https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/ca864791-aff7-471e-896e-b229459c7e21 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com View our Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3XQHsVD Made in 1944, "Curiosity Killed a Cat``is a training film with a difference. It's a graphic explanation of what happens when soldiers discover unexploded shells and decide that duds would make terrific souvenirs. While the ensuing explosions aren`t exactly laugh-getters, the interaction between the scolding sergeant and his incredibly stupid subordinate, who delights like a child at each unexploded round, is practically a Three Stooges routine. The film emphasizes the dangers of unexploded ordnance and the importance of caution. It begins with a warning about handling grenades and other suspicious objects, highlighting past incidents where curiosity led to fatal consequences. The soldiers share stories of comrades who were injured or killed due to their inquisitiveness. They encounter various threats, including a tear gas gadget and unexploded shells, and discuss the risks of taking souvenirs from dead enemies. The narrative also includes a captured German soldier who provides valuable intelligence about an upcoming attack. The scene concludes with the G.I.s reflecting on the importance of avoiding unnecessary risks in a combat zone. 00:00 Titles 1:26 - A soldier warns another to leave a grenade alone, emphasizing the danger of unexploded ordnance. 2:32 - Soldiers discuss the retreat of German forces and their desire for a drink. 2:52 - They encounter a grenade and decide to take a different route. 5:03 - A soldier is reprimanded for being curious about a device, which turns out to be a tear gas gadget. 6:00 - They find a letter and decide to keep it as a souvenir, planning to have it translated later. 6:34 - Another unexploded shell is found, and the soldiers are reminded of the dangers of handling duds. 7:08 - Stories are shared about soldiers who were killed due to their curiosity about unexploded ordnance. 8:01 - A soldier finds a mortar shell, and they discuss the importance of not touching suspicious objects on the battlefield. 8:38 - They come across dead German soldiers and discuss the risks of taking souvenirs from them. 9:00 - A story is shared about a soldier who was attacked by a seemingly dead enemy. 10:08 - They find a saloon but are wary of booby traps. 11:00 - A soldier finds something suspicious and calls for help. 11:58 - They capture a German soldier who speaks some English and provides valuable intelligence about an upcoming attack. 13:11 - The soldiers realize the importance of the information and decide to report it to their superiors. 13:39 - The scene ends with the soldiers reflecting on the dangers of curiosity in a combat zone. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. We collect, scan and preserve 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have films you'd like to have scanned or donate to Periscope Film, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the link below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD and 2k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KApHoX1TbuU Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:34:19 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/ca864791-aff7-471e-896e-b229459c7e21 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.