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The Typewriter Heard Around the World
This is Brennan Willard’s 2006 Documentary about World War II war correspondent Ernie Pyle. The Documentary won 2nd place at Maryland History Day and progressed to National Competition where it ranked in top 15 nationally. The documentary received the “Best Junior Entry Award from the State of Maryland” award.
The Two Ton Truck and the Red-Ball Express
Transportation of all needed supplies to the allied forces during the Second World War would not have gotten very far without the use and abuse of the American Two-Ton Truck (a.k.a. “the Deuce-and-a-half”). This is a segment from a longer History Chanel documentary concerning the General Motor’s “deuce and a half” and the “Red Ball Express” that fueled General Patton’s drive on Berlin during the closing months of the war.
The Thin Man – Preview
The very stylish trailer advertising the 1934 comic mystery “The Thin Man” – which starred William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles.
The Telegraph
A (crude)clip from a History Chanel production outlining the significance that the telegraph played in the American Civil War.
The Statue of Liberty as Seen from an Arriving Ship
A seldom seen film clip from the year 1898 taken by one of the pioneer photographers with the Edison Film Manufacturing Company. Needless to say, as the big immigrant-packed ships from Europe pulled into New York harbor, this statue and the remarkable skyline of the city are what they would remember for the rest of their days.
The Springfield 03 Rifle
A film clip from the Military channel about the Springfield and it’s place in the history of world weaponry.
The Soft Under-Belly of Men’s Fashion History: the 1970s
A smattering of T.V. clips from KMSP Minneapolis/St Paul reveal the sad state of American fashion during the Seventies.
The Russian Avant-Garde: Vladimir Tatlin
Using computer graphics, archive footage and locations in Moscow, this film illustrates Tatlin’s contribution to world architecture and how his tower may have looked in Moscow had it been built after the revolution. The film is an extract from a larger documentary film by Michael Craig of Copernicus Films about Russian Avant-garde architecture from a documentary series of four films.
The Rolls Royce Armored Car of W.W. I
Rolls Royce Armoured Car. Covering the period 1914 to 1950. Used in conflicts including The Great War, the Irish War for independence, The Second World War and the formation of The State of Israel.
The Retro Inspirations of Dita Von Teese
Burlesque enthusiast Dita Von Teese can be seen here on a British talk-show speaking about style, fabrics, old movies and what inspires her most. At the time she was modeling makeup for the MAC Cosmetics’ Viva Glam ad campaign. Admirably, 100 percent of the sales of Viva Glam lipsticks and lip glosses are donated to HIV and AIDS programs. She came to London in June and spoke to GlamourTV about never going in the sun, and what true glamour really is. We thought she was lovely.
The Queen as Mechanic
The Queen as a Mechanic (1945) [Full Resolution]. “Princess Mechanic – Princess Elizabeth Does Her Bit To Aid The War Effort”. Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) 2nd Subaltern is seen taking a driving course. Her parents, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Mother) and her sister Princess Margaret come to visit Elizabeth and admire her handywork.