Adrift 1971    star_border 4.7
A fisherman saves Anada, a woman adrift, from drowning. He takes her to his home, and protects her. Eventually, she occupies a larger place than was to be expected. He commits adultery with her, but his own wife seems to be in love with the strange young woman.

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A Touch of Magic 1961
Car fantasies

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Design for Dreaming 1956    star_border 4
Over-the-top 1950s “Populuxe” advertisement for General Motors. A woman falls asleep and dreams of a glorious future of perfect products, including a variety of shiny futuristic dream cars and Frigidaire’s fully automated “Kitchen of the Future.” The film debuted at the 1956 General Motors "Motorama" event in New York City.

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The Town That Came Back 1955
This documentary film from the 1950s explains how the citizens of a small midwestern town restore community spirit through a 4-H club.

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The Big Train 1954
A documentary on the importance of railroads in the United States

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Decision for Chemistry 1954
Surveys the role of chemistry in American life and the central role of the people, products, and plants of Monsanto.

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American Cowboy 1950
A big city reporter visits a Colorado ranch to write an article for his paper and is surprised to learn that real cowboys are not as glamorous as Hollywood portrays. He then experiences first hand the day to day life an authentic cowboy.

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Tanglewood Music School and Music Festival 1949
This video depicts Tanglewood in its very early years. It contains very rare footage of Serge Koussevitzky and Aaron Copland.

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