Ralph Waldo Emerson

Silent biography about the American author, Ralph Waldo Emerson. We digitized and uploaded this film from 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. ralph-waldo-emerson

Eat For Health (1954)

Using the five fingers of each hand as a check off device, the film identifies a food group with each finger. Using this system, Ralph learns to eat a balanced diet and has more fun because of his better health. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. eat-for-health-1954

Housekeeping At The Zoo

Silent short. The film opens with some interesting pictures of cleaning elephants sweeping, bathing and oiling. Then a baby ourang-outang is shown amusing itself in a bucket. The bears are given a bath, and the cassowary gives an exhibition in hard kicking. In this, however, he is easily surpassed by the kangaroo, who follows. We […]

Making Yourself Understood: An Introduction To Communications (1953)

Making Yourself Understood: An Introduction To Communications (1953) EXPLAINS THAT IN COMMUNICATION THERE ARE 5 ELEMENTS TO BE EXPRESSED: WHO,WHAT, TO WHOM, HOW & WHAT EFFECT. POINTS OUT THE NEED FOR MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING ON THE PART OF THE SPEAKER & HIS AUDIENCE. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. making-yourself-understood-an-introduction-to-communications-1953

[Home Movies Part 4 Kyoto]

Silent. Sites around Kyoto Japan. Not sure if this is a home movie or commercial travelogue. We digitized and uploaded this film from 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. home-movies-part-4-kyoto

Ways To Better Conversation (1950)

Ways To Better Conversation (1950) Likens a good conversation to a volleyball game. Considers the requirements of a good conversation-courtesy, contributing, following the subject and careful listening. Explains how conversational skills can be improved. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. ways-to-better-conversation-1950

When should grownups stop fights? (1952)

Points out that fights, quarrels, and conflicts occur even in nursery schools providing a peaceful and satisfying setting for the development of young children, and that the teacher must decide whether or not to intervene. Shows four different episodes involving conflicts among two-to five-year olds, and invites the audience to discuss the issues raised. We […]

Love Thy Neighbor (1950)

Love Thy Neighbor (1950) The story of a postman who applies the basic Christian law of love toward others as he covers his neighborhood mail route. A grouchy landlord, a struggling young widow and her son, a neighborhood gossip, an eligible young bachelor, and others are affected by his philosophy. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. […]