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American Business Propaganda Films 1910 - 1960

Synopsis
This 2-DVD box set contains 39 American business propaganda films made between 1910 and 1960. Titles include: A LOOK AT CAPITALISM (1955) - lecture by Professor Clinton L. Ganus; OFFICE ETIQUETTE (1950); THE "YOUR NAME HERE" STORY (1960) - a hilarious parody of exactly the kind of corporate film propaganda in this collection; DEADLINE FOR ACTION (1946) - touting the accomplishments of a left-wing union in the period immediately preceding the post-war communist baiting era; SUPERVISING WOMEN WORKERS (1944); VICTORY IS OUR BUSINESS (1942) - General Motor’s classic worker motivational film. For complete listing see http://www.earthstation1.com/Merchant/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=ABPF1DV&Category_Code=BI
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of production
1910-1969
Notes
NB Updated in 2011 to include WORKING TOGETHER: A CASE HISTORY IN LABOR-MANAGEMENT COOPERATION!
Subjects
Business studies; History; Media studies
Keywords
archive films; business firms; propaganda films; sponsored films; trades unions; World War II; economic history

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0
Price
$14.95
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
510 minutes
Year
2010

Distributor

Name

MediaOutlet.com

Email
service@prosperohouse.com
Web
http://www.mediaoutlet.com/ External site opens in new window
Address
PO Box 1432
Bayonne
NJ 07002
USA
Notes
Specialises in US archival moving image and sound material, particularly vintage radio and public service films and broadcasts that have been digitally restored. Formerly known as Earthstation.com. Sale on multi-region DVD or CD.

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