Historic Films would like to wish all of our cherished friends and clients the happiest of the holiday season. For your enjoyment here are a few vintage holiday clips from our collection.
Paul Anka Sings JINGLE BELLS on the Ed Sullivan Show (1961)
What's NEW In Production
SING OUT!
The Icons of Folk
Historic Music, our production division, is proud to announce the completion of "Sing Out! The icons of Folk" for American Public Television. The 60 minute program hosted by folk legend Loudon Wainwright III will feature some of the most iconic performances from the folk music revival era (1954-1975). Included in the program are rare performances by Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Peter Paul and Mary and many others.
What's NEW in Research
"COUNTRY: Portraits of an American Sound"
Kenny Rogers on the set of "Country: Portraits of an American Sound."
"Arclight Productions' new original documentary film COUNTRY: PORTRAITS OF AN AMERICAN SOUND debuts at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles as a featured component of the eponymous exhibition that opens May 31, 2014. Directed by Steven Kochones, the film explores the history and culture of country music through the lens of photography, which has portrayed the ideals, lifestyles and personalities of country music artists for over 80 years. "
Historic Films Wishes You And Your Family
The Happiest Of Holidays!
Frank Fontaine (and Fly) Sing "The Christmas Song" (FROM JACKIE GLEASON'S AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE LIBRARY)
Historic Films has recently made important stock footage contributions to the following productions:
Master Class: Civil Rights Special- Harpo Productions, Inc.
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Selma Legends Event- Harpo Productions, Inc.
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Runway Model Footage- ABC's The Goldbergs * CNN's Fresh Dressed- Mass Appeal *
About Us
Historic Films holds an extensive library of databased, copyright cleared and digitized stock footage from 1896-1990.
Our archive contains over 30,000 different musical performances (1925-2000), drawn from the many programs and libraries owned and represented by Historic Films. Historic Films is also a leading source for archival (1895-1990) stock shots, with over 20,000 hours of copyright cleared and fully logged material, encompassing virtually every subject imaginable.
Our stock image searchable online database, online compilation reels and informed staff will make your film research fast, painless and affordable.
