Man and His Culture (1954)

Shows, in the imaginative form of a ‘REPORT FROM OUTER SPACE,’ how the ways of mankind might appear to visitors from another planet. Considers the things most cultures have in common and the ways they change as they pass from one generation to the next. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. man-and-his-culture-1954-3

Service and Citizenship (1951)

Points out that military service should be understood as part of citizenship and that training in the everyday duties of citizenship is a part of the preparation for military service. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. service-and-citizenship-1951

Passenger Train, The (1954)

Describes a journey from a large city to the country on a streamline train. Shows duties of many of the people who work in the station and on the train. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. passenger-train-the-1954

Waves of Green (1950)

Shows the contribution made to agriculture by the land-grant colleges and universities, and their extension services. It is emphasized that the ideas of scientists and the help of county agents, extension workers and special courses at agricultural colleges have contributed toward increasing the standard of living in the United States. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. […]

Woodworker, The (1940)

Surveys types of jobs performed by carpenters in the building industry and furniture making trades. Suggests studies needed to enter the woodworking field. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. woodworker-the-1940

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

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

Our Enemy The Japanese (1943)

Stridently anti-Japanese film that attempts to convey an understanding of Japanese life and philosophy so that the U.S. may more readily defeat its enemy. Depicts the Japanese as “primitive, murderous and fanatical.” With many images of 1930s and 1940s Japan, and a portentious and highly negative narration by Joseph C. Grew, former U.S. ambassador to […]