"Old Time Movies"[1] is a series of recurring segments from Sesame Street season 4. The segments repurposed genuine silent film footage (and one sound short), with narration by Anne Meara and organ style music, to teach educational concepts (usually opposites).
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HELP Episode 0506 |
Meara narrates a silent film of a woman in a burning building, who needs HELP. Footage used: Allez Oop (1934), an Educational Pictures two-reel comedy starring Buster Keaton and Dorothy Sebastian. Although presented as silent, this is the only entry in the series to use footage from a sound film. |
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In/Out Episode 0511 |
Meara narrates a silent movie of a girl who is stuck IN the quicksand. Footage used: Plunder (1923), a serial starring Pearl White. |
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Over/Under Episode 0517 |
Meara observes wondering if the dashing hero will go over or under. Footage used: The Mark of Zorro (1920), starring Douglas Fairbanks. |
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Short & Long Episode 0521 |
A silent film about an automobile that can be either long or short. Footage used: When Summer Comes (1922), a Mack Sennett comedy starring Billy Bevan. |
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- ↑ Script term.