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Disc 1
Instructional - Etiquette
9 DVD Box Set
Disc 1: Table Manners & Dining Etiquette
Training Films
    
Brief Synopsis of DVD: These films are for anyone who loves the great old funny table etiquette, table manners and good manners film that permeated American educational culture following WWII. These fascinating films in this collection aim to teach teens and children proper lessons on table manners. These films are hilarious etiquette training classics, a rare look into the American culture of the past. See how they used to teach teens about proper table manners or revisit the same movies you viewed as a youngster. These films also shows how to set buffet tables, tea tables, and holiday meals. Bad manners will not be tolerated, so bring your proper manners and good social etiquette and watch these great table manners and etiquette movies.
Title #1: Arranging The Buffet Supper
Production Date:
19 Running Time: minutes Brief Description: The title says it all. Step by step set up with good explanations about arranging a tasty meal for good friends while you're all on your best behavior.
Title #2: Arranging A Tea Table Production Date:
19 Running Time:
minutes Brief Description:
This vintage video shows how to set a beautiful tea table. Classic pictures of dining etiquette and the aesthetics of setting up a beautiful dinner arrangement.
Title #3: Dining Together Production Date:
19 Running Time: minutes Brief Description: It's Thanksgiving and the children are full of sugar and holiday energy and excitement - time for much needed dinner etiquette lessons. Teaching children manners is fun for everyone because you get to show them how to behave and watch them flourish socially.
Title #4: Dinner Party Production Date: 19 Running Time: minutes Brief Description: One technique for effectively teaching good table manners and etiquette is to use guilt and embarrassment to get teens to use proper table manner and etiquette. This scenario leads to non stop laughs...completely hilarious!
Title #5: Good Table Manner Production Date:
19 Running Time:
minutes Brief Description: Young Chuck learns good table manners and etiquette ... when he visits himself in the future. Curious? You need to watch - the plot just keeps getting better.
Title #6:
Table Manners Production Date:
19 Running Time: minutes Brief Description:
A very formal table manners film. Standard in classic approach and
contents, unique in its rare visuals and beautiful historic pictures.
Disc 2: Social Etiquette & Courtesy Videos
(1946-1961)
  
  
  
Brief Synopsis of DVD:
This historic social etiquette films collection bring the back to life the
desire for social conformity of the 40's, 50's and 60's. A time when
success was judged upon one's popularity and reputation. All you had to do
was say please, thank you, delighted, never get mad, always act happy, and treat
women like they are helpless. You will fully submerged in the social
courtesy of the past after you watch these timeless films.
How Do You Say Goodnight?
Title #1:
As Other See Us
Production Date:
1953 Running Time:
9 minutes Brief Description:
Dripping with social conformity this film teaches teens how to act so other
people will like you. Preaches confidence as one of the keys to success,
because when people are unsure of themselves and their actions then they will
most likely do something embarrassing. Fantastic all around film.
Title #2:
Cindy Goes To A Party Production Date:
1951 Running Time:
9 minutes Brief Description:
In a dream, Cindy's Fairy Godmother
teaches her how to act during a party. Cindy believes she did not get
invited to her friends party because she had bad social skills.
All you need to do is remember a few things....don't make fun of others, obey
the rules of games, don't be too noisy, and of course be a good loser, because,
as they say "Party's are more fun when all your friends are there."
Title #3:
Everyday Courtesy Production Date:
1948 Running Time:
8 minutes Brief Description:
Always say "please" and "thank you" because other will like if you are nice to
them. Vintage film teaches the basics of how to empathize and be courteous
to others.
Title #4:
How Do You Do Production Date:
1946 Running Time:
13 minutes Brief Description:
A sad story, with a happy ending. A poor girl embarrasses herself because
she doesn't how the proper way to introduce people to one another!!!!
She'll never make that mistake again.
Title #5: Johnny
Learns His Manners Production Date:
1946 Running Time:
18 minutes Brief Description:
Johnny an animated young boy is a social disaster. He wont clean up his
room, he argues, and is totally uncooperative. Its time Johnny learns a
lesson.
Title #6:
Mind Your Manners
Production Date:
1953 Running Time:
10 minutes Brief Description:
"Good manners make good first impressions." Stresses that good manner
should look and feel natural. Shows teenagers with impeccable manners to
teach etiquette.
Title #7:
Office Etiquette Production Date:
1950 Running Time:
10 minutes Brief Description:
Treat other as you want to be treated at the office. It will make everyone
like you and you will get a raise.
Title #8:
Playing Together Production Date:
1950 Running Time:
9 minutes Brief Description:
Donny and Duncan are the perfect children. They are good sportsmen,
courteous, and they go do lots of fun things together like eating a picnic in
the park.
Title #9:
The Prom: It's A Pleasure Production Date:
1961 Running Time:
17 minutes Brief Description:
Coca Cola Junior Miss Pageant from 61 is used to teach how take a lady to the
prom. Wonderful footage of the annual pageant from Mobile, Alabama.
Title #10:
Writing Better Social Letters Production Date:
1950 Running Time:
10 minutes Brief Description:
A young teen girl gets help from her brother on how to write good letters to
friends and family. Its important!
Disc 3-4: Teen Dating & Relationship Etiquette
Films (1940s - 1950s)
  
