Ephemeral Films

Ephemeral films are non-fiction films usually made for educational, industrial, or promotional purposes. The two classic ephemeral film collections found on the Archive are the Prelinger Archives and AV Geeks.

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A/V Geeks

393 393

Listen Well Learn Well

Feb 1, 2016 02/16

by Coronet Films

eye 393

favorite 2

comment 1

Live action and animated sequences teach children how to listen with a purpose. Shows that there can be problems and hindrances to listening effectively and presents exercises that will develop good listening skills. For information on using footage of this film for your project, email us at footage@avgeeks.com
( 1 reviews )
Topic: education

A/V Geeks

2,923 2.9K

Rumplestiltskin

Dec 29, 2011 12/11

by Coronet Films

eye 2,923

favorite 24

comment 1

Marionette puppet version of the tale about a little man who grants a miller's daughter the gift of spinning straw into gold. She learns that such a gift comes at a high price. Thanks to Blake Motz for donating this film to the A/V Geeks Archive. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
( 1 reviews )
Topics: fairy tale, marionettes, puppets, Coronet

A/V Geeks

642 642

Building better paragraphs

Nov 20, 2013 11/13

by Coronet Films

eye 642

favorite 1

comment 2

The members of a sixth grade class, who are writing a story for the school paper, learn to construct a good paragraph by composing a topic sentence, by relating other ideas to it in proper sequence, and by composing an effective concluding sentence. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

1,250 1.3K

How To Judge Facts

Nov 20, 2013 11/13

by Coronet Films

eye 1,250

favorite 11

comment 2

Money for the football team is being used to buy a film projector and causes a big stink! A/V Geeks and jocks on the brink of gang war! Helps students establish a judicious mental attitude toward fact-finding. Jim, high school sophomore, who writes a "sensational" story for his school newspaper, learns to guard against platitudes, false analogies, assumptions, double meanings. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage...
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

1,967 2.0K

How To Judge Authorities

Nov 20, 2013 11/13

by Coronet Films

eye 1,967

favorite 7

comment 2

Explains how to judge an authority by considering his evidence, his experience and the validity of his decisions. Explains that authorities can differ. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

1,366 1.4K

How To Write Effectively

Nov 20, 2013 11/13

by Coronet Films

eye 1,366

favorite 11

comment 2

Three students follow the rules of effective writing to promote a school party--they make sure the material is complete, clear in purpose, accurate and the completed story properly edited. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

3,142 3.1K

Learn To Argue Effectively

Nov 20, 2013 11/13

by Coronet Films

eye 3,142

favorite 17

comment 2

Clarifies the role of persuasive argument. Explains the components of a good argument, and contrasts the serious use of good argument against that of irrelevant, unsound argument. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

1,355 1.4K

Fun Of Making Friends

Mar 6, 2013 03/13

by Coronet Instructional Films

eye 1,355

favorite 16

comment 1

Discusses the values of friendships and how to make and keep friends. Joey learns to make friends with Barney and Betty. DIRECTOR: Ted Peshak; CAMERA: Dale Sharkey; WRITER: George Tychsen; EDITOR: Ace Moore; NARRATOR: Eloise Kummer; AUTHORITY: Elizabeth B. Carey, Ph.D., Supervisor, Bureau of Instructional Supervision, University of the State of New York . This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact...
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

1,262 1.3K

Let's Visit A Poultry Farm

Jan 1, 2013 01/13

by Coronet Instructional Films

eye 1,262

favorite 10

comment 1

Six-year-old Betty visits a poultry farm, where she helps feed the chickens, sees them at various stages of development, watches a boy clean the eggs for market, sees eggs being gathered, and watches a truck bring grain and take the eggs away. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

498 498

Life Of Nomad People

Sep 16, 2016 09/16

by Coronet Instructional Films

eye 498

favorite 8

comment 1

Shows life of the Nomads on the edge of the Sahara Desert. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: nomads, deserts

A/V Geeks

1,444 1.4K

What Is Money?

