AT&T Archives: Robot, by Jim Henson (1963)

Jim Henson made this film in 1963 for The Bell System. Specifically, it was made for a seminar given for business owners, on the then-brand-new topic — Data Communications.

All's Fair at the Fair (1938)

Watch as Elmer and Mirandy, a couple from the country, experience the modernistic designs and robotic attractions at the World's Fair. All's Fair at the Fair was a seven minute cartoon released in 1938. It was a Color Classic produced by Max Fleischer and distributed by Paramount.

Robot Monster Movie Trailer (1953)

Robot Monster is a 1953 American science fiction B-movie made in 3-D by Phil Tucker. Like the more famous Plan 9 from Outer Space, it is known in bad-film fandom for being "so bad, it's good" and has the dubious honor of being considered one of the "worst films ever".

New Technology and Electronic Gadgets of 1983

A look at the hi tech gadgets and toys that were available in 1983. Cassette players, mini televisions and robots were the big hits.

ELEKTRO the Smoking Robot- New York World's Fair (1939)

An excerpt from the 1939 movie "The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair" belonging to the Collection "1939-40 New York World's Fair". Elektro, the "Westinghouse Motor Man" filmed inside the Westinghouse Pavillion at the Fair.

Leave It to Roll-Oh (1940)

Tongue-in-cheek film showing a domestic robot freeing housewives of their chores; actually a promo showing how relays and switches function in the modern automobile. Shown at the New York World's Fair in 1940.