 
  
Title #1: Dating Do's and Don'ts Production Date:
1949 Running Time:
12 minutes Brief Description:
Classic teen dating film in beautiful color. Woody takes a girl who
"knows how to have a good time" out on the town.
Title #2:
Beginning To Date Production Date:
1953 Running Time:
11 minutes Brief Description:
A realistic classic dating film. A group of just old enough teens learn
the basics of dating.
Title #3:
What To Do On A Date Production Date:
1950 Running Time:
10 minutes Brief Description:
Dating tips for men. What every man needs to learn, how to avoid spending
too much money on a date.
Title #4:
Going Steady
Production Date:
1951 Running Time:
10 minutes Brief Description: Bizarre dating film about what it is
like to be going steady. Follows a couple of teens who are going steady, but
really just seem to always be waiting for one another or just showing up.
Title #5:
How Much Affection? Production Date:
1958 Running Time:
19 minutes Brief Description:
How much petting is too much? Is heavy petting going too far on a
first date? Watch and find out.
Title #6:
Junior Prom Production Date:
1946 Running Time:
21 minutes Brief Description:
Two couples going to the junior prom in all its glory. Nice color film.
Title #7:
How To Say No Production Date:
1951 Running Time:10 minutes Brief Description: Daughters learn to say no to boys,
petting, smoking, and all things bad.
Title #8: Are
You Ready Production Date:
1950 Running Time:
12 minutes Brief Description:
Surprisingly progressive film about two teenagers, who want to marry so they go
get advise from a Minister. Morals, society, and maturity are considered.
Title #9:
Choosing For Happiness Production Date:
1950 Running Time:14 minutes Brief Description:
Very funny film for young women on how to find a good husband. Also shows
girls how to attract special and desirable men.
Title #10:
It Takes All Kinds Production Date:
1950 Running Time:
15 minutes Brief Description:Films
of basic rules for a successful marriage. Rule #1 When choosing a marriage
partner one should be careful. Rule #2 Accept your partner for who they
are. It get better too.
Title #11:
How Do You Know It's Love
Production Date:
1950 Running Time: 16 minutes Brief Description:
Have you found true love? This classic social guidance film will you how
to recognize if have every had real love. Timeless.
Disc 5: School Spirit & Classroom Rules Films
(1950s)
  
  
  
Brief Synopsis of DVD:
We all hate
the rules at times, but understand that they are a necessary part of society.
The School Rules & Spirit DVD includes some priceless films, some imaginative
and some surprisingly progressive. Issues and questions addressed in this
collection are discipline, importance of rules, why we have rules, and the fun
of school spirit, because after all, "You couldn't be proud of a noisy classroom
could you?"
Title #1:
Holiday From Rules Production Date:
1959 Running Time: 11 minutes Brief Description: Off-beat film following a group of kids who
use their imaginations to go to a deserted island where there are no rules.
The kids learn the hard way, that rules are important, when a boy breaks his arm
and a girl goes swimming in shark infested waters.
Title #2:
How Quiet Helps At School
Production Date:
1953 Running Time:
11 minutes Brief Description:
The right time for noise is on the playground. Schoolteacher, Miss Bradley
and her class demonstrate the differences between a noisy classroom and a quiet
classroom.
Title #3:
Maintaining Classroom Discipline Production Date:
1947 Running Time: 15 minutes Brief Description: One of the gems of
all the historical films collection, Maintaining Classroom Discipline, is an
instructional video for teachers about how to interact with students. The
reasons for students misbehaving and
disrupting class are covered as well as exactly what kinds of discipline are
acceptable. A Must See!!!
Title #4:
School Rules: How They Help Us Production Date: 1953 Running Time:
11 minutes Brief Description:
"Rules keep things going smoothly and fairly" in this film full of scenarios
where rules help keep people safe and having fun.
Title #5:
What About School Spirit Production Date:
1958 Running Time:
25 minutes Brief Description: Film follows Bob Courby,
the captain of the Lawrence High School basketball team, who's school spirit is
contagious. Bizarre ending because unfortunately, Bob get really sick.
Disc 6: Prom & Formal School Dance Films (1940s
- 1960s)
 
  
  
Brief Synopsis of DVD: This is a compilation of two vintage prom films that have
been digitized and put onto DVD. Remember how stuffy the prom atmosphere was in
mid-century America? Now the kids have their prom at clubs and restaurants!
Watch how it happened in the good old days and enjoy these awesome vintage prom
etiquette films on DVD!
Title #1:
The Prom: It's a Pleasure! Production Date:
1961 Running Time: 18 minutes Brief Description: This is an amazing color film produced
by Coca-Cola about prom etiquette. The 1961 Coca-Cola Junior Miss goes to the
prom with her date and both of them display impeccable social skills throughout
the entire night. I love the colors in this film
and the cinematography is excellent. Classic piece of prom history.
Title #2:
Junior Prom Production Date:
1946 Running Time: 21 minutes Brief Description: Two couples go to their prom for a magical
evening of dancing and memories. One couples shows how to do everything right
and the other couple shows how to do everything wrong.
Disc 7: Social Skills & Interpersonal
Communication Films (1940s - 1950s)
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