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Outer Limits "shop Vac"that machine used in the show looks like a Craftsman fiberboard drum machine my Dad used to have.The motor and filter were inside-under the lid.The vac was for dry pickup only-the fiber drum and no water ball shut off valve.Beleive some of Shop Vac early models were like that Outer Limits machine.Loved how it burst open and the energy "monster" came out!!Have the original Outer Limts on DVD.Have tried the newer ones-but they are so hokey to me.Older was better!
Does anyone know what machine was used...
<p>..in one of the sitcoms from the same era that involved a lighthouse keeper who was vacuuming with a "Royal-like" machine and as I could remember, then carried it up stairs? Can't remember the name of the show, but I do recall the woman using the machine as being fairly masculine, or should I say, butch? She was a regular character.
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<p>..in one of the sitcoms from the same era that involved a lighthouse keeper who was vacuuming with a "Royal-like" machine and as I could remember, then carried it up stairs? Can't remember the name of the show, but I do recall the woman using the machine as being fairly masculine, or should I say, butch? She was a regular character.
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vacs in movies
just seen another in an old black and white movie called phonecall from a stranger theres a guy vacuuming in a night club around 50 mins into the movie cant work out what kind of machine it is though it looks like a hoover upright but im not sure
just seen another in an old black and white movie called phonecall from a stranger theres a guy vacuuming in a night club around 50 mins into the movie cant work out what kind of machine it is though it looks like a hoover upright but im not sure
opelgtkarl
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A couple I found recently...
In the movie Rosemary's Baby, near the beginning of the movie they open up a closet in an apartment to reveal a Lady Kenmore upright. I believe it was from the early 60's.
Also in the movie We Were Soldiers, near the beginning of the movie, you can see the familiar red handle grip of a 500 series Kirby, but later in the movie, a scene opens up with a housewife vacuuming with a 1978 Wild Moss Eureka 2315 Upright.
Have a great day!
In the movie Rosemary's Baby, near the beginning of the movie they open up a closet in an apartment to reveal a Lady Kenmore upright. I believe it was from the early 60's.
Also in the movie We Were Soldiers, near the beginning of the movie, you can see the familiar red handle grip of a 500 series Kirby, but later in the movie, a scene opens up with a housewife vacuuming with a 1978 Wild Moss Eureka 2315 Upright.
Have a great day!
fantomvacuumfan
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As someone mentioned...
There was Super Sucker, a movie which stared a modified Fantom Cyclone XT. I just pulled a picture off the internet of the poster, and am going to attach it below.
There was Super Sucker, a movie which stared a modified Fantom Cyclone XT. I just pulled a picture off the internet of the poster, and am going to attach it below.
I remember another Super Sucker vacuum in the movie-the early Super Sucker vacuum-looked like a metal Koblentz upright.The machine had a white bag instead of Koblentz blue bag.And a shot of the Super sucker trade in pile-you see a Filter Queen.
vacuumkid47
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Electrolux Model G
In the movie, "Mousehunt", Ernie used a modified Electrolux model G to suck up a mouse. I am not sure, but by the look of the outer body it was. The machine was not with the original hose, it was a 70's hose that went with a Special Edition.
In the movie, "Mousehunt", Ernie used a modified Electrolux model G to suck up a mouse. I am not sure, but by the look of the outer body it was. The machine was not with the original hose, it was a 70's hose that went with a Special Edition.
fantomfan
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Here are some more:
"Date with an Angel" had a Hoover Dial A Matic with powerdrive, "Big" had the basic Hoover Spirit with quadraflex powerhead, "Men Don't Leave" had a basic f&g Eureka,
"Edward Scissorhands" had a Hoover Convertible, "Raising Helen" had a commercial Sanitaire, "The Borrowers" had a Kenmore Commander and an Early Electro Hygiene upright, "Uncle Buck" had a rare version of the Hoover Innovation, "Little Man Tate" had an old Kenmore stick vac, "Prancer" had a very old Hoover upright, and "Casper" had a Kirby Classic III.
"Date with an Angel" had a Hoover Dial A Matic with powerdrive, "Big" had the basic Hoover Spirit with quadraflex powerhead, "Men Don't Leave" had a basic f&g Eureka,
"Edward Scissorhands" had a Hoover Convertible, "Raising Helen" had a commercial Sanitaire, "The Borrowers" had a Kenmore Commander and an Early Electro Hygiene upright, "Uncle Buck" had a rare version of the Hoover Innovation, "Little Man Tate" had an old Kenmore stick vac, "Prancer" had a very old Hoover upright, and "Casper" had a Kirby Classic III.
fantomfan
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Another Eureka!
The late, adorable Estelle Getty using a low-end F and G in "Stop, or my Mom will Shoot!." You really have to appreciate Getty to like that film. Also, in "Dennis the Menace" you see an old shop vac, and an old upright (it's in a box, you can only see the handle. I forgot to mention that "Casper" also had an old Dustbuster.