Feb 19, 2013 02/13

by Coronet Instructional Films

eye 1,444

favorite 11

comment 1

Following journey of five dollar bill thru many transactions, film shows how money functions as standard of value, standard for future payment, storehouse of value & convenient medium of exchange for goods or services. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

7,734 7.7K

Propaganda Techniques

Mar 19, 2013 03/13

by Coronet Instructional Films

eye 7,734

favorite 77

comment 3

Shows methods of recognizing and evaluating propaganda and encourages adoption of a judicious, critical attitude toward it. Chuck would like to know whether the election was really "a victory for good government" as the victorious party claimed... This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 3 reviews )

A/V Geeks

822 822

Let's Have Fewer Colds

Sep 16, 2016 09/16

by Coronet Instructional Films

eye 822

favorite 9

comment 2

The film deals with the problems of colds -- their cause, treatment and control. The opening scene shows a group of school children on the playground enjoying playing in the snow. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: colds, flu, hygiene

A/V Geeks

1,901 1.9K

Feeling Left Out - Social Adjustment

Feb 14, 2013 02/13

by Coronet Instructional Films

eye 1,901

favorite 26

comment 2

Attempt to develop sympathy and understanding for the socially isolated by offering suggestions for overcoming this condition. Coronet Films Sound 12 Minutes Produced by Coronet Films. Educational collaborator: Paul H. Landis, Ph. D., Professor of Sociology, the State College of Washington. Synopsis : This is the story of Mike Hanlon, a high school football player and a boy of pleasing personality. Mike wants friends but instead of trying to make friends with individuals, he concentrates on...
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

6,639 6.6K

Meaning Of Pi

Jan 1, 2013 01/13

by Coronet Instructional Films

eye 6,639

favorite 16

comment 2

Explains how pi denotes the ratio of a circle to its diameter. Shows the use of circles in art, industry and commerce. Outlines a procedure by which the numerical value of pi can be checked and reviewed, and describes the discovery and importance of pi. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

1,409 1.4K

Mission Third Planet : creatures of the land.

Jan 31, 2016 01/16

by Coronet Instructional Films.

eye 1,409

favorite 32

comment 2

During a meteor shower, the robot Ten-Ping and Aarak, a young scientist, are separated from their mother ship and stranded on Earth. While awaiting rescue, they begin classifying the land animals of the planet, comparing body structures of both vertebrates and invertebrates. This film isn't in the public domain. The copyright is owned by Phoenix Learning Group, Inc. For information on using footage from this film for your project, email us at footage@avgeeks.com
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Biology -- Classification, Biology.

A/V Geeks

1,699 1.7K

Food That Builds Good Health

Dec 17, 2015 12/15

by Coronet Instructional Films.

eye 1,699

favorite 7

comment 1

Shows how eating the right amounts of the right foods is related to good health. Illustrates how poor, unbalanced diets may cause irritability, lack of energy, or physical weakness. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: diet, health

A/V Geeks

413 413

Beginning responsibility -- taking care of things you share.

Jan 31, 2016 01/16

by Coronet Instructional Media

eye 413

favorite 7

comment 2

Isabel takes very good care of her own things, but is careless with things that others share with her. When she "magically" changes places with those she has returned damaged property to, she learns to treat all property as if it were her own. Shows different approaches to the study of human behavior as scientists describe current studies in physical development, perception, learning, emotions, intelligence, aptitudes, and social behavior
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Responsibility -- Juvenile films, Property -- Juvenile films, Responsibility.

A/V Geeks

501 501

Parents--who needs them?

Feb 1, 2016 02/16

by Coronet Instructional Media

eye 501

favorite 9

comment 1

Tells a story about a magic puppet who makes a little boy invisible so he can see the things that his mother and father do for him in order to teach children to appreciate their parents and to encourage them to help make the parents' jobs easier. For elementary grades. This film isn't in the public domain. The copyright is owned by Phoenix Learning Group, Inc. For information on using footage of this film for your project, email us at footage@avgeeks.com
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Parent and child -- Juvenile films, Parent and child.

