Ephemeral Films

Celebrating the nostalgia and beauty of vintage ephemeral film footage, one GIF at a time. All GIFs were made by me, unless otherwise specified.

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You don't want to feel like you're using this computer! Join the Battle for the Net! Take a stand for net neutrality so that your favorite places on the Internet aren't shut out by the highest bidders. From "The Incredible Machine," 1968.

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From "400 Years in 4 Minutes" (1945).

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From "Fruits and Flowers", c. 1920s.

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From "Jiveroo", a soundie or early music video, c. 1940s.

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From a commercial for Halo shampoo, c. 1950s.

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From a commercial for Westinghouse air conditioners, c. 1960s.

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From a commercial for MacLean's toothpaste, c. 1950s.

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From "Few Too Many", c. 1960s.

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From the intro to the television show "Your Hit Parade", c. 1950s.

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From "Passport to Fashion", c. 1960s.

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When you try to kiss someone and they're just not having it... From "The Miracle of Reproduction" (1963).

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From "400 Years in 4 Minutes" (1945).

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From "Fruits and Flowers", c. 1920s.

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Happy World Elephant Day! This lovely elephant is getting a manicure in "Hoofs and Horns", c. 1920s.

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From "Passport to Fashion", c. 1960s.

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From a 1955 Chevrolet screen ad.

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From a Dippity-do commercial, c. 1960s.