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A documentary about the 1958 Brussels World Exhibition.

"Insects" is a 1953 short educational film documentary on insects. The film which was distributed by State of Georgia, Department of Education Film Libraries and produced by Encyclopædia Britannica Films has a close look at insects, including grasshoppers.

Analysis of visitors and sellers at the Sunday Altona fish market in Hamburg.

"From the top of a bus London is spread out for all to see"... A single subject Cinegazette, covering London's landmarks, areas, activities and personalities.

Documentary concerning Baltimore's efforts at urban renewal with an emphasis on improving housing in the city's slums.

A travel film with a poetic narration and orchestral soundtrack on Tasmania: '...set like a scenic tapestry in the Southern Ocean'.

A look at going to the races at on Derby Day at Epsom Downs.

Informational film about night driving that was produced for General Motors Nordiska in 1959.

Chronicles early history of the Jamestown Colony. Describes voyage and hardships of the first settlers from England and the trials of later arrivals.

Sponsored by Seiberling Rubber Company, this public service film demonstrates the important points of winter driving. Shows how to start on slippery roads, what to do when stuck, how to manipulate a skidding car and the distances it takes to stop on icy roads.

This psychology documentary is about the positive effects of 'Activiy Group Therapy' developed by Dr. S.R. Slavson. Hidden cameras and microphones record the therapy sessions of a group of socially-maladjusted boys from their introduction to the group to the therapy's conclusion, which ultimately shows their progress in a social environment.

Architects Peter McIntyre and Robin Boyd survey the construction techniques and styles employed through Melbourne’s first century, casting a subtly critical eye on the city’s development and arguing for an alternative approach.

This film shows how the Central Plateau of the North Island was transformed into fertile pastureland by the men of the Land Settlement Board and the Lands and Survey Department. Cobalt was imported from Canada and sulphur from Louisiana. Hillsides were burnt off and the soil ploughed, fertilised and sown with seed and phosphate.

West German soil resounds again to the tread of marching feet and the rumble of armored vehicles--but this time for the preservation of peace. The film presents an eye-witness account of training activities of the Royal Canadian 27th Infantry Brigade stationed at Hanover--Canada's forceful contribution to NATO ground forces for the defense of Western Europe. A sight-seeing tour of German countryside, an intense mock ground attack, and a military parade on Hanover's public square are the main features. Everywhere in the background is the mute eloquence of the last defeated aggression.

A busy Saturday in Kidderminster: shoppers crowd the pavements, a policeman directs traffic. Suddenly the alert is sounded and the full force of the Cold War descends.

Introducing the giant four-track tape cartridge, an obsolete consumer recording format that survived for eight years.

In Yokohama, novices wake up early in the Soto zen sect Sojiji temple for their zazen and other practices. A film by Michael Rogge, Dutch photographer, videographer and amateur filmmaker, best known for his depictions of post-WW2 life in the Far East.

Documentary promoting the the use of airplanes among businessmen. Also includes brief segment showing new experimental designs.

Ethnographic short.

The renowned Mexican tenor Nicolás Urcelay Alonzo (1919-1959) performed at the Radio El Sol Auditorium. In addition to his vocal talent and his appearances in several films (Deseada and El puerto de los siete vicios, both from 1951), Urcelay was highly regarded by the Peruvian public for being the first to introduce the waltz "La flor de la canela" by the Peruvian composer María Isabel Granda y Larco ("Chabuca Granda") to Mexico. The article also mentions his meeting with fans at the Fleischmann Department Store, the event's sponsor. Noticiero Perú (No. 11, Spring 1955)

A short film about providing assistance during road accidents before medical help arrives. A boy writes his mother a letter from pioneer camp and tells her how pioneers witnessed a bus accident. From the perspective of the child, we are introduced to basic safety principles, a number of procedures how to treat injuries, and other rules of first aid.

Manuhiri from various tribes throughout New Zealand assemble at Waiomatatini near Ruatoria for the tangi of Sir Apirana Ngata.

A little boy in a cowboy outfit gets on a rocking horse and starts singing. Pulls out his revolvers and puts them away, taking some taffy from his bag. Indian dismounts horse on rock and shoot an arrow. Cowboy lasso's Indian.

The manufacturing process of an armchair is illustrated.

A film about model aircraft construction.

