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Getting Ready Morally (1951)

Shows how the service experience helps a youth to develop self-reliance and to assume the responsibility for making his own decisions. Part of the Coronet’s “Are You Ready for Service” series, these films prepared young men who were about to be drafted into the armed services. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. getting-ready-morally-1951
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Are You a Good Citizen? (1949)

Discusses the qualities of a good citizen and the role of Democratic institutions with which he is concerned. Jim learns how to work with the government to get a playground. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. are-you-a-good-citizen-1949
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Care of the Skin (1948)

Demonstrates good habits of cleanliness. Shows the proper way to wash hands and face, to clean nails and to bathe. Animated drawings describe the structure of the skin and explain why soap is necessary for cleanliness. Films like these were made to educate students who didn’t get good hygiene practices from their families. Contact footage@avgeeks.com […]
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Day in America, A (1969)

Presents a day in the life of the United States featuring a cross-section of Americans. Stresses freedom to work, worship, and play. A wonderful pro-American propaganda piece made by the US Air Force during a time when the country was divided by the civil rights movement, a rebellious youth culture and the country’s participation in […]
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It’s Your America (1948)

Emphasizes the returning soldier’s responsibilities in preparing himself for the job of running his country in such a way that the things he fought for will be achieved and preserved. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. its-your-america-1948
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Social Acceptability (1958)

Illustrates the correlation between social acceptability and the successful adjustment and happiness of the average adolescent. Emphasizes the responsibility of adults to provide adolescents with guidance in the social skills. Quite an amazing film that says that regardless of what you do to be popular in school, ultimately, you are judged by how your parent’s […]
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Good Loser, The (1953)

In an era so bound by conformity and predictability, it’s no surprise that children were actually taught to lose. Ray always wins contests and has come to feel entitled to glory. But when Marilyn beats him, he has to learn to accept defeat gracefully. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. good-loser-the-1953
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New Tools for Learning

“So much must be learned by so many in so little time. This is the question we must address to every aspect of the problem. School buildings; equipment; teacher’s loads; teacher’s salaries; the training of teachers and the tools for learning.” Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. new-tools-for-learning
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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 […]
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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 […]
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