" INDUSTRY ON PARADE " SWISS CHEESE, CONRAD HILTON'S CHICAGO HOTEL, AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL XD26425

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Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com A recipient of the Peabody Award, "Industry on Parade" was a television program that aired in the United States from 1950 to 1960. It was produced by the National Association of Manufacturers. The show depicted complicated industrial processes that transform raw materials into finished products available for consumption by Americans. This particular installment highlights the work of California Research Corporation, Sugarcreek Dairy Co., Conrad Hilton's Chicago Hotel, and American Express. The film sheds light on the innovative methods and technologies used in various American industries during the mid-20th century, showcasing advancements in automotive research, dairy production, hotel management, and American cultural diplomacy. Film begins, opening sequence and credits (0:07). “Secrets of the Crankcase!” Two scientists in boiler suits carry led-lined box into California Research Corporation (1947-1968) in Richmond, California (0:42). Lid of box opened revealing radioactive piston ring for engine inside (0:52). Scientists conducting experiments to find better lubricating oil for engine using radioactive piston ring (1:04). Road test of engine using perhaps 1951 Dodge Coronet test vehicle, scientist in passenger seat monitors Geiger counter as vehicle drives along open road (1:46). Scientists drain oil from vehicle and inspect it for wear using advanced technology i.e. emission spectrograph, cathode-ray oscillograph (2:10). Tools and techniques used for production: Automated technology pushes cans of 1950s-era Chevron RPM motor oil along factory production line (2:55). Aerial shot of various 1950s automobiles at four-way intersection (3:29). “Commercial” break: Segment praising U.S. economic system of free enterprise; Benefits to American workers in factories and industrial plants (3:38). “Everything but the Yodel!” Perhaps 1950 Ford F1 Pickup drives delivers barrels of fresh milk to Sugarcreek Dairy Co. Swiss Cheese factory in Sugarcreek, Ohio (4:18). Camera pans highly modern, completely electrified production equipment of plant; Process from fresh milk to Swiss cheese (4:39). In large heated kettle bubbles form in milk from addition of bacterial culture (4:47). Two men dip coarsely woven dipping cloth into kettle to encircle the curd and remove it from whey; Use block and tackle to remove curd and carry it to press (5:37). Bag of curd lowered into wooden hoop, excess whey first removed by hand then again using mechanical press (6:08). Finished wheel of cheese dropped into salty brine bath for a few days in cool storage room (6:58). After a few days, wheel transferred to warm, humid store room (7:20). Two men use plug to “cork” cheese and test if it is ready to be sold and served (7:32). Young woman cuts slice of cheese wheel and poses with it, perfectly formed large holes of Swiss cheese (7:50). Shot of cameraman using what appears to be similar to 1930s Bell & Howell Filmo camera takes close-up shot of slice before digging in (8:04). “The Back of the House!” View of Chicago skyline along shore of Lake Michigan (8:15). Exterior Conrad Hilton hotel, Chicago (c.1927) (8:27). Reception desk, card-index system listing every guest that has ever stayed at hotel (8:43). Row of women working telephone switchboard (9:00). Inspection of bellmen and elevator girls during changing of the watch (9:13). Training session for new maids and cleaning staff; Separate building for polishing and washing china and silver (9:31). Storage room with roll-away cots (10:23). Behind the scenes look at hotel’s commercial laundry facilities (10:33). Ice maker, different kitchens to handle different courses from soup to meat (11:00). Aerial view of Conrad Hilton Chicago (11:22). “Commercial” break: Segment highlighting the various people that allow for industry to grow and prosper, from stakeholders to employees (11:27). “Ideas for Export!” Couple consult employee at an American Express office for booking travel (12:07). Magazine collection program at American Express office in New York City: American employees hand in their old magazines (Newsweek, Saturday Evening Post) to be shipped to overseas offices (12:30). American Express Paris Office employees sift through magazines and take selection home (13:11). Closing credits (13:42). Film ends (13:50). This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com