Fortune Seekers (1956)
** 1/2 (out of 4)
Entertaining short from RKO takes a look at several inventions that have made people rich. We start off taking a look at stuff like paper clips, bobby pins and other small items before moving onto how one goes about getting an invention off the ground. We see the paperwork that must be filled out, the $30 it takes and the monthly magazine that shows off your creation. We also take a look at some inventions that simply didn't take off as well as a few that might happen in the future (one "possible" future item did eventually happen). Overall this is a pretty entertaining short and a good way to kill eight-minutes. I think the highlight of the film happens during the "what else is there to invent" section where we learn about a hair growth program and it's actually pretty funny. Another highlight happens when we get to see some of the items that were considered for production including a hunting bike as well as a bike that would travel on telegram wires.
** 1/2 (out of 4)
Entertaining short from RKO takes a look at several inventions that have made people rich. We start off taking a look at stuff like paper clips, bobby pins and other small items before moving onto how one goes about getting an invention off the ground. We see the paperwork that must be filled out, the $30 it takes and the monthly magazine that shows off your creation. We also take a look at some inventions that simply didn't take off as well as a few that might happen in the future (one "possible" future item did eventually happen). Overall this is a pretty entertaining short and a good way to kill eight-minutes. I think the highlight of the film happens during the "what else is there to invent" section where we learn about a hair growth program and it's actually pretty funny. Another highlight happens when we get to see some of the items that were considered for production including a hunting bike as well as a bike that would travel on telegram wires.