Films have been used to present health messages throughout the history of the medium. The purpose of this article is to describe pictures from the silent film era that were designed to educate people about health issues. Films still available in at least one format were reviewed. Published reviews were also used to obtain information about these films. Films described here dealt with tuberculosis, hookworms, breastfeeding, traffic safety, dental care, and children's health. Suggestions for how these films might be used in a professional preparation setting are provided.