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UnknownVision in the Forest (1957)

While country music singer Vaughn Monroe camps with his family in a beautiful forest, one of his daughters encounters a talking Smokey Bear in a clearing and has a near-mystical experience that teaches her to respect the danger of forest fire.


This movie is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives

Producer: Unknown
Sponsor: U.S. Forest Service and The Advertising Council, Inc.
Audio/Visual: Sd, C
Keywords: Sustainability; Forest industry; Fires and firefighting

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: baisers voles - - April 9, 2009
Subject: love it ,love it
a very strange little film.. good music,, very odd cameo by Smokey the bear who seems lost and wandering about in a daze without much to say except "thanks for the help."

art film!

Reviewer: jafran - - September 25, 2005
Subject: Cute for its time.
Vaughn Monroe,the famous vocal singer, band leader, and then spokesman for RCA joins his family in a cute little film made for the 1957 viewers. Probably geared for children. Monroe sings one of his hits, "Ghost Riders In The Sky."
(also made popular by Burl Ives)

Reviewer: Spuzz - - August 24, 2005
Subject: Time to ship Chris off somewhere..
I have no idea who this Vaughn Moore is, but thanks to the Prelinger Archive, I now have met his homely wife and his pretty daughter Candy, and his uh, somewhat effeminate son, Chris. As a matter of fact, ChrisÃÂs voice is so high in this film, I was like, whoa.
Oh! The film! ItÃÂs almost like a music video with a message! DonÃÂt cause fires in forests! Vaughn tells us the many ways to prevent fires, with his family conveniently there to give demonstrations on what to do. Vaughan contributes too, by showing the proper way to but out your cigarette, by grinding it into the ground with your foot.. Soon, Chris wanders off and uh, has visions of Smokey The Bear. Soon, Smokey comes to life and starts talking to him. THis is probably the most ridiculous moment in euphemeral film and is an Amelie moment for sure. Pretty funny. Highly Reccomended!

** Edit. Oops, Chris actually IS his daughter, ha ha, silly me.

Reviewer: Flyin-Ham - - May 11, 2004
Subject: Review from a fan
As far as I know, this is the only video in which Vaughn's entire family appears. The story is corny but it's a nice testament to Vaughn's love of his family. Like more of Vaughn? Visit our web site at www.vaughnmonroesociety.org

Reviewer: cashel - - October 15, 2003
Subject: old fashioned entertainment
A 5 minute color musical. the story is trite .The river setting is nice and the music pleasant

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A family camps in a beautiful forest, and Smokey Bear teaches them to prevent forest fires.


Safety Danger Lurks Firefighting Smokey Bear Fire prevention Conservation