Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

This Passing Parade series short chronicles the political life of Francisco Madero, who tried to bring democracy and land reform to Mexico.

This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later...

Americans are preoccupied with the news, but need an escape from many of the events reported in the news. These escapes in the past have included...

This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross.

Shows how important luck can be in a person's life.

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of John Peter Zenger, who in Colonial New York was tried for sedition based on what he...

This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of how a Mauser pistol used on the battlefield by Germans during WWII makes its...

Made just before America would be forced into the Second World War, this short subject is a brief dramatized history of American democracy. It...

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the typical American barbershop throughout the years.

This MGM Passing Parade series short recounts how English chemist John Walker invented the wooden friction match during the 1820s.

This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.

The saga of the Normandie is recounted from her life as a luxury liner, the horrific fire that nearly destroyed her, and her resuscitation to join in...