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"Presidential Processional", played by the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets. Public domain, video by the U.S. Army Band and from the U.S. Army Band website.

A highly entertaining all-black musical short starring Ethel Waters, and prominently featuring eight-year-old Sammy Davis, Jr. in his first screen appearance. The little guy really gives it his all. Good production values and tight direction. The high-energy production-number finale is a real show stopper. Released in 1933, so expect overt racism. It is what it was, but don't let this stop you from enjoying the outstanding performances in this surprising little film. Complete print. Excellent video and audio.

The Mysterious Eagle, attempts to sabotage a local company and frames wayne, a carnival pilot, for murder and i.d. as the Eagle.

The Mysterious Eagle, attempts to sabotage a local company and frames wayne, a carnival pilot, for murder and i.d. as the Eagle.

an 8mm short on liebig34

Silent promotional film for the Ford V-8 car.
National Archives Identifier: 92061
" Note: All rights were conveyed to the U.S. Government on Nov. 28, 1962. However, proprietary rights or existing copyright in footage obtained from other sources by Ford Motor Company may exist. "

Dit filmpje "Inval van de Duitsers in Nederland 10 mei 1940" hoort bij de serie Oud met Claud, 78rpm platen 1907-1957 en wel deel 11 1940. Voor het bijbehorende programma klik op deel 11-1940, voor meer films klik op oud met claud. Meer Oud met Claud via www.phga.nl. Meer Oud met Claud via www.phga.nl

I found this 8mm film on the top of a can of garbage years ago. It was filmed in Flushing Meadows. I added a soundtrack trying to be humorous. I apologize to anyone I may offend, but comedy is a harsh mistress.

"This film shows how the tools of research in near-earth space have progressed since Benjamin Franklin's time to the sounding rockets and unmanned earth-orbiting satellites of today. This film pictures the type of data that was being collected by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from its space excursions and its solar, astronomical, and geophysical observatories. Also, it includes animated sequences.

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