Margaret Travis Trailers
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Most Popular Margaret Travis Trailers
Total trailers found: 47
Speech: Platform Posture and Appearance Trailer (1949)
01 January 1949
Old short about the importance of good platform posture and how we can improve it through the simple knee test.
Health: Your Cleanliness Trailer (1953)
01 July 1953
This classroom training film teaches elementary-school students about the benefits of a neat appearance and good grooming.
A Citizen Makes a Decision Trailer (1954)
01 January 1954
Emphasizes the role of a citizen in a democracy and explains that, before making decisions, all citizens should get the facts, weigh the facts for all possible solutions, and decide on an answer that is for the greatest good of all.
George Tackles the Land Trailer (1954)
02 July 1954
George Johnson and his wife Annabelle move to a farm to pursue 'the good life,' but George’s naïve approach to planting leaves him with a failed corn crop.
Cooking: Terms and What They Mean Trailer (1949)
05 January 1949
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.
The Outsider Trailer (1951)
14 June 1951
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.
The Bully Trailer (1951)
01 January 1951
Chuck's a big kid who picks on the little kids... what can be done to stop his reign of terror?
The Other Fellow's Feelings Trailer (1951)
01 August 1951
Judy, a pretty young high-school student, is being constantly teased and tormented by Jack, a class-mate.
Glen Wakes Up Trailer (1950)
31 December 1950
Glen is sad, lonely and can't seem to make friends. But then one night he gets a visit from Mr. X!
Leo Beuerman Trailer (1969)
01 October 1969
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.
What About Juvenile Delinquency Trailer (1955)
10 May 1955
A teen drops out of a gang when they mug his father for his pencil.
Cheating Trailer (1952)
01 November 1952
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.
Responsibility Trailer (1953)
01 March 1953
In a student council election deadlock, the principal holds the deciding vote between Lloyd, the model of responsibility, and Hank, a reckless troublemaker.
The Innocent Party Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
Don and Nicky head into the city, where a reckless night with two fast girls leaves Don with more than he bargained for.
The Procrastinator Trailer (1952)
01 January 1952
Pretty, bright high school student Jean is in no hurry to start her homework - not when she has comic books and the radio to keep her occupied.
The Snob Trailer (1958)
01 January 1958
Former childhood friends Sarah Inman and Ron Johnson have drifted apart in high school. Ron hosts open parties every Friday, but Sarah never attends, preferring to stay home with her homework and dismissing her classmates—especially popular class president Bill Tyler—as shallow.
The Sound of a Stone Trailer (1955)
01 July 1955
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.
The Griper Trailer (1954)
07 June 1954
Betty Ann, a perky high school student, is friends with George, a dour sort who is always complaining about life.
Health: Your Posture Trailer (1953)
01 May 1953
Authority figures lecture school children about good posture until one little girl develops body dysmorphic disorder and hallucinates in front of her bedroom mirror.
Your Junior High Days Trailer (1961)
01 January 1961
This classroom guidance film eases seventh-graders into the realities of junior high. No longer the top students or star athletes, they must adjust to bigger challenges, shifting friendships, and greater independence.
Why Study Industrial Arts Trailer (1956)
01 January 1956
A high school student really likes his shop class...perhaps a bit too much!
Why Study Home Economics? Trailer (1955)
05 January 1955
Two sisters are trying to decide which classes to take next semester. When one wants to take home economics, the other is stunned.
Dance, Little Children Trailer (1961)
23 January 1961
This public health drama follows a small town’s struggle as syphilis spreads among its young people.
The Trouble Maker Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
Mel, a high school student who thrives on gossip and stirring conflict, pushes his luck when he targets the school’s star quarterback.
What About Drinking Trailer (1954)
01 October 1954
At a teenage party, news breaks that a friend driving with alcohol in the car has struck a pedestrian.
A Life to Save Trailer (1954)
01 May 1954
When elderly Mary Wilkens falls ill, her husband grows suspicious of Dr. Jacksburg’s questionable treatments.
