Another Romance of Celluloid

This second entry in MGM's "Romance of Film" series documents how celluloid movie film is processed and features behind-the-scenes glimpses of current MGM productions.

1938-02-05 | en

Thrills for You

Pioneering 3D promotional film about the Pennsylvania Railroad.

1940-05-25 | en

A Trip to Paramountown

Documentary short film depicting the filmmaking activity at the Paramount Studios in Hollywood, featuring dozens of stars captured candidly and at work.

1922-07-10 | en

The Hollywood You Never See

The making of Cleopatra (1934), showing pre-production, DeMille directing a scene, and the addition of music to the soundtrack.

1934-01-20 | en

R.F.D. Greenwich Village

A look at Greenwich Village, produced by the Cotton Producers Institute.

1969-01-01 | en

American Thrift: An Expansive Tribute to the "Woman American"

Chevrolet presents this tribute to the American woman and her thrifty ways with money. The film also salutes the individuality of the Amerian citizen and the variety of choices we have in the marketplace.

1962-01-01 | en

ABBA-dabba-doo

This first documentary about the pop group ABBA was made around the time of the release of their fourth album 'Arrival'. It contains unique archive footage filmed at the secret location where they made the record, concert footage, specially made promotional videos, photos from the group members' private collection and interviews in Swedish with each of them: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Stig was also interviewed briefly and was shown playing and singing part of Tivedshambo on acoustic guitar.

1976-10-27 | sv

Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

A short making of feature about the 1966 John Frankenheimer movie Grande Prix

1966-12-21 | en

Personalities

In this "Romance of Celluloid", MGM showcases performers whose careers are just starting. Excerpts from their recently released films are included. The narrator says that moviegoers will have to decide whether these fledgling actors and actresses have that certain quality that made superstars out of MGM players Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, and Lana Turner.

1942-01-01 | en

The Making of a Great Motion Picture

Narrated documentary of the making of Anthony Adverse (1936), featuring many clips from the actual film.

1936-04-15 | en

A Solax Celebration

The good people of the Solax community realize that they have cause to make merry before the New Year because the Almighty has guided their breadwinning footsteps toward the Solax Studio's happy atmosphere, bank together like the big happy family they are, to give expression to their happiness in the form of a gift to the immediate cause of their good fortune and sunshine.

1912-01-01 | en

Walt Disney World Resort In Florida Holiday Guide Video

Presenter Andrea Boardman adventures through all of the Disney theme parks, dining options, Water parks, Downtown Disney area and hotel resorts that were available at the Walt Disney World resort in 1998.

1998-05-03 | en

Céline Dion – Céline Parle D'elle(s)

2007-04-22 | fr

Pour bien filmer

Promotional short film to reveal the potential of the new Paillard-Bolex camera.

1937-01-01 | fr

The Red, White and Blue Line

A promotional film for United States Savings Bonds

1955-06-01 | en

Fashion Horizons

Combines airplane trips and fashion. Heavy on the fashion.

1940-08-03 | en

Look to Lockheed for Leadership

Promotional film about Lockheed aircraft using test pilots and speed records to show how Lockheed was at the forefront of aviation technology during the 1930's and 1940's. Famous pilots including the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh and Howard Hughes are shown along with the latest aircraft designs such as the P-38 fighter.

1940-08-04 | en

Superette Story

A look at the sales practices employed at the LPE Superette run by John Beasley on Berwick Street market.

1962-10-02 | en

The Man Who Makes the Difference

Promotional documentary for the MGM film "Ice Station Zebra" focusing on the career and cinematographic innovations of cameraman John Stephens.

1968-01-01 | en

A Dream Comes True

A promotional short to hype the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935).

1935-12-31 | en