07 Nov 1941
More Dangerous Than Dynamite
A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.
Seeing Through Commercials
Is it the outrageous claims? Or just the bad acting? This early media literacy film helps kids understand that that ads are trying to, well, sell them something. Kitschy good and super tasty, it's lipsmackin' fun!
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Christopher Pray The Pirate
Gerald Suk The Director
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