Between 1945 and 1970, millions of public school students were subjected
to hundreds of films designed to keep them on the straight and narrow.
These cultural gems enlightened the nation's youth about proper dating,
good table manners, the evils of dope, and what happens to teens who
drive too fast on prom night.
Author Ken Smith embarked on an exhaustive nine-year search for these
obscure educational films. The result is this fascinating stroll down
memory lane. Smith has gathered titles such as Worth Waiting For,
Posture Pals, Last Date, Highways of Agony, and Soapy the Germ Fighter.
Included are interviews with writers and directors, detailed
descriptions of these unintentionally hilarious films, and commentary on
the social engineering behind them.