1950 Movies

Promotional film for the International Harvester Model 64 thresher.

A documentary about the cycling race Tour of Germany in summer 1950

A short which presents water-based activities popular in various locations around the United States.

The US Army looks at educational programs from the American Friends Service Committee.

About the benefits of fertilizing and putting chemicals made by the Monsanto Company on your lawn and garden.

Film clips of animals in Iran, Pakistan and India. The animals are mainly held in captivity at local zoos. Animals filmed include camels and a calf, giraffe, a tiger and cubs, lions, elephants, crocodiles, a bear, monkeys, ostriches, parrots, puppies, flamingo...

British documentary on training to become a pilot.

This twenty-eight minute short was produced by the National Institute of Mental Health and is a warning to parents about putting too much stress on their kids or punishing the kids for not living up to the parent's dream.

A short film commissioned by the Womens Temperance League to teach the dangers of alcohol.

Members of two families illustrate correct and incorrect manner of taking care of their obligations to one another.

A story of love between a Rich spoiled boy and a poor girl. the first Konkani film. (the Konkani language isn't available in languages selections)

Animated dish washing liquid commercial from Denmark.

Demonstrates methods of securing cooperation necessary for group action. Details the objectives of cooperation. Shows typical situations requiring cooperation within a group dynamic, including the organization of a high school film projecting club and a commun...

An experimental film about light and electricity. The film opens with a title card reading "Light and Electricity," followed by a fast-paced montage of various sources of light and electricity.

Marqués de Villa Alcázar directs a film about the olive harvest and the process of transforming it into olive oil in Andalusia in the mid-20th century, as part of a historical documentary series about Spanish agriculture.

Mish Mish, the Egyptian cartoon star, is now French and named Mimiche. Mimiche strolls into town atop his donkey with his dog in tow. A local takes issue with the noise they make.

At one time New York City had many "Els", or elevated trains. By 1950, however, there were few left. This short showcases one of the few remaining ones, the Third Avenue El, which ran from the Bronx to Brooklyn.

A chirpy travelogue guide to Lancashire.

Jane is a happy teenage girl who is totally (and somewhat disturbingly) devoted to her family. She takes care of their needs before her own, and is overjoyed to do so. Her thoughtfulness is rewarded when she is presented with a new dress.

Eddie Johnson is disappointed that none of his friends nominated him for treasurer of the school hobby club, he later learns from his dad the importance of being trustworthy.