Carnival of Souls

Carnival of Souls 1962

6.90

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

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

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

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

If You Knew How I Feel: Brad's Learning Disability

If You Knew How I Feel: Brad's Learning Disability 1982

1

Nobody's perfect. We've all got our strengths and weaknesses. Kristi knew her weakness and discovered Brad's -- dyslexia, a learning disability. She learned what a learning disability is, and about handicaps -- those you see and those you don't.

1982

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 embedded objects, and safe tricks. (archive.org)

1977

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

Dance, Little Children

Dance, Little Children 1961

2.00

Remember Lynn. You will see her again. The legendary Herk Harvey (CARNIVAL OF SOULS) knows how to bring fear to a small town. Fear, here, arrives with two initials: the letter "V" and the letter "D" (and I think we all know what that means). Unfortunately, Lynn falls for the wrong guy. Things go a bit too far after their date at the dance. What could happen? Enough, if you're not careful.

1961

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

Playground Safety: Simple as A, B, C

Playground Safety: Simple as A, B, C 1976

1

The film emphasizes the importance of playground safety through the ABCD framework. It teaches children to avoid unsafe behaviors, be safety-minded, practice courtesy, and do their part to maintain a safe playground environment. Key rules include using equipment properly, waiting for turns, and keeping the area clean to prevent accidents.

1976

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

To Touch a Child

To Touch a Child 1962

1

Documentary short about social problems at a school in Michigan.

1962

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

Leo Beuerman

Leo Beuerman 1969

7.20

Leo Beuerman is a 1969 American short documentary film directed by Gene Boomer. It tells the story of Leo Beuerman (1902–1974), a diminutive, disabled man who sold pencils and became a fixture on the downtown sidewalks of Lawrence, Kansas in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to his determination. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

1969

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

The Snob

The Snob 1958

1.00

Why is a high-school girl such a snob?

1958

The Griper

The Griper 1954

1

Betty Ann, a perky high school student, is friends with George, a dour sort who is always complaining about life. Betty Ann's friends can't see how she can hang with a "wet blanket" like George, and eventually Betty finds herself more and more taking on George's attitude.

1954

Glenn Wakes Up

Glenn Wakes Up 1950

1

Mr. X visits angry, whiny Glenn and tells him to wise up and fly right!

1950