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1. Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959)
Approved | 27 min | Animation, Short, Family
Donald's goes on an adventure in which it is explained how mathematics can be useful in real life. Through this journey it is shown how numbers are more than graphs and charts, they are geometry, music and magical living things.
Directors: Les Clark, Joshua Meador, Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton Luske, Norman Ferguson, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Hannah, Wilfred Jackson, Ben Sharpsteen | Stars: Jane Fowler, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Roman Yanez
Votes: 2,466
2. The House I Live In (1945)
Approved | 11 min | Short, Drama, Music
Frank Sinatra teaches a group of young boys a lesson in religious tolerance.
Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Freddie Chapman, Vincent Graeff, Teddy Infuhr
Votes: 721
3. Parent to Child About Sex (1966)
31 min | Short, Reality-TV
This instructional film teaches parents how to talk to their children about sex.
Stars: Mary Calderone, Tommy N. Evans, Stuart M. Finch
Votes: 28
4. Junior Prom (I) (1946)
69 min | Comedy, Musical
A rich man's son is running for student body president in the local high school, and the boy's father tells the school principal that if his son wins the election, he'll make a sizable ... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Dreifuss | Stars: Freddie Stewart, June Preisser, Judy Clark, Noel Neill
Votes: 131
5. Surviving Edged Weapons (1988)
TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary, Action, Crime
A documentary issued to police in the 80's on how to survive edged-based attacks, primarily blades -- with often comical and novel examples.
Director: Dennis Anderson | Stars: Mickey Dawes, Leo T. Gaje Jr., Dean Gilmore, Kathleen A. Handal
Votes: 565
6. Shake Hands with Danger (1980)
23 min | Short
A cautionary training film for those who operate and repair heavy equipment. Vignettes show men taking short cuts in their work, doing things they aren't trained for, neglecting to warn a ... See full summary »
Director: Herk Harvey | Stars: Cliff Bemis, David Early, Charles Oldfather
Votes: 346
7. The ABC's of Sex Education for Trainable Persons (1975)
20 min | Short, Documentary
This training film is meant for professionals who work with the mentally impaired, and is meant to teach them how to help their patients deal with sexual issues.
Director: Max Brecher | Stars: William Block, Beverly Camp, Richard Dix, Rick Fullerton
Votes: 203
8. Boys Beware (1962)
10 min | Short, Crime, Drama
This anti-homosexual social "scare" short film focuses on the dangers of young boys talking to strangers.
Star: Sid Davis
Votes: 638
9. Don't Be a Sucker (1943)
Approved | 18 min | Short, History, War
Propaganda short film depicting the rise of Nazism in Germany and how political propaganda is similarly used in the United States to recruit Nazi sympathizers from the ranks of American racists.
Stars: Lloyd Nolan, Robert Adler, Richard Alexander, Robert Bailey
Votes: 353
10. Red Nightmare (1962)
Not Rated | 29 min | Drama, Short
A man who has taken his freedom for granted wakes up one morning to find out that the Communists have taken over America.
Director: George Waggner | Stars: Jack Kelly, Jeanne Cooper, Peter Brown, Pat Woodell
Votes: 285
11. The Child Molester (1964)
20 min | Short, Crime
Two young girls playing hopscotch at a playground accept n offer of some candy by a stranger. When he also offers them a ride home in his car, they accept, but they soon discover that he ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert J. Leder
Votes: 142
12. Duck and Cover (1952)
Not Rated | 9 min | Animation, Short, Family
Instructional short aimed at school-aged children of the early 1950s that combines animation and live-action footage with voice-over narration to explain what to do to increase their chances of surviving the blast from an atomic bomb.
Director: Anthony Rizzo | Stars: George Winslow, Leo M. Langlois III, Ray J. Mauer, Robert Middleton
Votes: 1,103
13. The Story of Menstruation (1946)
10 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
A basic explanation of the purpose and process of menstruation, told largely with diagrams (and completely avoiding the subject of sex).
Director: Jack Kinney | Star: Gloria Blondell
Votes: 538
14. Young Man's Fancy (1952)
29 min | Short, Comedy
A visiting young man prefers the household electrical appliances over the teenage daughter! But all ends well. Thinly veiled infomercial by Edison Electrics presenting all kinds of modern electrical home appliances from the era.
Director: Donald H. Brown | Stars: Bonnie Baken, Jean Hayworth, Robert Casey, Hazen Gifford
Votes: 258
15. Our Mr. Sun (1956 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 57 min | Animation
One entry in a series of films produced to make science accessible to the masses--especially children--this film describes the sun in scientific but entertaining terms.
Directors: Frank Capra, William T. Hurtz | Stars: Eddie Albert, Lionel Barrymore, Frank Baxter, Marvin Miller
Votes: 208
16. The Hippo Who Was Afraid of Inoculations (1966)
17 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The story of how dangerous not to treat the disease at an early stage.
