TsarStepan's Short Film Library
TOTAL: 183*
AMAZON DIGITAL: 14 (one with 4 shorts)
RIFFTRAX DIGITAL: 167 (one with 15 shorts/chapters)
AMAZON DIGITAL: 14 (one with 4 shorts)
RIFFTRAX DIGITAL: 167 (one with 15 shorts/chapters)
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- DirectorPatrick OsborneStarsSteve ApostolinaKirk BailyBen BledsoeThe love life of a man as told through the meals he gives his adopted dog, Winston.AMAZON DIGITAL
- DirectorSaschka UnseldStarsSarah JaffeAmidst the rain in a singing city, two umbrellas - one blue, one not - fall eternally in love.AMAZON DIGITAL
- DirectorJohn KahrsStarsJohn KahrsKari WahlgrenJack GoldenbergAn office worker meets the girl of his dreams and uses a fleet of paper airplanes to get her attention.AMAZON DIGITAL
- DirectorEnrico CasarosaStarsTony FucileKrista ShefflerPhil SheridanA fable of a young boy coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. It's the first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. Will he be able to find his own way?AMAZON DIGITAL
- DirectorTeddy NewtonStarsMuneer LyatiWayne DyerDay encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly darker moods. But their suspicions soon turn to curiosity, and they are delighted to find the joys of their budding friendship.AMAZON DIGITAL
- DirectorAndrew RuhemannShaun TanStarsTim MinchinA boy finds a strange creature on a beach, and decides to find a home for it in a world where everyone believes there are far more important things to pay attention to.AMAZON DIGITAL
- DirectorDoug SweetlandA stage magician's rabbit gets into a magical onstage brawl against his neglectful guardian with two magic hats.BLURAY
- DirectorAngus MacLaneStarsAngus MacLaneTessa SwigartIf BURN-E (a welding robot) had known how much trouble he'd be caused by WALL-E's pursuit of EVE, then he'd have taken the day off.BLURAY
- DirectorGary RydstromStarsSheb WooleyA teenage alien is trying to abduct a sleeping human, but doesn't know which switch to use.DVD
- DirectorBrad BirdStarsBret 'Brook' ParkerBud LuckeyEli FucileThe Parrs' baby Jack-Jack is thought to be normal, not having any super-powers like his parents or siblings. But when an outsider is hired to watch him, Jack-Jack shows his true potential.DVD
- DirectorNick ParkStarsPeter SallisPeter HawkinsGromit butts heads with a mysterious penguin lodger, who hatches a sinister scheme involving the ex-NASA Techno Trousers that have been modified by Wallace for walkies.DVD
- DirectorNick ParkStarsPeter SallisAnne ReidJustin FletcherWallace's whirlwind romance with the owner of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.DVD
- DirectorTom BaldridgeStarsKai TontiZiad LeFloreShay AstarIntroductory hygiene film combining animation and live action. A germ living on the dirtiest kid on the block teaches youngsters about the importance of cleanliness.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorNick ParkStarsPeter SallisPeter HawkinsTo replenish their depleted supply of cheese, inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit travel to the moon in a homemade rocket-ship.DVD
- DirectorShevard GoldsteinStarsDouglas P. MacIntoshMitchell MandebergNorma ZagerSad, loveable businessman Norman tries to give a speech at a business conference, and goes through everything from coffee spills on slide frames, his speech falling in his toilet, and a fire alarm, all while failing to do such a simple job...RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Provides guidance for children who spend part of the day at home without adult supervision. Includes basic information about safety and emergency procedures, and suggests how "latchkey children" can manage their time and feelings.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorRoberto Carlo ChiesaStarsCraig SallesR.Q. 'Bob' ToddMike HamielWilliam is a little boy who wants a baby doll for his birthday. William's Doll is a springboard for discussion about gender roles and intolerance, whether shared one on one or with groups in a classroom or library setting.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- This classroom educational short presented by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety introduces three case scenarios involving young teens and alcohol. After each story the film breaks so the class can discuss the situation they have just witnessed.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Examines the concept of race in terms of similarities within and among ethnicities. Emphasizes the unique qualities of each person.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Animated animals, giants, clowns, witches and tuneless singing combine to teach young kids that saying "Thank You" and "Excuse me" are important.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorKarl H. DempwolfS. Marc TapperStarsCanard Emile BarnesTony BarrPamela Jane CruikshankAliens visit a crossing guard and deem her 'Guardiana' (aka Safety Woman).RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorGene DeitchStarsVáclav CardaLudek KoprivaJana SedovaWith the holiday season approaching, poor Reuven, the furrier, has no recourse but to sell the family's beloved goat for supplies. But Aaron has other ideas!RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- StarsPeter ThomasA creepy man in a car tells you about how to stay safe from technology these days.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorPaul Nagel Jr.StarsAnita BryantHolly DushkinShannon WallaceThis anti-drug film uses common childhood habits and activities, such as building a machine out of Lego blocks, to metaphorically illustrate the effects and dangers of drug abuse.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
