Only men understand the principles of the internal combustion engine, according to this mock 1950's educational film by British comedian Harry Enfield.

posted by plastiquemonkey 1 decade 7 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 5,331 views

from American Dad, but doesn't actually include any characters from the show.

posted by wildmanBill 1 decade 7 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 2,236 views

The 1950s were known for their ridiculous newsreels (you know, the anti-communist, pro-consumerism propaganda crap). But this one takes the cake — it's a call for humans to join hands with the undead.

posted by eric3579 1 decade 7 years 5 months 1 week ago • 673 views

This is a propaganda film from the 50s in Russia extolling the brilliance of mother russias children for creating sputnik. I can imagine this video striking fear into the hearts of cold war americans.... continue reading

posted by djsunkid 1 decade 7 years 9 months ago • 1,697 views

Rare full color film of National Socialist propaganda. Lots of smiling faces, new cars, urban renewal...ahh...wasnt the promise of National Socialism wonderful? Odd that there is not any mention of ethnic... continue reading

posted by EntertainmentMajor 1 decade 7 years 8 months 4 weeks ago • 2,957 views

Here's a US Government-Disney propaganda cartoon for WWII. Donald Duck stars. The cartoon stresses the importance of paying taxes because of the war effort.

posted by dotdude 1 decade 7 years 7 months 1 week ago • 3,560 views

Have you ever been afraid of nuclear radiation? Here are a few things you should know before running for that bomb shelter.

posted by gorgonheap 1 decade 7 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 1,399 views

"The symbols and the leaders change, but Germany’s maniacal urge to impose it’s will on others, continues from generation to generation."(Gerry bastards!!) In this installment of the Why We... continue reading

posted by choggie 1 decade 7 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 598 views

There are three parts to this satirical video. It makes fun of instructional films from the 50s and the political views of that period - OK, even now too.

posted by dotdude 1 decade 7 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 1,886 views • 12:18

Why are good table manners so important? Well just you watch and see how table manners impacted one boys life...

posted by gorgonheap 1 decade 7 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 1,582 views

An excellent example of the propaganda-laden training films of the Nazi military.

posted by Farhad2000 1 decade 7 years 3 months 1 week ago • 8,432 views • 1:08:21

Some heart wrenching images of people liberated from concentration camps at the end of World War 2.

posted by gorgonheap 1 decade 7 years 2 months 3 weeks ago • 3,519 views