A/V Geeks

4,518 4.5K

Fun Or Dumb? Graffiti

Nov 2, 2010 11/10

by Counselor Films, Inc

eye 4,518

favorite 63

comment 2

Using kids' own arguments (both pros and cons), film presents overwhelming evidence that vandalism is dumb. Shows that graffiti-type vandalism costs over $20,000,000 a year. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
( 2 reviews )
Topics: graffiti, vandalism

A/V Geeks

261 261

Is A Sales Career For You?

Sep 16, 2016 09/16

by Counselor Films, Inc / Ralph Lopatin Productions

eye 261

favorite 4

comment 1

Surveys a variety of jobs in the sales field, in order to encourage young people to consider selling as a career. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: sales, vocation

A/V Geeks

201 201

Is A Career As A Technician For You?

Sep 16, 2016 09/16

by Counselor Films, Inc / Ralph Lopatin Productions

eye 201

favorite 2

comment 1

Presents an overview of technicians at work in industrial, commercial, scientific and agricultural settings. Shows role of technician as key assistant to engineers and other professionals. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: vocation, engineering, technician

A/V Geeks

226 226

Is A Career In The Professions For You?

Oct 30, 2015 10/15

by Counselor Films, Inc / Ralph Lopatin Productions

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favorite 2

comment 1

Covers key career opportunities in the professional world of work. Provides teenagers with an overview from which to choose their careers. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
( 1 reviews )
Topics: occupation, vocational training

A/V Geeks

703 703

Is A Career In Radio Or Television For You?

Mar 12, 2013 03/13

by Counselor Films, Inc / Ralph Lopatin Productions

eye 703

favorite 9

comment 1

Library of Career Counseling Films Series Surveys job opportunities in the field of broadcasting. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

122 122

Is A Career In The Health Service For You?

Feb 7, 2017 02/17

by Counselor Films, Inc; Ralph Lopatin Productions

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favorite 1

comment 1

Views health service careers, portrays the nature of the work, and presents the great variety of health-related occupations that are available. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: vocations

A/V Geeks

235 235

Is A Career in Machining for You?

Feb 7, 2017 02/17

by Counselor Films, Inc; Ralph Lopatin Productions

eye 235

favorite 4

comment 1

Describes occupations in which men and women perform operations on metal, in producing machines and instruments. Presents the variety of careers available. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: vocations

A/V Geeks

13,395 13K

Make Winter Driving Safer

Feb 7, 2017 02/17

by Countryman Klang Inc.; AAA

eye 13,395

favorite 3

comment 2

Outlines the adjustments in skills necessary for winter driving and the precautions motorists should take to prepare a car for cold weather. Emphasizes the proper techniques to anticipate and avoid potential accidents due to skidding on ice and snow, how to recover from a skid and the proper use of 'jumper cables'. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your...
( 2 reviews )
Topic: driver safety

A/V Geeks

1,178 1.2K

Emotional Maturity

Dec 28, 2012 12/12

by Crawley Films, Ltd;

eye 1,178

favorite 10

comment 1

A dramatization of a high school boy's immature behavior. Shows some of the consequences when an adolescent fails to channel his emotions into positive actions and feelings. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

1,475 1.5K

Meeting The Needs Of Adolescents

Mar 15, 2013 03/13

by Crawley Films; McGraw-Hill Films

eye 1,475

favorite 7

comment 1

Depicts a family with a boy of 14 and a girl of 17. Shows how their physical and mental needs are met, how they are guided in their spiritual growth, and how parents can develop their social consciousness. Needs of adolescents are presented in a story of a 14 year old boy and his 17 year old sister, both members of a well adjusted family. They engage in normal home, school, church, and social activities and the usual problems of family life. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality...
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

2,407 2.4K

Meaning Of Adolescence

Mar 15, 2013 03/13

by Crawley; Mcgraw-hill

eye 2,407

favorite 13

comment 1

An overview of the social, emotional, mental and physical changes which occur in the adolescent with suggestions on how adults can help. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

