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Set in a toy tabletop town, this film uses brightly colored model cars and trucks to demonstrate a range of driving safety scenarios. The number of near-misses and accidents would make for an extremely violent film if real vehicles and people were used, but the models keep the feeling of mayhem at a distance. An unusual example of a rich tradition within the safety film genre: the tabletop model.

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Patterns for Smartness (1948)


A young lady espouses the knowledge she gained in her home economics course (grooming, posture, diet) that have resulted in her having what her boyfriend refers to as “know how look”. She explains to her boyfriend the advantages of sewing one’s own clothing and how to use sewing patterns and other sewing tools.

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Live and Let Live (1947)

Set in a toy tabletop town, this film uses brightly colored model cars and trucks to demonstrate a range of driving safety scenarios. The number of near-misses and accidents would make for an extremely violent film if real vehicles and people were used, but the models keep the feeling of mayhem at a distance. An unusual example of a rich tradition within the safety film genre: the tabletop model.

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Clowns and Cavemen

School films that feature clowns or cavemen. Films included – The Clowns, How the First Letter Was Written, Toothache of a Clown, Standing Up For Yourself, Pirro and the Alarm Clock, Drug Effects, Circus Day.

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What Next, Officer?

Fascinating films by police officers for police officers. Films include – Officer Survival, Shoot/Don’t Shoot I and It’s Your Move, Sergeant.

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When Mascots Attack!

Given the success of Smokey the Bear and Woodsey the Owl, a whole army of z-grade mascots appeared on the school film scene. The AV Geeks are happy to present some of the most ill-conceived they’ve found committed to film. Films include: Roscue’s Rules, Soapy the Germ Fighter, Let’s Find Something Better To Do, Snuffy’s Fire Brigade, Safety – Harm Hides At Home and Duck and Cover.

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Clowns and Cavemen

School films that feature clowns or cavemen. Films included – The Clowns, How the First Letter Was Written, Toothache of a Clown, Standing Up For Yourself, Pirro and the Alarm Clock, Drug Effects, Circus Day.

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