Get Going (1936)

Jam Handy Film. “Get Going” is an educational film that explains acceleration and motion using a mix of animation, real-world examples, and scientific principles. It begins with a cartoon of a sleepy locomotive reluctant to move, transitioning into live-action footage of a steam train starting up. Various scenes illustrate Newton’s laws of motion, including a pool cue striking a ball, a bullet being fired, a baseball being thrown, and a bowling ball rolling down a lane. A physics book featuring Galileo and Newton is shown to reinforce these concepts. The film then explores acceleration through dynamic footage of cars on highways, a plane taking off, race cars speeding, and a motorcyclist zooming past a park. A vintage traffic light changing from “Go” to “Stop” highlights controlled motion. By combining engaging visuals with scientific explanations, the film effectively demonstrates how acceleration works in everyday life.

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