The Talyllyn Railway was opened in 1866 to transport slate from Bryneglwys Quarry in the Gwernol Valley to Abergynolgwyn and thence to Towyn. It was also licensed to carry passengers but it didn’t reach its centenary, closing in 1950. Here P B Whitehouse, friend of disused railways, celebrates the line’s successful continuance – from 1951 - under the auspices of the world’s first railway preservation society of which he was a founder member.

The film depicts the life of birds, in a very cold place on earth, which is the Arctic.

A documentary short film about Bogotá’s newly inaugurated municipal bus system. The city center—with its iconic buildings, queues, and chaos—becomes the stage for an urban choreography.

Promotional video for a touristic trip in the Magdalena River by Naviera Fluvial Colombiana.

This short will help you understand the relationship between capital goods and consumption goods.

Arizona Anasazi cliff dwellings.

Documentary short about coal mining in Germany.

An industrial short.

Chevrolets aren't just on the roads with you--they're out on the racetrack as well. A look at racing Chevies and the mechanics who keep them in top shape.

A German Film Award winning colour documentary about life in Düsseldorf.

A German Film Award commended documentary.

Living with others is easier when we respect one another.

As society increasingly modernizes, jack-of-all-trades jobs are falling by the wayside for newer, more specialized careers. Here's how to stay ahead of the curve.

Many English country houses are now open to the public at various times. This film shows a few which lie near London. South of the Thames, there are Polesden Lacey, Knole of the Sackvilles, and Penshurst Place. Parts of St. John's Jerusalem, near Dartford, date back to the Crusades. North of the Thames, beyond High Wycombe, is West Wycombe Park, and to the east, in Hertfordshire, Hatfield House is only a few minutes from the Great North Road.

This film is shown to all recruits to London Transport's railway departments and teaches common-sense practices to be followed when working on London Transport electrifed track, or in depots. London Transport's 'four-rail' permanent way is explained in detail, and it is shown that both negative and positive current rails are dangerous. Correct behaviour when working or walking on or near the track is shown, and examples are given of methods of handling and disposing of tools.

An impression of the Federseemor near Bad Buchau and its wildlife.

Educational film showing scenes in Tasmania. Tourist attractions are shown, as well as scenes of farming and local industries.

This operation conducted at the Nevada Test Site consisted of 11 atmospheric tests. There were three airdrops, seven tower tests, and one airburst. Conducted between March 17 and June 4, 1953, this operation involved the testing of new theories, using both fission and fusion devices. A new and revolutionary method of producing deliverable thermonuclear weapons was successfully tested. Approximately 21,000 Department of Defense military and civilian personnel participated in Operation Upshot-Knothole as part of the Desert Rock V exercise.

This 1953 color film directed by Alan S. Lee and produced by Condor Films, Inc. of St. Louis for the Wabash Railroad Company features Barry Hopkins, Charles Flynn, Mina Kolb, and the personnel of the Wabash in a promotional travelogue that highlights the convenient offerings of the “Blue Bird” streamlined passenger line. The film features the songs, “You Can Bank on the Wabash” by Tom Hayes & Stan Kay and “Riding the Wabash Road” by Cy Elsmo.

An expedition heads to the barren lands of northern Canada to study musk-ox calves.

Follows the journey of a tiny puppy named Terry, raised by Don and Doug Dow alongside her mother, Mack. Initially struggling to nurse due to Mack's illness, Terry learns to drink from a bottle and eventually transitions to eating solid food. The boys are taught how to handle her gently and are patient as she learns to walk and explore. They also learn the importance of proper care, including hygiene and regular vet visits. As Terry grows, she becomes more active and playful, developing good manners and a strong bond with her family.

Explains strategy, movement of forces and important battles of the revolutionary war. Geographical, social and political factors which brought victory.

A look at how Scotland's water is being used to bring power to the Highlands.

Dyke Richens and his partner design and make lifelike masks and animal costumes for the theatre.

Wintry snowfall in a factory yard contrasts with the furnaces burning within. This film follows the eye of the firm's accountant as he traces waste and excess about the works. The concerns for fuel efficiency and reducing pollution are all about economy, even when the narration talks of coal heating up the atmosphere. Among the wastrels are the workers, who are shooed away from a warming stove.

This film is a vintage docudrama about the American pioneers (led by Daniel Boone in 1773) heading westward into the new frontier, crossing the Appalachian Mountains into what would later be Kentucky. The film explains the types of people, modes of transportation and various physical dangers in the period of early American expansion.