Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

Sunday, October 6, 2013

The Three Stooges- Even As IOU (1942)

The Three Stooges- Even as IOU
In this comedy short, The Three Stooges help a destitute mother and her daughter by utilizing the money from the child's piggy bank and winning a horse race. A couple of con men met up with them and convince them to buy a washed up retired race horse named Seabasket. While taking care of the horse, Curly swallows a Vitamin Z pill meant for the horse and things begin to change. Even As IOU is the 65th short by The Three Stooges and was released on September 18, 1942.


Three Stooges - Even As I.O.U. by XxChevellexX

Friday, January 4, 2013

Alice's Wonderland- Walt Disney (1923)

Alice's Wonderland is a Walt Disney silent film produced by Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, Missouri. In the short, Alice visits an animation studio where the animators show her various scenes on their drawing boards. Later she dreams of taking a train to cartoon-land. Alice was played by child actor Virginia Davis.

Just Rambling Along- Stan Laurel (1918)

This vintage short features Stan Laurel in his earliest surviving work during his solo career. It is also his first project with film producer Hal Roach.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Vintage Chicago Billboards (1942)

To Market, To Market was produced by the Handy (Jam) Organization and sponsored by the General Outdoor Advertising Company. It takes a look at outdoor advertising in and around Chicago. There are great vintage shots of street scenes, vintage automobiles and advertising unique to the period.

The focus of this production was to explain the strategy of outdoor advertising and to encourage advertisers to use it. There are great shots of vintage billboards as well as examples of graphic art and advertisements of the day.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Driving Through Hollywood (1932)

Vintage video footage of Hollywood as it looked in what is known as "The Golden Age of Hollywood".



Sunday, July 29, 2012

Shine On Heather Moon (1929)

Grace Ivell and Vivian Worth sing "Shine On Heather Moon" in this classic clip from the 1920s.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

What's My Line?- Donald Duck (1954)

In this fun video clip, Clarence C. Nash, the original voice of Donald Duck, is a guest on What's My Line. This episode aired on December 12, 1954.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Vintage Color Fashion Film (1932)

Fashion footage in two strip color from 1932 featuring the latest Paris and Chanel inspired designs in women's clothing.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

1940s Fashion Tips- Keeping Well Dressed

In this vintage video, Miss Ratherly Stern shares tips on how to keep your clothes nice on a tight budget.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Phil Spitalny and His Musical Queens (1934)

Orchestra leader Phil Spitalny made a series of musical shorts in the late 1920s and 1930s. This video short, presented by Vitaphone, was released in 1934 and featured his all-girl orchestra.

New York City Tour- 1920

A fascinating short video that takes a look at New York City in 1920. This film was directed by Ray Foster. Many thanks to TV Days for sharing.

Monday, May 21, 2012

1924 Winter Olympics- Figure Skating

Sonja Henie, known as the 'Queen of Ice'.

The 1924 Winter Olympics, officially known as the I Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was held in 1924 in Chamonix, France. In this vintage clip, several figure skaters are featured including Sonja Henie and Gillis Grafstrom.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Wig Fashions and Wig Tutorial- Ramon French (1967)

Classic 1960s fashion footage taken from the British Pathe video Wiggery Pokery. This classic clip follows a model as she searches for the perfect look.



Sunday, May 6, 2012

Wilson Keppel and Betty- Sand Dance (1934)

Wilson, Keppel and Betty were a popular British music hall act who capitalized on the trend for Egyptian imagery following the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Their stage act, called the "sand dance", was a parody of Egyptian postures, combined with references to Arabic costume.

Hollywood In The 1920s

Fascinating old newsreel footage of various Hollywood street scenes, theaters and restaurants in the 1920s. Also great shots of Hollywood stars of the time.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Beastie Boys Interviewed by Joan Rivers (1987)

R.I.P. MCA. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch (MCA) a true legend and an inspiration to everyone.

In this video clip the Beastie Boys sing "Fight For Your Right" followed by Joan Rivers' interview and ends with them singing "Time To Get Ill".



Tuesday, April 24, 2012

How to Become Slim (1931)

Hungarian Physical Culture Expert Edit Mezey shows off some slimming exercises in this 1931 film. Thanks to British Pathé .




Sunday, April 15, 2012

Bringing Vintage to Life by LottyBlue

A truly fascinating and well produced film for online retailer Lotty Blue. It is a wonderful look back at life in the 50s and features many products offered on their vintage site. Starring Lola Lamour, a singer and entertainer who specializes in music from the 1920's to 1950's, and her husband Kevin Massey. The video was filmed at Littywood Manor, a 14th century double moated manor house set in the rolling Staffordshire countryside.

Be sure to check out this post to read about how this video come about.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Private Buckaroo (1942)

This video clip features a short dance sequence featuring Collegiate Shag and Tap Dancing to the music of Harry James.




Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Life In The Roaring Twenties

Great vintage clip of the "Roaring Twenties" in England. This video showcases the many fun fashions, events and lifestyles of the 1920s.