Keeping Up With the Jones
Based on the newspaper comic strip by "Pop" Mormand, featuring a husband oppressed by his wife's obsession with high society and consumer fashion. This video is an example of anaimation in 1915. (3:34)
Krazy Kat goes Wooing
Krazy Kat's serenade outside the window of Ignatz Mouse meets with a barrage of bricks. This video is based on the comic published in the Hearst newspaper in 1916. It was originally filmed on 1 reel of 1 (ca. 70 ft.) : si., b&w ; 16 mm. ref print. This demonstrates film history, silent movies, as well as history of animation.
The History of Animation
This is a third-grade project by Colin Williams which demonstrates how pictures were first made to appear moving. (03:41)
Animation Trends Timeline
For my school project.. a history timeline of animation, how it began and where it could be going. Starts from drawings done on cave walls to animation today. (5:01)
Little Red Writing Hood - Hooked on Phonics
This video is an adaptation of the classic "Little Red Riding Hood" story. In this version, Little Red is bringing a basket to her granny's house with blocks, magnet letters, letter-shaped cookies, and alphabet soup. The wolf keeps stopping Little Red and stealing some of her letters. At the end, the viewer discovers the letters were used to make a "Happy Birthday" banner for a surprise party for Little Red at granny's house. (04:00)
The Shoemaker and The Elves There was once a shoemaker, who worked very hard and was very honest, but he could not earn enough to make a living. All he had in the world was gone, just leather enough to make one pair of shoes. He cut out his leather, all ready to make up the next day. In the morning he sat himself down to his work, but there stood the shoes all ready-made. The man did not know what to say or think. &n
The Goose Girl (Part 2)
Part 2 of 2 concludes the classic tale from the Brothers Grimm called
The Goose Girl. This story is read by American male Grant R. Barrett. We see and hear only the reader, sitting and reading aloud. He invites the viewer to visit his website to hear more vintage stories and songs. (7:32)
The Wolf and The Seven Little Kids (Stop Motion Video)
Professional Stop Motion Video- Old stop motion featuring one of the brothers Grimm's classic fairy tales, The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids. The wolf tries to get into the house of the seven kids (goats) but they hear the gruff voice. He again tries to trick them by changing his voice but they see his black claws. As usual, the wolf keeps trying and trying. Scratchy music. (10:00)
Wolf and the Seven Little Kids, Part 1 of 2
In this animated cartoon film the mother goat leaves the house while her children remains inside the house. A wolf is hungry and spies on the house and its plump occupants. After the mother has disappeared, the wolf tries to enter frequent times. He tries once by swallowing chalk. He covers his paws with white paint so his feet look like those of goats. He then tricks the kids that he is their mother. When the door opens, he eats all but one last kid. The mother comes home and discovers her
The Fisherman and His Wife
The Fisherman and His Wife is the t fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that is shared in this video of a poor fisherman who is granted a wish for letting a fish go.  His choices bring on many funny adventures.  It is narrated very well, and is accompanied by pencil drawings that really bring the characters to life.  (7:12)
The Life of Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer whose most famous books, “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina,” are two of the greatest novels ever written. Many critics believe that “War and Peace” is the single greatest novel ever written. Tolstoy lived from 1828-1910 and his work represents the pinnacle of realist fiction. Along with Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy is considered a literary genius and represents the best of Russian and world literature. (2:23)
War and Peace, novel by Leo Tolstoy, Part 1 of 10
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and Peace. This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of Russia.  Starring Audrey Hepburn. Part 1 of 10 (9:56)
War and Peace, novel by Leo Tolstoy, Part 2 of 10
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and
Peace. This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of
Russia. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, John Mills. Part 2 of 10. (9:59)
War and Peace, novel by Leo Tolstoy, Part 3 of 10
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and
Peace . This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of
Russia. Part 3 of 10. (9:56)
War and peace. Leo Tolstoy Part 4
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and
Peace, . This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of
Russia. part 4
War and peace. Leo Tolstoy Part 5
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and
Peace, . This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of
Russia. part 5
Westward Expansion Overview
A two minute video from the viewpoint of a pioneering family. Lacks insights and the ending is questionable as to merit.
Mountain Meadow Massacre
What are the historical roots and causes behind the Mountain Meadow Massacre? Polygamy, paranoia, and a violent theocracy in 19th-Century Utah.
This short synopsis of the events leading up to this tragedy is explained by Sandra Tanner and Scott Fancher, who are descendants of the perpetrators and victims, respectively.
In 1857, 120 unarmed members of a wagon train moving through southern Utah were attacked and slaughtered at the hands of Mormon militia. Violent descriptions.
Flappers
This is a video with background music showing images of the 1920s flappers. It shows their fashion, their hairstyle and what activities they enjoyed doing, emphasizing styles that at the time were daring and unconventional. There is footage and no narration...only questions/text.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate of 1858
This video is accompanied by text. "The Dred Scott case played a pivotal role in the 1858 Illinois senate race and in the 1860 presidential election. Eyeing Stephen Douglas’s seat in the Senate, Abraham Lincoln challenged the incumbent to a series of debates. The two politicians differed in almost every respect. Lincoln, a tall and lanky Republican with a high-pitched voice, relied on his wit and integrity to provide a comforting sense of sincerity. Douglas, meanwhile, was a short, barrel-ches
