01 January 1956 Animated 14 mins
A Martian explorer discovers the secrets behind the USA's prosperity — oil and free enterprise.
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United States 01 January 1956
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Wonderful stylized mid-century modern film produced for the American Petroleum Institute depicting the benefits of oil and capitalism. Beautifully designed by ...
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According to Copyright Office The Short Cartoon "Destination Earth" 1956 is in Public Domain. Storyline: A Martian explorer discovers the secrets behind the ...
Part 2 of "Destination Earth" which sees 1950s Earth and the importance of oil through the eyes of Martians. Typical of the earnest and fairly transparent oil ...
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1956 John Sutherland Productions, Film Counselors Inc., American Petroleum Institute.
