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All’s Fair at the Fair (1938)
Elmer and Miranda go to the World's Fair in this classic animation released in 1938. While there, the couple experience the modernistic designs and robotic attractions. This short was produced by Max Fleischer and distributed by Paramount....
What a Rumba Does to Romance (1938)
Clip from the 1938 comedy film College Swing featuring a wonderful musical number with Martha Raye and Ben Blue. Also seen in this clip are Betty Grable, George Burns, Gracie Allen and The Slate Brothers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2m8oRh_ao
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....
Music for Millions- Movie Trailer (1944)
Music for Millions is a 1944 musical comedy starring Margaret O'Brien, José Iturbi, Jimmy Durante, June Allyson, and Marsha Hunt. It tells the story of "Mike" (O'Brien), a 6 year old who arrives in New York to stay with her pregnant older sister Barbara Ainsworth...
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...
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