The late, adorable Estelle Getty using a low-end F and G in "Stop, or my Mom will Shoot!." You really have to appreciate Getty to like that film. Also, in "Dennis the Menace" you see an old shop vac, and an old upright (it's in a box, you can only see the handle. I forgot to mention that "Casper" also had an old Dustbuster.
turbo500
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"Casper" had a Kirby Classic 3 too. And the family in "The Borrowers" had a Royal upright.
Another one - the maid in the reception of the hotel in Pretty Woman has a Kirby Heritage 2
Another one - the maid in the reception of the hotel in Pretty Woman has a Kirby Heritage 2
fantomfan
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More!
In "Taking Care of Business" one of the main characters walks past a display of new Hoovers. You can see an Elite 200 and a plastic Convertible. In "The Boy Who Could Fly" a Filter Queen is featured.
In "Taking Care of Business" one of the main characters walks past a display of new Hoovers. You can see an Elite 200 and a plastic Convertible. In "The Boy Who Could Fly" a Filter Queen is featured.
moojuiceuk
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There was a cylinder used to vacuum up the little alien in the film Mac & Me. It was a terrible 80s ET rip off with more product placement than you could shake a stick at. Being an American vacuum, I don't recognise it.
There's also a Henry to be seen in One Foot in the Grave:
@ 8min.53sec
Victor Meldrew picks a fight with the home owner using another vacuum cleaner.
And if anyone has seen the new Paddington film, Mrs Bird has a collection of Numatic machines, Henry etc all for different tasks in her store cupboard.
There's also a Henry to be seen in One Foot in the Grave:
@ 8min.53sec
Victor Meldrew picks a fight with the home owner using another vacuum cleaner.
And if anyone has seen the new Paddington film, Mrs Bird has a collection of Numatic machines, Henry etc all for different tasks in her store cupboard.
turbo500
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^the other vacuum that Victor is battling with is a spinney made machine, possibly branded Band, Rotel or ETA. They were Argos and Littlewoods-Index budget machines in the late 80's and early 90's.
There was a whole heap of vacuums to be spotted in One Foot In The Grave - the Meldrews alone had a Turbopower U2336, Turbopower U2602, Henry, Dyson DC01 and a Hoover Compact. Mrs. Warboys had an Electrolux z1010.
There was a whole heap of vacuums to be spotted in One Foot In The Grave - the Meldrews alone had a Turbopower U2336, Turbopower U2602, Henry, Dyson DC01 and a Hoover Compact. Mrs. Warboys had an Electrolux z1010.
vacguy1984
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Coneheads Vacuum Scene
I've watched coneheads over a hundred times when i saw the vacuum scene i kept thinking the vacuum she was using was a central vacuum because the hose reminds me of a central vac hose for an older electrolux central vacuum unit. all I could be right or I could be wrong. All I know is i call it a central vacuum scene
I've watched coneheads over a hundred times when i saw the vacuum scene i kept thinking the vacuum she was using was a central vacuum because the hose reminds me of a central vac hose for an older electrolux central vacuum unit. all I could be right or I could be wrong. All I know is i call it a central vacuum scene
Electrolux and Judy Garland
Years ago I watched a Judy Garland movie for lack of anything better to do on a Saturday. As I recall, a serviceman was temporarily staying with her and her family. There was a scene in which someone, possibly Judy's character, was cleaning with a model LX. I remember noting that the cleaner sounded like an LX, and I was impressed that the sound crew didn't dub in the sound of some random vac. For the life of me I can't remember the name of the movie, and I've had no luck finding it in 'net searches. It had to have been made in 1952 or later, so I can rule out The Clock, as it was made in 1945.
If anyone knows the name of the movie, please share and I will watch it again. I know I'm not dreaming this! Such a scene wouldn't be lost on a vintage vac enthusiast.
Joel
Years ago I watched a Judy Garland movie for lack of anything better to do on a Saturday. As I recall, a serviceman was temporarily staying with her and her family. There was a scene in which someone, possibly Judy's character, was cleaning with a model LX. I remember noting that the cleaner sounded like an LX, and I was impressed that the sound crew didn't dub in the sound of some random vac. For the life of me I can't remember the name of the movie, and I've had no luck finding it in 'net searches. It had to have been made in 1952 or later, so I can rule out The Clock, as it was made in 1945.
If anyone knows the name of the movie, please share and I will watch it again. I know I'm not dreaming this! Such a scene wouldn't be lost on a vintage vac enthusiast.
Joel
ajr2993
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Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
There were a few scenes of a Beam central vacuum with some scenes of the inlets.
There were a few scenes of a Beam central vacuum with some scenes of the inlets.
justjunque
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I was just reminded of another one.
With Halloween approaching, they're running the movie Hocus Pocus pretty often.
After the witches' brooms get stolen, they have to improvise their "modes of transportation", and Mary ends up flying on a vacuum.
When she initially wheels it out, it looks like it has a Dial A Nap like a Eureka. But, it may not even be a real vacuum.
