Making books is fun! (to watch)


Back before inkjets, printing was a time-comsuming laborious process, that took teams of people working together to produce just one book. Now days, any crabby person can sit at home and crank out stuff on a blog or even make internet video. This movie will make you happy as you watch others toil for 'The Man' under primitive conditions.


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Are you a commie, or a citizen?


This movie tells you what it takes to be a true patriotic, American. If you can't rat out the godless commies without thinking, watch this film! Play the game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Operator Toll Dialing


Do you have what it takes (took) to be a cooperative phone operator? It's all about teamwork, in this 1949 training film. Play the operator game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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How To Keep A Job, Part One


Keep getting fired, but have no idea why? This movie is full of fancy ideas on how to keep yourself employed, that is, if you want to be. Play the "How To Keep a Job" game at Ziptrivia.com. www.ziptrivia.com


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How To Keep A Job, Part Two


Keep getting fired, but have no idea why? This movie is full of fancy ideas on how to keep yourself employed, that is, if you want to be. Play the "How To Keep A Job" game at Ziptrivia.com. www.ziptrivia.com


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Finding Your Life Work, Part One


So many career choices, what is a person to do? This snappy 1940 film will tell you how to best determine your path in life, maybe. Play the 'Fing Your Life Work" game at ziptrivia.com www.ziptrivia.com


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Life Insurance Occupations, part one


In the 1948 world of life insurance, men are men and women fetch papers. Are you buff enough to work in this industry? Part one of an action-packed two-part series. Play the thrilling life insurance game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Finding Your Life Work, Part Two


So many career choices, what is a person to do? This snappy 1940 film will tell you how to best determine your path in life, maybe. Play the "Finding Your Life Work" game at Ziptrivia.com. www.ziptrivia.com


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Finding Your Life Work, Part Three


So many career choices, what is a person to do? This snappy 1940 film will tell you how to best determine your path in life, maybe. Play the "Finding Your Life Work" game at Ziptrivia.com. www.ziptrivia.com


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Finding Your Life Work, Part Four


So many career choices, what is a person to do? This snappy 1940 film will tell you how to best determine your path in life, maybe. Play the "Finding Your Life Work" game at Ziptrivia.com. www.ziptrivia.com


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The All-American Soap Box Derby (for boys)


It's 1936 and the world's attention is on the Soap Box Derby in Akron Ohio. Thrills, chills and eating in Ohio, what could be better than that? Play the game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Joe: King of the workers of the world!


Just keep working Joe, make all that money for the boss-man, and you'll get some too! This 1950's film was part of an effort to make Americans should feel superior to all the other people in the world, because they can buy things! Play the game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Mr. Dish Machine Operator, Part One


Why is the dish machine operator the most important person in a restaurant? We broke this movie down into bite-sized chunks so you won't miss any of the complicated instructions for cleaning dinnerware, and behaving appropriately in the kitchen. Play the Mr. dish machine game at www.ziptrivia.com


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Sharing Work At Home


1949. When Mom gets sick, the family is surprised to learn there's housework to be done. Dad, bro & sis learn the hard way how to work together. Play the "Sharing Work At Home Game at; www.ziptrivia.com


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The first 33 American presidents


A 1952 film, celebrating the first 33 American presidents- Washington to Eisenhower. Play the Oval office game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Life Insurance Occupations, part two


In the 1948 world of life insurance, men are men and women fetch papers. Are you buff enough to work in this industry? Part two of a thrilling two-part series. Play the exciting life insurance game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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The Star-Spangled banner, with sing-along lyrics


The song that gets all red-blooded American's heart pumping, while pretending to know the words perfectly. This version, originally shown in movie theaters during the 1940's shows the words so any American, commie pinko, or foreigner can sing along. Play the game at : www.ziptrivia.com


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Mr. Dish Machine Operator, Part Two


Why is the dish machine operator the most important person in a restaurant? We broke this movie down into bite-sized chunks so you won't miss any of the complicated instructions for cleaning dinnerware, and behaving appropriately in the kitchen. Play the Mr. dish machine operator game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Bipolar Bicentennial


Things must have been pretty groovy when they made this bicentennial cartoon. Seizure-inducing psychedelic animation is not for the faint-hearted! Play the freaky game! www.ziptrivia.com


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Make your frig match your mood!


Wouldn't it be great if you could change your refrigerator's appearance whenever you felt like it? This spiffy film shows how easy it is to do just that, why you can even dance as you do it! Look how the refrigerator becomes the life of the party! Play the game, if you're in the mood: www.ziptrivia.com


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Mr. Dish Machine Operator, Part Three


Why is the dish machine operator the most important person in a restaurant? We broke this movie down into bite-sized chunks so you won't miss any of the complicated instructions for cleaning dinnerware, and behaving appropriately in the kitchen. play the Mr. dish machine operator game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Mr. Dish Machine Operator, Part Four


Why is the dish machine operator the most important person in a restaurant? We broke this movie down into bite-sized chunks so you won't miss any of the complicated instructions for cleaning dinnerware, and behaving appropriately in the kitchen. Play the Mr. dish machine operator game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Mr. Dish Machine Operator, Part 5, the circle is complete


Why is the dish machine operator the most important person in a restaurant? We broke this movie down into bite-sized chunks so you won't miss any of the complicated instructions for cleaning dinnerware, and behaving appropriately in the kitchen. Play the Mr. dish machine operator game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Liberty, as seen on tv


Are you scared, frightened and alone? come to America where we have bright sunny days, freedom and liberty for all. (Pay no attention to the mini statue of liberty model shown in the movie, the real one is slightly bigger). Play the game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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I have to dial my own phone? part one


Cranky grandpa has just one friend he likes to call on the phone. When the telephone company comes to town and tells grandpa to dial the number himself, there's gonna be hell to pay!


