21 Oct 1922
Finlandia
A documentary from Erkki Karu, one of the earliest pioneers of Finnish cinema: This government-produced propaganda film introduces the nature, sports, military, agriculture and capital of Finland.
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Late 1800s cigarette advertisement produced by Thomas Edison Manufacturing.
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