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Fight For Better Schools(1949)

Shows how interested citizens like those of Arlington County, Virginia, are able by working together to effect legislation and revitalize the public schools. Also describes the struggles to improve education in Arkansas, in Delaware, and in Long Island. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. fight-for-better-schools1949

Basic Physics Of The Atomic Bomb (1951)

One of a series of motion pictures produced for general information on the subject of atomic weapons defense. From golf to atoms, a mostly animated introduction to atomic reactions in weapons applications. Includes a few brief color shots of Hiroshima. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. basic-physics-of-the-atomic-bomb-1951

Flowers At Work

Uses animation and time-lapse photography in describing cross-pollination, self-pollination and fertilization. Discusses special pollination devices and describes the part played by insects. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. flowers-at-work

Pitch In

Comedy genius Jonathan Winters (R.I.P.) and his cast of characters convince kids to keep America beautiful by pitching their litter into trash cans. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. pitch-in

VD – Every 30 Seconds (1971)

Describes the symptoms of gonorrhea and syphillis, with warnings of the consequences of avoiding treatment. Discusses some of the prevalent myths about contracting these diseases and stresses the importance of consulting a doctor if infection is suspected. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. vd-every-30-seconds-1971

Adventures of Chip And Dip (1968)

The recently re-christened Potato Chip Institute International (formerly the National Potato Chip Institute) commissioned this ultra-rare promotional film extolling the myriad virtues of potato chips: easily digestible — a natural source of salt — 93.3% pure energy! The short begins with two animated leprechauns, Chip and Dip, happily prattling away about the history of potato […]

The Grapevine (1958)

While trying to address the problems of gossip in the workplace, this film does an excellent job of offending everyone involved the overreacting manager, the nosey secretary and the chattering female grapevine participants. Shown to audiences nowadays, you can see folks flinch every time a female employee is referred to as a “girl.” Contact footage@avgeeks.com […]

Near Misses. Why?

Near Misses. Why? For telephone linemen (and other telephone company employees) to avoid unsafe activities – such as using a blowtorch to unfreeze a manhole, etc. Uses narration and still photos to illustrate the activities. Buy this film on DVD @ https://avgeeks.com/wp2/?p=27315 Proceeds from DVD sales go towards our mission of saving these films from […]

The Wonder Of Reproduction (1958)

Made by the Moody Institute of Science, this film features children watching Siamese fighting fish and the Egyptian mouth breeder in aquariums. Then they witness the reproductive processes of these fish and somehow try to draw parallels about their own reproduction. Help us get more films like this online! This film was digitized and uploaded […]