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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.

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.

The Song of Styrene

December 1957 •French

Le chant du Styrène is a 1958 French documentary film directed by Alain Resnais. The film was an order by French industrial group Pechiney to highlight the merits of plastics.

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.

The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story

March 1951 •English

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

A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound

October 1940 •English

This short documentary, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer, goes behind the scenes to look at how the sound portion of a talking picture is created.

A Dream Comes True

December 1935 •English

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

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.

The Red, White and Blue Line

June 1955 •English

A promotional film for United States Savings Bonds

The Making of 'The Goodbye Girl'

January 1977 •English

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

Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

December 1966 •English

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

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.

R.F.D. Greenwich Village

January 1969 •English

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

The Golden Years

January 1960 •English

Innovations in the bowling world are featured in this 1960 promotional film produced by American bowling equipment manufacturer Brunswick.

Superette Story

October 1962 •English

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

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.

Céline Dion – Céline Parle D'elle(s)

April 2007 •French

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.

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.