Newsreel: Christmas Around the World – 1950
In this newsreel, the documentary crews from around the world wish their viewers a Merry Christmas. Ah, yes, Christmas 1950.
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What Makes Us Tick – 1952
An animated, idealized illustration of how the stock market works, produced lovingly by the New York Stock Exchange in 1952.
Read moreA Word To The Wives – 1955
Presented by the Woman’s Home Companion, “A Word to the Wives … ” was produced in 1955 to promote the
Read moreLet’s Talk Turkey – 1955
Today’s Thanksgiving Recipe – Make a 1955 Turkey! “Turkey – a dish that adds grace to every table!” In this
Read moreA Day of Thanksgiving – 1951
Thanksgiving in 1951 might not be as different for many today as it was back then. Bill Johnson’s family can’t
Read moreCenturies of Telling Time – 1957
In this short newsreel from 1957, we visit San Francisco’s Academy of Sciences as it exhibits the Horological Collection of
Read moreWillie Shoemaker’s First Victory – 1951
In this short newsreel segment, witness legendary horserace jockey Willie Shoemaker win his first of 8,833 victories. It was 1951
Read moreTrailer: Marathon of Fright – 1950’s
How much can the mind stand? Do you pit your sanity against our – MARATHON OF FRIGHT? Shock follows shock!
Read moreJimmy Pruett: Boogie Woogie – 1959
Born in 1925, Jimmy Pruett, a lifelong resident of Los Angeles, California, grew up blind. In his youth, he learned
Read moreTrailer: Doomsday is Coming – 1950s
The Day of Doom is coming. Your blood will turn white. Your face will turn green. Your eyeballs will POP
Read moreMagic In The Air – 1950’s
Magic in the Air, produced in the 1950’s, takes a deeper look at the process of television transmission including the
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