450 450

As a Matter of Fact

Feb 10, 2013 02/13

by Creative Arts Studio, President's Committee for Traffic Safety

eye 450

favorite 4

comment 2

Looks at the importance of the accident bureau in planning traffic patterns. Beautiful scenes of autos from the early 1950s.
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

633 633

Machines

Oct 30, 2015 10/15

by Criswell, John F

eye 633

favorite 7

comment 1

Demonstrates simple machines and how they work to lighten man's work. Includes wheel-and-axle, lever, inclined plane, pulley, wedge and screw. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
( 1 reviews )
Topic: machines

A/V Geeks

707 707

Owl And Fred Jones

Mar 17, 2013 03/13

by Cullen, Edward

eye 707

favorite 3

comment 1

Describes the role of habit in daily life and explains how habits can be controlled or changed to enhance their usefulness. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

205 205

All-American Ski Tournament

Mar 7, 2016 03/16

by Cypress Gardens

eye 205

favorite 2

comment 1

A look at the competitive sport of water-skiing. Shot at Cypress Gardens, FL. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: waterskiing, tournament, Cypress Gardens, Florida

A/V Geeks

650 650

Mischief

Jun 14, 2016 06/16

by Československý filmexport

eye 650

favorite 11

comment 1

Animated story about a naughty boy who is punished for his mischief by animals in the yard.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: animation

A/V Geeks

1,433 1.4K

Mole And The Chewing Gum

Jan 30, 2016 01/16

by Československý filmexport.; Contemporary Films/McGraw-Hill.

eye 1,433

favorite 6

comment 1

An animated cartoon in which a mole is unable, even with the help of other animals, to get rid of the piece of chewing gum that is stuck on him.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: animated, mole

A/V Geeks

433 433

Action And Violence

Jan 29, 2016 01/16

by D Tapper; Dorothy G Singer; Jerome L Singer; ABC Wide World of Learning

eye 433

favorite 5

comment 1

Explains the difference between fantasy action and the real life action shown on news and sports programs. Shows how TV violence is staged and explains why it is dangerous for children to imitate such acts.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Television and children -- Juvenile films, Television -- Psychological aspects -- Juvenile films,...

A/V Geeks

1,661 1.7K

Pitch In

Feb 2, 2012 02/12

by D'Arcy-MacManus & Masius, Inc

eye 1,661

favorite 8

comment 1

Presents Jonathan Winters (and his cast of characters) teaching people to put litter where it belongs.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: avgeeks, litter, ecology

A/V Geeks

515 515

Those Awful Hats

Nov 1, 2015 11/15

by DW Griffith

eye 515

favorite 5

comment 0

A gentleman with a top hat, and a series of women with ever more ludicrous hats enter a movie theatre. They refuse to remove them, until a giant bucket forcibly removes one hat. All but one woman then remove their hats, and the bucket returns to remove the woman. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
Topic: silent comedy

A/V Geeks

8,721 8.7K

Youth Suicide Fantasy

Sep 25, 2011 09/11

by Dan & Steve Peters

eye 8,721

favorite 84

comment 2

Based on their book, “Why Knock Rock?”, and their church lectures, Dan and Steve Peters examines how rock music's obsession with sex, drugs and suicide is dangerous to young people. Since the dawn of Rock and Roll, there has been ministers howling about its evil affects. Ministers would tour the country's churches and college campuses with sermons and slide shows illustrating the Devil's influence on the rock music. In this film we certainly see that rock stars aren't the best role models...
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

3,715 3.7K

Ascaris - A Human Parasite

Jun 24, 2010 06/10

by Dan Gavin

eye 3,715

favorite 7

comment 2

Shows the life cycle and methods of treatment for infection by Ascaris lumbricoides, a human parasitic worm, and the sanitary steps needed to prevent infection. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
( 2 reviews )
Topics: ascaris, parasite, rural south

