Product Details

• Producers: Inc. Wolff (Raphael G.) Studios, Ford Motor Company, Audio Productions Inc
• Format: NTSC
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Quality Information Publishers Inc.
• Run Time: 88 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000J36X8Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,131 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This DVD contains four brilliantly made industrial propaganda films produced by The Ford Motor Company used to promote the continued growth of the automobile industry. Packed full of footage of automobile manufacturing plants and workers in action these films bring the history of auto making back to life. Table Of Contents: (1) The Human Bridge (1949) - An in depth look at the work of an automobile engineer. Shows how engineers work to improve the comfort and efficiency of automobiles and shows how a car is designed from the inside out. - 12 Minutes (2) Highland Park Ford Manufacturing Plant (1920s) - Great silent footage from Henry Ford's Highland Park Ford manufacturing plant's dedication to the Ford Model T. Also has footage of the smoke stacks of the plant falling as the plant was taken out of operation and better plants were constructed - 12 Minutes (3) The Harvest Of The Years (1930s) - In depth and fascinating look at how ford manufactured cars in the 30s. Covers Ford's creation of the raw material for automobiles all the way through the assembly line and out to the show room. Great footage of manufacturing plant workers at work. Even talks about the thousands of gallons of molasses that go went into making cars - 22 Minutes (4) Henry Ford's Mirror of America (1962) - This film looks at the life of Henry Ford and his impact on industry and transportation in America. This film also looks at daily American life and culture from 1915 to 1935. Contains rare footage of Henry Ford with Thomas Edison, Firestone, The President, and other famous people from the day. This timeless masterpiece is one of the very best films from this era - 36 Minutes

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old School - good times!, January 30, 2010

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Elizabeth C. Wickoren (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ford Motor Company Auto Manufacturing & Production: The History of the Henry Ford Assembly Line & Ford Automobiles (DVD)

I got this for my 7yo son because he is obsessed with classic cars and he loved learning all about the old cars and the way they made them. It isn't a kids DVD but I think any older kid obsessed with cars like mine would enjoy it. I thought it was pretty interesting too.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gift, May 31, 2010

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This review is from: Ford Motor Company Auto Manufacturing & Production: The History of the Henry Ford Assembly Line & Ford Automobiles (DVD)

I havent seen this yet. I gave to my dad as a gift. He likes it.