A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.
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.
The film "And Then It Happened" follows two school bus drivers known for their safety records. During routine rides, a series of distractions and misbehaviors from the students lead to a disastrous accident, injuring several classmates. The narrative explores the challenges of managing rowdy children on a bus and the consequences of their actions, highlighting the importance of safety and the hidden struggles of the students.
Sponsored by Seiberling Rubber Company, this public service film demonstrates the important points of winter driving. Shows how to start on slippery roads, what to do when stuck, how to manipulate a skidding car and the distances it takes to stop on icy roads.
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.
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.
A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.
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
This short film looks at the importance of maintaining safe driving practices and heeding traffic rules. A traffic cop investigates a serious car crash and attempts to understand the cause.
James Blake joins three young men to explore why they're turned to the so-called manosphere to achieve success, and how it influences their real lives.
The comparison of two rural families to demonstrate the need for proper hygiene and the consequences of its neglect.
Emphasizes positive attitudes and constructive solutions to help individuals deal with problems related to sex, drugs, self-image and interpersonal relationships.
A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.
Documentary short film demonstrating the process by which waste fats from the kitchens of American homes can be transformed into the raw materials for explosives for the war effort.
An educational short from Disney on the importance of good nutrition.
A road safety film for pedestrians in city traffic. Demonstrates typical unsafe practices.
Shot with a big cowboy nod to the Western genre, this road safety film shows the danger of speeding on an unknown country road at night.
This anti-drug educational film, hosted by pop singer Tommy Roe, features teenagers discussing the pros and cons of taking LSD.