Teleport City

1940s

  • War of the Welles

    War of the Welles

    The radio broadcast that panicked America…or did it? When I was young still and open of mind, my parents set me loose in a college bookstore with the understanding that I was allowed to choose for myself from the racks… more ›

  • Rome, Open City

    Rome, Open City

    Although one certainly cannot dismiss the impact of World War II on the United States, it’s an order of magnitude more shocking to witness the devastation  wrought across Europe. For all our suffering, we could come home to a country… more ›

  • How Nat Became King

    How Nat Became King

    Hittin’ the Ramp documents the early jazz trio days of Nat King Cole, and After Midnight looks back upon them more ›

  • Music Out of the Moon

    Music Out of the Moon

    Les Baxter’s “Music out of the Moon” exemplifies early space-age pop, blending diverse styles and showcasing innovative sounds, marking his rise as a pioneering composer and conductor. more ›

  • Welcome to Cairowood

    Welcome to Cairowood

    Examples of Egyptian filmmaking date back to the beginning of the 20th century, with Cairo becoming a hub of commercial filmmaking in the Arab world with the introduction of sound. more ›