Movies: Coronet Instructional Media

Chuck, a young loner, is invited by a neighbor to a dinner party, but turns it down. He finds himself visited by "Chuck of the future"--himself at age 21. "Chuck of the future" knows the reason the current Chuck doesn't want to go to the party--he's ...

Dating Do's and Don'ts is a 1949 instructional film designed for American high schools, to teach teens basic dating skills....

Impossible drama proving that proper management of schedules, responsibilities, privileges and finances leads to a happier home....

Phil, a student who recently transferred into his high school, keeps to himself a lot, spending time in his basement building radios and record players. His dad notices that he has no friends, and tells him that, like the electronic parts he assemble...

Dick York plays a high-school track star whose running lags because of his lack of sleep....

This short featuring "Mr. Bungle", a puppet, instructs children on how to best behave in a lunchroom situation....

This instructional film reveals the decisive role that water has played and is still playing in the emergence and survival of life on earth....

Describes the Quakers' struggle for religious freedom and the founding of the Pennsylvania colony, under the leadership of William Penn. Describes the colony's belief in freedom of speech and religion, and in the equality of all. Explains why Pennsyl...

Tom Thumb ends up in the court of King Arthur....

Three teenage girls decide to throw a party to introduce their college-student friend Steve to the crowd....

A third edition of the motion picture Food That Builds Good Health. Uses animation to discuss nutrients, basic food groups and balanced meals. Explains what calories and empty calories are and stresses the importance of checking labels for sugar and ...

A young couple go out on a first date, while a narrator explains the standards of behavior expected of both the boy and girl, and gives tips on how to make the best impression....

Depicts life in the Middle Ages, showing medieval villagers, including a reeve and a serf, explaining something of their life and work....

Mr. Taylor, the school principal, explains to his students how rules in school are meant to help everyone, and that people who want exceptions made to the rules aren't being fair to other people, and "spoil the game."...

Through interviews with store owners, customers, and a supermarket manager, gives insight into changing social values and increasing economic pressures that face small businesses....

In this educational short film, tips are given on proper nourishment....

Examines cells in plants and animals, explaining that each cell has a different job to do. Uses drawings and microphotography to observe the details of cell structure. Shows the process of cell division for both growth and reproduction....

Explains that there are approximately 100,000 species of fungi known to science, and that these simple plants are both harmful and beneficial to humans. Uses photomicrography to show the parts of the fungus and time-lapse photography to illustrate gr...

Billy is a young boy who, when he gets dirty, runs in his house and washes every square inch of his body. The narrator contrasts that with Billy's friend Jerry, who is sick in bed because "he didn't wash."...

Jeff Moore, a high school student, has trouble controlling his emotions. An expert in the subject (though it's never explained who he is or what he's an expert in) assures the audience that Jeff's problems stem from the fact that he lets his emotions...