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The Deadly Mantis 1966
9 minute home-movie version of the 1957 feature film “The Deadly Mantis” from Castle Films.

The Wolf Man 1966 star_border 10
An abbreviated 8 minute version of the 1941 Universal Monsters classic, released on 8mm film in the 1960s.

Doom of Dracula 1966
An EIGHT minute excerpt from the 1944 feature, House of Frankenstein, released in the 1960's to the 16mm & 8mm home movie market.

The New York World's Fair at Night 1965
Lovely nighttime footage of the 1964 World's Fair in Queens, New York.

The Son of Frankenstein 1965
9 minute home-movie version of the 1939 feature film "Son of Frankenstein" from Castle Films.

Rudolph Valentino - Idol of the Jazz Age 1965
A short look back on the legacy of Rudolph Valentino, produced by Castle Films for the home gauge market. Multiple versions of the short film exist- one with spoken narration and music, and one in silent form. Reportedly a big moneymaker for Castle-- and proof of Valentino's lasting appeal.

Dracula 1963
8-minute shortened version of Tod Browning's 1931 classic "Dracula."

Exotic Nippon 1963
This 1963, color travelogue film shows "Exotic Nippon" with a focus on Tokyo and its various sights and entertainments. Although only two decades have elapsed since Japan's defeat in WWII, the nation is revealed to be prosperous and modern.

Zippy's Beach Adventure 1958
Zippy the Chimp wants to go to the beach with his family, but he is not allowed. He makes it there anyway, and saves a life.

The First Christmas 1957 star_border 2
The Nativity story, retold via puppetry and narration.

Little Lost Scent 1955
Adventures of a skunk family.

Fishing Vagabonds 1955
Two couples go fishing in Florida during the 1950s.

Aquatic Wizards 1955 star_border 2
See the variety of water-skiing in beautiful Cypress Gardens, Florida!

Man Against Mount Everest 1954
Short film about a 1952 attempt to climb the world's highest mountain.

Howdy Doody Presents 'A Trip to Funland' 1953
Howdy Doody presents a television trip to a wonderful amusement park

Ave Maria 1951
Christianity as seen through the world's great artist accompanied by Schubert's Ave Maria. A Castle Films release.

Land of the Pyramids 1951 star_border 10
Short travelogue film about Egypt. Produced by Castle Films as part of their series, 'The World Parade’.

Alphabet Antics 1951 star_border 3.8

Merry Christmas 1950
Santa's elves at the North Pole are making toys for good girls and boys, while back in the suburbs a family stands around the Christmas tree singing carols.

Killer Gorilla 1950
This film had been excerpted from the feature film from 1950 called “Congolaise” during which an expedition of young scientists traveled to Africa in order to film native African American tribes

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