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Another Romance of Celluloid

February 1938 •English

This second entry in MGM's "Romance of Film" series documents how celluloid movie film is processed and features behind-the-scenes glimpses of current MGM productions.

Doomsday for Pests

January 1946 •English

Facing mounting insect deaths, concerned bugs view a documentary film about Sherwin-Williams's lethal new PESTROY pesticide coating.

Admiral Cigarette

August 1897 •English

Late 1800s cigarette advertisement produced by Thomas Edison Manufacturing.

Personalities

January 1942 •English

In this "Romance of Celluloid", MGM showcases performers whose careers are just starting. Excerpts from their recently released films are included. The narrator says that moviegoers will have to decide whether these fledgling actors and actresses have that certain quality that made superstars out of MGM players Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, and Lana Turner.

A Solax Celebration

January 1912 •English

The good people of the Solax community realize that they have cause to make merry before the New Year because the Almighty has guided their breadwinning footsteps toward the Solax Studio's happy atmosphere, bank together like the big happy family they are, to give expression to their happiness in the form of a gift to the immediate cause of their good fortune and sunshine.

Česká reklama: Úsvit kapitalismu

November 2019 •Czech

A Trip to Paramountown

July 1922 •English

Documentary short film depicting the filmmaking activity at the Paramount Studios in Hollywood, featuring dozens of stars captured candidly and at work.

Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

December 1966 •English

A short making of feature about the 1966 John Frankenheimer movie Grande Prix

American Thrift: An Expansive Tribute to the "Woman American"

January 1962 •English

Chevrolet presents this tribute to the American woman and her thrifty ways with money. The film also salutes the individuality of the Amerian citizen and the variety of choices we have in the marketplace.

Trans-Canada Journey

January 1963 •English

A jetliner spans the miles, sheering through clouds to open sky and scenic vistas of the provinces below. Glimpses of town and country, of people of many ethnic origins, of a resourceful and industrious nation - impressions it would take days and weeks to gather at first hand - are brought to you in this vivid 1800-kilometer panorama.

ABBA-dabba-doo

October 1976 •Swedish

This first documentary about the pop group ABBA was made around the time of the release of their fourth album 'Arrival'. It contains unique archive footage filmed at the secret location where they made the record, concert footage, specially made promotional videos, photos from the group members' private collection and interviews in Swedish with each of them: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Stig was also interviewed briefly and was shown playing and singing part of Tivedshambo on acoustic guitar.

Céline Dion – Céline Parle D'elle(s)

April 2007 •French

The Red, White and Blue Line

June 1955 •English

A promotional film for United States Savings Bonds

American Maker

March 1960 •English

Portrays all Americans as makers, with a rich tradition of pride in workmanship and satisfaction of needs.

Report from the Front

January 1944 •German

Documentary short preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

The Hollywood You Never See

January 1934 •English

The making of Cleopatra (1934), showing pre-production, DeMille directing a scene, and the addition of music to the soundtrack.

Fashion Horizons

August 1940 •English

Combines airplane trips and fashion. Heavy on the fashion.

Look to Lockheed for Leadership

August 1940 •English

Promotional film about Lockheed aircraft using test pilots and speed records to show how Lockheed was at the forefront of aviation technology during the 1930's and 1940's. Famous pilots including the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh and Howard Hughes are shown along with the latest aircraft designs such as the P-38 fighter.

The Making of 'The Goodbye Girl'

January 1977 •English

Documentary of the making of Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl (1977)

The Making of a Great Motion Picture

April 1936 •English

Narrated documentary of the making of Anthony Adverse (1936), featuring many clips from the actual film.