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TV Interview: Teacher Salary & The Education Budget (1951)
Trailer: The outspoken Governor of Maryland, Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin, is interviewed by Donald I. Rogers and William Bradford Huie in this episode of the Longines chronoscope television interview series. The discussion focuses on racing tax revenue in Maryland, balanced budgets, and teachers' salaries. An adamant Mr. McKeldin believes the federal government should stop hiring new bureaucrats and cut back on spending. The governor, who recently had vetoed a teachers’ salary increase, also expresses his opinion that county government should fund local education because the state and federal government has no role in funding this service.
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WWII Potsdam Conference Big Three Truman, Churchill & Stalin
This film has unique footage of the arrival of President Harry S. Truman, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin to the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany, held from July 17 to August 2, 1945. Known as the "Big Three," the leaders met to discuss post-WWII efforts toward peace agreements. Included in the film are shots of President Truman's arrival and greetings by Churchill and Stalin.
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1949 Harry Truman Inauguration Video US President Inaugural
This film features the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman on January 20th, 1949. The footage includes Chief Justice Vinson swearing in President Truman, President Truman's inauguration speech and a prayer by a clergyman. This film has poor sound quality due to the primitive on-scene camera technology of the era
Trailer: This 1917 film produced by the U.S. Food Administration has 5 parts, including some awesome cartoon depictions of the importance of food conservation for the sake of the war. Footage includes Senate proponents of the Food Control Bill of 1917, George Earle Chamberlain and Willard Saulsbury. The film ends with Speaker of the House Champ Clark signing the food bill.
Trailer: This film shows a presentation by D.E.A. agent Bob Sager describing “designer drugs” to law enforcement personnel. The presentation includes information on heroin, LSD, MDMA, PCP, and other hard drugs. Sager covers how “designer drugs” are made and discusses their components and dangers. He explains the characteristics of the people who produce “designer drugs” and how the drugs are distributed within communities.
Trailer: This film shows projects by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the beautiful New York City of the 1930’s. The footage includes buildings razed along East River Drive, construction in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, re-roofing the New York Public Library, and creating stained glass in West Point Academy.
Trailer: This silent film documents the copper mining process including different mining techniques including the open pit, filled stope, cut and fill, and vein methods. Film also shows various mining sites in Arizona, Alaska, Montana, and Utah.
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1978 HUD Lead Paint Poisoning Toxic Hazards Removal Film
Trailer: The National Bureau of Standards of the United States Department of Commerce has found that nearly one in every six children suffers from lead paint poisoning. Most of the children are poisoned by eating paint chips or putty from old, dilapidated houses where paint chipping and peeling are common. It is estimated that nearly 2.5 million children in the US live in such housing. Nearly three million dollars must be spent everyday to take care of these children. The majority of these are found in houses built before 1940 and that have now turned into ghettos. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is currently performing many non-destructive tests in homes to find areas with lead in the paint. The department also looks to find ways of de-leading the problematic houses. See the full length at: www.qualityinformation.com
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1952 Election Talk Show: Adlai Stevenson & Dwight Eisenhower
Trailer: In this recording, the Longines Chronoscope panel discusses recent political news concerning the Eisenhower/Stevenson presidential campaigns. Guest panelist Hugh Scott Jr. predicts Eisenhower will win the campaign by addressing concerns about foreign policy, labor legislation, and the mess in Washington. At discussion’s end, Scott claims that Eisenhower is a national candidate and should have no trouble winning votes, especially in the South. See the full length video at: www.qualityinformationpublishers.com
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Old Political Show United Nations UN, Korean War & Cold War
Trailer: In this edition of the Longines Chronoscope, special guest Richard G. Casey, the Australian Minister of External Affairs, discusses the resignation of United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie and the effects of worldwide communism with the panel. Problems linger in negotiating a truce and cease fire with Korea, but Casey believes Eisenhower’s visit to Korea will help the situation. Casey deems the war in Korea essential and is proud to be an ally of the United States and a world conscious Eisenhower. See the full length at: www.qualityinformationpublishers.com
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Nazi Spy Trial Court Footage from World War II Nazism Spies
Nazi spies awaiting trial cover their faces from the sea of cameras as they are transported to a courtroom where a panel of judges will decide their fate. High ranking men meet, converse, joke, laugh, and drive off in a jeep. Other footage includes a group of military men aiming, loading, and firing at tanks in a deserted town. The town is nearly destroyed from the attack. Military police search all areas, including roadways and houses. Once a road is cleared by the military police, a sign reading “road clear to grow hedgerows” is posted on a telephone pole. See the full length video at: www.qualityinformationpublishers.com
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Cold War Era TV Interview w/ US Senator John Taber (1953)
This is an excerpt from 1953 television show discussing the prominent American issues. The featured guess in this particular episode is a New York Senator by the name of John Taber. The program goes on to elaborate on the current political issues concerning the American population. The forever important issue of the federal budget is discussed, as well as the use of military spending and foreign aid. President Truman is also mentioned in regards to the handling of communist Russia and their development of the hydrogen bomb - an ominous, but educational look back at Cold War history. See the full length video at: www.qualityinformationpublishers.com
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1953 British Parliament Political Interview Britain Politics
This thrice weekly news program is sponsored by Longines-Wittnauer Watch Company. Sir Kenneth Younger, a member of Parliament and British Labor Politician, is visiting America as a member of a non-partisan organization. Sir Younger shares his views on the changing party structure in English government, the importance of a conference between Western nations and Russia, and the unification of Germany. Sir Younger concludes his statements by discussing the current political situation in British Guinea. See the full length video at: www.qualityinformationpublishers.com
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1967 Sci-Fi Movie Fantasy Alien Erotica Mamie Van Doren
A drive-in movie delight, Voyage to the Planet of the Prehistoric Women is a sexier and more wonderfully ridiculous sequel to Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet. Throw the plot out the window and bring on the monsters and seductive alien women! Some spectacularly freaky ideas punctuate this sixties sci-fi romp: telepathic powers that cause volcanos to erupt, android worship, and yes, giant lizardmen.
