James Bloodworth

Ballroom dancers Veloz and Yolanda perform the various dance fads of the first half of the twentieth century.

A Marine in a South Sea island during World War II, Joe Fingers, tells tales of the influence he's had on various personalities. In the words of one of his buddies, he's either the biggest liar in the world or the most important man in show business. He claims to be a piano player and his stories are brought to life in the minds of the boys, especially those that involve a pretty girl.

Located on the outskirts of Hollywood are Rennie Renfro's kennels, home to some of the greatest dog actors in the Hollywood movie business. It takes much work to get just the right performance by any animal required for any given movie. Using one of his star dogs Daisy, Rennie demonstrates some of his training techniques. Because the animals work in sound movies, they must be trained using silent cues. (imdb)

A sideshow carnival barker delivers a patriotic instructional message to civilians watching the show. Through concrete examples, analogies, ans sleight of hand he demonstrates the importance of rationing and conservation of food resources for the War effort.

This short is an affectionate look at the work of Mack Sennett in the silent era. It includes segments from several unidentified comedies featuring such stars as Ben Turpin and 'Fatty Arbuckle'. Also included is an early glimpse of 'Gloria Swanson' as a Mack Sennett Bathing Beauty.

This short traces the history of sound in the movies, beginning with French scientist Leon Scott's experiments in 1857.

Bob Wills put a band together after he'd won lots of belt buckles but had a slim bank account, playing warm simple tunes with the rhythm of the heart. A narrator provides a bridge between each tune; Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys play four songs. "My Rose of the Plains," on a Western set with people, a street, and a garden; "Adobe Hacienda," at a rodeo with yodeling, vocal harmony, and rope tricks; "Mama Don't Allow No Fiddle Playing Around Here," at a gazebo.

Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1960 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place.

Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1954 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place.

Students of USC demonstrate the importance of perfect timing in athletics and on the field of battle.

Hades is cooling off, so the Devil imports Leon Navara and his Orchestra to put on some heat using their music instruments. Navara does some piano solos, while the dance team of Honey & Weldon heat things up also. A Vitaphone "Melody Master" short.

A Sports Parade (though not officially titled as such) visit to Switzerland. Covered are a rowing competition in Lucerne, tennis matches and horse jumping set against the mighty Alpine scenery, Zug costumes, gymnastics "poetry in motion" and a flag parade.