AMERICA THE NEW WORLD AND CHRISTIANITY
Re-enactments of historic events involving the Christian Religion as it spreads across the newly discovered land of America, scenes of Christopher Columbus landing in America, the founding of Jamestown, variety of historic churches built in the 1600's to 1700's on the Eastern seaboard.
(public domain films) BW 12min (SILENT) |
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| keywords: america the new world, christian religion, christianity, founding of jamestown, historic churches |
ANSWER, THE
DAVID NIVEN, ANTHONY CARUSO, CAROLYN JONES
A cynical Hollywood writer challenges a disillusioned playwright in a hometown bar to narrate his play for all to hear.
(public domain films) 1954 30 min BW |
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| keywords: david niven, anthony caruso, carolyn jones, bar, drinking, drunk, playwright, play, recital, narration |
BLESSED MIDNIGHT, THE
MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN, FRANCIS BAVIER
From the fifth season of the DuPont Theater, this episode tells the tale of a boy who helps his friend during the Christmas holidays.
(public domain films) 1956 30 min BW |
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| keywords: celebrations, holidays, christmas, maureen o'sullivan, francis bavier |
CATHOLIC FUNERAL MASS
Scenes of a funeral mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore Maryland with interior and exterior shots.
(public domain films) COL 5 min |
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| keywords: catholic cathedral mary our queen, baltimore maryland, funeral mass |
CONSTANTINE AND THE CROSS
CORNEL WILDE, BELINDA LEE, MASSIMO SERATO
An Italian historical spectacular on how one man forged a new empire based on tolerance from the ashes of Roman barbarity.
(public domain films) 1962 118 min COL (LETTERBOX FORMAT) |
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| keywords: cornel wilde, belinda lee, massimo serato, roman empire, roman battles, christians fed to lions, christianity |
DOES CHRIST LIVE IN YOUR HOME?
Out of work and depressed a 1950's Sales Exec discovers that putting God first is what matters most in life, family and career.
(public domain films) 1950's BW 27min |
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| keywords: religion, christianity, god, born again, morality, christian values, family values |
FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS
ROBERT HENDERSON-BLAND, PERCY DYER
Early biblical story depicting events in the life of Jesus from birth, to adulthood, to betrayal, to his crucifixion upon the cross.
(public domain films) 1912 60 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: robert henderson-bland, percy dyer, gene gauntier, religion, christianity, nazareth, jesus, mary, joseph, judas |
I BEHELD HIS GLORY
GEORGE MACREADY, LOWELL GILMORE, ROBERT WILSON
Roman centurion relates the last days of Jesus Christ from the last supper, betrayal by Judas, the crucifixion and resurrection.
(public domain films) 1953 53 min BW |
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| keywords: george macready, lowell gilmore, robert wilson, jesus christ, last supper, crucifixion, resurrection |
LAND OF THE BIBLE 1, THE
A PICTORIAL GEOGRAPHY, LIFE AND CUSTOMS
Examines the geographical importance of Palestine in World history particularly life and customs in Biblical times.
(public domain films) 53 min BW (SEPIA) |
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| keywords: palestine, middle east |
LAND OF THE BIBLE 2, THE
THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
EXPLORING ANCIENT CITIES
Examines the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls with very nice close up views and archeology of famous Biblical locales.
(public domain films) 53 min BW (SEPIA) |
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| keywords: dead sea scrolls, archeology |
LAND OF THE BIBLE 3, THE
JERUSALEM THE SACRED CITY
A modern boy of Jerusalem plays tour guide and introduces cities and structures as they relate to Biblical times and events.
(public domain films) 53 min BW (SEPIA) |
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| keywords: jerusalem, palestine |
LITTLE LAMB, THE
Story told of heavenly intervention, three wise men and the birth of christ in the little town of Bethleham to Mary and Joseph.
(public domain films) 9 min BW |
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| keywords: religion, christianity, christmas, three wise men, bethleham, jesus, mary, joseph |
LIFE OF ST. PAUL, THE
CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Re-enactment of the Book Of Acts and St. Paul's Epistles; Paul, in his cell, is visited by Luke and dictates II Timothy 3: 10-11.
(public domain films) 24 min BW |
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| keywords: religion, christianity, st. paul, saint paul |
LIFE OF ST. PAUL, THE
FAITH TRIUMPHANT
Re-enactment of the Book Of Acts and St. Paul's Epistles; Apostle Paul from his arrest in Jerusalem to his final imprisonment.
(public domain films) 24 min BW |
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| keywords: religion, christianity, st. paul, saint paul |
LIFE OF ST. PAUL, THE
ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS
Re-enactment of the Book Of Acts and St. Paul's Epistles; The life of Paul his persecution of the Christians, his conversion on the road to Damascus and his reception in the city of Ananias.