The headlight is in a different location. And, there's a flying scene where you can see the underside, and it's just smooth underneath; no brush roll or anything.
Barry
With Halloween approaching, they're running the movie Hocus Pocus pretty often.
After the witches' brooms get stolen, they have to improvise their "modes of transportation", and Mary ends up flying on a vacuum.
When she initially wheels it out, it looks like it has a Dial A Nap like a Eureka. But, it may not even be a real vacuum.
The headlight is in a different location. And, there's a flying scene where you can see the underside, and it's just smooth underneath; no brush roll or anything.
Barry
Re: Reply 12 - BEWITCHED Dial-A-Matic 1118
Recently watched the BEWITCHED episode "Sam in the Moon" (a clever play of words on "Man in the Moon"), which originally aired on January 5, 1967.
The scene shows Samantha vacuuming while Darrin is watching a Moon probe on TV and listening to the announcer state that astronauts will have the closest view of the moon that man has ever seen with the naked eye and bring nearer the day when man will actually land on the Moon! Sam's D-A-M apparently lacked a suppressor, so it caused electrical interference of the program causing Darrin to request Sam to stop and watch with him.
In a later scene, Sam decides that in order for her to complete all her work and be able to spend more time with Darrin when he returns home she'd bewitch the D-A-M to clean on its own (pre the robot vacuum cleaner era). At his arrival, annoyed Darrin quips "Now that's what I call REALLY automatic!"
Recently watched the BEWITCHED episode "Sam in the Moon" (a clever play of words on "Man in the Moon"), which originally aired on January 5, 1967.
The scene shows Samantha vacuuming while Darrin is watching a Moon probe on TV and listening to the announcer state that astronauts will have the closest view of the moon that man has ever seen with the naked eye and bring nearer the day when man will actually land on the Moon! Sam's D-A-M apparently lacked a suppressor, so it caused electrical interference of the program causing Darrin to request Sam to stop and watch with him.
In a later scene, Sam decides that in order for her to complete all her work and be able to spend more time with Darrin when he returns home she'd bewitch the D-A-M to clean on its own (pre the robot vacuum cleaner era). At his arrival, annoyed Darrin quips "Now that's what I call REALLY automatic!"
Re: Reply 12 BEWITCHED Dial-A-Matic 1118
Recently watched the January 5, 1967, BEWITCHED episode "Sam in the Moon" (a clever word play of "Man in the Moon").
In the opening scene Samantha is vacuuming while Darrin is watching a Moon probe on TV and listening to the announcer state that the astronauts will have the closest view of the Moon ever seen with the naked eye and that it will bring nearer the day when man will actually land on it! Sam's D-A-M apparently lacked a suppressor causing electrical interference with the TV and prompting Darrin to request Sam to stop vacuuming and watch with him.
In a later scene, Sam hesitantly decides to bewitch the D-A-M to allow her to clean the attic prior to Darrin's return, so she could spend more time with him. Upon his arrival, Darrin sees the D-A-M vacuuming on its own and annoyingly quips, "Now that's what I call REALLY automatic!"
So maybe that scene helped contribute to the idea of the development of the robotic vacuum (having first been brought into mass consciousness in the 1956 science fiction novel THE DOOR INTO SUMMER by Robert A. Heinlein)!
Recently watched the January 5, 1967, BEWITCHED episode "Sam in the Moon" (a clever word play of "Man in the Moon").
In the opening scene Samantha is vacuuming while Darrin is watching a Moon probe on TV and listening to the announcer state that the astronauts will have the closest view of the Moon ever seen with the naked eye and that it will bring nearer the day when man will actually land on it! Sam's D-A-M apparently lacked a suppressor causing electrical interference with the TV and prompting Darrin to request Sam to stop vacuuming and watch with him.
In a later scene, Sam hesitantly decides to bewitch the D-A-M to allow her to clean the attic prior to Darrin's return, so she could spend more time with him. Upon his arrival, Darrin sees the D-A-M vacuuming on its own and annoyingly quips, "Now that's what I call REALLY automatic!"
So maybe that scene helped contribute to the idea of the development of the robotic vacuum (having first been brought into mass consciousness in the 1956 science fiction novel THE DOOR INTO SUMMER by Robert A. Heinlein)!
ilovehoovers
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Some Numatics in Brum and The Office!
I guess this thread should be moved to the “Vintage” section, but anyhow….. here’s a video clip of three scenes with vacuums from the Matlock tv series:
dysonman1
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The props department of the TV show "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" borrowed my Hoover Lark for the second to the last episode of the series. It actually figured prominently into the storyline. They returned it better than I sent it, looking brand new. They used auto wax on it. This makes the 10th vacuum cleaner from my collection that has been used by props departments. I guess my name is getting around.
Guess this could be considered an early stick vacuum?
panasonicvac
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In Christmas Vacation there was a Eureka upright and a Electrolux XXX in the attic scenes. There was also another hose or two that I'm assuming belonged on a different Electrolux canister.
ilovehoovers
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I was about to mention them! Haha
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