A decisive look at industrial and agricultural growth as it existed then!
This tour de force DVD dating way back to 1920-60 depicts the encouragement provided to industrialization, the production of consumer goods and the implementation of the latest technologies which allowed a spurt in agricultural growth in South America and the Philippines.
Go back into history to witness the effort to protect the Honduran banana crops and market. Take a peek into the complete presentation of the banana industry, right from the clearing of the jungle to the shipment of the fruit to the American markets. Delve into Goodyear's rubber plantations on the island of Sumatra, Coca-Cola's presence in Philippine culture, an aerial view of Panama Canal under construction.
This precious collection of Black and White as well as Color films was produced by Professional Films, the U.S.Office of the Coordinator of Intern-American Affairs, Robert Yarnail, the Jam Handy Organization, Premier Productions, Castle Films and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Motion Picture Division.