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Killer Ape Movie 1945 Gorilla Primate Congo Jungle Seduction
Is the White Pongo the missing link, or merely a giant white ape that terrorizes helpless beautiful young ladies? Scientists seek to answer this question in this campy jungle romp. Their expedition to the Congo, seeking the mysterious ape, proceeds pleasantly enough until it’s discovered that the guide is a wanted killer. Seeking to flee, the killer kidnaps the stunning Maris Wrixon, only to be confronted by the white gorilla deep in the jungle! The archetypal damsel in distress story, White Pongo is flush with entertaining action and seductive sequences.
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Silent Movie Clips Buster Keaton – The Playhouse (1921)
Buster Keaton, named the seventh greatest director of all time by Entertainment Weekly, was one of the most innovative cinematic artists in history. Here in The Playhouse, the genius of Keaton is fully demonstrated in this entrancing silent film. Keaton plays virtually all the characters, but the kicker is that he’s often on screen multiple times in one shot! The cinematic techniques were revolutionary, and still fascinating today as a look back. But beyond appreciating the movie making approaches, Keaton lights up the screen with nonstop gags. The Playhouse is all Buster Keaton, in more ways than one, and that’s a good thing.
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Cuckold Redemption Story - The Stoker (1932) - Drama Film
Dashing leading man through most of the silent film era, Monte Blue took well to talking pictures and this 1932 production The Stoker is a wonderful part of Blue’s highly reputed body of work. Unflinchingly dramatic at ever turn, Blue plays a poor guy who’s been left by his faithless wife. Deciding to give up on his normal life, Blue drifts around before landing a job as a stoker aboard a large vessel, fueling the great furnaces by shoveling coal all day. His journeying eventually leads him to a plantation where he meets a nice young girl – who needs to be saved. This vivid and moving film will tug at your heartstrings. The Stoker is a keeper.
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Musical Western: Songs and Saddles - Featuring Gene Austin
As the title betrays, Songs and Saddles is a quaint and enjoyable piece of Wild West musical Americana. Gene Austin was already a country music star, possibly the first ever true “crooner.” Songs and Saddles puts Austin on center stage, playing a cowboy hero who stops every once in a while to play a tune or two. In fact, Austin embarked on a singing tour with the film, showing it at his performances. The story is a western classic: a rancher is trying to be bought out by villains who know the value of the land is about to skyrocket. Austin does surprisingly well in the saddle for a first time cowboy, but the real joy of the film is to be found in the wonderful music. Songs and Saddles is a great way to enjoy country music from the nineteen thirties.
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Douglas Fairbanks In Three Musketeers Film: The Iron Mask
Sequel to the time honored classic The Three Musketeers, The Iron Mask sees the daring trio return to their swashbuckling adventures. One of the greatest silent film productions, filled with glorious costumes, sets, and scenery, The Iron Mask keeps a brisk but even pace as the heroes wrap up loose ends from the previous picture and proceed to new adventures. Louis XIV has been imprisoned in a dungeon and his head locked in an iron mask. The reason is that his twin brother sits on the throne, and no one must know the true king is incarcerated beneath the palace. Taut, bustling, and chivalrous, The Iron Mask is a worthy adventure.
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Whodunit Murder Mysteries: Rogues Tavern (1936) Robert Hill
Rogues Tavern is a creepy murder mystery in a creepy old hotel, the bar of which is frequented by a gang of smuggling jewel thieves. A detective and his newlywed bride come to stay at the hotel for their honeymoon. When an innocent man is found murdered with his throat torn out, the detective goes to work looking for culprit. His wife, sometimes smarter and more capable than he is, helps along as everyone staying at the hotel becomes a prime suspect. The house is unpleasant, and the first obvious candidate is the part-wolf canine that stays tied up outside. But while the dog is present, more murders occur. Rogues Tavern is enigmatic and enjoyable, with a cast of veteran actors on hand to work with an intriguing script. You’ll be guessing until the very end!
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