"GUILTY" 1940s DRIVER'S EDUCATION FILM KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI SAFETY COUNCIL XD50854

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This 1940s film titled “Guilty” is an early, scripted driver's education film that spreads awareness around traffic safety rules and the consequences of reckless driving. Presented by the Kansas City Safety Council in cooperation with the Police Department and the division of traffic engineering and produced by The Calvin Co. Kansas City, Missouri, the film tells the story of Bill Hardaway - a young man with a blasé attitude towards road safety. One day Bill is taken to court for his reckless driving, from there begins a parallel story of what could happen if Bill does not change his ways. The film features Harry Sackett as Bill Hardaway, Larry Sherwood as Ned Cummings, Betty Jo Le Vec as Ann, Billie Cook as Mickey, and Everett Kemp as the judge. Alongside the cast, the crew of the film includes screenwriter WM.G. Wilson, photographer Harry Philpott, Ralph C. Meyn, Bert Buhrman, WM.Simmons, Lloyd Thompson, and director Forrest O. Calvin.
Aerial shot - cars drive down Kansas City street (0:08). Profile of man as he drives car (0:22). Policeman directing traffic (0:27). Opening credits introducing cast and characters and crew (0:40-1:58). Bill Hardaway drives car around city streets (2:01). Bill is pulled over by cops (2:31). Bill brought to court and charged by judge, judge speaks to camera and imparts facts about road accidents in the United States (2:51-7:29). Ned Cummings reads a magazine in his living room (7:30). Close-up of 1940s Tube Radio (7:41). Ned and Bill listen to police scanner on radio in living room (7:43). Ned and Bill have a heated discussion about law enforcement and road safety (8:53). Ned’s wife Ann enters the living room and joins the men (9:39). Ned and Ann’s son Mickey returns home and announces he is now a safety patrolman at school (10:23). Ned, Bill, and Mickey out for a drive, competition between Mickey and Bill as to who knows more traffic safety rules (11:47). Animation of scenarios of cars at 4-way intersection (12:35-13:33). Man crosses busy street, sign for Meyer Ice Cream Parlor in background (13:38). Diagrams of cars to illustrate pedestrian etiquette (13:45-14:32). Explanation of traffic signs (14:37). Policeman writes ticket for Bill (14:57). Multiple men pile into a car, perhaps 1940s Chrysler or Ford Business Coupe model (15:06). Animation explaining which cars have the right of way in traffic (15:21-17:29). Driver in car signals a turn with hand (17:40). (17:45). Animation of cars detailing etiquette for turning and signaling eminent turns (17:44). Footage from drivers perspective of driving down road in residential area (18:06). Traffic on main city street, Kansas City streetcar halted at red light (18:16). Footage from drivers perspective of driving down road in residential area (18:30). Quiet street with intersection of cars and streetcar crossing (18:36). Highlighting streetcar crossing known for fatal accidents (18:53). Cars drive on slicked road due to weather conditions (19:06). Close-up of tires spinning on icy roads (19:17). Footage of one car tailing another (19:29). Footage of headlights lit as cars drive at night (19:45). Ned, Bill, and Mickey return from their drive (20:10). Ned and Ann have a discussion in the living room (20:44). Close-up of cover of book “Accident Facts 1939 Edition” by the National Safety Council (22:28). Ned sleeps while police scanner reports an accident involving a blue Sedan (22:31). Ned awakens and realizes Bill and Ann were involved in the accident (23:33). Ned rushes out the door and nearly knocks over Mickey (23:38). Ned sits in waiting room of the hospital (24:26). Ned speaks to Bill while Bill is injured in a hospital bed, they discuss the details of the accident (24:54). Ned tells Mickey that Ann passed away in the accident (25:57). Bill, Ned, and Mickey have a discussion in their living room at home (26:13). Bill stands on street corner and
reminisces about memories of his sister and the traffic accident (29:23). Return to court scene (30:05).
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[@21stcenturyfossil7]

Shoutout to the Hallicrafters SX-9 radio!

[@Richard-t7q1f]

A rare bird. Very advanced for its time.

[@rambojambone4586]

In Chicago in 2022, the cop would be fired, the judge would take a bribe. The drivers mom would say “he a good boy!”

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

You got that right!!.. You can thank Lightfoot for that!!

[@richardrice8076]

And if the perp ran they couldn't chase after him. 13:49 except in Chicago

[@RonaldJFrump]

These videos would be *so* much better without the permanent timestamps.

[@rambojambone4586]

Oh, do what I do. Take a big piece of duct tape over it!!