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- A story about a Mexican boy and his donkey is used in depicting the characteristics of rural life in Mexico and in emphasizing the importance of helping others.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorF.R. FurtneyStarsBrad RuggGregory D. RuggDale A. RuggTwo boys on vacation take a tour of the Hormel meat packaging plant (produced by Hormel).RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorMal WittmanStarsJane HarveyFor Peter, learning to whistle means being able to call his dog, Willie, and being a bit closer to those two magic words - grown up.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorGeorge B. Seitz Jr.StarsSherry AlberoniBonnie FranklinKevin O'NealTeenagers have a cooking contest with an unexpected ending.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorJohn HoweStarsSean SullivanPeggi LoderGrace McNairA married couple doesn't communicate. He learns that layoffs are on the horizon at work but doesn't want to burden wifey with the news. Stress turns him into a cranky, sniping jerk. Wife doesn't know why and then learns from a friend about the layoffs. Family relationships continue deteriorating due their inability to communicate.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Chevrolet presents this tribute to the American woman and her thrifty ways with money. The film also salutes the individuality of the Amerian citizen and the variety of choices we have in the marketplace.PARTS ONE AND TWO
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- StarsRoy M. CohnJoseph McCarthyThis promotional film for Redbook magazine profiles its target audience: young suburban married couples with young children.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- A short industrial film that seeks to help working men and their wives deal with life's little problems.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorWallace FoxStarsJames DobsonCoulter IrwinNelson LeighPART ONE AND TWO
RIFFTRAX DIGITAL - StarsIrwin MoonDave explores elegant outdoor garden living, Roman Style, at The Getty Villa in Malibu; Then travels to a very specialized nursery in Northern California.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
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- Vassar College's Department of Child Study produced this training film for nursery school staff, one of a series on "Preschool Incidents." Unstaged playground scenes of two to five-year-olds in conflict are shown, then repeated for further analysis and discussion. We learn how to "size-up situations," differentiating between "playful attacks" the kids can adequately handle themselves and truly aggressive behavior (as when "a child has gone on a rampage") that requires immediate adult intervention. - Dennis HarveyRIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- StarsDonald E. KeyhoeGabriella LinkeOscar LinkeAn early documentary examining reports and hypotheses about flying saucers.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorSid DavisStarsRochelle StantonEdmund PenneyMargo Von LeuOne of Santa Claus' "brownies" (elves) introduces the story of the Fairy Snow Queen, who plays a trick on Santa Claus by bringing all the toys to life just before Claus is due to deliver them to children around the world. She shows Claus what she's done and the toys demonstrate their abilities. The toys are distraught when Claus says they must be turned back into inanimate objects in time for Christmas, but the Fairy Snow Queen comes up with a plan to make everyone happy.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
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- DirectorArthur H. WolfMargie Blake, a young bride just back from her honeymoon, wants to impress her husband Tim by baking a delicious chocolate cake for his lunch. But she assumes the recipe direction to "cream" the butter means adding dairy cream to the recipe, which ruins the cake. This educational short film explains the meaning of the cooking term "cream" along with other unusual terms such as "fold", "soft ball stage", "knead", "braise", "dredge", "marinate", "scallop", "white sauce", "scald", and "sheet from spoon test". Margie learns that all good cookbooks have a glossary in the back, defining cooking terms for the new cook. Meanwhile, she has time to bake another cake for her husband.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Ted and Ruth have been elected to the Junior Safety Council at school, and as part of their duties they make an inspection of the school building and grounds, looking for "unsafe" drinking fountains and students who are acting in an "unsafe" manner.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- StarsDonald WoodsWanda McKayKen CarpenterA sales pitch for an herbicide/fertilizer for the lawn made by Sherwin Williams.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorLambert HillyerStarsLewis WilsonDouglas CroftJ. Carrol NaishThe very first serial to adapt the comic book character of the Batman. In it, the Batman is a secret U.S. government agent, attempting to defeat the schemes of Japanese agent Dr. Daka operating in Los Angeles at the height of World War II.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL: All 15 chapters.
