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American Suburbia Season 3, Episode 4: Man Of Action

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Animated 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. Watch American Suburbia Season 3, Episode 4 Man Of Action in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of American Suburbia Season 3, Episode 4 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

8 episodes
1

America Marching On

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

404 min
2

A Place To Live

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

404 min
3

According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America

he 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.

404 min
4

Man Of Action

Animated 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.

404 min
5

The Quiet Revolution

Shows 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.

404 min
6

Rochester: A City Of Quality

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.

404 min
7

Redwood Estates Promotional Films

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"

404 min
8

No Time For Ugliness

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

404 min