[@bobjacobson858]

@@rambojambone4586 LOL

[@RonaldJFrump]

@@rambojambone4586 But sometimes it blocks information in the video itself, otherwise I'd take your advice.

[@PeriscopeFilm]

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[@PressedSteel1919]

this is a real good one.

[@manhoot]

I've always had a "drive" to life in a safe manner.

[@lisamiller8174]

That organ music is WAY CREEPY.

[@bobjacobson858]

...especially in the beginning.

[@ErnestTeeBass]

Aim high in steering

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Same with pedestrians too!!

[@tomservo5007]

15:15 family car or troop carrier

[@saxongreen78]

Harry Sackett...his parents had some evil ideas.

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

Columbus Washington and Parkside apartments

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

Drive when drivers tried first eb orders

[@postal_the_clown]

Maybe I'm looking from a 2022 perspective, but I don't think I'd have been able to sit through this one even then. On the one hand, it's a product of it's time, but it just also seems it was produced by a group who only knew how to talk AT people and not to.

[@21stcenturyfossil7]

They almost had Orson Wells but then that Citizen Kane thing popped up.

[@crankychris2]

@@21stcenturyfossil7 Yes, he deeply regretted turning down this role, noting that the decision ended his career. This is why nobody except you and I have ever heard of him.

[@21stcenturyfossil7]

@@crankychris2 At least George Miller still makes his traffic safety films every few years down in Australia.

[@ErnestTeeBass]

Look Lever Leave

[@jamesparker4471]

The more things change the more they stay the same.

[@ErnestTeeBass]

I Wish . the Judge Would Speak slower

[@21stcenturyfossil7]

They were putting only one word on each of the Judge's cue cards. Whattya want? One letter on each card?

[@Acer_Maximinus]

If we had judges like that guy in the beginning, half our population would be in prison today.

[@20alphabet]

And afterwards NO one would be in prison.

[@CEOkiller]

You make it sound like a bad thing… obey the law

[@alcideslages8326]

Sure. Thats the right thing. Here in brazil same

[@tomservo5007]

@@20alphabet private prisons will make sure new laws are passed to keep business up

[@Acer_Maximinus]

@@CEOkiller “You make it…obey” I didn’t “make it” anything, it’s the way you took it. I made no commentary. I just stated the obvious, too many people today don’t drive safely.

[@stevencroson4666]

When I first saw this film 4 months ago, the ending really surprised me. I won't give it away, for the benefit of anyone who reads this. That is, there's no "spoiler alert" from me!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Amazing that drivers today still try a lot of this...and get away with it!!

[@Doodlesthegreat]

The film's playing the organ like they put it on Viagra.

[@Richard-t7q1f]

Was the judge wearing mascara or dying of cancer?

[@lucianene7741]

That arrogant, insolent young fellow had to learn the hard way the importance of respect. The sooner, the better.

[@SlapthePissouttayew]

"Old man sunshine" Great new nickname! lol

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

Y drove home hides on passagener side.scared lock door at all times and selt belts

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

That driver pass o fail eb drivers right.

[@idiotwind2248]

Gee Mrs Clever

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

Run in my car ....

[@crankychris2]

The superb production qualities, casting, acting and stunning color marks this film as perhaps Missouri's finest accomplishment. Is this the finest film production that the US has ever made? You be the judge. Perhaps it is #2, I think 'Reefer Madness' just might edge it out. Or mebbe I'm just wasted? Like the man says, don't pull a boner! That's good advice when your dealing with a pissed off cop, IMO.

[@richardrice8076]

You forgot that organ work.

[@JDAbelRN]

Yes you're high or drunk, everything's a fu*+InG joke. So what if the film is 100 years old, the destruction and deaths and just plain reckless driving in this country is shameful. "DRIVE DEFENSIVELY".

[@CEOkiller]

Nary air bag, ABS or cell phone to be seen…

[@richardrice8076]

Blue tooth, GPS, Onstar, etc.

[@JDAbelRN]

Cell phones and impaired driving are the biggest killing factors now.

[@richardrice8076]

4:27 Injured until he couldn't work huh?, 9:29 little careless? 9:53 what is that? 17:24 as opposed to the front? 17:50 happens every day 18:25 check out that 5 star lodging facility in the background 19:34 somethings never change

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

Still learning from 2008 driver testings

[@DavidBerquist334]

Texting and driving should of been mentioned

[@Justme-xw4gs]

Hey dummy .The film was made in the 1940s .

[@21stcenturyfossil7]

Especially since they had to text with Morse code back then.

[@richardrice8076]

@@21stcenturyfossil7 😀😀😀😀