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Trash those records, now we have tape!


Back in the day, audiophiles listened to music on tape, but they were hard to change. Here's an orphaned tape format RCA was eager to sell you: 4 tracks of bliss in one easy-to -load, huge cartridge


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I have to dial my own phone? part two


Grandpa watches phone company's presentation about how to dial your own call, but the jury's still out. Will he buy into their plan? Will he stay cranky? Watch and see the thrilling conclusion!


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Introducing the TV remote control!


Back when TV really mattered, you had to get up to change channels! Not anymore with this new contraption called a 'remote control.' I wonder if this idea will catch on. 1961 promotional movie.


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Stereo music on records, it's the hip new thing!


Goodbye mono records, hello 'living stereo!' Watch this promotional film and you'll be hankering to play your stack of 45's on a RCA Victor Stereo Orthophonic High Fidelity Victrola!


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Mr. Dish Machine Operator


Why is the dish machine operator the most important person in a restaurant? Watch this film, and you'll soon be quitting your job for the glamor and fun of dish washing


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National BBQ month


July is BBQ month, so back in 1970 or so, Chef Michael Tondow showed us how to cook meat without a thermometer, cook corn on a grill, and make that old cowboy favorite, canned mushrooms! Don't forget the beans and some goofy hats! Cook up some fun at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Are you popular?


Watching movies online, instead of going out with friends? This film has will make you forget about those cold, lonely nights by the computer.


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Introducing the talking movie


At first all movies were silent. This film describes how sound got added to films, and the bizarre production process involved.


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Am I trustworthy?


Do people shun you? No one will loan you money? Can't look at yourself in the mirror? Ask yourself, am I trustworthy?


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1944's Star-Spangled Banner, with sing-along lyrics


During WWII, this version of the national anthem would play in movie theaters before the feature. For the anthem-challenged in the audience, this version has sing-along lyrics.


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A Date With Your Family


A dinner spent with your family can be great, if you just follow the keen directions in this swell film. If you don't, indigestion might strike at any time! Play the "Date With Your Family" game at: www.ziptrivia.com


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Heritage of Splendor, narrated by Ronald Reagan, pt. 1


Pre-governor/president Ronald Reagan narrates this ode to the American polluter. If it were not for big business cleaning up those lazy citizens waste we'd still have milkcans littering the scenic highways of our great nation. Dang farmers!


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Brush your teeth, for America!


This film encourages Americans to brush their teeth for Uncle Sam, and military service during WWII. Help us take a bite out of Hitler!


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Appreciating our parents


They cook for you, they clean for you, they gave birth to you damn it! Watch this, and you'll know why mom cries at night.


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Kitty Cleans Up


Your pulse will rise, your heart will race, your hands will sweat, and thats just from allergies. In this sweet demonstration of personal hygiene, Helen wakes up from her blissful sleep to realize today is the pet show at school. The cat doesnt want to go, too bad kitty! Topless Helen and kitty both show us they know how to clean up real good. Kitty gets transported to school in an uncomfortable box that Helen likes to swing back-n-forth. After several minutes of traumatizing manhandling by the students, kitty wins the prize! Back in the box kitty!


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Life Insurance Occupations


In the 1948 world of life insurance, men are men and women fetch papers. Are you buff enough to work in this industry?


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Heritage of Splendor, narrated by Ronald Reagan, pt. 2


Pre-governor/president Ronald Reagan narrates this ode to the American polluter. If it were not for big business cleaning up those lazy citizens waste we'd be up to our waist in waste!


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Soapy the germ fighter


What's scarier, germs on your hands, or a giant bar of soap menacing you at night? This is a dirty movie for dirty little boys and girls, who want to clean up their act!


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Make life better for a woman, buy her a car!


This 1950's flick shows how a suburban wife's life is made whole again when her hubby buys her a set of wheels. She's so thankful!


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Dining Together


Dining together is fun, and everyone can be involved when there is so much work to do. The children are good helpers, and set out the plates and silverware while Mom cooks the food. Now Dad can enjoy his well-deserved rest alone, just how he likes it. Yum, yum, this is going to be the best Thanksgiving ever!


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Now we're cooking!


First, there was fire, then piles of wood on fire, then fireplaces, then stoves with fire, and then finally came space-age cooking without any fire! Your eyes will pop out of your head as delicious dishes are made in a flash in new-fangled quartz and microwave ovens!


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The fun of being thoughtful


Opening the door, or waiting your turn is a hoot. Here's a neat-o movie to show you how fun being thoughtful can be!


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Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (condensed)


It seems the children of Mars are all down in the dumps, what with watching all the videos from Earth and all. The martian leaders decide to kidnap santa and bring him back, thus forcing their will upon him, and winning back the double hearts and minds of their children. An ingenious plan, but will it work? The original film has been re-edited to just over 10 minutes in length, while keeping all the good parts!


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The Strange Ones (Sid Davis)


A Sid Davis film. "Most people in the world are good and nice, but unfortunately, there are some strange ones." Still thinking about running off with a stranger? This movie will make you straighten up and fly right. Public Domain.


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Goodbye to Garbage!


Throwing out garbage is such a hassle! It would be so much easier if we could just force it down our drains, to disappear forever. Well those trash-hauling days are over with the newest invention for the ages, the garbage disposal!


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