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
- 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.
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