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Michael LawPedestrian Crossing (1948)

Humorous road safety trailer on the correct use of pedestrian crossings. Belisha beacons


This movie is part of the collection: British Government Public Information Films

Director: Michael Law
Production Company: Public Relationship Films
Sponsor: Central Office of Information for Ministry of Transport
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Language: English
Keywords: road safety

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Reviewer: WiglafThePirate - - January 29, 2011
Subject: Very good.
This is a good example of a PSA that can be enjoyable and funny without being corny or akward. It wasn't a masterpiece of comedy, but there were some very humorous bits (taking a nap and eating breakfast in the middle of the street, among others)it was short and to the point, and the educational message came across without seeming forced.

Reviewer: Spuzz - - March 17, 2008
Subject: Watch out!
I don't know who this guy was, but he was in a LOT of these films, looks like he did a lot of his own stunt work too.. Anyways, in this, he learns to cross the street... That's about it really.

Reviewer: elocina - - March 23, 2007
Subject: Who says instructional films have to be boring?
I find it amusing that you even have to have a film on how to cross the street, but I found it really humorous. Well written with great acting.

Reviewer: rgs_uk - - October 12, 2005
Subject: Python-esque
Some amusing facial expressions at the beginning as the man thinks about thing he likes and dislikes. Then surreal scenes as he sits at a table and then lies in a bed on the crossing. It's slightly alarming that a vehicle knocks him down even when he seems to be crossing correctly.

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