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Monsanto Chemical Corp. Year in Review Film Van Cliburn Nylon Vinyl Chloride Xd82515 (1960)

1960 · Short film · 24 min

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This publicity film from 1960 is a collection of 11 short promotional newsreels made by the Monsanto Chemical Company. This "year in review" type film was probably shown to employees. It contains footage of Monsanto plants across the country, the company’s international expansion, and the pastimes of employees. Opening (0:10). “New President And Chairman For Monsanto:” Auditorium filled with Monsanto share owners at company’s 58th annual meeting (0:48). Chairman Edgar Monsanto Queeny takes to stage, addresses audience, introduces President Charles Sommer (1:03). “Monsanto Sponsors Van Cliburn Concert:” Exterior Keel Auditorium, St. Louis (2:55). Conductor directs world famous pianist Van Cliburn and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in show for employees (2:59). Van Cliburn finale performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto Number Three (3:16). “Chemstrand Becomes Monsanto Subsidiary:” Monsanto and American Viscose Corporation reach deal, Chemstrand acrilan plant Decatur, Alabama (3:40). Production of acrilan acrylic fiber (3:55). Chemstrand nylon plant Pensacola, Florida (4:15). Women working along assembly line at Chemstrand nylon spinning plant Greenwood, South Carolina (4:22). Labs of Chemstrand Research Center Inc. Durham, North Carolina (4:44). “Overseas Expansions:” Monsanto Argentina - polystyrene plant Zarita, Argentina; visitors arrive for dedication ceremony and walk among plant; Governor Oscar Alende greets VP of Oversees Division Marshall Young and Monsanto VP Felix…

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Running time
24 minutes
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Ephemeral Films

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