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Robert and Theresa Davis Collection
Canary Islands
A travelogue film that portrays the lively culture of the Canary Islands; specifically, the island of Tenerife. The footage also captures the dry, ...
Bert Van Bork Collection
Heartbeat of a Volcano
Chicago Public Library Collection
What’s the Matter With Kids Today?
Student film set to the Beatles song "Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight / The End / Her Majesty" from their album "Abbey Road". The film depict...
Rhodes Patterson Collection
Farmer’s Daughter
A short film centered on a woman idly walking through a farm, and along the shores of a beach. Some of the imagery is meant to recall the story of ...
Jack Behrend Collection
River (Planet Earth)
“River (Planet Earth) is a student's audio-visual presentation of a river system and the importance of water to humans, to his professor who hates ...
Jack Behrend Collection
Other World, The
“An exploration of the world of plant and animal life in a Canadian stream. Using underwater and microphotography film techniques, the camera follo...
Jack Behrend Collection
Not Man's to Command
“The Great Lakes, from the point of view of those who live near them and are affected by the rise and fall of the water level. Weather is the adver...
Margaret Conneely Collection
World Parade: Hawaii
A Castle Films “World Parade” film. Highlights tourist attractions of visiting the Hawaiian Islands by way of cruise. The narrator guides the vie...
Margaret Conneely Collection
Ooom Titty Boom
Amateur film that follows primitive character Ooom Titty Boom who lives his life sheltered from modern society happily living off the land and frol...
Margaret Conneely Collection
Face of the Earth, The
Educational film from Encyclopedia Britannica about the forces that build up and wear down the continually changing surface of the Earth. Juxtapose...
Margaret Conneely Collection
Fascinating Yosemite
Castle Films inc. documentary that shows how the seasons magically change every visita of the Yosemite National Park.
Margaret Conneely Collection
World Parade: New England Holiday, The
Presents a travelogue of the shrines and other features of historical New England. Pictures Cape Cod vistas, lobster fishing, surf bathing, and the...
Margaret Conneely Collection
Disaster Strikes!
American Red Cross sponsored film made by RKO-Pathe that shows the importance of agencies that respond to unpredictable natural disasters.
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Fall Leaves
This Henry Mantel Vignette presents a montage of images depicting scenes of nature at a park. Quick, edited shots portray lush, green vegetation in...
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Irish Horses
This Harry Mantel Vignette, set to traditional Irish music, captures horses grazing on the picturesque Irish countryside. The film briefly presents...
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Harbor
Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...
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