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prohibition

"It's Ale Columbia Now!" AKA Its Ale Columbia Now (1933)

Prohibition is over - lots of beer is served in a New York bar.

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Rum

Rum

Tinted documentary on Prohibition in America.

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Repeal Booms Business!

Repeal Booms Business!

The end of prohibition leads to a boom in distilling and brewing in America.

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News Flashes! AKA Roosevelt Signs Non-Prohibition Act

News Flashes! AKA Roosevelt Signs Non-Prohibition Act (1933)

American President Roosevelt signs the act to end prohibition.

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Goodbye ... Prohibition?

Goodbye ... Prohibition? (1932)

America - crowds celebrate Roosevelt's election, while at the docks illegal alcohol is impounded.

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Can You Imagine This Here?

Can You Imagine This Here? (1931)

Two forest rangers come down to New York to shoot gangsters.

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Bottling Up Rum Row Tinted

Bottling Up Rum Row Tinted (1925)

Footage of the ships caught carrying rum by the prohibition patrol boats. America. Tinted.

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Billy Sunday Declares War On Dry Repeal

Billy Sunday Declares War On Dry Repeal

The evangelist preacher rails against the return to sale of alcohol.

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After Thirteen Thirsty Years!

After Thirteen Thirsty Years! (1933)

Breweries work hard to supply the thirst of America after the end of prohibition.

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Prohibition Over - Beer Presented To Governor Smith

Prohibition Over - Beer Presented To Governor Smith

A publicity stunt by Budweiser at the end of prohibition.

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Illegal Whisky Still - USA

Illegal Whisky Still - USA

A site for making illegal booze is blown up and then set on fire in America.

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The Dodgers!  A Prohibition Sidelight From Buffalo

The Dodgers! A Prohibition Sidelight From Buffalo (1931)

Excellent footage of smuggling techniques used during prohibition.

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