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Westinghouse Traveler's Choice 66 (1966)

1966 · Ephemeral film · 4 min

Synopsis

Promotional film aimed at retail sales outlets of air conditioners; many different models are shown. Trips are promised to successful salespeople. Clips are shown of the many exciting vacation spots. Stock shots: Gold coin rotates 360 degrees; many of control panels of air conditioners; cheerleader in sweater with giant "W" on it; classic woman as bimbo looking at camera with incredibly stupid expression on face; full-screen golden Westinghouse logo Montage of 1960s people involved in conspicuous consumption. Montage of hot vacation spots: Golden Gate Bridge; Miami Beach; New York City; pro football games; Capitol; Grand Canyon; Niagara Falls. Puerto Rico, Caribe Hilton; hotel scenes: cocktails, beach, pool; lots of neon signs; fire juggling; hula dancing; Old San Juan; lots of beach scenes; montage of golf, tennis, sunbathing Rio de Janieiro, Copacabana, Sugarloaf; Brasilia; Caracas, Venezuela; bullfighting; women waterskiing; diving off board; SURREALISM: Blonde woman in close-fitting 60s dress dances around models of home air-conditioning units; also dances without air conditioners

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Running time
4 minutes
Collection
Prelinger Archives
Internet Archive item
0536_Westinghouse_Travelers_Choice_66_18_51_40_25