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Hollywood on Parade- Betty Boop (1934)
Hollywood on Parade is a series of short subjects released by Paramount Pictures from 1932-1934. This short is one of only two movies to portray a live-action Betty Boop. Also seen are Bela Lugosi, Eddie Borden and Rex Bell....
Dreft Detergent Commercial (1937)
This vintage commercial for Dreft Detergent was released in 1937. Dreft was first produced by Procter & Gamble in 1933 and was one of the earliest synthetic detergents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnA91nr1s6A
Footlight Parade- Movie Trailer (1933)
Movie trailer for the film Footlight Parade starring James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell. It tells the story of Chester Kent (Cagney) who starts a new career as a creator of musical numbers called "prologues". These were short live stage...
Hollywood Boogie- Thelma White (1946)
In this Soundie dating from 1946, Thelma White and Her All Girl Orchestra perform this take on "Hamp's Boogie Woogie". This song was originally performed by Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra. Soundies were an early version of the music video and were displayed on the...
Cass Timberlane- Movie Trailer (1947)
Movie trailer for the 1947 romance Cass Timberlane. The film stars Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, and Zachary Scott. It tells the story of Judge Cass Timberlane (Tracy) who marries Jinny Marshland, a much younger girl from a lower class in his small Minnesota town. Their...
Pin Up Girl- Skating Scene (1944)
In this clip from the 1944 film Pin Up Girl, a spectacular roller skating scene is featured with Gloria Nord and the Skating Vanities. This film stars Betty Grable, John Harvey, and Martha Raye. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tb8wA6d2qA
Drive-In Food Commercials (1950s)
This classic 1950s drive-in movie intermission collection advertises hot dogs, hamburgers, corn dogs and BBQ all available at the concession stand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnYk8ENSzT8
Our Community (1952)
Our Community is a short Encyclopaedia Britannica film released in 1952 that follows a day in the life of a small town named Millwood. It depicts the interdependence of the people in the community and the jobs they do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqe4W08124M
Palmolive Soap Commercial (1952)
This classic commercial for Palmolive Soap that aired in 1952 urges you to "Let Your Beauty be Seen". The advertising campaign featured the tagline "Palmolive Brings Out Beauty While It Cleans Your Skin". https://youtu.be/MF3P4HcpRLI