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Historical newsreels, documentaries and special compilations that feature
fashions, technology, transportation from the 1890's through the middle of
the 20th Century. Shipping costs $4.98 for first DVD or VHS and $1.00 each
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Plymouth presents RARE AUTO & TRAVEL THRILLS
This collection of films begins with "WORLD'S
FAIR" including some rare color movies from the 1933 Chicago
Exposition. This "World's Fair" of it's day gives rare sites of Chicago and the
Plymouth Torture tests as Plymouth cars are taxed on a testing field. "WHEELS ACROSS AUSTRALIA" is a
combined scenic, nature and automobile film as a 50's Dodge takes you on an expedition
across the continent. In "FIRE IN THE MINE",
a 1936 Dodge saves the day while racing a steam locomotive!
(A-506) Color and B & W ..........approximately 1 hour total.................$14.98
plus shipping and handling
DODGE presents BIZARE EXPEDITIONS
Before the era of "info-mercals" or even television commercials, extended
advertising films were made for theatrical distribution or for sales conventions. Dodge
sponsored a series of travelog-adventures with the Dodge prominently used. "EAST OF BOMBAY" and "WHEELS ACROSS INDIA" are two
such movies. See unusual footage of many tribes, strange religious rites and such oddities
as a human "pin cushion" and a giraffe-necked woman! All brought to you by your
Dodge dealer of the 1930's.
(A-470) B & W
..........approximately 1 hour..................$14.98 plus S & H
THE HORSE AND BUGGY ERA
This historical collection of rare newsreel footage captures the sights, styles,
technology and the people who made an impact on the 20th Century. Highlights include New
York steam elevated trains, Easter Parade on New York's 5th Avenue. A short promotional
film of the Spanish-American War Bond drive and an early whiskey advertisement film.
You'll see the Black Diamond Express passenger train, Tammany Halls Richard Croker, the
party boss. Rector's Restaurant with a gag chase through Central Park. The follies,
foibles and fashions of early America features nickelodeon film s of short duration that
reflect the technology and the styles of the late 1890's and early 1900's. Films include;
"THE CORSET MODEL" (1903), "A NIGHT AT THE HAYMARKET THEATER"
featuring dancing and fights (1903), "FIRE IN A BURLESQUE THEATER" (1904), a
comic bit titled "AIRY FAIRY LILLIAN TRIES ON HER NEW CORSETS" (1905),
"FROM SHOW GIRL TO BURLESQUE QUEEN" (1903), "A BUSY DAY FOR CORSET
MODELS" (1903) and "TROUBLES OF A MANAGER OF A BURLESQUE SHOW" (1904). We
then move on to a look at transportation as we see horse drawn trolly cars and steam
powered cable cars which evolved into the electric powered New York Subway. Scenes include
Cortland & Fulton Street Ferries, Lower Broadway cable cars, Union Square old
Metropole Street railway, Madison Square, a sweep car for winter clearing, the Brooklyn
Bridge Railroad at Sands Street Station, the 9th Avenue Elevated, suicide curve, scenes of
construction of the first subway and footage of opening day with Mayor George B. McClellan
and other dignitaries. Scenes of rides through the lighted tunnels conclude this look at
America at the turn of the century.
(A-424) Tinted
silent with music score added....approximately 1 hour ...$14.98 plus shipping and handling
Motoring
and Amusements
As the country became more industrialized and technology advanced people were able to gain
new experiences and had more leisure time. Automobiles began to replace the horse and
buggy era. With that, such things as races and traveling became more commonplace. First,
we look at early horseless carriages, so light-weight looking they appear to be without
engines. Then scenes of the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup race. George Heath wins the race in a
90-horse-powered Panhard. The Glidden tours began with scenes of cars climbing Mount
Washington. Speed soon became king with cars designed to race car-style dynamics. The 1918
Maxwell is featured in a promotional film showing it covering rough terrain. The
4-cylinder model is used in this film. We move to entertainment with the advent of the
great amusement parks. Coney Island, Steeplechase Park with its mechanical horse race
rides, Luna Park with more than a million electric lights and Dreamland were constructed.
