Tour the home of Santa Claus in this vintage, amateur-produced cult classic, A Visit to Santa from 1953 by Clem Williams Films. After Mom puts the Dick and Ann to sleep in their bunkbeds on Christmas Eve, they wonder aloud if Santa Claus ever received their letter. Santa, sitting in a Naugahyde chair in his […]
MORE ...Today’s Thanksgiving Recipe – Make a 1955 Turkey! “Turkey – a dish that adds grace to every table!” In this vintage cooking film, resident chef Marie Gifford shows how to prepare a turkey, not just for a 1955 Thanksgiving, but to enjoy 365 days a year. No longer do you need to be burdened by […]
MORE ...Thanksgiving in 1951 might not be as different for many today as it was back then. Bill Johnson’s family can’t afford a turkey this year. Dick, Tommy, Susan and baby Janet are devastated. But there is still much to be thankful for, especially in the shadow of what the world was like only a few […]
MORE ...This is a story of a holiday and home. Helping make ready a celebration is part of the fun. Especially for one of the nicest days of the year – Thanksgiving. There is happiness in the air, and the smell of turkey. Mmmmm, that does look good. Thanksgiving is a day for the best of […]
MORE ...Your Fight Against Fear To fear is natural. Some fears protect us; some fears harm us. No matter how hard we try, we do nots seem to be able to drive some fears away. Fears persist every time we face new situations or challenges. Puppies respond by hiding when they are threatened. What are some […]
MORE ...Jeannie Sterling: The Wonder of You – 1959
MORE ...In this vintage promotional film produced by the Jewish women’s group Hadassah, viewers are reminded of the need to develop a skilled workforce in the young state of Israel. Interesting footage of early kibbutzim and Israeli industry are highlighted in this film, with a stress on modernizing the economy and culture, the stress is on […]
MORE ...It’s clear that Martha Davis wears the pants in this relationship. Influenced by the great Fats Waller, she and her husband, bassist Calvin Ponder, who would later play with Earl Hines, performed in nightclubs across Chicago.
MORE ...Produced by the British Colonial Unit, this film highlights how to get around the city of London in the 1950’s without getting off at the wrong stop.
MORE ...This is a humorous gag trailer for a horror movie night that a local US theater ran in the 1950’s, Bug-O-Rama … “Your skin will crawl, your flesh will creep, after you’ve seen our Bug-O-Rama. It’s the show to recommend to your enemies. The unbearable terror may drive them MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD. A licensed […]
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