Batman Victorious (Episode 15)
Batman Vs. The Wizard (Episode 14)
Batman: The Wizard's Challenge (Episode 13)
Batman: Robin Rides the Wind (Episode 12)
Batman: Robin's Ruse (Episode 11)
Batman's Last Chance (Episode 10)
Batman: The Wizard Strikes Back (Episode 9)
Batman: Robin Meets the Wizard! (Episode 8)
Batman: The Fatal Blast (Episode 7)
Batman: Target Robin (Episode 6)
Robin Rescues Batman (Episode 5)
Batman Trapped! (Episode 4)
Batman: Robin's Wild Ride (Episode 3)
Batman: Tunnel of Terror (Episode 2)
Batman Takes Over (Episode 1) - DirectorLewis MilestoneStarsWard BondJoseph CrehanSamuel S. HindsDocumentary detailing the dangers and treatment of venereal disease. Tony Medroni is excited about the imminent birth of a son, but when the child is born dead, Tony must face the fact that his own sexual history has caused the child's death. A doctor explains the problem to Tony and discusses other cases with a colleague.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- The process of menstruation is explained in this short by the Johnson and Johnson Company through skits, vignettes and animation. Also included are comments by both young girls and young boys about their feelings on the menstrual process itself..RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorNorman LloydStarsMarsha HuntDarren McGavinJanet RileyThe story of two women and how they trick a husband into renovating a kitchen.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorAlain LombardiStarsJean TopartSTAND-IN FOR
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Study Skills: Verbal Communication Made Easy - DirectorHerk HarveyCindy, a 12-year-old tomboy, is devastated when she learns that she hasn't been invited to a neighborhood birthday party. That night in bed, her fairy godmother visits her, tells her enough with this tomboy baloney, gives her a frilly new party dress and some rules on how proper young girls are to behave at parties.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- StarsMary FrannA step-by-step run through of how to behave at a formal mid-century prom, based on "consideration" at every step. Sponsor Coca Cola's products show up regularly.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorGail FrankStarsMatthew KolmesClaude BrooksAramis EstevezGroup of six-grade boys take a new course at school on infant care.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorHerk HarveyStarsBrady RubinHarper BarnesHenry EffertzSarah, a pretty young high school student, doesn't want to associate with the other students at school, preferring to spend her time at home by herself, doing homework, etc. The other kids think she's a snob because of her behavior, but a fellow student's mother convinces them that all she really needs is for people to be friends with.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorBruce BilsonStarsJudd HirschMariette HartleyHenry GibsonUpset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle forever.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorChuck UngarStarsDoug EdmundsWendy TaylorGary AbdullahWho is going to teach you important information about school bus safety procedures? Why, your supernatural girlfriend, of course!RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Careers in food preparation are available practically everywhere, from trains to hospitals to restaurants. Workers are seen performing the various jobs in a busy kitchen. Duties include vegetable cook, fry cook, broiler cook and roast cook. The dishes vary from simple to elaborate. A chef is concerned with presentation, making his food look as good as it tastes.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Educational shirt teaching children proper table manners over Thanksgiving dinnerRIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorArthur H. WolfStarsDan PalmquistAt Thanksgiving, the Johnson family is awaiting the dinner hour, but Mom and Dad have some bad news--because of increased expenses that month, there's no money to buy a turkey. However, instead of feeling bad that they don't have a turkey for Thanksgiving, the family begins to think about all the things they do have to be thankful for.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- StarsJames AndelinAn educational short film that teaches children the importance of good eating habits such as not rushing, taking small bites, thoroughly chewing food, and avoiding eating sugary snacks as a substitute for completely eating healthful meals.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorTed ZarpasA group of misbehaving children come across a magic mirror that, when they look into it, shows them as clowns and tries to convince them to change their disruptive behavior.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorBill CrainStarsPhilip BrydenShan KellyKids try to reason what nothingness is.