See the trapeze artists, the shoot-the-shoots, Beacon Tower at night and, for
fire-fighting fans, the staged fire and rescues of "Fighting the Flames" for
thrills. In addition to this, sights and personalities of the era. Horse-drawn trollies,
factories, 5th Avenue at Easter time, the first subway rush, a tennis match, a millinary
parade, high wire daredevils, hair style changes from long to the boyish "bob",
fast energetic dancing styles, and celebrities of the day are shown. Seen are Sarah
Bernhardt, John Bunny, Alexander Graham Bell, Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough riders,
Governor-elect Woodrow Wilson, Mme. Marie Curie and Thomas Edison. This was America at the
turn of the 20th Century as captured by early movie photographers.
(A-425) Tinted
silent with music score added...approximately 1 hr......$14.98 plus shipping and handling
DRAG RACIN' YESTERYEAR STYLE
Great old cars and dragsters. Visit the 1966 and 1968 Nationals in DRAG RACERS HOLIDAY and RACE AGAINST TIME, the days
of the muscle cars. Not only do the cars look great, but wait until you see the beautiful
"Hurst Shifter Girl"... remember her?
(A-00-MC001) ..........60
minutes COLOR....................$19.95 plus S & H
DRAG RACIN’ YESTERYEAR STYLE VOL. 2 1963, 1965
Two rare drag racing films loaded with classic cars and
dragsters. 1963 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DRAG RACES
Those wonderful days of the muscle cars! BIG GO USA
1965 See the Winternationals, Pomona, CA, Spingnationals, Bristol,
TN, and the National Championships at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Souped up hot
rods, the Hemi Under Glass, Ramchargers, the Flintstone Flyer, and those gorgeous Hurst
Shifter Girls are included in unexcelled action from drag racing’s golden era.
(A-00-MC230) .............50
minutes.................... Price: $19.95 plus S & H
Car
Commercial Festival
As also seen on the Advertising section of the web, this tape includes Ford Skyliner
Hideaway Hardtop, '68 Dodge Dart, '65 Ramblers, '56 Dodge Coronet, '61 Mercury Meteor,
Cheverlet Chevelle, OK used cars, Chevy Impala, Oldsmobile, '49 Buick Convertable, '56
Dodge Texan, Dodge, '57 Chevy Task Force, Renault Dauphine, '59 Chevy, '61 Lark, '54
Fords, Volkswagon, Opel, '63 Tempest, '63 Pontiac, Plymouth Surbuban, Plymouth, '61 Chevy
Trucks, '61 Corvair Monza, '62 Le Mans, '51 DeSoto, '56 Ford Thunderbird, '64 Stingray,
'66 Barracuda, Ford Mustang II, Ford Convertables, '60 Ford Fairlane 500, '69 Plymouths
(Road Runner).
(A-646 ) Color
& B&W.............approximately 1
hour....................$14.98 plus shipping and handling
CHEVY
COMPARISONS 1962-1963
Chevy is the ONLY performer in these Chevy sponsored films. You be the judge. DUEL IN THE DESERT 1962, DECISION AT DAYTONA 1963 Tests include
Chevy II, Rambler, Valiant, Falcon, Comet, Fairlane, Galaxie, Impala, Fury, and Corvair,
as well as trucks. Do not miss the drag between an Impala and a Cesna
Airplane! Fuel economy, torture tests, handling, and loading up to 1700 lbs. in
these vehicles. Then drag the quarter mile! Corvair pulls 33 tons! The narrator
assures us these tests are on the level, since you may try it yourself! Bizarre
racing in and out of driveways on a suburban street. A Corvair rolls down a mountain, and
still starts. Econolines stopped so hard the rear wheels raise in the air! MORE!
(A-00-MC195) ...........................68
minutes........................ Price: $19.95 plus S & H
The entire Chevrolet line of cars and trucks are shown in this high budget
promotional film narrated by Alexander Scourby. The history of America and Cheverlet
introduces you to the 1976 Impala, filmed on the streets of Washington. The Nova,
for the younger set, on the streets of Chicago. The Concourse, and Nova police
cars. The Monza 2+2 shows it’s racing potential, and the Monza Town Coupe, a
mini Monte Carlo! See the Camero LT, and Corvette on the Golden Gate
bridge. The Vega takes on Mount Whitney and Death Valley. See the Malibu
Classic Landau coupe, Laguna S-3, and Monte Carlo on the ocean. Chevy wagons,
trucks, El Camino, Blazer, Beauville Sports Van and Suburban, and Luv are shown. The
Chevette, and the Chevettes' new commercials round up the complete line for 76. A
wonderfully elaborate and nostalgic promo! DODGE REBELLION MEMORIES 1965 to 1968