Margaret Travis

Leo Beuerman

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. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Dance, Little Children

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.

Exchanging Greetings and Introductions

A narrator instructs children on the proper way to introduce yourself to and be introduced to strangers and new acquaintances.

The Trouble Maker

Understanding and combatting the disturber among us.

The Innocent Party

Don and Nicky journey to the big city one night, and pick up two trashy girls who smoke cigarettes and--even worse--wear eye makeup, so naturally they have sex. The next night Don, newly un-virginized, persuades his girlfriend Betty to have sex with him, too. Soon Don and Nicky discover that they have sores and itching "down there", and Don goes to see the school doctor. He is told that he has syphilis, and to tell Betty and have her get examined. It turns out she has syphilis, too. Can their disease, caused by Don's outrageous behavior--which, as the doctor sternly notes, "is condemned by society"--be successfully treated in time?

What About Prejudice?

The students at East High are upset that Bruce (who is actually never shown) is "allowed" to attend their high school, and that he is an "undesirable element" whom their parents have told not to associate with. However, an incident soon occurs that makes them rethink their ideas about prejudice.

The Snob

Why is a high-school girl such a snob?

Why Study Industrial Arts

A high school student really likes his shop class… perhaps a bit too much!

Why Study Science?

From the director of "Carnival of Souls", comes this short piece about a camping trip that turns into a science lecture

Cindy Goes to a Party

Cindy, a 12-year-old tomboy, is devastated when she learns that she hasn't been invited to a neighborhood birthday party. That night in bed, her fairy godmother visits her, tells her enough with this tomboy baloney, gives her a frilly new party dress and some rules on how proper young girls are to behave at parties.

The Sound of a Stone

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.

What About Juvenile Delinquency

A teen drops out of a gang when they mug his father for his pencil.

Why Study Home Economics?

Two sisters are trying to decide which classes to take next semester. When one wants to take home economics, the other is stunned. Why should anyone need to study home economics?

The Griper

Betty Ann, a perky high school student, is friends with George, a dour sort who is always complaining about life. Betty Ann's friends can't see how she can hang with a "wet blanket" like George, and eventually Betty finds herself more and more taking on George's attitude.

Health: Your Cleanliness

This classroom training film teaches elementary-school students about the benefits of a neat appearance and good grooming.

Health: Your Posture

Authority figures lecture school children about good posture until one little girl develops body dysmorphic disorder and hallucinates in front of her bedroom mirror.

Cheating

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.

The Procrastinator

A high school student puts off many responsibilities.

A Day Of Thanksgiving

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

The Other Fellow's Feelings

Judy, a pretty young high-school student, is being constantly teased and tormented by Jack, a class-mate.

The Outsider

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.

The Bully

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

Glenn Wakes Up

Mr. X visits angry, whiny Glenn and tells him to wise up and fly right!

Speech: Using Your Voice

An educational short film about correct speaking methods.

Cooking: Terms and What They Mean

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.

Speech: Platform Posture and Appearance

Old short about the importance of good platform posture and how we can improve it through the simple knee test.