Sid Davis Productions Movie Trailers

The Bottle and the Throttle Trailer (1968)

01 January 1968

The dangers of drinking and driving are illustrated to a teenager returning from a beach party, where after having "one too many beach beers" he runs over a young mother and her child.

No Smoking Trailer (1960)

01 January 1960

Made by Sid Davis, a prolific director of social guidance films, this anti-smoking film takes a blunt, no-nonsense approach to smoking cessation, arguing against the deceit of the tobacco industry with staged reenactments, stark narration, and bold title cards promising smokers a shorter life expectancy due to lung cancer.

The Dangerous Stranger Trailer (1971)

31 December 1971

Presents vignettes explaining the dangers posed by child molesters. Shows various methods that molesters use to win over a child's confidence, how it is wise to be on guard and how to act should these situations ever arise.

Roscoe's Rules Trailer (1960)

01 January 1960

Children receive safety instructions from police officer at school. Police officer uses Roscoe the drumming bear to help children remember four safety rules.

The Baton Trailer (1974)

01 January 1974

A film from the Roll Call series--how-tos for law enforcement. This one focuses on the baton.

Wild at the Wheel Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

This short film looks at the importance of maintaining safe driving practices and heeding traffic rules.

Vandalism Trailer (1953)

18 July 1953

Two young high school boys spike the punch at a Halloween party, mischievously let the air out of car tires, and finally steal a car to go for a joyride.

Beware The Rapist Trailer (1979)

01 January 1979

Public information film regarding female safety and how to safeguard against rape

Live and Learn Trailer (1951)

03 January 1951

The perils of children acting first and thinking later are illustrated in these stories of what happens to children who exhibit such rash behavior.

...So I Took It! Trailer (1975)

30 July 1975

Anti-shoplifting film co-produced by Sid Davis and Motorola.

The Terrible Truth Trailer (1951)

01 January 1951

A Juvenile Court judge is at a loss to understand why so many of America's youths are marijuana addicts, so he decides to investigate on his own.

The Miracle of Reproduction Trailer (1963)

01 January 1963

It discusses the miracle of reproduction in nature, emphasizing that all life begins from tiny eggs. It illustrates the reproductive processes of plants, fish, birds, and mammals, detailing how pollen fertilizes seeds in flowers, how fish use milt to fertilize eggs, and how birds and mammals have unique methods for reproduction.

Alcohol and Red Flares Trailer (1973)

01 April 1973

This driver’s education film from the early 1970s, "Alcohol and Red Flares", warns viewers of the dangers of drunk driving.

The Strange Ones Trailer (1957)

16 September 1957

Public safety short about the dangers to children who accept rides from strangers

Book Him! Trailer (1971)

23 January 1971

One of the social guidance / scare films made by prolific filmmaker Sid Davis, “Book Him!” was produced in the 1960s.

Strangers Trailer (1957)

23 January 1957

Deals with child molestation prevention. Teaches youngsters safety rules they should follow whenever any unknown person speaks to them.

Age 13 Trailer (1955)

01 January 1955

Tells the story of Andrew, a 13-year-old whose mother dies and leaves him with an indifferent step-father.

Seduction of the Innocent Trailer (1961)

01 January 1961

Jeanette, a pretty high school student, is looking for “kicks”. She starts hanging out with a wild crowd, and begins popping bennies, uppers and other pills.

Alcohol Is Dynamite Trailer (1958)

23 January 1958

A carload of teenagers wants to buy some liquor, but the clerk at the liquor store won't sell them any because they're underage.

Welcome Aboard Trailer (1972)

01 January 1972

An educational film featuring Captain Safety, who teaches children about bus safety. He emphasizes the importance of staying seated, being cautious of sharp and heavy objects, and keeping pets at home during bus rides.

The Bicycle Clown Trailer (1958)

01 January 1958

The dangers of showing off while riding bicycles is related by a boy whose young brother foolishly disregarded safety instructions.

You Can't Stop on a Dime Trailer (1954)

27 June 1954

Children are taught the benefits of safe practices, such as looking both ways before crossing the street, and the different distances it takes bicycles and cars to stop.