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Documentary film about William P. Lear, produced and directed by Carol Schreder, narrated by Lloyd Bridges, released by the American Film Institute, copyright 1974. The film presents a biographical account of Lear's life and career and his then-current work on a steam-powered engine.
The opening segment depicts Lear supervising work on the steam engine combustor at the Lear Motors factory in Reno,…