A/V Geeks

8,853 8.9K

Know For Sure

Mar 18, 2005 03/05

by Darryl F. Zanuck

eye 8,853

favorite 26

comment 5

A Hollywood-produced melodramatic short that deals with prophylaxis, diagnosis and clinical treatment of syphilis. Discusses follow-up treatment, sources of infection and community control. Unfortunately, this is edited version which is missing the graphic syphilis sores on male genetalia and the demonstrations on how to use condoms. (I say "unfortunately" because those scenes give the film a different tone than the milder version you'll see here. Still looking for a full copy of...
( 5 reviews )
Topics: venereal disease, public hygiene

A/V Geeks

564 564

My garbage

Mar 15, 2013 03/13

by David Shire; John Steinberg; Grove Press. Film Division.

eye 564

favorite 5

comment 1

An ironic commentary, without narration, on city life threatened by its own wastes. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

355 355

Your Chance To Live: Flood

May 10, 2017 05/17

by Defense Civil Preparedness Agency.; Screenscope, inc.

eye 355

favorite 6

comment 2

Dramatizes the plight of a young adventure seeker whose canoe is capsized by a wall of water during a flood. Shows community flood preparations, pointing out that a flood's predictability usually allows ample warning time to save lives. Designed to stimulate discussion on civil preparedness for floods. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: flood, disaster, civil defense

A/V Geeks

501 501

Your Chance To Live: Forest Fire

May 10, 2017 05/17

by Defense Civil Preparedness Agency.; Screenscope, inc.

eye 501

favorite 10

comment 2

Dramatizes the dilemma of a father and son who are trapped by a forest fire. Stresses the deadly realities of a forest fire's devastating power while detailing the hikers' escape and showing firefighters at work. Designed to stimulate discussion on civil preparedness for forest fires. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: forest fire, disaster, civil defense

A/V Geeks

525 525

Your chance to live: Winter Storms

Feb 6, 2017 02/17

by Defense Civil Preparedness Agency.; Screenscope, inc.

eye 525

favorite 8

comment 4

Intercuts scenes from Jack London's To build a fire with modern urban and rural winter scenes to point out the dangers of winter storms and low temperatures. Designed to stimulate discussion on civil preparedness for winter storms. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 4 reviews )
Topics: winter storm, civil defense, survival

A/V Geeks

1,669 1.7K

Mission Sonic Boom

Sep 26, 2011 09/11

by Defense Department/Wilding

eye 1,669

favorite 4

comment 1

This film was shown on television and at civic groups near air force bases in response to complaints by the public. Unnerving residents in jet flight paths, sonic booms were said to shatter windows and upset cows so they wouldn't give milk. The film essentially dismisses their complaints as minor nuisances reminding the public that the sonic boom is "the sound of security." To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

1,803 1.8K

Young Men on the Go

Feb 12, 2013 02/13

by Demolay International, Horizon prod.

eye 1,803

favorite 9

comment 2

A hip 1960s look at the Demolay organization for young men. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

13,405 13K

Red Nightmare

Sep 26, 2011 09/11

by Department of Defense / Warner Brothers

eye 13,405

favorite 21

comment 3

Jack Webb (Dragnet) plays a Rod Serling-like role as he introduces us to Jerry Donovan – an average guy who shrugs off his inconvenient, civic responsibilities. Jerry “wakes up” in a communist-controlled town, where he's the only American left. This film was produced for the Defense Department by studio mogul Jack L Warner and stars many Warner Brothers stock actors – including Jack Kelly (Maverick), Robert Conrad (Wild Wild West) and Andrew Duggan. At the time, Jack L. Warner was very...
( 3 reviews )

A/V Geeks

379 379

Retrospect - Personal Responsibility

Jun 27, 2017 06/17

by Dept of Civil Defense

eye 379

favorite 2

comment 1

Highlights end of WWI and English monarchy in early 20th century. Then there's a brief message about your responsibility with Civil Defense. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: civil defense

A/V Geeks

70,828 71K

[Rural Civil Defense TV Spots 1965]

Feb 18, 2007 02/07

by Dept of Civil Defense

eye 70,828

favorite 127

comment 12

Public service announcements by the U.S. Civil Defense office inform farmers what to do in case of nuclear attack using marionettes. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
( 12 reviews )
Topics: civil defense, atomic, puppets

A/V Geeks

907 907

Teach a child to talk.