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Today's beer is brewed by experts, served by friendly barkeepers in spotless establishments, and enjoyed by everyone. The industry employs thousands and contributes millions of dollars to the economy.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Presents young viewers with the correct ways to floss and brush teeth, information about nutritious foods, and the basics and importance of good dental hygiene.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorShevard GoldsteinStarsDouglas P. MacIntoshShevard GoldsteinDave KellyA humorous look at how a businessman "copes" with stress in everyday life.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorShevard GoldsteinStarsDouglas P. MacIntoshA man returns home from a business trip and has trouble trying to leave the airport.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorShevard GoldsteinStarsDouglas P. MacIntoshNorman Krasner checks into a hotel and finds himself bumped from his reserved room by a raucous taxidermy convention to room 13X.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorShevard GoldsteinStarsDouglas P. MacIntoshMitchell MandebergNorma ZagerSad, loveable businessman Norman tries to give a speech at a business conference, and goes through everything from coffee spills on slide frames, his speech falling in his toilet, and a fire alarm, all while failing to do such a simple job...RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorHarry D. DonahueStarsWendell NilesDee LowranceMary MartinB-movie actresses board a TWA flight to Albuquerque, NM, Phoenix, AZ, and Boulder City, NV. The women don new outfits for every activity when staying at a dude ranch and exploring Native American ruins. A narrator comments on their style.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorPhil PattonStarsBetty LusterBruce PodewellBeverly YoungerProduced by C.D. Conn, a company that manufactured brasswinds, to encourage children that musical talent can improve their self esteem and social interaction. The video also shows how musical instruments are made in the factory.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- This short film dramatizes the problems, adjustments, and transformations that occur in the first year of a young couples marriage.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorges MélièsVictor AndréBleuette BernonA group of astronomers go on an expedition to the Moon.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorEddie MosesStarsGeorge HammJerry BurnsPeter AllnuttDiscusses bush walking and camping safety procedures using humorous sketches and common sense sequences.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- StarsShawnese BracyJeffrey ReeseBruce SolowRIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Illustrates the story of a worker whose wife and children are on vacation and who may have been in an accident.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Uses common household appliances such as toasters, lawn sprinklers, and popcorn poppers to help visualize physical exercises.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorSteven CampusStarsRoberta PaleyHelen K. TritchEducational short in which two teachers organize a Kindergarten classroom prior to the start of the new school year.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorJames W. HallStarsHance NelsonA janitor cleans a men's restroom as others in the profession discuss their love of the occupation.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorAnthony RizzoStarsGeorge WinslowLeo M. Langlois IIIRay J. MauerInstructional short aimed at school-aged children of the early 1950s that combines animation and live-action footage with voice-over narration to explain what to do to increase their chances of surviving the blast from an atomic bomb.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- An exclusive feature-length presentation showcasing the 2015 Academy Award nominated short films for the Animation category.AMAZON DIGITAL
A Single Life (2014), The Netherlands;
Me and My Moulton (2014), Canada & Norway;
The Bigger Picture (2014), UK;
