Photographic Studies in Hypnosis – 1940’s
Hypnosis. Subconscious Suggestion. Somnambulism. In this film Professor LF Beck of University of Oregon conducts a live experiment in hypnosis
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Door to Heaven – 1941
This bizarre, low-budget film was produced to propagate “the gospel of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” at least the
Read moreBurlesque: 20th Century Vamp – 1940’s
This one’s a classic pulled out of the attic – an authentic burlesque film. It was likely shown in basements hosting stag events,
Read moreDon’t Be a Sucker – 1947
In the wake of #Charlottesville, we are reposting this film which examines the echoes of 2oth century fascism that are reverberating
Read moreEdgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart – 1941
Edgar Allan Poe’s classic The Tell-Tale Heart, written in 1843, was produced in 1941 and directed by Jules Dassin, a
Read moreAmos Milburn: Bad Bad Whiskey – 1955
Originally from Texas, Amos Milburn moved to Los Angeles and soon became a fixture in the Central Avenue music scenes
Read moreThe Hut Sut Song – 1940’s
Hut-Sut Rawlson on the rillerah add a little brawla, brawla too it, Hut-Sut Rawlson on the rillerah add a little
Read moreThe Three Suns: Beyond the Blue Horizon
On the other side of the musical spectrum, here is the organ-accordion-guitar combo The Three Suns. Composed of Al &
Read moreHot Number – Girlie Film
You know how it is … You get home after a day out, and it’s just so hot you feel
Read moreBob Wills – Lone Star Rag
In this clip, from a 1940’s B Western, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, on stage to entertain the locals,
Read moreBob Wills: Fiddlin’ Man – 1940’s
Bob Wills: Fiddlin’ Man – 1950’s Bob Wills shows his master showmanship as both bandleader and musician in this short
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