Jam Handy Organization (JHO)

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

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

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.

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

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.

The Jam Handy Organization introduces the television.

A commercial for the new 1955 Chevrolet.

Comedian Edgar Kennedy teaches a driving safety lesson.

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

A commercial for the new 1955 Chevrolet.

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

A documentary outlining railroad work and the effects on the lives impacted by the iron horse

An ad for the new Motoramic Chevrolt.

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

A visiting young man prefers the household electrical appliances over the teenage daughter!

A commercial for the new 1955 Chevrolet.

The Household Finance Corporation presents An Evening with Edgar A. Guest produced by the Jam Handy Organization. A schoolboy is trying to memorize a poem for a school event. Unbeknownst to him and his companion, Mr. Guest overhears them. He hears of their plight and explains the poem to them. The next evening, he is the guest of honor at a poetry reading contest.

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.