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America’s First Thanksgiving

Traces the development of the ‘GIVING-OF-THANKS’ tradition in early Virginia. Shows a re-enactment of the first Thanksgiving service, December 4, 1619, on the banks of James River. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. americas-first-thanksgiving

Promotion By-Pass (1958)

A manager relays his problem when picking someone for a promotion. He has to choose between a young snappy upstart and an older gruff guy. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. promotion-by-pass-1958

Collective Behavior Civil Disturbances, Part 1

Presented by the United States Army, this film examines the psychological nature of American civil disturbances in effort to prepare military policeman to rationally manage the danger of such occurrences. The film sets up the Revolutionary War as origin for a spirit of dissent and civil demonstration in the U.S. that is still alive. The […]

Why Not Snack? (1975)

This short film without narration follows Michael, an urban boy of early junior high age, as he spends an afternoon over-indulging in snacks and ruins his appetite for the family dinner. A National Dairy Film, produced by Chicago Audio-Visual Services. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. why-not-snack-1975

Answering The Child’s Why (1951)

This film produced by Encyclopedia Britannica, brings to light the important aspects of the period when the child begins to ask questions. The film dramatizes true-to-life situations in which youngsters meet the positive or negative attitudes toward questions, and suggests the resulting effects on their personalities. A little girl is shown in various situations as […]

Why Of Army Missiles, The

Presented by the United States Army Missile Command, this film explains the basic mechanics of missiles and how they work. Animation and pictorial diagrams are used to illustrate the concepts and army footage is used to give a first hand look at actual missiles being prepared and launched. The film discusses the different kinds of […]

Your Daily Bread (1957)

Presented by the American Baker’s Association, this narrated film shows the step-by-step process of bread-making in a commercial bakery and discusses the nutrition found in enriched bread. We watch as the ingredients and added nutrients journey through the commercial machinery to become a sliced loaf of white bread. In doing so, the film hopes to […]

Why Doesn’t Cathy Eat Breakfast? (1972)

Presented by the National Dairy Council, this short film proposes reasons why Cathy and others skip breakfast. The narrator asks Cathy questions about why she doesn’t eat breakfast as we watch her begin her daily routine. The film ends with the title question on screen as Cathy leaves her house without eating or answering why. […]

More Life In Living (1930s ca)

This narrated short film discusses the essentiality of a healthy diet by showing the fundamentals of food selection and the importance of nutrition for fulfilling life. Food is categorized according two groups: “Protective” and “Energy” foods. Using these categories, the film offers a simple discussion of nutrition with some attention to nutrients and vitamins found […]

Santa Claus Suit (1954)

Presents a children’s Christmas story about two puppets, Spots and Stripes and shows that good things are not necessarily always seen. Work by Martin Stevens. I’m trying to hunt down a better film copy. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. santa-claus-suit-1954