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Mental Hygiene: Classroom Films 1945-1970

by Ken Smith

ISBN13: 9780922233212
ISBN10: 0922233217
Condition: Standard
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Between 1945 and 1970, millions of public school students were subjected to hundreds of films designed to keep them on the straight and narrow. These cultural gems "enlightened" the nation's youth about proper dating, good table manners, the evils of dope, and what happens to teens who drive too fast on prom night.

Author Ken Smith embarked on an exhaustive nine-year search for these obscure educational films. The result is this fascinating stroll down memory lane. Smith has gathered titles such as Worth Waiting For, Posture Pals, Last Date, Highways of Agony, and Soapy the Germ Fighter. Included are interviews with writers and directors, detailed descriptions of these unintentionally hilarious films, and commentary on the social engineering behind them.

Synopsis:

After scouring obscure educational films for nine years, the author offers a fascinating stroll down memory lane via the hundreds of films designed to keep public school children on the straight and narrow track between 1945 and 1970. 200 photos.

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ISBN:
9780922233212
Subtitle:
Better Living Through Classroom Films 1945-1970
Author:
Smith, Ken
Publisher:
Blast Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
History
Subject:
Film - History & Criticism
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
Motion pictures
Subject:
Teenagers
Subject:
Mental health
Subject:
Students & Student Life
Subject:
Education, Secondary
Subject:
Film criticism
Subject:
Motion pictures in education
Subject:
Film & Video - History & Criticism
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Annotated filmography (p. [113]-236)
Series Volume:
433
Publication Date:
November 1999
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
10.01x7.05x.69 in. 1.60 lbs.
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