(public domain films) 24 min BW |
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| keywords: religion, christianity, st. paul, saint paul |
LIFE OF ST. PAUL, THE
GRACE OF FORGIVENESS
Re-enactment of the Book Of Acts and St. Paul's Epistles; Paul dictates a letter to Philemon and completes letters to the Ephesians and Colossians.
(public domain films) 24 min BW |
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| keywords: religion, christianity, st. paul, saint paul |
LIFE OF ST. PAUL, THE
THE WAY OF SALVATION
Re-enactment of the Book Of Acts and St. Paul's Epistles; Paul and Silas are set free by an earthquake, but stay to convert their fear-stricken jailer.
(public domain films) 24 min BW |
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| keywords: religion, christianity, st. paul, saint paul |
LIVING BIBLE 1, THE
"BIRTH OF THE SAVIOR", "CHILDHOOD OF JESUS"
NELSON LEIGH
The birth of Jesus, the Wise Men arrive in Bethleham bearing gifts, the flight to Egypt ending in Jerusalem for the Passover.
(public domain films) 1952 29 min COL |
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| keywords: nelson leigh, mary, joseph, baby jesus, jerusalem, king of the jews, king herod |
LIVING BIBLE 2, THE
"FIRST DISCIPLES",
"JESUS AT NAZARETH AND CAPERNAUM"
NELSON LEIGH
A group of young men meet Jesus, a relieved nobleman is told his son will live by Jesus, rejection in the synagogue at Nazareth.
(public domain films) 1952 25 min COL |
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| keywords: nelson leigh, jesus christ, andrew, john, peter, phillip, nathaniel, nazareth, capernaum |
LIVING BIBLE 3, THE
"JESUS AND THE LEPERS",
"WOMAN AT THE WELL"
NELSON LEIGH
A group of lepers seek out Jesus to be healed, Jesus meets a woman at a well who then returns home to spread his message.
(public domain films) 1952 24 min COL |
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| keywords: nelson leigh, jesus christ, lepers |
LIVING BIBLE 4, THE
"BETRAYAL IN GETHSEMANE",
"THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER"
NELSON LEIGH
Jesus prays in the garden, Judas betrays Jesus, Peter cuts off a guards ear and is chatised by Jesus who then heals the guard.
(public domain films) 1952 27 min COL |
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| keywords: nelson leigh, jesus christ, judas, betrayal, thirty pieces of silver |
LIVING BIBLE 5, THE
"JESUS BEFORE THE HIGH PRIEST",
"TRIAL BEFORE PILATE"
NELSON LEIGH
Pilate sends Jesus to Herod but is returned and given over to an angry mob where guards place a crown of thorns upon his head.
(public domain films) 1952 26 min COL |
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| keywords: nelson leigh, jesus christ, pilate, herod, crown of thorns |
LIVING BIBLE 6, THE
"THE LORD IS RISEN", "THE LORD'S ASCENSION"
NELSON LEIGH
Jesus is placed in the tomb, Peter and John discover the tomb empty, Jesus appears to Mary and later to his disciples.
(public domain films) 1952 24 min COL |
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| keywords: nelson leigh, jesus christ, peter, john, mary, ascension |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 1: HOLY NIGHT
EILEEN ROWE, JOHN ALVIN
The events leading up to the first Holy Night when Isaiah the Prophet predicts the birth of the Prince of Peace.
(public domain films) 1951 30 min COL |
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| keywords: eileen rowe, john alvin, religion, christianity, birth of jesus, baby jesus, holy night, isaiah the prophet |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 2: ESCAPE TO EGYPT
EILEEN ROWE, JOHN ALVIN, EDWARD CLARK
To protect his position, King Herod orders the slaughter of all male infants in Bethleham as Mary and Joseph flee with their child.
(public domain films) 1951 30 min COL |
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| keywords: eileen rowe, john alvin, edward clark, mary, joeseph, christ child, king herod, bethleham, slaughter of innocents |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 3: BOYHOOD AND BAPTISM
EILEEN ROWE, JOHN ALVIN, ROBERT WILSON
Young Jesus decides it is time to preach the word of God to his people and asks John the Baptist to baptize him.
(public domain films) 1951 30 min COL |
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| keywords: eileen rowe, john alvin, robert wilson, larry dobkin, life of jesus christ, baptism |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 4: MEN OF THE WILDERNESS
ROBERT WILSON, TYLER MCVEY, HARRY LAUTER
Jesus embarks upon life as a teacher and healer which attracts disciples, the Fishermen Andrew, Peter, James and John.
(public domain films) 1951 30 min COL |
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| keywords: robert wilson, tyler mcvey, harry lauter, jesus christ, christians, first disciples |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 5: CHALLENGE OF FAITH
ROBERT WILSON, LARRY DOBKIN, TYLER MCVEY
John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod, Jesus calls upon the despised tax collector Matthew to be a disciple.
