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 […]

Dining Together (ca. 1951)

Thanksgiving dining etiquette for young children. 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. dining-together-ca-1951

Health Fraud Racket, The (ca. 1960s)

Americans waste over one billion dollars a year on worthless health products and practices. This film exposes the cunning traps and trappings of the fraud, the quack, and the charlatan who prey on all strata of our society. In a series of vignettes, it tells us how to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent health services […]

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 […]

Making Friends With Chipmunks

Silent Bray science nature film interacting with chipmunks. 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. making-friends-with-chipmunks