Beyond The Valley (1959 Original Colored Film)

*Beyond the Valley* (1959) highlights Puerto Rico's rapid industrial development and improving living standards. The film underscores the crucial role of private foreign investment, tax exemptions, and government collaboration in driving the island’s economic progress.

Produced by John Bransby and presented by the Esso Standard Oil Company, this documentary was written and directed by Jack Campbell, offering a compelling narrative on the transformation of Puerto Rico's economy during the late 1950s.

Source: National Archives. *Beyond the Valley, 1959*. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/51804