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The American Automobile Timeline 1899-1970


The American Automobile 1899-1970
Multimedial Historical Collection

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1956

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GM produces an industrial film called American Engineer. It's a tribute to engineers and their role in improving America's life throught tecnology.

The GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, is dedicated on May 16, 1956.

Alfred P. Sloan retires as Chairman of the GM on April 2, 1956.

Buick's grillework receives a minor rearrangement for 1956 as hoods have a slight point to them. With the new two-tone paint nobody misses the Buick's bombsight hood ornaments. Also in 1956 Buick departs from the slit type rear wheel wells, giving the cars a much better side view.
Buick's prices range from $2,400 to $3,700 during the mid 50ies.

Chrysler introduces push-button automatics.

Ford automobiles offer seat belts for the first time as optional, but the public is uninterested.

Packard offers electric powered doors.

The Continental marque appears separate from Lincoln, producing the Mark II.

The Federal Highway Defense Act became law, setting up a system of limited access interstate highways. It would contribute to the nation's sub urbanization and urban decay.



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1956AmericanEngineer.mpeg
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American Engineer (1956)
Sponsor: Chevrolet Division, General Motors Corporation
Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization

Filmed at the 1956 General Motors Motorama. One of the best Jam Handy's film on the GM products and their futuristic design and technology.
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1956DaytonaStockCars-0-42.mpeg
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:42 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # # #

This Clip is contained into a complete newsreel
Producer: Universal Newsreel

A stock-car race at Daytona Beach.


1956indy500-1-20.mpeg
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:20 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # # #

This Clip is contained into a complete newsreel
Producer: Universal Newsreel

Report from the 1956 Indy 500.
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1956ChevyAD04131.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:16 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

Producer: GM

Chevrolet TV ad.
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1956ChevyAD04132.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:00 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

Producer: GM

Chevrolet TV ad.
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1956ChevyAD04133.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:23 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: GM

Chevrolet TV ad.
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1956ChevyProofOfThePlusesAD.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:10:33 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Proof of the Pluses (1956)
Sponsor: Chevrolet Division, General Motors Corporation
Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization


Chevrolet theatrical ad.
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1956ChevyTheBigWinnerAD.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:10:22 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

The Big Winner (1956)
Sponsor: Chevrolet Division, General Motors Corporation
Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization


Chevrolet theatrical ad.
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1956ChevyThrillDriversChoiceAD.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:09:19 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

Thrill Driver's Choice (1956)
Sponsor: Chevrolet Division, General Motors Corporation

Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization

Chevrolet theatrical ad.
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1956ChevyJetAceAD.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:09:19 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

Jet Ace! (1956)
Sponsor: Chevrolet Division, General Motors Corporation

Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization

Chevrolet theatrical ad.
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1956ChevyTrucksAD041.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:03 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

Producer: GM

Chevrolet trucks TV ad.
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1956conc-buick-centurion01.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:12 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # # # # 

Sponsor: GM

Fragment of a GM sponsored film about the 1956 GM concept cars. The Buick Centurion.
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1956conc-chevy-impala.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:08 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # # # # 

Sponsor: GM

Fragment of a GM sponsored film about the 1956 GM concept cars. The Chevrolet Impala.
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1956conc-olds-golden-rocket.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:10 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # # # # 

Sponsor: GM

Fragment of a GM sponsored film about the 1956 GM concept cars. The Oldsmobile Golden Rocket.
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1956conc-pontiac-club-de-mer.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:12 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # # # #

Sponsor: GM

Fragment of a GM sponsored film about the 1956 GM concept cars. The Pontiac Club de Mer.
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1956conc-pontiac-firebird-ll.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:07 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # # # #


Sponsor: GM

Fragment of a GM sponsored film about the 1956 GM concept cars. The Pontiac Firebird ll.
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1956CrownImperialLimo.avi

Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:05 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # # #

Producer: Chrysler

Fragment of a Chrysler sponsored film about the 1956 Imperial Ctown Limousine.


