American Maker

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.

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.

Thrills for You

May 1940 •English

Pioneering 3D promotional film about the Pennsylvania Railroad.

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.

Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

December 1966 •English

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

Superette Story

October 1962 •English

A look at the sales practices employed at the LPE Superette run by John Beasley on Berwick Street market.

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.

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.

Céline Dion – Céline Parle D'elle(s)

April 2007 •French

Pour bien filmer

January 1937 •French

Promotional short film to reveal the potential of the new Paillard-Bolex camera.

R.F.D. Greenwich Village

January 1969 •English

A look at Greenwich Village, produced by the Cotton Producers Institute.

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.

The Red, White and Blue Line

June 1955 •English

A promotional film for United States Savings Bonds

The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story

March 1951 •English

Dore Schary presents clips from upcoming Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films.

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.

Fashion Horizons

August 1940 •English

Combines airplane trips and fashion. Heavy on the fashion.

Walt Disney World Resort In Florida Holiday Guide Video

May 1998 •English

Presenter Andrea Boardman adventures through all of the Disney theme parks, dining options, Water parks, Downtown Disney area and hotel resorts that were available at the Walt Disney World resort in 1998.

The Man Who Makes the Difference

January 1968 •English

Promotional documentary for the MGM film "Ice Station Zebra" focusing on the career and cinematographic innovations of cameraman John Stephens.

The Making of 'The Goodbye Girl'

January 1977 •English

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

A Dream Comes True

December 1935 •English

A promotional short to hype the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935).