Sep 23, 2013 09/13

by Developmental Language and Speech Center, CEBCO/Standard Publishing

eye 907

favorite 4

comment 1

Helps parents learn more about a child's speech and language development. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

8,792 8.8K

VD - Attack Plan

Oct 7, 2010 10/10

by Disney

eye 8,792

favorite 63

comment 2

A sergeant addresses his troops, which happen to be syphilis and gonorrhea germs. There are also characters representing ignorance and fear.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Hygiene, Sexual., Sexually transmitted diseases.

A/V Geeks

239 239

A Law Is Made

Mar 7, 2016 03/16

by Donald H Riddle; McGraw-Hill Book Company.

eye 239

favorite 3

comment 1

Narration by Senator Joseph Clark and an animated chart explain the steps through which a bill progresses to become a law. Follows the Housing act of 1959 through its genesis, committee hearings, Congressional passage, two vetoes, and final approval by the President. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Law, legislation, United States.

A/V Geeks

402 402

Safety : playground spirits

Feb 1, 2016 02/16

by Donald T Kincaid; Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation.

eye 402

favorite 4

comment 1

Good and bad playground spirits are presented to show social problems and safety hazards that exist in recreational areas. Stresses the importance of safety, consideration of others, and the right to privacy.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Playgrounds -- Safety measures, Accidents -- Prevention, Safety education.

A/V Geeks

3,313 3.3K

Girls Are Better Than Ever

Mar 6, 2013 03/13

by Douglas Film Industries; Amer Dairy Assn

eye 3,313

favorite 52

comment 1

Encourages teen-age girls to participate in total fitness programs and to take an active part in sports. Includes scenes from the lives of teen-age girls highlighting some of their problems and giving solutions. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

530 530

Medical Operation Film - A Caesarian Birth

Jan 30, 2016 01/16

by Dr A.W. Schmidt; G.W. Richter

eye 530

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Silent film. Documents the caesarian birth procedures for doctors. WARNING - GRAPHIC SURGERY.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: caesarian birth

A/V Geeks

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Septic System: Hillside Installation

Feb 5, 2016 02/16

by E.J. Clark Films.

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Discusses tips for preparation and installation when constructing hill-side septic systems. Narrator, Judith B. Cameron ; musical score, Michael Sullivan.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: septic tanks

A/V Geeks

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Human And Animal Beginnings

Mar 10, 2013 03/13

by EC Brown

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Presents in simple fashion the basic concepts of the family and reproduction. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

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5000 Dumps

Sep 14, 2015 09/15

by EPA, Stuart Finley

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About the EPA's push to convert the country's garbage dumps into sanitary landfills. While showing some success stories the film features an unflattering view of Raleigh NC - home of A/V Geeks - among other places across the United States. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: landfill, garbage, environment

A/V Geeks

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Heart And Circulation

Feb 5, 2017 02/17

by ERPI

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Uses animated drawings to show how the heart and blood vessels circulate blood throughout the body. Includes microscopic scenes of capillary action and discusses blood pressure and its relation to health. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: to come

A/V Geeks

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Food Doesn't Fly - Lunchroom Manners

Feb 14, 2013 02/13

by Educational Communications, Inc

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Children of the fourth grade take you through a typical lunch period - from washing hands to putting garbage in the trash barrel. Has very lame puppets hosting this film. No negative beha This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more informationvior is portrayed, so this film is a tad dry.
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

1,495 1.5K

Million To One, A

Dec 19, 2012 12/12

by Educational Development Center

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Shows a flea pulling a massive dry ice puck, thus demonstrating the small force needed to move a nearly frictionless body. Includes a short excerpt from the film 'INERTIA' which describes the dry ice puck. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information

A/V Geeks

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Animal Cunning

Dec 4, 2015 12/15

by Educational Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox

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Looks at animals craftiness in the "wild". We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: animals

A/V Geeks

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Frames Of Reference

Jul 8, 2014 07/14

by Educational Services Incorporated

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Uses experiments to show the changes in the appearance of motion as viewed from frames of reference moving relative to one another. Demonstrates how Newton's law of motion can only be applied to inert and accelerated frames of reference when one applies "fictitious" forces to compensate. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 1 reviews )
Topics: science, physics, relativity

A/V Geeks

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Lintola : addition with carrying.

