Why Of Army Missiles, The

Presented by the United States Army Missile Command, this film explains the basic mechanics of missiles and how they work. Animation and pictorial diagrams are used to illustrate the concepts and army footage is used to give a first hand look at actual missiles being prepared and launched. The film discusses the different kinds of […]

Answering The Child’s Why (1951)

This film produced by Encyclopedia Britannica, brings to light the important aspects of the period when the child begins to ask questions. The film dramatizes true-to-life situations in which youngsters meet the positive or negative attitudes toward questions, and suggests the resulting effects on their personalities. A little girl is shown in various situations as […]

Why Not Snack? (1975)

This short film without narration follows Michael, an urban boy of early junior high age, as he spends an afternoon over-indulging in snacks and ruins his appetite for the family dinner. A National Dairy Film, produced by Chicago Audio-Visual Services. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. why-not-snack-1975

Collective Behavior Civil Disturbances, Part 1

Presented by the United States Army, this film examines the psychological nature of American civil disturbances in effort to prepare military policeman to rationally manage the danger of such occurrences. The film sets up the Revolutionary War as origin for a spirit of dissent and civil demonstration in the U.S. that is still alive. The […]

Miracle Of Living (1947)

A bitter look at the price of fornication, this black and white film follows, Jane, a young newspaper reporter as she tells about her relationship with Frank, an Army GI whom she has waited to return home from war. We follow their story beginning during the war. We watch as Frank returns on holiday leave […]

Stop Driving Us Crazy (1961)

In this animated film, we follow Rusty, a visitor from outer space who journeys to earth and finds that he can communicate with cars. He discovers that the ‘two legs’ who capture and ride in cars often act without intelligence. He is captured by one of these creatures and experiences this first hand. Their use […]

What Made Sammy Speed? (1957)

Narrated by a juvenile police officer, this fictional film focuses on Sammy Robertson, a teenage driver with apt motor skills who is killed in a traffic accident caused by speeding. The film shows the steps leading up to Sammy’s accident: his background as a driver, his attitude behind the wheel, his peer’s influence on his […]

Danger Is Your Companion (1948)

Directed by Joe Weil and presented by the American National Red Cross, this film explains how the American Red Cross is attempting to alert people about safety hazards and emergency situations. The film elaborates on various hazards and situations in need of public attention – diseases, accidents, and other causes of death – and highlights […]

Down and Out (1971)

Following a nameless everyman worker, this film depicts falling as one of the most common causes of injury in a shop situation. The short film examines the common hazards which cause people to lose their balance, such as over-reaching, taking short cuts, failure to check equipment and not looking where one is going. Released by […]

Anyone At All (1953)

Produced by Encyclopedia Britannica, this film presents case histories of three accidents. Highlighting the severity of these events with drama, the film explains ways community groups can promote safety by calling attention to the history and activity of the National Safety Council. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. anyone-at-all-1953

[How To Pack A Suitcase]

Travel expert and Women’s Travel Director Carol Lane shows us step by step how to efficiently pack a suitcase for a short trip. She shows precise techniques for minimizing space, offers tips for easy organization of the varied items, and explains with common sense reasoning as we watch the concise process. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more […]

Joy Of Living With Fragrance (mid 1960s)

Wow! This film, presented by Avon, shows what the magic of fragrance can do for every woman. It claims a special fragrance gives her added confidence, a heightened personality, and a uniqueness that is all her own and essential to being a woman. The film moves from images of beautiful fragranced women to show where […]