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All in One (1938)

The qualities in many kinds of dogs are similar to the qualities we want from our automobiles; safety, speed, protection; beauty. “For thousands of years, dogs have offered protection, companionship and love to men their masters. More than friends, more than pets are the dogs who spend their lives bringing life into the darkness.” “The […]

Communications and Our Town (1947)

SHOWS A VARIETY OF TYPES OF COMMUNICATION, DIVIDED INTO THOSE SEEN & THOSE HEARD. THIS WEB OF COMMUNICATIONS IS EXPLAINED IN TERMS OF ITS SOCIAL EFFECT ASA LINK BETWEEN PEOPLE. A nameless telephone company lineman spends an amazing amount of time explaining “communication” to two young boys. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf […]

Nature of Sound, The (1948)

Shows how phil using his amateur radio equipment to demonstrate to jimmy the nature of sound. Demonstrates the various media which transmit sound, the waves of compressed & expanded air leaving a ringing bell, the reflection of sound, the speed of sound & the characteristic waves of sound. We digitized and uploaded this film on […]

Broken Appointment (1955)

Tells the story of a young public health nurse who comes to realize the importance of emotional aspects in her work. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. broken-appointment-1955

Overcoming Fear (1950)

Tells how Bill overcomes his fear of the water. Shows Mr. Barker, the swimming coach, as he talks with types of fear. Bill becomes aware of the sources of fear and means of overcoming it; then he slowly learns skills which help him build his confidence and becomes a good swimmer. We digitized and uploaded […]

Martin Luther: His Life and Time (1924)

Silent film about Martin Luther. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. martin-luther-his-life-and-time-1924

Close Call, A (1914)

Young boy and girl exploring outdoors, near coast (Santa Monica?) Little girl falls down cliff We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. close-call-a-1914

Good Loser, The (1953)

In an era so bound by conformity and predictability, it’s no surprise that children were actually taught to lose. Ray always wins contests and has come to feel entitled to glory. But when Marilyn beats him, he has to learn to accept defeat gracefully. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. good-loser-the-1953

Sleep for Health

Presents importance of regular sleeping habits from viewpoint of child. Emphasizes child’s own responsibility in formation of good habits. Considers dreaming as normal part of sleeping Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. sleep-for-health

Selling as a Career (1953)

Typical day of work of Art Williams, salesman of sporting goods. Preparations at home for next day’s work, fills out reports, estimates sales prospects, schedules calls. Focuses on procedures and personal characteristics. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. selling-as-a-career-1953