New Frontier: Community Spirit

Episodes • 2005

America Marching On

1. America Marching On

404 min

This short illustrates the enterprising nature of the American business and its expansion through time. Hosted by Lowell Thomas.

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A Place To Live

2. A Place To Live

404 min

A film about slum clearance and new housing projects in Philadelphia. Producer: Documentary Film Productions, Inc.

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According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America

3. According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America

404 min

he beauty and functionality of asbestos sidewalls. With a visit to Levittown, N.Y. and an interview with Norman Denny, vice president of materials for Levitt & Sons, builders. An excellent film on Fifties standardized building processes. Year: 1952. Length: 00:17:57. Audio: Mono. Color.

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Man Of Action

4. Man Of Action

404 min

Animated plea for urban renewal connected with 1950s efforts to "redevelop" American city centers. Producer: Transfilm Productions. Year: 1955. Length: 00:13:28. Audio: Mono. Color.

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The Quiet Revolution

5. The Quiet Revolution

404 min

Shows how Ford earthmoving equipment helps the builders of Levittown, Pennsylvania achieve great economies of scale. With excellent images of home and infrastructure building. Producer: Ford Motor Company, Tractor and Implement Division. Year: 1956. Length: 00:09:08. Audio: Mono. Color.

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Rochester: A City Of Quality

6. Rochester: A City Of Quality

404 min

Tour of the area, concentrating on redevelopment and economic activity. Presents a survey of the city of Rochester, N Y, its history, culture and economic advantages. Explains the role of good planning in the city's development. Sponsor: Rochester Gas & Electric. Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization.

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Redwood Estates Promotional Films

7. Redwood Estates Promotional Films

404 min

Redwood Estates near Santa Cruz, California: Real estate promotional film showing scenes of downtown Los Gatos, California, car arriving at the "estates" and shots of recreational activities available, homes under construction, long shots of the estates and homes, roads, automobiles and large sign for the "Redwood Estates"

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No Time For Ugliness

8. No Time For Ugliness

404 min

Shows that cities' approaches are marred by billboards and neon signs. Intimates that a demanding citizenry can have these unsightly signs removed. Producer: Peter Yung & Lawrence Ravitz. Year: 1965. Length: 00:23:30. Audio: Mono. Color: COLOR.

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