Tag: 11min

Telephone Direct Dialing Long Distance: “The Nation at Your Fingertips” 1951 AT&T 11min

more at “How direct long distance dialing made the U.S. a smaller place, and how instantaneous direct communication between Americans without operator assistance became possible.” Public domain film from the …

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Book Publishing: “Making Books” 1947 Encyclopaedia Britannica Films 11min

more at “Writing, editing and mass production of books.” NEW VERSION with improved video & sound: Public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archive, slightly cropped to remove …

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World War II Food Rationing: “Prices Unlimited” 1944 Office of War Information 11min

more at “Dramatized documentary short that shows what the consequences would be if the government ceased food rationing.” Public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archive, slightly cropped …

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Motor Oil: “Riding the Film” 1937 Chevrolet Engine Lubrication 11min

Auto Mechanics playlist: more at NEW VERSION with improved video & sound: “Motorists really ride on a film of oil, because all the moving parts of the engine are kept …

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Hog Farming: “Pork People Like” 1956 University of Illinois 11min

more at “Ag film illustrating the different qualities of pork and showing how to acquire the best in meat purchases.” NEW VERSION with improved video & sound: Pork is the …