1956Design-for-Dreaming.mpeg
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:09:16 Audio/Visual: sound,C Quality: # # # # #

Design for Dreaming (1956)
Sponsor: General Motors Corporation
Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization

Filmed at the 1956 General Motors Motorama. One of the best Jam Handy's film on the GM products and their futuristic design..
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1956Destination-Earth.mpeg
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Run Time: 00:13:36 Audio/Visual: sound, C Quality: # # # # #

Destination Earth (1956)
Sponsor: American Petroleum Institute
Producer: Sutherland (John) Productions.

America Petroleum ad cartoon
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1956DodgeAD0435.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:25 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: Chrysler

Dodge TV spot. 
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1957DodgeTEXAN-TVAdSC.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:00 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: Chrysler

Dodge Texan TV ad. This model was available in Texas only.
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1956DodgeAD0435.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:59 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: Chrysler

Dodge TV spot. 
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1956ford-ad-northcarhwaypatrol.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:27 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # #

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Police patrol cars. Ford TV ad.
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1956ford-ad-northcarhwaypatrol2.mov
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Run Time: 00:01:34 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # #

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Police patrol cars. Ford TV ad. Long version.
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1956Ford-AD04003401.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:35 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford TV ad.
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1956Ford-Ad2FordsSC401.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:39 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford TV ad.
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1956Ford-AD04003402.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:58 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford TV ad.
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1956Ford-AD04003403.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:59 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # 

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford TV ad.
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1956ford-pow-st-ad2.mov
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Run Time: 00:01:31 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford TV ad.


1956FordWagonPromoMUTE1.mpg
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:37 Audio/Visual: silent, B&W Quality: # # #  #

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford TV ad. (Original soundtrack is lost.)


1956gm-concept-cars.mov
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Run Time: 00:01:02 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # #

Sponsor: GM

Fragment of a GM sponsored film about the 1956 GM concept cars.
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1956Golden Gate85885.rm
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:22 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: #

Producer: unknown

Amateur film. SF.Views of the traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge.


1956highland_park_ford_plant.mpeg
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Run Time: 00:11:49 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # # # #

Sponsor: Ford Motor Company

Silent film filmed inside and out the Higland Park Ford plant.
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1956Hudson-Rambler-Filmstrip.mov
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Run Time: 00:26:53 Audio/Visual: sound, C Quality: # # # # #

The All New All American Rambler for 1956 (1956)
Producer: Hudson-Nash


1956 Hudson-Rambler filmstrip with original audio.


1956Nash-SalesFilmstrip03.mov
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Run Time: 00:13:59 Audio/Visual: sound, C Quality: # # # # #

Selling the World's Best Travel Cars (1956)
Producer: Hudson-Nash


1956 Nash sales filmstrip with original audio.


1956Nash-ServiceFilmstrip04.mov
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Run Time: 00:13:02 Audio/Visual: sound, C Quality: # # # # #

You Be the Judge (1956)
Producer: Hudson-Nash


1956 Nash service filmstrip with original audio.


1956Nwsreel-stunts-1-15.mpg
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:15 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # # 


This Clip is contained into a partial newsreel
Producer: Universal Newsreel

A report from a 1956 race track for a big stunts happening..
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1956Nwsreel-CarRodeo-0-36.mpg
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Run Time: 00:00:36 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # # 

This Clip is contained into a complete newsreel
Producer: Universal Newsreel

A report from a 1956 teenagers car rod-e-o.
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1956Nwsreel-ChryslerTurb-1-18.mpeg
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Run Time: 00:01:18 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # # #


This Clip is contained into a complete newsreel
Producer: Universal Newsreel

04-09-1958. George Ebner drives the new Chrysler's experimental turbine powered test car from New York to Los Angeles.
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1956on-the-run.mpg
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Run Time: 00:27:46 Audio/Visual: sound, C Quality: # # # # # 

On the Run (1956)
Sponsor: General Petroleum Corporation
Producer: Davis (Sid) Productions


Sid Davis film shoving a Safety Economy run around San Francisco.
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1956PlymouthAd0437.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:22 Audio/Visual: sound, C Quality: # # # 

Producer: Chrysler

Plymouth TV ad. 

