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Step into the charming world of vintage advertising with this delightful black and white film. Join us as we follow a fictionalized story centered around "Warner's fashionable rust-proof corsets," guaranteed to withstand the test of time.
The scene unfolds as a curious little girl discovers her mother's corset and decides to try it on, sparking a playful tug-of-war with her younger brother. The playful antics lead them into the bathroom, where they accidentally drop the corset into the bathtub and begin splashing it in the water.
To their surprise, when their mother arrives and discovers the soaked corset, she reassures them that no harm has been done, thanks to its rust-proof qualities. The film highlights the durability and reliability of Warner's corsets, even in unexpected circumstances.
Experience the whimsy of stop-motion animation showcasing the corset's features, followed by a close-up of the Warner's label, emphasizing its quality craftsmanship. Don't miss this charming glimpse into the past, complete with a local tag for P.J. Myhre, inviting viewers to explore new Warner styles.
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Afi/Raes. Theater commercial--Warner's corsets. [United States: s.n., 191-?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/97516772/
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This black and white film from 1955 features United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Oveta Culp Hobby and Surgeon General Leonard A. Scheele addressing the nation via television and radio. They provide an important update on the Salk polio vaccine following the withdrawal of vaccine from Cutter Laboratories due to some cases of polio in vaccinated children. They present key findings from the Public Health Service's extensive testing and emphasize their confidence in the vaccine's safety and effectiveness, ahead of the final report release on June 8, 1955.
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Hobby, O. C., Scheele, L. A., United States Department Of Health, E., Cbs Television Network, B., Du Mont Television Network, B. & Nbc Television Network, B. (1955) A Special Report on Polio. United States: CBS Television Network: DuMont Television Network: NBC Television Network, -06-07. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2023600419
Experience the wonder of the Panama Canal in this captivating black and white film from 1919. Journey with us from the Atlantic to the Pacific as we traverse through the iconic waterway. Witness the ship's passage from the bustling city of Colón to the intricate locks of Gatun and Pedro Miguel, and into the tranquil waters of Miraflores Lake. Marvel at the engineering marvels of the canal, including Gaillard Cut and the Miraflores Locks. Explore the Canal Zone towns of Ancon, Balboa, and Balboa Heights, and catch glimpses of historic landmarks like the Ancon Hospital and the U.S. Administration Building at Balboa. Join us on this nostalgic voyage through one of the world's greatest feats of engineering.
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Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1919) Panama Canal--scenes of the finished Canal. [United States: s.n., ?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000322
Step into the somber history of 1918 with this poignant black and white film. Witness the chilling scene as the camera pans the home of merchant Ipatiev in Ekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk), where the last Russian emperor, Nicholas II, and his royal family met their tragic fate in July 1918. Experience the gravity of this historic location, where a pivotal moment in Russian history unfolded. In the second sequence, glimpse the stark reality of Bolshevik prisoners standing behind barbed wire as guards patrol, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous events of the time. Don't miss this rare glimpse into a pivotal moment in Russian history, captured in haunting detail.
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Rainey, P. J. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1918) Last known home of Czar Nicholas. [United States: s.n., ?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000069
