Forty Billion Enemies

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Forty Billion Enemies is a short film from 1941 released on 16mm. It is held in the Prelinger Archives collection.

On the importance of refrigeration in the battle against disease. The title refers to the speed with which bacteria multiply if their reproduction is not inhibited by cold. Includes shot of a professor lecturing in a college classroom; a train; truck on highway; etc.

Forty Billion Enemies
Produced byCalvin Company
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company
Calvin Company
Distributed byCalvin Company
Release date
1941
Running time
25:00
LanguageEnglish
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On the importance of refrigeration in the battle against disease. The title refers to the speed with which bacteria multiply if their reproduction is not inhibited by cold. Includes shot of a professor lecturing in a college classroom; a train; truck on highway; etc.

Describes the improvement of general health brought about by mechanical refrigeration & quick transportation of foods. Explains relations between temperature & food spoilage. Gives advice on purchase, use & care of a refigerator.