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- The Banshee
- A film about the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation's "twin-jet carrier-based" fighter plane known as The Banshee.
- What is Modern Art?
- Filmed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Vladimir Sokoloff introduces a young woman to some examples of modern art by Picasso, Chagall, Dali, and others and explains the motivations behind some of the techniques developed by the artists.
- Princeton Film Center scrapbook
- A scrapbook compiled by the Gordon Knox family containing materials (press releases, newspaper and journal clippings, advertisements, trade notices and other ephemera) about and related to the Princeton Film Center and Gordon Knox film productions. The items contained in the scrapbook were produced between 1941 and 1961.
- [Custom Bus with Mobile Sound Unit]
- Photograph of the Princeton Film Center's bus and Mobile Sound Unit.
- [Mobile Sound Unit and Crew]
- Photograph taken during the time that the Princeton Film Center crew filmed the series, Venezuela on the March, in Venezuela.
- [Filming from the Top of the Mobile Sound Unit]
- Photograph outside the Museo de Bellas Artes in Venezuela. Two men operate a camera from the roof of the Mobile Sound Unit, and crew members below listen and look on to an out-of-frame scene. Taken during the time that the Princeton Film Center crew filmed the series, Venezuela on the March.
- [Man with Camera]
- Photograph of a man operating a large camera outdoors in Venezuela, taken during the time that the Princeton Film Center crew filmed the series, Venezuela on the March.
- [Sound Equipment Set Up Outside Custom Vehicle]
- Photograph taken during the time that the Princeton Film Center crew filmed the series, Venezuela on the March, in Venezuela. In this photo, a sound station of equipment from the Mobile Sound Unit vehicle is set up outside the rear door. The vehicle has 1947 New Jersey license plates.
- [Princeton Film Center Bus Stopped in the Road]
- Photograph of the custom bus used by the crew of the film series, Venezuela on the March, while they filmed in Venezuela.
- [Princeton Film Center Bus in Venezuela]
- Photograph of the custom bus used by the crew of the film series, Venezuela on the March, while they filmed in Venezuela. "The location dormitory bus, built to Film Center specifications by the Flxible Company of Ohio, has sleeping accommodations for nine, a galley, shower, two lavatories, refrigerator, air-conditioning, and its own power plant and water purifier." -original caption
- [Mobile Sound Unit with Mountains and Monument]
- Photograph taken during the time that the Princeton Film Center crew filmed the series, Venezuela on the March, in Venezuela.
- [Custom bus in Venezuela]
- Photograph of the custom bus used by the crew of the film series, Venezuela on the March, while they filmed in Venezuela.
- [Gordon Knox and Gunther von Fritsch on location in New Mexico]
- Gordon Knox and Gunther von Fritsch filming Son of the Conquistadors in New Mexico in 1941. Fritsch and Knox are shown standing on the roof of a car looking over a camera on a tripod. A woman is visible behind the car seated behind another tripod. "100 Years, A New Mexico Film Celebration," is written in the top right corner.
- Arteries of Progress
- A film on transportation in Venezuela.
- Land Based Helicopter Operations: Precautions
- United States Navy training film on helicopter maneuvers and safety.
- Materials Handling
- This film discusses how the development of bigger and better machinery over the years has improved work efficiency, especially in fields that involve moving materials and building structures.
- Shooting Straight with Tim Holt
- Film of Tim Holt educating his young friend, Porky, on guns and gun safety. Part two covers sighting techniques, target practice, and techniques for loading a Kentucky Rifle. Includes a brief history of the John James Audobon and the habitate of a variety of birds.
- Sulmet: Sulfamethazine in the Treatment of Livestock Diseases
- This film advocates the use of Sulmet sulfamethazine for treating diseases in livestock.
- Hurricane Hunters
- In this film, USAF storm chasers track and study a hurricane and are able to warn a city about the approaching storm.
- It Happens Every Spring
- This film briefly explores the history of the New York Wire Company and the making of aluminum wire screening.
- Modern Packaging
- This film touches on the design and importance of packaging for items like food products and mail shipments.
- Mightier Than the Sword
- This film considers the power and appeal of magazines both as sources of entertainment and as educational materials.
