Kids These Days
The postwar period was a golden age for films that carried a message of moral, social, and physical hygiene for the nation’s youth at a time when there was genuine cultural anxiety about the future of the American family. The movies presented in Kids These Days are collectively a fascinating artifact, sometimes unintentionally hilarious in their earnestness (Are You Popular?) but other times darkly…
Film, Video
Girls beware
"Presents four case histories documenting the problem of young girls falling prey to molesters. Enumerates the do's and dont's in the babysitting situation. Develops the ever-present problems of the young girl who allows herself to be picked up and who wishes to go with boys older than she"--Educational film/video locator, third edition, volume I, p. 1455.
Contributor:
Sid Davis Productions
Date:1961
Film, Video
The terrible truth
Documents the story of one teenage girl typical of youthful narcotics addicts. Starting with an occasional marijuana cigarette, she is induced to experiment with a 'fix' of heroin. Soon she is a hopeless 'hype,' with a criminal record and a blighted future. Judge William T. McKesson, of the Los Angeles Juvenile Court, presents the arguments against having any contact with drugs in any form.
Contributor:
Sid Davis Productions
Date:1951
Film, Video
Name unknown
Through several episodes--a lover's lane, baby-sitting, and a pick-up, juveniles are shown how clever criminals, like a dishonest 'carnival sharper,' prey on the sucker. The film tries to show the teenage boys and girls why it is much smarter to be aware of possible perils and avoid them, than to seek a momentary thrill by taking dangerous chances.
Contributor:
Sid Davis Productions
Date:1951
Film, Video
Gossip
"Illustrates the detrimental effects of rumors through the experience of Jean, a newcomer in a high school, who becomes the victim of a malicious rumor started by Jack, her first date. After suffering considerable unhappiness, she is again accepted by her friends when her parents and the principal get Jack to confess and to tell the facts"--Educational film/video locator of the Consortium of University…
Contributor:
Clairmont, Leonard - O'Donnell, Homer - Sid Davis Productions
ArticleKids These Days The postwar period was a golden age for films that carried a message of moral, social, and physical hygiene for the nation’s youth at a time when there was genuine cultural anxiety about the future of the American family. The movies presented in Kids These Days are collectively a fascinating artifact, sometimes unintentionally hilarious in their earnestness (Are You Popular?) but other times darkly…
Film, VideoGirls beware "Presents four case histories documenting the problem of young girls falling prey to molesters. Enumerates the do's and dont's in the babysitting situation. Develops the ever-present problems of the young girl who allows herself to be picked up and who wishes to go with boys older than she"--Educational film/video locator, third edition, volume I, p. 1455.
Film, VideoThe terrible truth Documents the story of one teenage girl typical of youthful narcotics addicts. Starting with an occasional marijuana cigarette, she is induced to experiment with a 'fix' of heroin. Soon she is a hopeless 'hype,' with a criminal record and a blighted future. Judge William T. McKesson, of the Los Angeles Juvenile Court, presents the arguments against having any contact with drugs in any form.
Film, VideoName unknown Through several episodes--a lover's lane, baby-sitting, and a pick-up, juveniles are shown how clever criminals, like a dishonest 'carnival sharper,' prey on the sucker. The film tries to show the teenage boys and girls why it is much smarter to be aware of possible perils and avoid them, than to seek a momentary thrill by taking dangerous chances.
Film, VideoGossip "Illustrates the detrimental effects of rumors through the experience of Jean, a newcomer in a high school, who becomes the victim of a malicious rumor started by Jack, her first date. After suffering considerable unhappiness, she is again accepted by her friends when her parents and the principal get Jack to confess and to tell the facts"--Educational film/video locator of the Consortium of University…