The Dam Keeper (2014), USA. - DirectorGeorge KaczenderStarsDona SaundersJohn KastnerSandra ScottA young, unmarried teenager finds herself pregnant. The film mirrors the state of her mind as she worries about the possible positive and negative reactions of her parents, boyfriend, etc in a series of vignettes.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Uses the story of a 17-year-old boy killed in an automobile accident to emphasize the reality of what can happen under the influence of alcohol.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Shy and slightly awkward Marian wants desperately to be accepted into the social circle that directs everything at her high school. Rod, the rich star athlete and the leader of that circle, has everything in his favor to be popular. Ben, although from a lower social class, is part of the group because he has an outgoing personality. Susie, who used to be friends with Marian, fits in the middle of the group - not the most popular or as rich as Rod, and not as outgoing as Ben, but she possesses enough of each of those attributes to be accepted. And there are others like Jerry who isn't part of the group, but doesn't want to be. Susie is having a party, to which Marian has not yet been invited. Malcolm and Evelyn, Marian's parents, talk about Marian's social development. Marian takes after Evelyn, who admits her own insecurities and how that in turn may affect Marian's development, while Malcolm is worried that not being accepted may scar Marian for life. Although the party in and of itself is not important, it does act as a symbol for Marian's social acceptance or lack thereof.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Teaches children how to make crafts from weeds and grasses, usually with freakish results.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- StarsDelila VallotA short about several kids and their families. One kids family can't go camping, one kid's dad gets angry, and so on. But in the end each kid and their mutual families have fun and bond, reminding themselves that family life may be tough, but they're always there for each other.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Stresses the importance of liking and accepting oneself, following three friends, Ricky, Ben, and Ted, and the differences between themselves and their families.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Shows a dilemma in which a young boy struggles with himself as he tries to decide whether to stay and take responsibility for an old man whose injuries he and his friends have accidentally caused or run away as the others had done.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorTed PeshakTwo young boys are taught the value of teamwork and the effectiveness of putting the group's welfare ahead of their own. They are shown that--in line with the prevailing attitudes of the early 1950s--individual initiative is to be discouraged and are instructed that if they go along with what the group wants and don't make waves, "everyone will like you better."AKA The Value of Teamwork
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- DirectorChuck UngarStarsDavid RobertsCharles S. RoneyJoyce MorrisonA school bus driver explains to an interested elementary student the different ways to evacuate a school bus.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Short social guidance film teaches children that anger is a natural emotion and shows some of the negative reactions to it. It then teaches how to work out anger in positive, active ways without hurting others or making them angry.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- A teacher incurs the enmity of his students because he is TOO strict (an oddity in 1940s and 1950s classroom training films, where students were often portrayed as both needing and wanting inordinate doses of order and discipline) about maintaining order in the classroom.RIFFTRIX DIGITAL
- DirectorSid DavisStarsJames MatthewsJames MatthewsJill DavisThe perils of children acting first and thinking later are illustrated in these stories of what happens to children who exhibit such rash behavior.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorJohn BertramKit HoodStarsDanah-Jean BrownMichael MostadJohnny DaidesPortrays the hazard of playing on a construction site and dramatizes peer pressure and its consequences.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- Illustrates techniques for emergency treatment of choking victims. Techniques are shown for adults, children, infants, self, and unconscious victims.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL
- DirectorGeorge AbbottStarsClaudette ColbertHerbert MarshallGeorges MetaxaWhen her father dies, a wealthy young women discovers that she's not wealthy at all--her father lost all of his money in the 1929 stock market crash and she's now officially broke. She takes a job as the social secretary to her father's friend, Ogden. She has two major problems, however--shortly before her father's death, she and some friends were out partying and, on a dare, she married her fiancé, a scheming gold-digger named Frank, who leaves her when he finds out she's broke. The other problem is that she's in love with her best friend Sylvia's fiancé, Paul.Duties of a Secretary (educational short film)
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- This vintage short (produced by Encyclopedia Britannica Films) follows a seemingly typical American family and their German Sheppard as they prepare for Halloween activities.RIFFTRAX DIGITAL