1949 Movies

This black-and-white newsreel segment shows a team of scientists making their way to Heard Island in 1949 to relieve the previous year's team. The seg...

From ringside seats at the circus, children see aerial ballerinas, acrobats, clowns, horses and elephants.

A short film about how work organization is important for the fulfillment of the work plan.

Shows methods of recognizing and evaluating propaganda and encourages adoption of a judicious, critical attitude toward it. Chuck would like to know w...

This series consists of moving images relating to the American way of life. The footage covers stories relating to the American family, working women,...

This narrative in the form of photographs brings to the screen important scenes from the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Scene after scene flashes past, vivid...

Frank Harris is a hard-working kid with a paper route that he diligently maintains. He is given a dog, Pal, by Mr. Morgan, one of the customers on his...

Film detailing the processes used in quality control of tobacco.

A simple demonstration of the basic design and operation of a watch, including stop-motion animation showing a watch being assembled from many parts.

Problems of underfunded and outdated schools.

Shows the agriculture, trade and infrastructure of California's Central Valley, all made possible by irrigation.

Teenager and parents in conflict learn to develop mutual understanding.

Propaganda film produced by the British Colonial Film Unit that covers the Colonial Exhibition on Oxford Street held during Colonial Month in the summ...

The Taylor family lives in a pretty sloppy home, and don't seem to really care very much about its condition. One day daughter Martha brings home some...

Dick York plays a high-school track star whose running lags because of his lack of sleep.

The virtues of families doing things together is shown in this classroom training film. It follows the Brent family, as they go about helping stranger...

Sharing, taking turns and obeying rules are the basic elements of fair play.

Uses the story of teens trying to extend the hours of their "Teen Canteen" as a vehicle for explaining customs, moral codes, and laws.

How a strong family group helps teenagers learn to form strong friendships.

Impossible drama proving that proper management of schedules, responsibilities, privileges and finances leads to a happier home.