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Cold war era Civil Defense strip that was part of a presentation for housewives on prepping for WW3. This section concentrates on creating training standards for family members in emergencies.

This short film is part of a presentation the Civil Defense would make to Americans in places like public libraries etc. For the most part these would have been aimed at housewives who according to the research at the time would be taking the lead role in any kind of preparation for emergencies. So these are essentially a pre-power point presentation of slides and a voice over. Includes basic instructions on how you can build your own shelters and such.

1990s era law enforcement training video for what was then a new technology.

After the Civil War Col. Cord McNally enlists the help of two ex-Confederates to track down a Union traitor who got Mcnally’s friend killed by passing info to the rebels. The end up in the town of Rio Lobo where the traitor is the leader of a gang of outlaws who terrorize the populace. A 1970s era classic directed by Howard Hawk. it was also his last film.

Also known as Codename: Zebra this mess of a movie is what would be called a "vetsploitation" movie featuring Vietnam Vets fighting the mafia - using fake Black guy masks? Pure 70s madness.

Though the original series was only a half hour long this “movie” length vid was edited together from three different episodes ("Enter The Lone Ranger" [9/15/49], "The Lone Ranger Fights On" [9/22/49], and "The Lone Ranger's Triumph" [9/29/49]) to tell origin story of the hero.

Colorized version of the 1954 classic B-movie where a reported tries to track down a mysterious and sinister masked motorcycle rider haunting the English coast.

Civil Defense film explaining how organizations can make gathering and disseminating information more effective

1950 civil defense film aimed at servicemen who might be on leave when a a-bomb attack happens

1943 Humphry Bogart classic sees the Hollywood legend playing an American tank commander trying to get his crew home safe when trapped behind enemy lines in North Africa. Poorly colorized version of the original black and white copy is also present for it's Internet historical significance as it represents early attempts at amateur colorization online.

From Wikipedia: After Professor Marsh disappears while searching for the lost city of Lukachukai, a party of anthropologists including Marsh's daughter Betty arrive in a Western town to prepare an expedition to look for him. Meanwhile, the Three Mesquiteers have discovered a delirious man wandering the desert and bring him to town where Betty recognizes him as a member of her missing father's expedition. As the man slowly gets his memory back the party wishes to know the location of Professor Marsh and Lukachukai that contains an ancient legendary treasure. The man is murdered with a knife bearing an Indian inscription. The Mesquiteers recognize that the murderer is one of the party in the room. Keen on his detective magazine that he constantly carries with him, Stony and the Mesquiteers lead an expedition to find Professor Marsh, the lost city and its treasure and the murderer. Well-armed devil worshiping Indians and animate mummies enliven the proceedings.

The 1970s Ivan Marx cult classic is one of the first Sci-Fi docudrama. Fun but hokey.

1960s cult classic where giants man eating plants invade Earth after a meteor shower which renders the majority of Earthlings blind. Based on the John Wyndham book of the same name this movie went on to influence modern films like 28 Days Later.

1950s cult classic where starfish shaped aliens try to warn humans of a rogue planet coming their way - by turning one into a popular Japanese actress?

Also known as Night of the Demon this 957 horror classic blends elements of film noir with the supernatural pulp adventures that were popular at the time. The plot is simple - An American professor travels to London for a parapsychology conference at which he intends to expose a cult leader only to discover that leader’s curses are real. But that simple premise created a sub genre of horror that persists to this day. Based on the short story "Casting the Runes" by M.R. James and colorized for modern audiences. Enjoy

House Un-American Activities Committee film detailing how communist groups organized protests and direct actions against them. Useful for understanding "woke" activism now.

Old FBI training video showing agents how to subdue suspects who attack them

1990s era self defense training video aimed at helping women avoid victimization.

Old DoD training film for infantry on the operation of the M-60 LMG

Cold War era overview of the kinds of small arms the Soviets were fielding at the time. Useful if you're going to be in a conflict with certain organizations that still field these weapons or similar.

A compilation of early 2000 knife fighting instructional videos that has floated around awhile. Good beginner advice on using knives to defend against attackers.

Late 90s/early 2000s era AK training video from the now defunct Paladin Press featuring Gabe Suarez. At the time Suarez was considered one of the top gun gurus but much of the material here is dated.

A 1983 box office disaster made in Canada this animated post-apocalyptic rock opera featured Cheap trick and Debbie Harry. Abandoned by the studios after only making $30,000 in box office this rare find is now available to the public via the hard work of Internet archivers.

&0s era ABC reported on CIA use of psychedelics to find truth serums and control minds.

1977 animated feature where three aliens come to Earth to learn the true meaning of Christmas with the help of a young boy and his pet goose.