American Maker

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.

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

Pioneering 3D promotional film about the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Promotional 3D film advertising the capabilities of the Bolex Stereo 16 mm camera and attachment.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Céline Dion – Céline Parle D'elle(s)

A promotional film for United States Savings Bonds

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

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

Documentary of the making of Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl (1977)

Dore Schary presents clips from upcoming Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films.

A promotional film touting RCA Victor's new stereo Victrola while introducing viewers to the science behind the sound made from stereophonic phonograph records.

Combines airplane trips and fashion. Heavy on the fashion.