Teenage Years

We know you want it, so we are not going to make you wait for it! That's why the very first clip depicts Dick York, who is new in his high school. We watch as he follows his father's suggestion and observes the most popular students to determine what makes them popular. That way he can become popular too! Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery - isn't it?

This clip is meant to help young boys who have just started dating. It shows how a high school senior learns how to ask a girl for a date, where to take her for a good time, and how to avoid spending too much money or being bored. Producer: Coronet Instructional Films Sponsor: N/A. Year: 1950. Length: 00:10:45. Audio: Mono. Color: BLACK & WHITE

Attempts to provoke teens into discussion on the complex issue of going steady. Producer: Coronet Instructional Films. Sponsor: N/A. Year: 1951. Length: 00:10:36. Audio: Mono. Color: BLACK & WHITE

"Beginning to Date" is about an insecure boy who has just reached dating age and has to learn how to plan and enjoy a date. Producer: Encyclopedia Britannica Films, Inc. Sponsor: N/A. Year: 1953. Length: 00:11:20. Audio: Mono. Color: BLACK & WHITE

Our last film discusses how far young people can go in petting and still stay within the bounds of personal standards and social mores. The voiceover describes how to apply a condom while showing Laurie and Jeff practicing on a cucumber in sex ed class. Producer: Crawley Films. Sponsor: Velsicol Corporation. Year: 1958. Length: 00:19:48. Audio: Mono. Color: BLACK & WHITE