Teeth Are to Keep

Teeth Are to Keep

1949 · 11 min · ★ 8.0 · Animation, Family

This film, aimed at children of primary school age, presents the principles of good dental care. A narrator explains the basic steps to be followed in order to keep the teeth healthy as, in animation, a family of mother, father, sister, brother, and baby illustrates those steps.

Directed by Jim Mackay

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Allan Miller Narrator (voice)

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Stanley Takes a Trip · 1947

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Chants populaires nº 4

Chants populaires nº 4 · 1946

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MovieAnimationMusic

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MovieAnimationMusic

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Christmas Carols

Christmas Carols · 1947

Christmas Carols

MovieAnimationMusic

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Chants populaires nº 1

Chants populaires nº 1

Chants populaires nº 1

MovieAnimationMusic

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Bid It Up Sucker

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Stitch and Save · 1943

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