Appreciating our parents.

Duration: 11 min.

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1950

Creator: David A. Smart; Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: David A. Smart (producer); Ted Peshak; consultant: Reuben Hill

Description:

Young Tommy sneaks around and discovers that his parents work hard to take care of him and his messes. After watching them slave and toil, he learns that he should be "a real member of his family team," so he can get a bigger allowance. Films like this tried to introduce kids to the idea of being a productive member of society.

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Complete Record: Shots of little Tommy, his bedroom, the kitchen, dad coming home, gives allowance to Tommy and Mom, getting ready for bed, lying awake in bed. Mom's housework. Dad at work. kids playing football., Shows Tommy's development into a responsible member of the family after he is brought to realize the depth of his parents' affection for him and their sacrifices. Finally shows Tommy trying to help the family by saving money, putting things away, drying dishes, and repairing broken furniture.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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