Director: Leonid Amalrik | Stars: Mikhail Yanshin, Georgiy Millyar, Grigoriy Shpigel, Elena Ponsova
Votes: 231
17. Out of This World (I) (1954)
20 min | Documentary, Short, Fantasy
An angel and a devil try to persuade a borderline wholesale bakery salesman to their side.
Stars: Joseph Campanella, Ralph Clanton
Votes: 259
18. Molly Grows Up (1953)
16 min | Short, Drama
Molly anxiously awaits her first sign of menstruation, which means that she'll be able to date and go dancing. The school nurse explains exactly what menstruation is to her, by using diagrams.
Director: Charles Larrance | Stars: Betsy Hawkins, Wendy Larrance, Jane Taylor, Joe Miksak
Votes: 78
19. The Talking Car (1969)
16 min | Documentary, Short
A young boy has a dream after nearly being run over after dashing out into the street. In it, a car from the '20s, one from the '40s and one from the '60s teach him the "See And Be Seen" ... See full summary »
Star: Brian Forster
Votes: 135
20. Sex Hygiene (1942)
30 min | Short, Drama
Several servicemen relax by playing pool, but one of them goes off to spend time with a prostitute. Later, he discovers he has contracted a venereal disease. A graphic and frank ... See full summary »
Directors: Otto Brower, John Ford | Stars: Robert Conway, Kenneth Alexander, Robert Cornell, Richard Derr
Votes: 213
21. What to Do on a Date (1951)
11 min | Short, Drama, Family
A shy boy wants to ask out a girl on a date - but how can he know what she'd like to do, or what kind of activity would be best suited for getting to know her?
Director: Ted Peshak | Star: Robert Casey
Votes: 379
22. Linda's Film on Menstruation (1974)
18 min | Short, Drama
Presents the story of a fifteen-year-old girl who experiences her menstrual period, describing the reaction of the girl and her sixteen-year-old boyfriend as they learn more about the subject of menstruation.
Director: Linda Feferman | Stars: Mady Kaplan, Jonathan Banks
Votes: 53
23. A Date with Your Family (1950)
10 min | Short, Drama
Educational short showing how you should never show any emotions at the dinner table.
Director: Edward G. Simmel | Stars: Hugh Beaumont, Ralph Hodges, Fred La Porta
Votes: 680
24. Keep Off the Grass (1970)
22 min | Drama, Short
An educational short film explaining the dangers of marijuana use via the story of a young man named Tom, his parents, and Tom's pot-smoking friends.
Director: Ib Melchior | Star: J. Edward McKinley
Votes: 266
25. Once Upon a Honeymoon (1956)
14 min | Short, Musical, Fantasy
Waiting for her husband to finish song-writing so they can go on their postponed honeymoon, a woman dreams of new home decor with matching phones.
Director: Gower Champion | Stars: Virginia Gibson, Ward Ellis, Alan Mowbray, Chick Chandler
Votes: 309
26. The Terrible Truth (1951)
10 min | Drama, Short
A Juvenile Court judge is at a loss to understand why so many of America's youths are marijuana addicts, so he decides to investigate on his own. He visits Phyllis, a high school senior and... See full summary »
Star: William B. McKesson
Votes: 246
27. Gang Boy (1954)
27 min | Drama, Short
Two street gangs, one white and one Chicano, are on a course for a major clash until a friendly police officer suggests that they have a sit-down dinner together.
Director: Arthur Swerdloff | Star: Curly Riviera
Votes: 182
28. The River (1938)
Unrated | 31 min | Documentary, Short, History
This documentary short film looks at the devastating and costly problems, including seasonal flooding and erosion of precious topsoil, associated with the Mississippi River system and promotes more Federal projects to remedy the situation.
Director: Pare Lorentz | Star: Thomas Chalmers
Votes: 671
29. Mechanized Death (1961)
28 min | Short, Documentary
The dangers of speeding and reckless driving are illustrated courtesy of bloody accident footage supplied by the Ohio Highway Patrol.
Director: Richard Wayman
Votes: 44
30. A Wonderful Life (1950)
Approved | 43 min | Short, Biography, Drama
Sponsored by The Protestant Film Commission, this religiously-affiliated tale centers around citizen Henry Wood (played by Oscar winner James Dunn from "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"), who ... See full summary »
Director: William Beaudine | Stars: James Dunn, Allene Roberts, Isabel Withers, Arthur Shields
Votes: 38
31. Last Clear Chance (1959)
26 min | Documentary, Short
On the day young Alan receives his driver's license, Officer Hal Jackson visits the Dixon farm to sternly lecture the family on the dangers of carelessness at railroad crossings.