- North by Northeast
- This short film - produced in association with Northeast Airlines and Hertz Rent a Car Systems - shows travel opportunities in New England.
- Paul Landacre, Wood Engraver
- This short film on Paul Landacre shows the artist as he works on a piece titled "Lot Cleaning, Los Angeles."
- Men Bet Their Lives On It
- Film focusing on Packard engines, the Packard company, Packard engine production, and Packard's contributions to the war effort in the 1940s are the focus of this program.
- Rural Review
- This program on rural living includes segments on the 4H Club; "modern," "step-saving" kitchens; and "modern," time-saving farming equipment.
- The Active Peacetime Service
- This film shows the many ways that the U.S. Coast Guard serves its country. Viewers learn that, among other duties, the U.S. Coast Guard regularly monitors the weather, warns ships of nearby icebergs, and patrols inland waterways.
- The Building of a Tire
- This film shows the process involved in the making of Firestone tires (in the 1940s). This film contains some animated sequences.
- The Potent Triangle
- This film highlights New Jersey and L. Bamberger & Co. retail stores (now branded Macy's) as two important parts of a "Potent Triangle" of business in their corner of the U.S. - a "quality market" and a "great outlet," respectively. The film represents L. Bamberger & Co.'s call for a "Creative Producer" to complete their Potent Triangle by providing L. Bamberger & Co. with a "California fashion cavalcade."
- The Telefixit Program
- A film of Greg Coleman advising viewers on TV tuning procedures.
- Via Port of New York
- A film on the Port of New York. Contains animated sequences.
- Wings of the Future
- This film discusses helicopters and looks at how inventors and innovators like Igor Sikorsky, Juan de la Cierva and Arthur Young helped to make helicopter flight possible.
- 221
- Film overview of the history and services offered by the American Kennel Club.
- The ABC's of Decorating Your Home
- Film from Better Homes and Gardens on tips for redecorating the home, including information on color selection, furniture arrangement and window dressings.
- An American Museum
- A film about the City Art Museum of Saint Louis. It includes information on the roles of museum staff, including the duties of the curator. The film provides examples of how artifacts are examined for authenticity, techniques for display and information on traveling exhibits.
- Arresting Engine: Mark 7, Mod 1
- United States Navy training film on engine maintenance.
- Backfire
- "This story is based upon the actual classroom experiences of Thomas J. Shelly, teacher of Economics and History in the Yonkers High School, Yonkers, New York. The American Economic Foundation is happy to present this example of how common sense combats economic fallacies" - from film.
- Cannons on Wings
- This film focuses largely on the assembly line construction of Bell Aircraft's fighter planes.
- An Album of Christmas Carols
- This film features the Columbus Boychoir performing Christmas carols off of their album, "Columbus Boychoir Christmas Carols."
- Fabric Magic
- A short film examining the strengths of three Milliken-made fabric blends - nylon and wool, orlon and wool, and dacron and wool.
- Fortress of the Sky
- This film shows the work that everyone from Boeing researchers to factory workers put in to Boeing aircraft.
- Giant Killers
- This film shows the material and manpower that go into making Elco PT boats.
- Grumman at War
- This film covers the design, testing, production, and South Pacific combat record of Grumman F6F fighter aircraft.
- The Grumman Gulfstream
- This film discusses the Grumman Gulfstream airplane, its construction, and the qualities that make it useful, specifically for traveling business men
- Jobs for America
- This film explores how relationships between struggling communities and the Area Redevelopment Administration helped struggling local economies by creating new jobs.
- Know Your Enemy - Japan!
- This American propaganda film from the 1940s sought to educate Americans on the Japanese people, their land, and their alleged plan to take over the Pacific.
- Lenox TV spot
- This short video features three B&W commercials for Lenox fine china.
- Lasers: Coherent Light Sources for Research and Industry
- Film presents the story of laser technology from its initial development, through the present state of the art, to its future potential.
- New Wings for the Navy: The Douglas F4D
- A film documenting how the Douglas F4D Skyray helped the US Navy break a world speed record.
- Old Man In A Hurry
- This film tells the story of Bion Shively, the oldest man to win the Hambletonian Trotting Classic.