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Why Study Home Economics? (1955)

Janice and Carol are trying to decide on their next year’s high school classes and are at odds about the usefulness of home economics. Carol thinks that what her mom taught her should be enough for her to “get by”. Janice thinks otherwise – wanting to truly be prepared when she gets married. The home […]

Invisible Enemy (1957)

Background radiation illustrated, uncontrolled nuclear explosion demonstrated as cause of heat, blasts, and radiation in dangerous, concentrated amounts. Graphic demonstration of fallout dangers; constructing and equipping the fallout shelter. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. invisible-enemy-1957

Groom And Clean TV Spot

Groom And Clean Hair Care for Men TV Spot /V Geeks mission to share these forgotten films unearthed in their archive, ( ). Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. groom-and-clean-tv-spot

Operation Ivy (1952)

Produced by the United States Air Force, the film describes the procedures for designing ground-based nuclear tests. Film takes place on the cruiser Estes and includes the first full test of a hydrogen bomb at Bikini Atoll.. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. operation-ivy-1952

Danger Is Your Companion (1948)

Directed by Joe Weil and presented by the American National Red Cross, this film explains how the American Red Cross is attempting to alert people about safety hazards and emergency situations. The film elaborates on various hazards and situations in need of public attention – diseases, accidents, and other causes of death – and highlights […]

Food For America (197-)

Geeky FFA kids use a giant cheeseburger to show how agri-business is important. /V Geeks mission to share these forgotten films unearthed in their archive, ( ). Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. food-for-america-197

Appreciating Our Parents

Young Tommy sneaks around and discovers that his parents work hard to take care of him and his messes. After watching them slave and toil, he learns that he should be “a real member of his family team,” so he can get a bigger allowance. Films like this tried to introduce kids to the idea […]

Health In Our Community (1958)

Health In Our Community (1958) Dramatizes the work of the Department of Health in dealing with unsanitary living conditions, accidents, contagious disease and the danger of contaminated foods. Stresses the teamwork between public health personnel and private medical doctors. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. health-in-our-community-1958

Santa Paula (1929) Part 1

Santa Paula (1929) Part 1 A silent promotional film for Santa Paula, California /V Geeks mission to share these forgotten films unearthed in their archive, ( ). Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. santa-paula-1929-part-1

Story Of Copper (1951)

Story Of Copper (1951) Tells the story of the mining and manufacture of copper from the crude ore to the finished product. lots of footage of giant machines, some blasting. Help us get more films like this online! This film was digitized and uploaded by the A/V Geeks thanks to contributions to this project: http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/avgeeks100miles […]