(public domain films) 1951 30 min COL |
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| keywords: robert wilson, larry dobkin, tyler mcvey, religion, christianity, jesus christ, john the baptist, matthew |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 6: DISCIPLESHIP
ROBERT WILSON, TYLER MCVEY, WILLIAM HENRY
After a night of prayer Jesus chooses the twelve apostles, tells them of the challenges ahead, teaches them the Lord's Prayer.
(public domain films) 1951 28 min COL |
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| keywords: robert wilson, tyler mcvey, william henry, religion, christianity, jesus christ, 12 apostles, healing leper, lord's prayer |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 7: RETURN TO NAZARETH
ROBERT WILSON, TYLER MCVEY, WILLIAM HENRY
Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan, changes water into wine at Cana but runs into opposition to his teachings in Nazareth.
(public domain films) 1951 28 min COL |
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| keywords: robert wilson, tyler mcvey, william henry, religion, christianity, jesus christ, water into wine, parable, good samaritan |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 8: CONFLICT
ROBERT WILSON, LARRY DOBKIN, IAN WOLFE
Political and religious resistance increases, but continues his mission and sending the apostles forth to preach.
(public domain films) 1951 29 min COL |
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| keywords: robert wilson, larry dobkin, ian wolfe, lowell gilmore, jesus christ, christians, curing the blind |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 9: FATE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
ROBERT WILSON, LARRY DOBKIN, TYLER MCVEY
John the Baptist hears of the messianic signs while imprisoned and is later executed during evil Herod's banquet.
(public domain films) 1951 30 min COL |
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| keywords: robert wilson, larry dobkin, tyler mcvey, peter whitney, john the baptist |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 10: RETREAT AND DECISION
ROBERT WILSON, TYLER MCVEY, LARRY DOBKIN
Jesus retreats and prepares himself and his followers for the trials to come, raises Lazarus from the dead, enters Jerusalem.
(public domain films) 1951 30 min COL |
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| keywords: robert wilson, tyler mcvey, larry dobkin, mel marshall, jesus christ, christians, lazarus |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 11: TRIUMPH AND DEFEAT
ROBERT WILSON, LARRY DOBKIN, WILL WRIGHT
Triumphant in his return to the temple, Jesus drives out the money changers and triggers a plot by authorities and betrayal by Judas.
(public domain films) 1951 29 min COL |
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| keywords: robert wilson, larry dobkin, will wright, religion, christianity, jesus christ, money changers, last supper, judas |
LIVING CHRIST SERIES, THE
VOL. 12: CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION
ROBERT WILSON, LOWELL GILMORE, TYLER MCVEY
Jesus is sentenced to death and placed upon the cross and after three day is resurrected to dispell and disbelief from his followers.
(public domain films) 1951 30 min COL |
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| keywords: robert wilson, lowell gilmore, tyler mcvey, john phillips, life of jesus christ, crucifixion, resurrection |
THE MOSLEM WORLD
CHRISTIANITY FACES ISLAM
Christianity in the predominate lands of Islam with scenes documenting day-to-day events happening in both religions.
(public domain films) 1936 10 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: religious tolerance, christianity, christian, islam, moslem, muslim, pilgrimage to mecca, christian missionaries |
PONTIUS PILATE
JEAN MARAIS, JEANNE CRAIN
Christ as seen through the eyes of Pontius Pilate who presents himself as a victim of circumstance, produced by Westinghouse One for T.V.
(public domain films) 1952 60 min BW |
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| keywords: jean marais, jeanne crain, pontius pilate, jesus christ |
SILENT NIGHT:
STORY OF THE CHRISTMAS CAROL
Live action film documenting the history and original writing of the famous hymn - "Silent Night".
(public domain films) 1953 18 min BW |
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| keywords: celebrations, holidays, christmas, singing, carols, caroling, church, mass, mary, joseph, baby jesus |
WORLD BEHIND THE HEADLINES
Man finds the weight events happening in the World overwhelming and seeks answers at a nearby church.
(public domain films) 24 min BW |
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| keywords: major events, newspaper headlines, evil in the world |
FIVE CITIES IN JUNE - 1963
Five cities, five historical events; Vatican City - Death Of Pope John XXIII, Unknow Soviet City - Valentina Tershkova First Woman Cosmonaut, Bin Thuy - Village Destroyed By Communists, Tuscaloosa - First Black Students Attend University Of Alabama, Berlin - John F. Kennedy give 'Let Them Come To Berlin' Speech.
(public domain films) 1963 27 min COL |
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| keywords: vatican city italy, bin thuy south vietnam, tuscaloosa alabama, berlin west germany |
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