Carnival of Souls

Carnival of Souls 1962

7.00

Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.

1962

Shake Hands with Danger

Shake Hands with Danger 1980

4.50

This short cautionary training film examines dangers associated with earthmoving equipment operation, showing many simulated accidents on construction sites.

1980

The Outsider

The Outsider 1951

1

Susan, a pretty high school student, has everything going for her—except popularity. She can't figure out why she is so "out of step" with the rest of the crowd. She finally comes to realize that her habit of "hanging back" and "not trying to fit in" is making her unpopular. She vows to change her ways and go along with the crowd, which means that people will like her.

1951

Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety 1977

8.00

This 11-minute, color film is designed to acquaint primary through intermediate students with Halloween safety. The film presents a little girl who has an unsafe costume. In a flashback, the changes that can be made to make her Halloween safer are detailed. These include reflective tape, removing pointed objects, a clearer field of vision, and others. Suggestions also include waiting to sample treats until they have been checked, observing reasonable hours, traveling with groups, observing pedestrian rules, trick-or-treating at familiar homes only, checking treats for inbedded objects, and safe tricks. (archive.org)

1977

The Sound of a Stone

The Sound of a Stone 1955

1

The dramatized story of a young high school teacher who is falsely accused of communist sympathies is used to demonstrate how baseless accusations can foster the spread of suspicion throughout a community, thus causing insidious and lasting damage.

1955

Venezuela

Venezuela 1961

1

Presenting an overview of Venezuela's culture, economy and geography. Visits two contrasting families of Caracas, depicting the cosmopolitan life in a modern city and the harsh existence of the farmer working on land that has had no rain in four years.

1961

The Reluctant Witch

The Reluctant Witch 1971

1

This is the only remaining footage from a second feature film that director Herk Harvey started after his earlier production the classic “Carnival of Souls”. The film was based on a short story by science fiction author James Gunn originally published in Galaxy magazine, who was also a professor at the University of Kansas. The footage is from a rough work print on the film, the audio track was missing, but this reel featured all of the known footage. The reel was found in the personal collection of the director during an inventory of his collection in the mid-nineties. (archive.org)

1971

The Other Fellow's Feelings

The Other Fellow's Feelings 1951

1

Judy, a pretty young high-school student, is being constantly teased and tormented by Jack, a class-mate.

1951

Health: Your Posture

Health: Your Posture 1953

1

Authority figures lecture school children about good posture until one little girl develops body dysmorphic disorder and hallucinates in front of her bedroom mirror.

1953

I Like Bikes, But...

I Like Bikes, But... 1978

3.40

An animated bike named Ike explains the safety hazards of bikes, chanting "I like bikes" as he moves through various settings, then following live-action bike riders. One falls over in the street and is nearly hit by Lisa's parents. Ike then narrates Lisa's interest in bikes through to her teenage years when she gets a car to see if she can be attentive now that she's not using hers as much.

1978

Cheating

Cheating 1952

3.20

This public-school educational film warns of the dangers of cheating. John Taylor is struggling with his algebra course, and convinces his friend Mary to show him her answers during the tests. But when he is caught, his reputation among his fellow students, along with his student-council seat, is put in jeopardy.

1952

What About Prejudice?

What About Prejudice? 1959

1.00

The students at East High are upset that Bruce (who is actually never shown) is "allowed" to attend their high school, and that he is an "undesirable element" whom their parents have told not to associate with. However, an incident soon occurs that makes them rethink their ideas about prejudice.

1959

Manners in School

Manners in School 1958

2.70

A brat named Larry learns about good manners at school from a chalk drawing called Chalky.

1958

Health: Your Cleanliness

Health: Your Cleanliness 1953

1

This classroom training film teaches elementary-school students about the benefits of a neat appearance and good grooming.

1953

Why Study Science?

Why Study Science? 1955

1

From the director of "Carnival of Souls", comes this short piece about a camping trip that turns into a science lecture

1955