This vintage film discusses the importance of paying full attention when cooking with vegetable oils and shortening to prevent kitchen fires. It demonstrates through controlled experiments that oil and shortening can smoke and catch fire if left unattended over high heat, and emphasizes the need to reduce heat immediately if smoke is detected. The film highlights the basic safety guidelines for safe home frying, such as using a medium heat source and never leaving heating oil or shortening unattended.
The comparison of two rural families to demonstrate the need for proper hygiene and the consequences of its neglect.
A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.
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.
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
Unambiguous message, unpretentiously inventive animation and a blackly comic tone.
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.
Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.
The plot chronicles the exploits of Michael, a teenager who is using marijuana and stealing his father's beer. His younger sister, Corey, is worried about him because he started acting differently. When her piggy bank goes missing, her cartoon tie-in toys come to life to help her find it. After discovering it in Michael's room along with his stash of drugs, the various cartoon characters proceed to work together and take him on a fantasy journey to teach him the risks and consequences a life of drug-use can bring and save the world.
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.
Country legend Mel Tillis, "Green Acres" alum Tom Lester and silly man supreme Tim Conway provide a crash course in how not to hunt in this hilarious send up of the sporting life that lands the trio in the great outdoors. When good old boys Tillis and Lester enter a "Huntin' Buddies" contest, they leave a trail of chaos and destruction in their wake. Enter game warden Conway, and things go from bad to worse in the guys' backwoods misadventure.
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.
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.
A young boy learns important life lessons about strangers.
The film emphasizes the importance of safety during recreational activities, both at home and in nature. It shares various scenarios involving children using power tools, chemicals, and playground equipment, highlighting risks such as improper use of electric cords, unsafe play habits, and the dangers of firearms. The film also provides safety tips for outdoor activities like hiking and camping, stressing the need for caution around potentially hazardous elements like poisonous plants and proper gun handling. The overarching message is to always prioritize safety to prevent accidents while enjoying recreation.