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Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website General Motors presents “News Parade“ (:11) a WWII era film displaying some of the company’s progress and growth. The opening segment takes a look at the opening of the Danville, Illinois foundry (:32). This foundry which employed nearly 3,000 workers in the early 1950’s creating military truck axles in WWII would later close in the 1990’s. The foundry itself (:42) precludes images of the 500 employees on the floor working on castings (:57). Charles E. Wilson; the President of GM celebrates with employees (1:05) as the plant was successful in pumping out tons of heavy castings daily (1:05). Mr. James H. Smith of the Saginaw Metal Casting Operations; an automobile foundry plant in Saginaw, Michigan appears at (1:24). The conveyor system follows which was used to lighten employee workload (1:33). Moisture content is tested on iron samples (1:47). An atmosphere test is conducted (2:02). The Danville Country Club appears (2:25) as a dinner is held on opening day (2:40). Mr. Wilson and Mr. Smith discuss the plant’s future (3:03). Former Governor of Illinois; Dwight H. Green takes to the podium (3:08) to celebrate the foundry’s success. The next segment looks at a new sort of prescription (4:00) as Dr. Harold B Johnson of Buffalo, NY (3:43) introduces the idea of watch General Motors 16mm films in the waiting room of the doctors office. A GM car promo film is loaded into the projector for anxious waiting patients (4:31). Results proved the television kept patients calmer as they waited (5:08). At the St. Paul Buick factory (6:06), employees joined GM in the post war development period. Elites of the St. Paul Buick stand before the camera (6:40). Members were a part of the United City Council, United Civic Council from St. Paul’s business and community life (6:52). Four service aisles are provided within the factory (7:06). Mechanics provide general repair on the floor (7:36). The parts department follows (7:42). In Tallapoosa, Georgia (8:14). The Tallapoosa Chevrolet dealer stands outside his dealership (8:30). This town in particular experienced a war slum until the dealer set to work. Women work on camouflage nets (8:45) under contracts gained while working for the army. Combat footage follows as camouflage nets are seen in use (9:13). This film was presented by General Motors (9:51). We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: “01:00:12:00 -- President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference.“ This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit
