Products & advertising1/5
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So Much for So Little
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Little Johnny Jones, to be born in the next year, is shown growing to a ripe, healthy old age, thanks to the efforts of his local public health officers. But without them, he might be one of the 5% or so that dies in the first year. The price for the public health service: about 3 cents a week. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 2/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
Strongest positivesEducational value 4/5 · Positive messages 4/5
Recommendation3.5/5
Educational value; strongest caution: death of a character.
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Educational value; strongest caution: death of a character.
Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 2/5
Recommendation 3.5/5Quick view
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Recommended ageNot listed
Strongest cautions
- Death of a character2/5
- Frightening scenes1/5
- Products & advertising1/5
Strongest positives
- Educational value4/5
- Positive messages4/5
- Good role models3/5
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