Gateways to the Mind

Gateways to the Mind 1958

1

The film presents how the human body recognizes and becomes aware of its surroundings. The various information pathways to the brain such as sight, sound, smell, taste and touch are explored in a accurate but simple manner via human impression and cartoon characters!

1958

Once Upon a Honeymoon

Once Upon a Honeymoon 1956

4.00

Thanks to the collaboration between American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) and Angels from Heaven a song writing working on his latest musical can finally go on his delayed honeymoon. The Angel Chief sends down Wilbur the Angel along with a wireless phone, from the 1950s, to help Jeff's muse , his wife Mary, inspire Jeff to complete the needed song. This while at the same time displaying and utilizing the latest and greatest telephone equipment. This includes color phones to match every decor. Be sure to note the matching wall cords that connect the phone to the wall.

1956

Charlie's Haunt

Charlie's Haunt 1950

1

The residents of a small town are haunted by the ghost of Charlie McCarthy, who doesn't like the fact that they are a very careless bunch and are constantly putting themselves in danger.

1950

The Alphabet Conspiracy

The Alphabet Conspiracy 1959

6.75

Dr. Frank Baxter, with the help of The Mad Hatter and Jabberwock, takes young Judy exploring the world of language, in which she finds out that language is for doing more than just talking.

1959

Modern Minute Man

Modern Minute Man 1952

1

A propaganda film about how to be warned about a attack and what to do when under fire from a foreign power as provided by Bell Telephone System.

1952

Dial Comes to Town

Dial Comes to Town 1946

1

A grandfather is reluctant to use the new dial telephones coming to his town. Gives background of the change to dial service, and also illustrates proper dial usage.

1946

Force, Mass, and Motion

Force, Mass, and Motion 1965

1

Bell Labs mathematician Frank W. Sinden translates the equations that define many basic rules of physics into computer graphics, so one can see them play out in real time.

1965

3-D Film

3-D Film 1964

1

A computer sculpture combining the "...random scattering of lines about specified, but never drawn, trend lines." A 24 second b&w 16mm loop after Richard Lippold's sculpture "Orpheus and Apollo" of 1962. Likely from part of a series on patterns.

1964

A Computer-Generated Ballet

A Computer-Generated Ballet 1965

1

Created at Bell Labs in 1965, this short film likely contains the first computer-generated animation of human figures in motion. The figures move (or 'dance') seemingly at random on a 3D stage.

1965