Director: Robert Carlisle | Stars: William Boyett, Harold Agee, Mrs. Harold Agee, Tim Bosworth
Votes: 247
32. Is This Love? (1957)
14 min | Drama, Short
Family and friends try to convince a young lady to hold off on getting married.
Stars: Lynne Gorman, Craig Slocum
Votes: 305
33. Gripes (1943)
5 min | Animation, Short
Private Snafu learns the hard way about the need for military discipline and procedures to maintain an effective army.
Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Tedd Pierce
Votes: 268
34. Matches: An Appeal (1899)
1 min | Animation, Short
A stop-motion match makes a written appeal to the audience, asking them to send money that will go to matches for British soldiers fighting overseas.
Director: Arthur Melbourne Cooper
Votes: 163
35. Spies (1943)
Unrated | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Private Snafu has a secret: his ship leaves for Africa at 4:30. He's determined to keep it, but bit by bit it slips out, and eventually, the details end up right on Hitler's desk and the ship is engaged.
Director: Chuck Jones | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 656
36. The Talking Car (1953)
13 min | Short, Drama, Family
Jack and Mary (and their dog, Rags) are walking down the street when a talking car stops them and begins lecturing them about traffic safety.
Star: Larry Thor
Votes: 20
37. Highways of Agony (1969)
Not Rated | 28 min | Documentary, Short
HIGHWAYS OF AGONY is another highway horrorshow classic by the genre's founder, former accountant and crime scene buttinsky Richard Wayman (and produced by Earle Deems). Specializing in ... See full summary »
Star: Wayne Byers
Votes: 49
38. Last Date (1950)
Not Rated | 19 min | Drama, Short
Jeanne, a high school girl, dumps her dull boyfriend Larry for Nick, a local thug and hot-rodder she finds exciting. Nick terrifies everyone with his dangerous and reckless driving, but ... See full summary »
Director: Lewis D. Collins | Stars: Joan Taylor, Robert V. Stern, Sally Hughes, Dick York
Votes: 66
39. The New Girl (1960)
31 min | Short
To secure a lucrative government contract, a company agrees to not discriminate against minorities and integrates its office. Then all-white staff is horrified when an African-American secretary is hired.
Director: Lewis Freedman | Stars: Edward Asner, Chase Crosley, Gail Fisher, Peg Murray
Votes: 51
40. Winning Your Wings (1942)
Approved | 18 min | Short, History, War
Inspirational short film designed to encourage recruits for the American Army Air Forces.
Directors: Owen Crump, John Huston | Stars: James Stewart, Jean Ames, Leah Baird, Don DeFore
Votes: 385
41. Operation Abolition (1962)
45 min | Documentary, History
A short film produced by the House Committee on Un-American Activities documenting demonstration and rioting during the San Francisco hearings.
Director: Fulton Lewis III | Star: Fulton Lewis III
Votes: 69
42. The Trouble with Women (1959)
6 min | Documentary, Short
A boss is having trouble learning how to treat his female employees.
Stars: Chet Davis, Nora Denney
Votes: 92
43. A Future on Rail (1957)
10 min | Short
A look at the future of the railways in Britain.
Star: Frank Duncan
Votes: 19
44. Summer of '63 (1963)
21 min | Short, Drama
In this social guidance short film, teens on the make spread syphilis among their friends.
Director: Sid Davis | Stars: Michael Bell, Dolores Faith, Mory Schoolhouse, Charlotte Stewart
Votes: 179
45. It's Murder She Says... (1945)
3 min | Animation, Short
A haggard mosquito complains how tough life is with the military taking the proper precautions against malaria infection.
Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Sara Berner, Robert C. Bruce
Votes: 150
46. Perversion for Profit (1965)
Unrated | 29 min | Short
This anti-porn short film shows a flood tide of filth engulfing the country in the form of newsstand obscenity.
Stars: George Putnam, Damian O'Flynn
Votes: 394
47. Shy Guy (1947)
14 min | Drama, Short
Phil, a student who recently transferred into his high school, keeps to himself a lot, spending time in his basement building radios and record players. His dad notices that he has no ... See full summary »
Director: Ted Peshak | Stars: Mike Wallace, Dick York, Frank Ferguson, Arthur Young
Votes: 144
48. The Home Front (1943)
4 min | Animation, Short
A homesick Pvt. Snafu learns that his family are almost as commited to the war efforts as himself.
Director: Frank Tashlin | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 317
49. Century 21 Calling... (1962)
14 min | Short
Two perky teens explore every inch of the telephone exhibit at Seattle's fair.
Director: Robert W. Larsen
Votes: 196
50. Catching Trouble (1936)
10 min | Documentary, Short
With his faithful Indian sidekick, a so-called nature-lover trees a bobcat, bags rattlesnakes, and ties up two bear cubs. What a man!
Director: Jack Eaton | Stars: Ted Husing, Ross Allen
Votes: 509