https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/c7900f50-c25b-407b-a760-6b95013b7dfc Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This film "Onward with Ford / The Story of a Great Day" describes a significant event held on November 6, 1936, where over 8,000 Ford dealers visited the Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan near Detroit. The event introduced the new Ford V-8 for 1937. Dealers traveled from various regions across North America for the launch event, which included a speech by Edsel Ford. The dealers also toured Greenfield Village and participated in a banquet. The event emphasized the economic impact of Ford dealers and their role in national recovery, concluding with enthusiastic responses and a determination to achieve success with the new Ford products. The 1937 line of cars introduced of an entry-level 136 cu in (2.23 L) V8 in addition to the popular 221 cu in (3.62 L) flathead V8. 00:00: Introduction with music. 0:48: Description of Ford's Rouge plant in Dearborn, near Detroit, highlighting its cleanliness and efficiency. 1:14: Overview of the plant's production capacity and the historical visit by over 8,000 Ford dealers on November 6, 1936. 1:37: Typists prepare letters to send to dealers. Preparations for the event, including accommodations and logistics for the dealers. 2:20: A dealer talks to his secretary, and shows off his excitement about visiting the plant and seeing the new cars. Montage with trains heading to Dearborn from all 37 branches. 3:15: Dealers from various regions traveling to Dearborn for the event. 4:00: Arrival of dealers and their enthusiasm for the new Ford V8 for 1937. 4:22: Dealers being transported to the State Fairgrounds and the welcoming atmosphere. Scottish bagpipers parade the dealers to the State Fairground's amphitheater. 5:12: Mr. J.R. Davis outlines the new program for 1937, including two V8 engines and new car features including new steering and braking. 6:57 : Edsel Ford, President of the company, makes his address on the principles and ideals of the Ford Motor Company, and mentions the national recovery from the Depression. Over 1 million cars are sold by Ford per year. 7:55: Emphasis on the economic impact of Ford dealers and their role in national recovery. 9:13: Stage act and introduction of the new cars with music and applause. 10:54: Description of the new car models and their features. 12:11: Parade led by the safety patrol band and presentation of the 1937 car. 13:33: Mr. W.C. Cowling's address on the significance of the event and the new car. 14:03: Discussion on the Ford Motor Company's history, ideals, and the new 1937 product. 16:49: Encouragement for dealers to succeed and represent the Ford product well. 17:19 : Description of the cafeteria and food arrangements for the dealers. 18:13: Press representatives' reception and inspection of the new cars. 18:59 : Enthusiasm of the press for the new V8 engines. 19:09: Arrival of dealers at Greenfield Village and the presentation of an ancient windmill to Mr. Henry Ford. 20:03 : Presentation address by Mr. Stark Hickey and Mr. Henry Ford's response (which is off mic; Ford was in his mid-70s at the time and chose not to speak). 21:44 : Dealers touring Greenfield Village, Clinton Inn, and admiring various historical sites. Sir John Bennett animated clock strikes. 23:07: Dealers board buses and return to the Coliseum for a banquet and entertainment by Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians. 24:47: Enthusiastic responses from dealers about the new 1937 Ford V8. 26:32: Dealers registering at hotels and an overflow lodging in a Pullman City. 27:11: Dealers touring the Ford plants and closely examining the new 1937 models. 28:19: Dealers visiting the Rotunda and being served meals. 29:02: Introduction of a new body style for the Lincoln Zephyr and dealers' positive reactions. 30:00: Dealers from various regions expressing their excitement and confidence in selling the new cars. 32:46 - End: Dealers' determination to achieve success with the new Ford products. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. 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