Boy and Girl of Britain

Boy and Girl of Britain 1976

1

Introduces the English countryside, life in London, and examples of English institutions and values, with the typical experiences a boy and girl have in traveling from their village and in visiting London.

1976

Shy Guy

Shy Guy 1947

3.10

Phil, a student who recently transferred into his high school, keeps to himself a lot, spending time in his basement building radios and record players. His dad notices that he has no friends, and tells him that, like the electronic parts he assembles, "you have to fit in with all hte other parts." Realizing that the reason he has no friends is because he's not one of the "crowd," Phil studies the most popular kids at school, in order to see what traits they admire most, so he can be like them and fit in.

1947

Control Your Emotions

Control Your Emotions 1950

1

Jeff Moore, a high school student, has trouble controlling his emotions. An expert in the subject (though it's never explained who he is or what he's an expert in) assures the audience that Jeff's problems stem from the fact that he lets his emotions escape, instead of reining them in like everyone is supposed to. At the end, Jeff realizes that he must not let his emotions get in the way of logic and reason, and goes to a marshmallow roast with the gang.

1950

Dating: Do's and Don'ts

Dating: Do's and Don'ts 1949

7.60

Dating Do's and Don'ts is a 1949 instructional film designed for American high schools, to teach teens basic dating skills.

1949

Good Table Manners

Good Table Manners 1951

4.20

Chuck, a young loner, is invited by a neighbor to a dinner party, but turns it down. He finds himself visited by "Chuck of the future"--himself at age 21. "Chuck of the future" knows the reason the current Chuck doesn't want to go to the party--he's embarrassed over his poor table manners. "Chuck of the future" decides to give "Chuck of the present" some tips on proper table etiquette.

1951

Lunchroom Manners

Lunchroom Manners 1960

2.60

This short featuring "Mr. Bungle", a puppet, instructs children on how to best behave in a lunchroom situation.

1960

Keeping Clean and Neat

Keeping Clean and Neat 1956

1.70

Two eighth graders doing an assembly on cleanliness and neatness seek underclassmen. A look into Don and Mildred's hygienic endeavors.

1956

What Makes a Good Party?

What Makes a Good Party? 1950

4.00

Three teenage girls decide to throw a party to introduce their college-student friend Steve to the crowd.

1950

What to Do on a Date

What to Do on a Date 1951

3.10

A shy teen wants to ask out a girl on a date - but how can he know what she'd like to do, or what kind of activity would be best suited for getting to know her?

1951

Another Bad Month for Grey's Grocery

Another Bad Month for Grey's Grocery 1977

1

Through interviews with store owners, customers, and a supermarket manager, gives insight into changing social values and increasing economic pressures that face small businesses.

1977

Good Eating Habits

Good Eating Habits 1951

1.00

In this educational short film, tips are given on proper nourishment.

1951

Cells and What They Do

Cells and What They Do 1974

1

Examines cells in plants and animals, explaining that each cell has a different job to do. Uses drawings and microphotography to observe the details of cell structure. Shows the process of cell division for both growth and reproduction.

1974

Self-Conscious Guy

Self-Conscious Guy 1951

2.00

Marty wants a spot in the School play, but is undone by nerves

1951

Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear 1950

1.00

How Bill overcomes his fear of the water through understanding its sources.

1950