Kids! 1950s Social Guidance Films DVD

Synopsis

A compilation of 11 American instructional films from the 1950s telling children how to behav and what was expected of them.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2005

Year of production

1950-1959

Subjects

Psychology; Sociology

Keywords

child development; citizenship; moral values; social behaviour; social history; social psychology; young people; archive films

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0

Price

$9.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

110 minutes

Year

2005

Sections

Title

Am I Trustworthy?

Synopsis

A young boy learns to do what he’s told, keep his promises and to retuns what he borrows. B&w. 1950

Duration

10 mins

Title

Beginning Responsibilities: Taking Care of Things

Synopsis

Children are told to take care of their things properly. B&w. 1951

Duration

9 mins

Title

Better Use of Your Leisure Time

Synopsis

Appropriate use of free time is one of the most important lessons a person can learn, and this film ensures young adults learn it early. B&w. 1950.

Duration

11 mins

Title

Don’t Be Afraid

Synopsis

A psychological journey through what makes a child frightened and why. B&w. 1953.

Duration

12 mins

Title

Helping Johnny Remember

Synopsis

Johnny thinks the world revolves around him and his friends have had enough. Through a psycho-drama Johnny is brought back into the fold. Col. 1956.

Duration

10 mins

Title

Holiday from Rules?

Synopsis

A "Lord of the Flies"-type story , dramatising the need for children to have clear rules they must be made to abide by. Col. 1959.

Duration

10 mins

Title

How Quiet Helps at School

Synopsis

This film sends the message that noise and horseplay should be confined to the school playground rather that lessons.

Duration

10 mins

Title

Let’s Be Good Citizens at School

Synopsis

Neat, clean-cut and practising good citizenship skills - that’s the ideal student this film intends to produce. B&w. 1953.

Duration

9 mins

Title

Let’s Share with Others

Synopsis

Jimmy’s lemonade stand experiences shows him the benefits of sharing. B&w. 1951.

Duration

10 mins

Title

Other People’s Property

Synopsis

Three young boys horse around a little too much and their childish prank lands them in big trouble. B&w. 1951.

Duration

10 mins

Title

Ways to settle Disputes

Synopsis

Three children learn how to get along by practising the art of compromise and playing according to the rules. B&w. 1950.

Duration

10 mins

Distributor

Name

MediaOutlet.com

Email

service@prosperohouse.com

Web

http://www.mediaoutlet.com/ External site opens in new window

Address

PO Box 1432
Bayonne
NJ 07002
USA

Notes

Specialises in US archival moving image and sound material, particularly vintage radio and public service films and broadcasts that have been digitally restored. Formerly known as Earthstation.com. Sale on multi-region DVD or CD.