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What About Prejudice? (1959)

Examines the damage done by a group to a classmate because of prejudice and shows the individual’s emotional response when the ‘TRUTH’ is learned. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. what-about-prejudice-1959

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

Brotherhood of Man (1946)

An animated film, in humorous style, which makes the point that dissimilarities between people are not basic but result from superficial environmental influences. Based on the pamphlet ‘RACES OF MANKIND’ by Ruth Benedict and Gene Weltfish. DIRECTOR: Robert Cannon. WRITERS: Ring Lardner Jr., Maurice Rapf, Phil Eastman. MUSIC: Paul Smith. ANIMATION: John Hubley. Contact footage@avgeeks.com […]

Safeguarding Military Information (1941)

Stresses the importance of secrecy on the part of military personnel and workers engaged in defense activities, and shows the results of careless talk. Cast: JUDY HOLIDAY — “TRUDY”. Eddie Bracken, actor. Written by Preston Sturges. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. safeguarding-military-information-1941

Kentucky Pioneers

Follows pioneer families along wilderness road to Kentucky. Shows their schools, recreation and everyday tasks, such as weaving, soap-making, cooking, carpentry and candle-making. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. kentucky-pioneers-2

Writing Better Social Letters (1950)

Demonstrates simple principles which will help students write better social letters with less effort. Teenage boy and his sister struggle with the concept of writing a “friendly” letter as opposed to other types of letters. They sort through piles of old letters and categorize them into type. They finally figure it out. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for […]

A is for Atom (1953)

From the General Electric Excursions in Science series. Presents in lay terms what an atom is, how energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peace-time uses of atomic energy and the by-products of nuclear fission. Director: Carl Urbano. Associate Producer: George Gordon. Story by: True Boardman. Art Direction: Gerald Nevius, Lew Keller. Production […]

What to Do on a Date? (1951)

Shows how to plan dates that include a variety of activities. Explains that when properly planned, dating becomes an enjoyable and constructive social custom. Part of Coronet’s series of films on dating where guys are pretty much clueless dolts.. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. what-to-do-on-a-date-1951

Angry Boy (1950)

The story of Tommy Randall who is caught in the act of stealing in school. Instead of branding him a ‘CRIMINAL,’ understanding teachers send him to a guidance clinic for treatment of his emotional problems. DIRECTOR: Alexander Hammid. PRODUCER/WRITER: Irving Jacoby. CAMERA: Peter Glushanok. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. angry-boy-1950

Despotism (1946)

Released after WWII, this amazing film illustrates the thesis that all communities can be ranged on a scale running from democracy to despotism. The two chief characteristics of despotism — restricted respect and concentrated power — are defined and illustrated. Don’t be surprised if today’s modern democracies don’t fare so well when measured against this […]

Care of the Skin (1948)

Demonstrates good habits of cleanliness. Shows the proper way to wash hands and face, to clean nails and to bathe. Animated drawings describe the structure of the skin and explain why soap is necessary for cleanliness. Films like these were made to educate students who didn’t get good hygiene practices from their families. Contact footage@avgeeks.com […]

Getting Ready Physically (1951)

Encourages high school boys to use the physical training, health and recreational resources of their communities. Part of the “Are You Ready for Service” Series. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. getting-ready-physically-1951