New Frontier: Community Spirit
Episodes • 2005

1. America Marching On
404 minThis short illustrates the enterprising nature of the American business and its expansion through time. Hosted by Lowell Thomas.
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2. A Place To Live
404 minA film about slum clearance and new housing projects in Philadelphia. Producer: Documentary Film Productions, Inc.
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3. According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America
404 minhe 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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4. Man Of Action
404 minAnimated 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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5. The Quiet Revolution
404 minShows 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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6. Rochester: A City Of Quality
404 minTour 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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7. Redwood Estates Promotional Films
404 minRedwood 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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8. No Time For Ugliness
404 minShows 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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