Jan 31, 2016 01/16

by Encyclopaedia Britannia Educational Corp

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Tells a story which introduces two-digit addition problems, particularly problems which require regrouping.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Addition -- Juvenile films, Addition.

A/V Geeks

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Safety On The Street (2nd ed)

Dec 29, 2015 12/15

by Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Points out the correct way of crossing the street and how policemen, safety patrol members, traffic lights and stop signs aid the pedestrian.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: safety

A/V Geeks

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Glass From the Old to the New Through Research

Mar 17, 2017 03/17

by Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation.

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Techniques of glass manufacturing and modern product development; major types of glass. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: glass, manufacturing

A/V Geeks

1,375 1.4K

Health: The dirt witch cleans up!

Feb 1, 2016 02/16

by Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation.

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Introduces the unclean ways of the dirt witch in order to encourage children to enjoy bathing and to develop regular routines of washing the hands, face, body, and hair. For elementary grades.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Hygiene -- Juvenile films, Children -- Health and hygiene -- Juvenile films, Cleanliness, Health,...

A/V Geeks

1,189 1.2K

House Fly, The

Feb 25, 2013 02/13

by Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

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Uses micro-photography and magnification to portray the habits and life history of the common housefly and the ways in which it is a menace to health. Traces physical development from egg-laying through larval and pupal stages to the emergence of the young fly. Magnified views reveal biological structure and methods of carrying and spreading disease germs. Suggests practical control methods.
( 1 reviews )

A/V Geeks

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Eggs. [Motion picture]

Dec 29, 2015 12/15

by Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, inc

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The story of egg production on a large, commercial egg farm. Emphasizes the care given to hens in clean and scientifically-regulated laying houses. Describes the gathering of eggs from open nests and trap nests. Explains the purpose of the cooling room, candling machine, electric egg cleaner, grading machine track, and shipping cases. Views of some of the top comics of the 1920's, including Charlie Chase, Monty Banks, Fatty Arbuckle, Larry Semon, Andy Clyde, and others.
( 2 reviews )
Topic: Eggs

A/V Geeks

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Fundamentals Of DIet

Dec 29, 2015 12/15

by Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, inc.

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Describes the basic types of foods needed in daily diet and explains the contribution made by each type of food to bodybuilding. Depicts examples of controlled experimental feeding. For intermediate grades, high school and adult groups.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: diet, nutrition

A/V Geeks

1,751 1.8K

Forest Conservation

Jul 25, 2013 07/13

by Encyclopedia Britannica

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Calls attention to the many ways in which man has depleted the forest by greedy and ignorant exploitation for his own gain. Forecasts the dire results of this exploitation if it is continued. Suggests what is being done, and must continue to be done, in order to save the forest and its vast resources. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
( 2 reviews )

A/V Geeks

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Soviet Challenge - The Industrial Revolution In Russia

Feb 6, 2017 02/17

by Encyclopedia Britannica

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Reports on two phases of the Russian Industrial Revolution--the development of heavy industry and the attempts to collectivize the farmland. Considers how the industrial plan affects all phases of Russian life and examines the Soviet challenge to the free world. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Soviet Union, USSR, industry

A/V Geeks

2,307 2.3K

Fireman, The

Feb 25, 2013 02/13

by Encyclopedia Britannica

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Shows how firemen work, describes their equipment in action. Care of equipment, drills, testing of trucks, hose, ladders, and life saving devices are illustrated. A real fire is shown with firemen answering the alarm and extinguishing the blaze. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
( 1 reviews )

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