None for the Road

Teenager Les Anderson thinks his life can't get any worse after he flunks his driver's exam, but he's wrong. Even though he didn't receive his license, Les refuses to break his date with the cool Mercedes Lane, and he decides to lift his family's prize luxury car for the occasion. Unfortunately, Mercedes sneaks some booze along and passes out drunk, and a confused Les makes the bad decision of enlisting his rebellious friend, Dean, to help.

From an ominous Lecturer, a small 1930s middle American community learns of the Harper Affair, in which young Jimmy Harper finds his life of promise turn into a life of debauchery and murder thanks to the new drug menace marijuana. Along the way, he receives help from his girlfriend Mary and Jesus Himself, but always finds himself in the arms of the Reefer Man and the rest of the denizens of the Reefer Den.

Tasha Grant, at age 17, goes to a party and gets drunk, not even realizing the potential consequences of her actions. This film introduces the danger of alcohol to youth.

A young woman tries to cover up a deadly hit and run accident, only to have the supposedly dead victim come back to terrorize her.

Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.

Ever had a good experience with doorstep salespeople? Maybe you were lucky, but the doorstep has never seemed the best place for a sensible sales decision – which is exactly why companies use it.

Zippy public information animation on how to keep up with the Joneses - by getting a rebate on rates.

This 1970s PSA-style short film titled ”Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks” combines b-roll footage and stop-motion photography to display the most common types of accidents and driving errors at rail crossings and how to avoid these errors

You're asking for trouble when you play with fire - and this public information film is the stuff of nightmares.

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

As part of a wider anti-litter message, this film addresses the problems of rubbish left on beaches.

Basil Brush comes to the rescue of potential careless bathers.

Unambiguous message, unpretentiously inventive animation and a blackly comic tone.

Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.

This is an educational anime short produced to be shown in schools and designed to prevent child abduction. It follows a young girl named Yumi who dreams about a video game she is playing which teaches her what to do if a strange man tries to force her into a car.

Two friends, Albie and Ambrose, ramble about the drunken misadventures of the former during a cold winter night.

The dangers of LSD are driven home to teenagers in this classroom training film, which is "narrated" by an LSD tab. The "tab" tells kids that he is "a depth charge in the mind!" and various teenagers are shwn babbling about their LSD experiences. "Experts" are presented who warn that LSD makes kids "paint themselves green" and has various other horrible side effects, the most serious of which is that it gives users a police record, and that there is "no known way of getting your fingerprints out of a police file once they're in there."

This driver's education film is about the importance of driver behavior in preventing accidents. The narrator, Gordon Anderson of the Industrial Accident Prevention Associations of Ontario, points out that road accidents are a major cause of fatalities. The core problem lies with the driver, whose decision-making can be compromised by fatigue, alcohol, poor vision, and especially, "bad manners." Statistics and tragic real-life examples show that 81% of accidents are caused by driver errors, and 97% of accidents involve cars in good condition. The film advocates for a proactive approach to safety, urging drivers to follow simple rules of the road. It also suggests solutions like stiffer physical and mental tests for drivers, compulsory vehicle inspections, and use of safety belts. The biggest factor is a lack of courtesy. The film asks drivers to choose "safety or slaughter" by remembering their human limitations and treating other drivers with respect and good manners.

A young boy learns important life lessons about strangers.

A 1972 educational film by Dan Gibson Productions, aims to guide young viewers in recognizing the temptations and risks associated with alcohol and excessive drinking through the lens of a nature documentary. Through a series of cautionary scenarios and reflections, it sheds light on the societal lure of alcohol and its potential consequences. This film serves as both a warning and a primer on self-awareness around drinking habits, connecting with an era increasingly concerned with youth education on substance use.