National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Medical Sciences Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Medical Sciences Search this
Container:
Item RF8 222.35
Type:
Archival materials
Scope and Contents:
Apex Film Corporation ; director, William J. Thiele. producer, Jack Chertok ; screenplay, William J. Thiele and David Sheppard ; director of photography, Robert Pittach ; Southern California State Dental Association. [195-?] 1 reel (ca. 15min.) : sd., b&w. ; 16mm. positive. Credits: Art director, McClure Capps ; film editor, Jack Ruggiero ; music, David Chudnow ; narrator, Gerald Mohr ; technical advisers, John R. Abel, DOS, Captain Perry M. Shaw, D.C. USNR, Hugo M. Kulstad, DDS, James Robinson.
Summary: Film follows the story of two brothers: Jimmy and Tommy. Jimmy dreams of going to the Naval Academy in Annapolis. However he fails the dental exam and is therefore rejected. He asks the family dentist to teach young children the importance of good nutrition and good dental hygiene.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Medical Sciences Film Collection, circa 1930s-1960s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
