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Ways to Settle Disputes (1950)

1950 · Ephemeral film · 10 min

  • Short
  • Family

Synopsis

Everyday incidents at school and at play teach Alice, Jerry and Eddie to resolve conflicts by compromise, by obeying rules, by finding facts, or finding opinions.

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Details

Studio
Coronet Films
Released
1950-12-31
Running time
10 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Prelinger Archives

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Reviews on the Internet Archive

★★★★★ · Some Good Acting Here · JayKay49 · 2013-02-13

Unlike some of these Coronet treasures, this one has some really good acting and as others have pointed out is a well written well organized script. Nice scenes of an upper middle class neighborhood at mid century - probably post war judging by the size of those trees. Check out the blocks on the pedals of that tricycle.

★★★★★ · Polished production · ERD · 2008-03-04

A very well made 1950's children's instructional film about settling disputes equitably. Excellent script, good acting, directing,and photography.

★★★★★ · Get Along! · Film Fan · 2004-05-23

Not only is this a great slice of post-war Americana and mores, the principles are very helpful. "Compromise," "Obey the rules," "Find the facts." 50s conformism? I don't think so! Politicians and those convicted of road rage should be required to see this film!

★★★★ · "What's a Bandersnatch?" · Spuzz · 2005-04-21

Cute little movie with great scenes teaching young kids about getting along, taking turns etc. We first open with two kids wailing on each other over who should ride the tricycle. (The little girl is obviously winning this fight). Three kids break it up and teach the two kids to compromise, that they need to share the tricycle. Remember that.. we then go to the playground, where a game of baseball is being played. One of the boys goes to bat, and a boy wants to use his glove! But wait! because it's his property, he doesnt have to give it up!! What about compromise? Oh well. We then go to a…

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