invention

1930s, 1940s

7825_speed_bump

Demonstration of automatic speed bump invention that pops up from the…

1930s, 1940s

7820_hit_by_car6

Man riding his bicycle falls in front of a car. Cowcatcher device on…

1930s, 1940s

7825_busy_man

A very busy man answers several telephones. Uses inventions meant to…

1930s, 1940s

7821_alarm

Man has trouble waking up to his alarm clock, shakes it, hides it under…

1930s, 1940s

7825_martini_lady

Woman demonstrates finger devices designed to let you smoke a cigarette…

1930s, 1940s

7820_flying_machine3

Group of men load a rocket “Gloria” with the bags of mail at an arctic…

1930s, 1940s

7822_flying_contraption2

Man with wings attached to his back attempts to fly.

1930s, 1940s

7825_static_haircut

Barber uses static electricity to cut hair. Man generates static…

1950s

9017_video_phones

Video phone caller catches woman in nightie. Video phones montage.…

1950s

10408_GE_electric_knife

Commercial for a cordless electric knife from GE. Shows family using…

1960s

7077_video_phone

A businessman uses picture phone technology to have a conversation. CU…

1930s, 1940s

7402_failed_inventions

Inventors demonstrate various flying contraptions with unsuccessful…