Cindy Goes to a Party Trailer (1955)
22 September 1955
Cindy, a 12-year-old tomboy, is devastated when she learns that she hasn't been invited to a neighborhood birthday party.
What About Prejudice? Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
At East High, students resent the admission of Bruce—an unseen classmate their parents have warned them to avoid.
The Show-Off Trailer (1954)
12 April 1954
The high school junior class is being plagued by the antics of Jim, the class show-off.
A Day Of Thanksgiving Trailer (1951)
26 October 1951
A family reflects on what they are grateful for, even though they cannot afford a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner.
None For The Road Trailer (1957)
01 January 1957
Three friends—one a heavy drinker, one a moderate drinker, and one who abstains—spend a weekend evening that starkly illustrates the dangers of drinking and driving.
Why Study Science? Trailer (1955)
12 December 1955
During a camping trip, a group of students learns about the importance of science and its role in understanding the world around us.
The Gossip Trailer (1955)
05 August 1955
Jean, a popular high schooler running for Pep Club president, suddenly finds her best friend Laura turning against her.
Manners in School Trailer (1958)
01 January 1958
Larry, a rude and disruptive student, is given detention and told to clean the chalkboard. Instead, he doodles a cartoon character that magically comes to life and points out that Larry’s problems stem from his poor manners and behavior.
Street Safety Is Your Problem Trailer (1952)
01 January 1952
The dangers of carelessness while outside are shown in the behavior of Fred Miller. Fred's dangerous habits include jaywalking, playing near traffic, jumping on piles of leaves, hiding under boxes in driveways, and other potentially dangerous activities.
Exchanging Greetings and Introductions Trailer (1960)
05 June 1960
A narrator instructs children on the proper way to introduce yourself to and be introduced to strangers and new acquaintances.
What About School Spirit? Trailer (1958)
01 January 1958
At a school social, Jim, a student at Lawrence High, proudly tells his cousin Sally about his school’s spirit.
Speech: Using Your Voice Trailer (1950)
31 December 1950
An educational short film about correct speaking methods.
What About Alcoholism? Trailer (1956)
01 January 1956
In a classroom discussion on alcoholism, students debate its causes and consequences—dismissing alcoholics as wasteful or weak, yet struggling to agree on how they might return to responsible citizenship.
Manners in Public Trailer (1958)
01 January 1958
Barbara and her family move into a new neighborhood, and Barbara tries to make friends with her new neighbors.
The Good Loser Trailer (1953)
01 November 1953
Ray Medford, newly elected class president and star of the debate team, is used to winning. But when he unexpectedly loses a speaking competition to Marilyn Jackson—a classmate he once coached—Ray struggles with disappointment and considers quitting before the state championship.
Caring For Your Toys Trailer (1954)
21 September 1954
An educational short teaching children the importance of looking after their toys and treating belongings with care.
Take a Letter... From A to Z Trailer (1967)
01 January 1967
A classroom training film highlighting the role of secretaries in the 1960s workplace. Showcasing skills from Gregg Shorthand training, it emphasizes both professional duties and personal attentiveness to their bosses, while humorously hinting at secretaries’ potential paths in life beyond the office.
Make Your Home Safe Trailer (1957)
01 January 1957
A careless family learns the hard way that neglecting home safety leads to constant accidents. By changing their habits and using proper precautions, they transform their household into a safer, happier place.
Pork: The Meal with a Squeal Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
A lighthearted industrial short produced by Centron and directed by Herk Harvey, this film promotes the versatility and wholesome appeal of pork.
Operation Grass Killer Trailer (1961)
03 June 1961
A 1961 industrial film produced by Centron Corporation for Monsanto, illustrating modern herbicide methods and the fight against unwanted vegetation.
Tell It Like It Is Trailer (1968)
01 January 1968
A classroom training film that promotes a career in distributive management, a branch of retail sales.
