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Civil Defense Film
Collection
This collection contains 7
movies and is 2 hours of
video.
| Title |
Description |
Duration |
| Duck and Cover 1951 |
Classic film starring "Bert the Turtle" showing the "correct"
procedure to survive a nuclear attack. Hide under the particle board desk,
and avoid the radioactive fireball kids.
Sound, B&W
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9:15
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House in the Middle, The 1954 |
Selected for the 2002 National Film Registry of "artistically,
culturally, and socially significant" films, this footage from
the Nevada Proving Grounds show the effects of a nuclear blast on
homes painted with reflective white paint, homes filled with trash
and combustibles, and well-kept homes. After seeing the results
you too will be convinced that cleanliness (not to mention the distance
from ground zero) is important to survivability, and the readiness
of the Civil Defense forces.
Sound, Color |
12:09
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| About Fallout (1963) |
A rose colored glasses film on nuclear fallout and the countermeasures
of the Civil Defense forces.
Sound, Color
|
22:25 |
| Survival Under Atomic Attack 1951 |
This film explains the effects of radiation, the dangers of the
bomb, and what to do, to protect yourself if you are caught out
in the open.
Sound, B&W |
8:45 |
Operation Cue (1955) |
More film footage of nuclear testing against Mannequins and homes
from the Nevada Proving Grounds.
Sound, Color
|
14:36 |
| Radioactive Fallout and Shelter 1965 |
This film instructs the individual on radioactive fallout and shelter,
as well as taking care of his health and medical needs, after an
attack. As the professional medical assistance might not be readily
available. With discussions on the effects and protective procedures
against nuclear radiation.
Sound, Color
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28:00 |
| News Magazine of the Screen: Atomic Energy 1950s |
Sound, B&W
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21:26 |
 
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