Music & Art

14 DVD Box Set

Disc 1 Wurlitzer Jukebox Factory Tour Film (1950)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: This vintage film focuses on an in-depth tour of the former Wurlitzer factory located at North Tonawanda, N.Y. The film starts with a color sequence introducing the factory and its surroundings. Then, a black-and-white kinescope shows the different stages of production of coin-operated phonographs. This rare DVD is a terrific find for jukebox and phonograph enthusiasts and provides a great deal of educational value for a variety of teaching purposes. Total running time is approximately 41 minutes.

Remember the days of quality American manufacturing practices? This DVD is a wonderful look at the assembly line construction of the quality jukeboxes Wurlitzer was famous for during this era. The DVD also takes a look at the pianos, organs and accordions Wurlitzer was manufacturing at the time. This is a must watch for record collectors.

Disc 2 Audio & Stereo Sound History Films (1920s - 1950s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: This DVD has pretty much all the best films about sound and sound reproduction from this historical age. The films encompass a wide range of topics too, from vinyl pressing to film transfer to motion picture sound science to  stereophonic sound reproduction. This is a one-of-a-kind compilation, so you can't buy this anywhere else n the world.

Title #1: Finding His Voice

Production Date:1929

Running Time: 11 minutes

Brief Description: Absolute treasure of a movie that is an animation explaining sound in motion pictures to the public. Really a funny film and good educational material.

Title #2: How to Listen to...New Dimensions in Sound

Production Date: 1957

Running Time: 18 minutes

Brief Description: Remember when stereo sound just came out? If not, this film will demonstrate the feeling it gave to consumers. This film shows off the great new technology and shows how stereophonic sound is reproduced.

Title #3: The Nature of Sound

Production Date: 1948

Running Time: 11 minutes

Brief Description:  Highly educational movie about the transmittal of sound, sound waves, sound reflection and more. Classic Coronet production value.

Title #4: Sound Recording and Reproduction

Production Date:1943 

Running Time: 11 minutes

Brief Description: Technical film about how sound is transferred to 16mm and 35mm film and also touches on motion picture sound.

Title #5: How Motion Pictures Move and Talk

Production Date: 1940

Running Time: 11 minutes

Brief Description: Nice overview on projectors, sound recording on film, motion pictures and more. Good informational structure...easy to follow.

Title #6: Sound and the Story

Production Date: 1940s

Running Time: 24 minutes

Brief Description: Masters, dupes, molds. Do these words mean anything to you? Sound and the Story takes a peek at how vinyl records are made, from beginning to end. Cool movie about 78s.

Title #7: Sound Waves and Their Sources

Production Date: 1933

Running Time: 10 minutes

Brief Description: Learn all about sound waves and watch demonstrations with oscilloscopes and other tools. I love the 1930s animation too, which is surprisingly sharp.

Disc 3 Lucky Strike Cigarette Commercial Featuring Frank Sinatra (1950)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: What a great little piece from the beginning of the 1950's!  Frank Sinatra sings "Stardust" and Lucky Strike later explains how they make the best cigarettes in the world. Great music and great information! This rare Sinatra find is perfect for Sinatra fans and an interesting piece of America's tobacco heritage. Running time is 10 minutes.

Title #1:  Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco

Production Date: 1950

Running Time: 10 minutes

Disc 4 Sound Wave Physics Films (1930s - 1940s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: The wonders of sound are brought to life in two educational sound waves history films.  Follow Jimmy as he goes on a journey to visit a college and learn about sound and their sources in "The Nature of Sound."  This DVD offers a wonderfully easy to follow look at sound theory in the 1930's & 1940's. 

Title #1: The Nature of Sound

Production Date: 1948

Running Time: 10 minutes

Brief Description:  Scientific educational film in which a young boy discovers the beauty of how sound works.

Title #2: Sound Waves And Their Sources

Production Date: 1933

Running Time: 9 minutes

Brief Description: Educational film that covers a wide spectrum of topics including, how sound travels, pitch, loudness, and the sources of sound. 

Disc 5 Folk Music Films DVD

Brief Synopsis of DVD: The history of folk music is brought to life on this enjoyable journey through the beginnings of bluegrass, folk, and country music featuring the legendary folk artist Peter Seeger. 

Topics Include:

Folk Music History

Folklife

Folksongs

Appalachian Music

Traditional Music

Title #1: To Hear Your Banjo Play

Production Date: 1947

Running Time: 16 minutes

Brief Description: Peter Seeger narrates this great film about American folk music.  Lots of banjo playing, singing, and more, with performances by Seeger himself. 

Title #2: Southern Highlanders

Production Date: 1947

Running Time: 15 minutes

Brief Description: Great folk singing highlights this film about the history of the people of the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee.

Title #3: Personal Hygiene (With Folk Songs)

Production Date: 1950

Running Time: 32 minutes

Brief Description: A classic army propaganda film full of old folk songs.  This film is interesting in its own right as a social time piece on American life. 

Disc 6 Cassette Tapes & 4-Track Films (1958)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: Begins with a brief history of sound covering the phonograph and then discusses the new giant four track tape.  A great look at vintage sound equipment and the evolution of records to four tracks tapes to eight track tapes to CD's to who knows??  Don't miss this interesting and fascinating piece of American music history.   

Title #1: RCA Victor's:  A Revolutionary New Triumph In Tape

Production Date: 1958

Running Time: 15 minutes

Brief Description:  Begins with a brief history of sound covering the phonograph and then discusses the new giant four track tape.  A great look at vintage sound equipment and the evolution of records to four tracks tapes to eight track tapes to CD's to who knows??  Don't miss this interesting and fascinating piece of American music history.   

Disc 7 Square Dancing History Film (1950s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: Historic square dancing film presented by the magazine Sets In Order, to promote square dancing as an activity.  Includes great historical footage of square dancing culture, clothes, music, and dance steps.

Title #1: Square Dancing

Production Date: 1950s

Running Time: 13 minutes

Brief Description: Sets In Order Magazine Presents Square Dancing.  This film was created by a square dance magazine to promote square dancing.

Disc 8 Classic Music Videos & Uncut Soundies Films (1940s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: (37) Vintage music videos brought back to the silver screen, including rare performances from some of the musical legends of the 1940's.