A is for Atom (1953)

From the General Electric Excursions in Science series. Presents in lay terms what an atom is, how energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peace-time uses of atomic energy and the by-products of nuclear fission. Director: Carl Urbano. Associate Producer: George Gordon. Story by: True Boardman. Art Direction: Gerald Nevius, Lew Keller. Production […]

What to Do on a Date? (1951)

Shows how to plan dates that include a variety of activities. Explains that when properly planned, dating becomes an enjoyable and constructive social custom. Part of Coronet’s series of films on dating where guys are pretty much clueless dolts.. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. what-to-do-on-a-date-1951

Angry Boy (1950)

The story of Tommy Randall who is caught in the act of stealing in school. Instead of branding him a ‘CRIMINAL,’ understanding teachers send him to a guidance clinic for treatment of his emotional problems. DIRECTOR: Alexander Hammid. PRODUCER/WRITER: Irving Jacoby. CAMERA: Peter Glushanok. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. angry-boy-1950

Despotism (1946)

Released after WWII, this amazing film illustrates the thesis that all communities can be ranged on a scale running from democracy to despotism. The two chief characteristics of despotism — restricted respect and concentrated power — are defined and illustrated. Don’t be surprised if today’s modern democracies don’t fare so well when measured against this […]

Getting Ready Physically (1951)

Encourages high school boys to use the physical training, health and recreational resources of their communities. Part of the “Are You Ready for Service” Series. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. getting-ready-physically-1951

Woodworker, The (1940)

Surveys types of jobs performed by carpenters in the building industry and furniture making trades. Suggests studies needed to enter the woodworking field. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. woodworker-the-1940

Waves of Green (1950)

Shows the contribution made to agriculture by the land-grant colleges and universities, and their extension services. It is emphasized that the ideas of scientists and the help of county agents, extension workers and special courses at agricultural colleges have contributed toward increasing the standard of living in the United States. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. […]

Passenger Train, The (1954)

Describes a journey from a large city to the country on a streamline train. Shows duties of many of the people who work in the station and on the train. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. passenger-train-the-1954

Service and Citizenship (1951)

Points out that military service should be understood as part of citizenship and that training in the everyday duties of citizenship is a part of the preparation for military service. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. service-and-citizenship-1951

Man and His Culture (1954)

Shows, in the imaginative form of a ‘REPORT FROM OUTER SPACE,’ how the ways of mankind might appear to visitors from another planet. Considers the things most cultures have in common and the ways they change as they pass from one generation to the next. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. man-and-his-culture-1954-3

What About Prejudice? (1959)

Examines the damage done by a group to a classmate because of prejudice and shows the individual’s emotional response when the ‘TRUTH’ is learned. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. what-about-prejudice-1959

Nature Of Light (1948)

Demonstrates light as a form of radiant energy. Explains the principles of reflection & refraction & shows how these principles apply to the science of optics. Shows how two boys on an early morning fishing trip discover the principles of reflection and refraction of light through simple experimentation. Diagrams explain the operation of a camera […]