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The House I Live In was a 1945 short film written by Albert Maltz and made by producer Frank Ross and actor Frank Sinatra to oppose anti-Semitism and prejudice at the end of World War II. It received a special Academy Award in 1946.

In 1916 the Biograph film company signed black comedian Bert Williams to write, produce, direct and star in two comedies. Williams created "A Natural Born Gambler" and "Fish." While hardly a breakthrough in shattering racial stereotypes (Williams was required by the studio to wear "darkie" makeup), a black production with a black cast was unprecedented. The response was tepid and Williams did not appear in any movies after Fish. Gambler borrows from Williams' Vaudeville skits.

These are chapters 1-6 of an early twelve-chapter western serial released by Universal Pictures. It stars Tom Tyler in the title role , as well as Rex Bell, Francis Ford, Lucille Brown, William Desmond, George Regas, Yakima Canutt, Bud Osborne, Joe Bonomo, Jim Thorpe, Bobby Nelson and Chief Thunderbird. It was produced by Henry MacRae and directed by Ray Taylor

The first presidential film with sound recording. Preserved by the Library of Congress from the AFI/Maurice Zouary Collection.

This 12 chapter series tells the story of the life and death of Jesus Christ

Time lapse shot of the demolition of the Star Theatre in New York City. Produced by American Mutoscope and Biograph Company and preserved by the Library of Congress.

music video shot in Top of the world and Phoenix, AZ

"Why Family Action?" A filmstrip presentation produced in 1960 by the U.S. Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization for use in the "Home Preparedness Workshops" held in local communities. Target audience was the average American housewife and homemaker of the period. This is number 1 in a series of 5 filmstrips made by the OCDM for use in the Home Preparedness Workshop. Audio soundtrack was provided on a 12" vinyl LP. Running time: 17:21.

Promo with Walter Pidgeon

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