Keep In Mind There Was No Commercial TV In 1938

Here's a commercial that was shown in motion picture theaters during 1938 for Esso (forerunner in this country to Exxon) Gasoline.  Check out the final few seconds.  That may have scared the bejesus out of some moviegoers back then.

And Now, A Word From Our Sponsor

Here's a 1956 commercial for Esso Extra gasoline with D-Frost.