Dialing Made Easy: Fresno 1929

This silent instructional film, How to Use the Dial Phone (Gould can 1095), guides Fresno, California residents through the new dial telephone system in the late 1920s. Produced for local screenings, it demonstrates step-by-step operation of the rotary dial, a leap from operator-assisted calls. Clear visuals and practical tips demystify the technology, helping viewers embrace a modern convenience reshaping communication in the San Joaquin Valley.