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956PlymouthBig.avi
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Run Time: 00:01:24 Audio/Visual: sound, C Quality: # # # # #

Compilation of printed ads images of 1956 Plymouth cars. Soundtrack are original radio jingles.
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1956pontiac-starship-wag01.mov
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Run Time: 00:00:31 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # #

Producer: Romano-Archives

A 1956 Pontiac Starship wagon.


1956Rambler-Filmstrip002.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:14:02 Audio/Visual: sound, C Quality: # # # # #

The Smart Switch for You! (1956)
Producer: Hudson-Nash

1956 Rambler filmstrip with original audio.
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1956TBird-ADBingCrosby1.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:02:18 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford TV ad featuring Bing Crosby.

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1956thunderbird-SC.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:10 Audio/Visual: silent, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford Thunderbird TV ad.
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1956FordWagonsCamping-SC.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:38 Audio/Visual: silent, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford wagons TV ad.
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1956FordSkylinerTVAd-SC.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:03:04 Audio/Visual: silent, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford wagons TV ad.
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1956trader-thorne.mpeg
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:22:24 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # # #

Trader Thorne (1956)
Sponsor: Ford Motor Company
Producer:
Wilding Picture Productions

Ford interesting instructional film aimed to motivate salesmen.
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1956vette-col5553-b.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:19 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # #

Producer: Romano-Archives

A 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. Actual footage.


1956vette-col5554-b.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:25 Audio/Visual: silent, C Quality: # # 
Filetype: Quicktime movie Filesize: 520 KB

Producer: Romano-Archives

A 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. Actual footage.



1956PlymouthRADIOAD-BigCar.mp3 Available on CD

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Run Time: 00:01:38 Audio/Visual: sound Quality: # # # # #
Filetype: Mp3 Filesize: 768 KB

Producer: Chrysler

Plymouth radio ad.


1956PlymouthRADIOAD-HiFire.mp3
Available on CD

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Run Time: 00:01:28 Audio/Visual: sound Quality: # # # # #
Filetype: Mp3 Filesize: 776 KB

Producer: Chrysler

Plymouth radio ad.


1956PlymouthRADIOAD-JetAge.mp3
Available on CD

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Run Time: 00:01:38 Audio/Visual: sound Quality: # # # # #
Filetype: Mp3 Filesize: 736 KB

Producer: Chrysler

Plymouth radio ad.


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1956PlymouthRADIOAD-Luxyrious.mp3 Available on CD

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Run Time: 00:01:38 Audio/Visual: sound Quality: # # # # #
Filetype: Mp3 Filesize: 732 KB

Producer: Chrysler

Plymouth radio ad.


1956PlymouthRADIOAD-Suburban.mp3
Available on CD

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Run Time: 00:01:38 Audio/Visual: sound Quality: # # # # #
Filetype: Mp3 Filesize: 736 KB

Producer: Chrysler

Plymouth radio ad.  


1956fordvictoria-tv-ad.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:02:41 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer: Ford Motor Company

Ford TV commercial.
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1956Chevrolettvad232.mpg
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:23 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # # # 

Producer: GM

Chevrolet TV ad.


1956Chrysler-tv-adSC.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:40 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Producer:
Chrysler

Chrysler TV commercial.
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1956Chrysler-tv-adSC.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:46 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

1956 Universal Newsreel excerpt.
40 Feet of Snow at Chinook Pass!
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1956Oldsmobile88-tv-adSC.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:01:21 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Oldsmobile 88 TV ad.
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1956PackardExecutive-tv-adSC.mov
Available on DVD
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Run Time: 00:00:49 Audio/Visual: sound, B&W Quality: # # #

Packard Executive TV ad.
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