales training session. Presented by Dorothy Burgess for The Wool Bureau Incorporated. (22 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

Sample TV news clip reel

 Item — Item MP1483v.55
Identifier: Item MP1483v.55
Scope and Contents This film contains footage of black and white news clips from the 1950s. Film can reads: Sample TV News Clip Reel: 1. Northrop Electronic Brain 2. Remington-Rand Univac 3. Allis-Chalmers "Pike's Peak" 4. Allis-Chalmers "Hiwassee Dam" 5. Allis-Chalmers "Cement Clip" 6. Allis-Chalmers "Ind.-Ill. Turn." Subjects covered in these news clips includes Allis-Chalmers'cement-making process, pilot plant in Milwaukee and the installation of computing equipment ("Northrop Electronic Brain") in...
Dates: 1937-1964; Majority of material found in 1940-1959; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/08/2007

Shooting Straight with Tim Holt, 1953

 Series
Identifier: Series MP1483v.28
Scope and Contents

A two part series in which Tim Holt educates his young friend, Porky, on guns and gun safety. "A program for American riflemen... old and young... dedicated to the great sport of shooting" - from beginning credits.

Dates: 1953

Show No. 1, 1953

 Item — Item v.28 p.1: Series Series MP1483v.28
Identifier: Item v.28 p.1
Scope and Contents

Part One covers the history of rifle use by early American settlers, including Buffalo Bill, and displays a matchlock rifle and a Springfield breechloading rifle. (14 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1953

Show No. 2, 1953

 Item — Item v.28 p.2: Series Series MP1483v.28
Identifier: Item v.28 p.2
Scope and Contents

Part Two covers sighting techniques, target practice, and techniques for loading a Kentucky Rifle. Includes a brief history of the John James Audobon and the habitate of a variety of birds. (14 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1953

Son of the Conquistadors, 1944

 Item — Item MP1483v.10
Identifier: Item MP1483v.10
Scope and Contents

This film tells the story of Juan Martinez, a young man who leaves his family to join the US Air Force. (22 min) The collection contains four 16mm copies of this film.

Dates: 1944

Sulmet: Sulfamethazine in the Treatment of Livestock Diseases, 1948

 Item — Item MP1483v.35
Identifier: Item MP1483v.35
Scope and Contents

This film advocates the use of Sulmet sulfamethazine for treating diseases in livestock. Presented by the Lederle Laboratories Division of the American Cyanamid Company - from beginning credits. (26 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1948

The ABC’s of Decorating Your Home, 1951

 Item — Item MP1483v.20
Identifier: Item MP1483v.20
Scope and Contents

Film from Better Homes and Gardens on tips for redecorating the home, including information on color selection, furniture arrangement and window dressings. (29 min) Collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1951

The Active Peacetime Service

 Item — Item MP1483v.49
Identifier: Item MP1483v.49
Scope and Contents

This film shows the many ways that the U.S. Coast Guard serves its country. Viewers learn that, among other duties, the U.S. Coast Guard regularly monitors the weather, warns ships of nearby icebergs, and patrols inland waterways. (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

The Automobile and the American Way of Life

 Item — Item v.16 p.2: Series Series MP1483v.16
Identifier: Item v.16 p.2
Scope and Contents

A film about how automobiles have enhanced our daily lives. (4 min) 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

The Banshee

 Item — Item MP1483v.65
Identifier: Item MP1483v.65
Scope and Contents

A film about the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation's "twin-jet carrier-based" fighter plane known as The Banshee. (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

The Building of a Tire, 1945

 Item — Item MP1483v.58
Identifier: Item MP1483v.58
Scope and Contents

This film shows the process involved in the making of Firestone tires in the 1940s. This film contains some animated sequences. (25 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1945

The Eternal Light: The Liquid Fire, 1962

 Item — Item MP1483v.64
Identifier: Item MP1483v.64
Scope and Contents

This film is a dramatization of the life of labor leader Samuel Gompers; it was presented as part of the series The Eternal Light by NBC. The Eternal Light "is produced by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in association with the National Broadcasting Company" -- from beginning credits. (29 min) The collection contains one copy of this film on 16mm.

Dates: 1962

The Grumman Gulfstream

 Item — Item MP1483v.41
Identifier: Item MP1483v.41
Scope and Contents

This film discusses the Grumman Gulfstream airplane, its construction, and the qualities that make it useful, specifically for traveling business men. (34 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

The King Means Business

 Item — Item MP1483v.54
Identifier: Item MP1483v.54
Scope and Contents

This film shows how Yale Load King electric hoists can improve production safety and efficiency for both small and large factories and workshops. (17 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

The Navy's Blue Angels

 Item — Item MP1483v.19
Identifier: Item MP1483v.19
Scope and Contents

This film looks at The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, a highly trained group of precision flying pilots. "Presented as a public service by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in cooperation with the United States Navy" -- from end credits. (27 min) The collection contains three 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

The Potent Triangle

 Item — Item MP1483v.51
Identifier: Item MP1483v.51
Scope and Contents

This film highlights New Jersey and L. Bamberger & Co. retail stores (now branded Macy's) as two important parts of a "Potent Triangle" of business in their corner of the U.S. - a "quality market" and a "great outlet," respectively. The film represents L. Bamberger & Co.'s call for a "Creative Producer" to complete their Potent Triangle by providing L. Bamberger & Co. with a "California fashion cavalcade." (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

The Telefixit Program

 Item — Item MP1483v.61
Identifier: Item MP1483v.61
Scope and Contents

A film of Greg Coleman advising viewers on TV tuning procedures. (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

Twice Around the Clock

 Item — Item MP1483v.17
Identifier: Item MP1483v.17
Scope and Contents

The collection contains a single 35mm copy of this film on two film reels.

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

University Town

 Item — Item MP1483v.14
Identifier: Item MP1483v.14
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

Validad Simbolo

 Item — Item v.15 p.2: Series Series MP1483v.15
Identifier: Item v.15 p.2
Scope and Contents

The collection contains a single copy of this film on three 35mm film reels.

Dates: 1948

Venezuela Elige su Destino: Narracion Fotografica de las Elecciones de 1947, 1947

 Item — Item v.15 p.5: Series Series MP1483v.15
Identifier: Item v.15 p.5
Scope and Contents

This Spanish language film explores Venezuela and Venezuela's 1947 presidential elections. (36 min) The collection contains three 16mm copies of this film.

Dates: 1947

Via Port of New York

 Item — Item MP1483v.46
Identifier: Item MP1483v.46
Scope and Contents

A film on the Port of New York. Contains animated sequences. (28 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