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American Engineer (Part III) (1956)

1956 · Ephemeral film · 8 min

Synopsis

Tribute to engineers and their role in improving American life through technology.

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Running time
8 minutes
Collection
Prelinger Archives
Internet Archive item
American1956_3

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★★★★ · The Engineers Don't Mess Around · Spuzz · 2002-12-22

(full film)The American Engineer get the way-over lavish tratment here, in this GORGEOUS 35mm (!) short produced by Jem Handy. Funded in part by Chevrolet, but not neccesarily over-auto focused, the film focuses on the many ways engineers help us in our way of life. From steel, bridges, buildings to (yes) car parts, many different aspects are covered. This film, which LOOKS, color and print wise (thanks Rick!) like it was made yesterday, presents 1956 in all it's awesomeness, from it's many bridges to (yes) the new Chevrolet Clarion. Thanks, to the american engineer. Yes, thanks to the…

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