Jam Handy Organization (JHO)

Documentary short film showing the production of cars at a Chevrolet factory in the mid 1930s.

Humorous "sketches" of human interest stories by Max Fleischer, who headed Jam Handy's animation department in the mid 1940s and 1950s.

An educational one-reeler for elementary aged children demonstrating the concept of American free-enterprise. The film utilizes wooden toys designed and animated by Goldman, all set to a music box-ish xylophone score by Jam Handy musical director Samuel Benavie and narration by notable commentator Lowell Thomas.

Shows the interdependence of all workers, jobs, and mechanization in the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished product, focusing on the car industry, and argues that this leads to greater personal independence and freedom.

Classic holiday tale about a flying reindeer who helps Santa Claus. An interpretation of Robert L. May's 1939 Christmas poem, this animated short was created to run in theaters to advertise Montgomery Ward department stores, publisher of the original story.

Advertising short for Chevrolet combining live action and animation. The film relates the story of Gilbert Willoughby, who, exasperated by his stubborn boxspring mattress, imprudently wishes for the disappearance of springs. Coily, the animated spring sprite, grants his wish, and Gilbert is bedeviled by once-familar appliances that no longer function. Apolo­gizing to Coily, Gilbert acknowledges the contribution of springs to daily life, especially in the Chevrolet.

A middle-aged auto sales manager is having poor results with his staff, so he gets some advice from his hanky-wearing father.

A TV commercial for the 1955 Chevrolet.

The new Motoramic Chevrolet introduces the big long look.

The film discusses the fascinating world of color perception, particularly from the perspective of various creatures, including fish and lobsters. It explains how human eyes function like cameras, focusing light to create images, and describes the roles of rods and cones in vision.

The fourth in a second volume of promotional news real footage produced by Chevrolet. The short touches on a number of subjects in a generally upbeat manner. Included is a firehouse cat named Mickey, a model plane competition, and the Detroit police's unique approach to enforcing traffic laws using a cruiser hooked up to a large speaker on the roof.

A commercial for the new 1955 Chevrolet.

A musical animated journey through the fascinating history of soup.

Innovations in the bowling world are featured in this 1960 promotional film produced by American bowling equipment manufacturer Brunswick.

A comprehensive footage of 1964-65 New York World's Fair.

Comedian Edgar Kennedy teaches a driving safety lesson.

Insider's view of the 1930s radio studio showing the production of dramatic sound effects.

An angel and a devil try to persuade a borderline wholesale bakery salesman to their side.

An ad for the new Motoramic Chevrolt.

Chevrolet's 1950 short film, “E for Efficiency,” produced by Jam Handy, touts the efficiency of Chevrolet's valve-in-head engine.