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 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

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

A Day Of Thanksgiving

A Day Of Thanksgiving 1951

1

A family reflects on what they are grateful for, even though they cannot afford a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner.

1951

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

Cooking: Terms and What They Mean

Cooking: Terms and What They Mean 1949

3.00

Margie Blake, a young bride just back from her honeymoon, wants to impress her husband Tim by baking a delicious chocolate cake for his lunch. But she assumes the recipe direction to "cream" the butter means adding dairy cream to the recipe, which ruins the cake. This educational short film explains the meaning of the cooking term "cream" along with other unusual terms such as "fold", "soft ball stage", "knead", "braise", "dredge", "marinate", "scallop", "white sauce", "scald", and "sheet from spoon test". Margie learns that all good cookbooks have a glossary in the back, defining cooking terms for the new cook. Meanwhile, she has time to bake another cake for her husband.

1949

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

The Bully

The Bully 1951

1

Chuck's a big kid who picks on the little kids... what can be done to stop his reign of terror?

1951

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

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 Snob

The Snob 1958

1.00

Why is a high-school girl such a snob?

1958

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

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

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

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