Plow that Broke the Plains, The (1936)

Traces the social and economic history of the Great Plains from the time of the settlement of the prairies by cattlemen and farmers through the World War I boom to the years of depression and drought. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. plow-that-broke-the-plains-the-1936

Office Courtesy : Meeting the Public (1952)

Dramatizes techniques for office workers in meeting and working with persons outside the company, face to face and over the phone. Stresses courtesy. Secretary discovering how to make her job more enjoyable. Produced by Hal Kopel. In collaboration with Hamden L. Forkner, Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. office-courtesy-meeting-the-public-1952-2

Three Little Kittens (1953)

Proof that cats existed before the Internet! Traces the development of three kittens from birth until they are taken from their mother. Studies the characteristics and habits of cats and kittens. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. three-little-kittens-1953

Outsider, The (1951)

A dramatization of the problem of a young girl who feels that she is rejected by her school group. Points the way for a discussion of the mutual responsibilities of the individual and the group in such situations. Part of Centron Film’s “Discussion Problems in Group Living ” series which were open-ended and the class […]

Obligations (1950)

Contrasts a disorganized and an organized family, with emphasis on the rights and obligations of each member of the family. Includes problems in the areas of finance, homework and family chores. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. obligations-1950-2

Choosing a Classroom Film (1963)

Uses a wide selection of recently produced films to illustrate the purposes of educational films and the standards by which to appraise them. Shows how film techniques–photomicrography, time-lapse photography and animation–can help overcome barriers to learning. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. choosing-a-classroom-film-1963

Great Rights, The (1963)

Follows Millie and her father as they tour Washington D C. Uses animation to show what would happen if the Bill of Rights disappeared from American life. Designed to show that rights must be believed in, valued and used, to fulfill the promise of the Constitution. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. great-rights-the-1963

Competition and Big Business (1953)

Defines big business and analyzes the relationship of big business to competition. Discusses the effect of big business on such problems as monopoly, entry into the market and technological progress. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. competition-and-big-business-1953

Kentucky Pioneers

Follows pioneer families along wilderness road to Kentucky. Shows their schools, recreation and everyday tasks, such as weaving, soap-making, cooking, carpentry and candle-making. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. kentucky-pioneers-2

Capitalism (1948)

Widgets give way to weenies as the “Western High School Radio Forum” discusses the meaning of capitalism in terms designed to make sense to teenagers. Introduces students to some important aspects of the capitalistic system–private property, profit, competition, freedom of contract, free enterprise and government regulation. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. capitalism-1948