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Teaches procedures to follow when involved in an accident. Discusses the care of the injured, hazards…

It's Friday but to us it's another "let's watch some classic 16mm films…

Really, even more 16mm films to watch! What's going on that we have so many…

Hump days don't exist when you have a seemingly endless supply of 16mm films to…

Watching 16mm films is pretty rad!

We are having two lunches today - one at 1pm and one at 3pm EST for AMIA…

Tells the story of how a Portuguese fisherman rescues a ten-year-old boy from drowning…

Shows causes of accidents and how to avoid them. Discusses safe methods for left turns, how…

Depicts the climate and some of the basic natural resources of Mexico. Emphasizes that the shortage…

Shows how county government came into being, the functions and duties of each of the county…

Discusses installment buying, interest, car buying, monthly payments, house payments, revolving credit accounts and credit cards.

…original screenplay, Nick Barrows, Robert St. Clair; film editor, Roy Luby. Progressive Pictures Corp.; 27Jul38; LP8172.

Shows Mexico's educational and health care facilities. Scenes include urban and rural schools, the normal…

Contrasts methods used in early America for providing water, light, fuel and garbage disposal with those…

Discusses the major forms of gambling including card and dice games, roulette, slot machines, lotteries and…

Compares the activities of three families representative of the poor, the middle, and the wealthy classes…

Explains the contributing factors that have caused our country to grow in size, population, industry, and…

Shows how to enter and leave high speed roadways, the necessity for maintaining proper clearance between…

Shows the precautions necessary when driving in rain and snow or over icy pavements. Portrays physical…

Scenes of the people of Mexico, showing their culture, customs, games, religious festivals, national celebrations and…

Stresses preventive measures for life safety in the home. Shows a well-planned escape route.

Shows how a citizen can become a candidate for a governmental office and defines his possibilities…

Describes the American political structure; explains campaigns, party precinct work, and elections; and points out some…

Shows the necessity of understanding and obeying traffic regulations. Covers the hazards of driving in urban…

…sd. Credits: Director, Jean W. Yarbrough; original screenplay, John W. Krafft. Progressive Pictures Corp.; 2Sep38; LP8289.

Shows safe and courteous practices for young children who ride a school bus. Explains correct procedures…

driving POVs; road signs; the usual California roadside stuff; 00:48:09:05- 00:48:29…

…John W. Krafft; film editor, Roy Luby; music director, Lee Zahler. Progressive Pictures Corp.; 4Sep38; LP8454.

A drama in documentary style about a young girl who is tried and convicted of dealing…

Demonstrates the human reflex or reaction time, explains the effects of fatigue upon reflexes and visibility…

…Produced by Progressive Pictures, Oakland, California Distributor: Contributor: Prelinger Archives Source Collection: Prelinger Archives Digitizing Sponsor…

Stimulates interest in economics and government through portrayal of the part taxes play in our society…

…Driving safety film made by Progressive Pictures in the eastern portion of the San Francisco Bay…

…This is one of the rare Progressive Pictures films to be shot outside the San Francisco…

Discusses Mexico as a tourist attraction. Explains customs regulations and health requirements, food and hotel precautions…

Pedestrians and motorists share the responsibility for accident prevention. Filmed on the streets and sidewalks of…

</p> <p>This vintage traffic safety film "When You Are a Pedestrian" was produced by Progressive…

Discusses the jobs and earnings of workers in industry, handcrafts, white-collar trades and government. The…

"You and Your Bicycle" is a 1948 short film that offers practical guidance on bicycle safety…