Soundies (video juke boxes), circa 1940s

Soundies (video juke boxes) circa 1940sSoundies were short, 2-3 minute, films that were produced primarily in the 1940′s to be shown in Panoram machines — coin operated devices that were often placed in bars, bus stations and cafes.  They projected a 16mm film from the rear onto a screen at the front, much like a TV.  They were pretty big at the time featured the top bands and performers and comedy stars.

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