Dangerous Stranger, The (First Edition) (1951)
1951 · Ephemeral film · 9 min
Synopsis
Designed to impress children with need to be on guard against molesters, w/out arousing fear or curiosity. Dramatizes circumstances & places in which children may encounter "dangerous strangers". Says that uninformed, naive children are most frequently "taken in" by molesters tactics & emphasizes that forewarned children can avoid such persons. A policeman acts as narrator & is shown as child's friend.
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- 9 minutes
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- Prelinger Archives
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★★★★ · Stroble Mania is in full effect! · Spuzz · 2016-02-06
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