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A Shocking affair

Canada, 1953
film

An animated illustration of the safety rule: “Never touch plumbing and electrical fixtures at the same time.” In the film we see a young woman com..

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Don't be shocked

Australia, 1959
Similarity: 71%

It needn't happen

Australia, 1959
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Hot stuff

Canada, 1971
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New cords for old, and the golden rule

Australia, 1966
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Electrical safety

United States, 1976
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Look alive!

Australia, 1982
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Accident prevention: look before you leap

Canada, 1954
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Play it safe electrically

Canada, 1978
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Splash

Australia, 1976
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The Three blind mice

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Keeping electricity safe outside the home

Australia, 1951
Similarity: 67%

In the dark

United Kingdom, 1967
Similarity: 67%

Splash [Italian version]

Australia, 1976
Similarity: 67%

Suspects all

United Kingdom, 1964
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240 Volts

Australia, 1971
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Bathtime

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Playing with fire

United Kingdom, 1947
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Don't look now

United Kingdom, 1973
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