American Suburbia

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

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

The 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. Sponsor: Asbestos Cement Products Association. Year: 1952. Length: 00:17:57. Audio: Mono. Color.

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

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

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.

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"

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. Sponsor: Nova Studio. Year: 1965. Length: 00:23:30. Audio: Mono. Color: COLOR.