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Fifth Edition
FOREWORD
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number is in Arabic Numerals, it means that the distributor operates from a single address. His name and address will then be found under Part II of the Reference List (Page 121). Write direct to this address.
Cross references at the end of many of the groups refer to other groups in which may be found one or more films on the same or related subjects.
The stars before a large number of the films listed indicate as follows: one (*) means that the film has been seen by our staff; two (**), that the film has been seen and reviewed in a previous issue of The Educational Screen; three (***), that The Educational Screen considers the film to be exceptionally fine of its kind.
We cannot attempt to name rental prices on films, for they vary endlessly. The distributor of the particular film should be consulted.
The Educational Screen itself does not handle films. It acts merely as the central clearing house for information on the whole production field of films, both theatrical and non-theatrical.
"FREE" FILMS— NON-INFLAMMABLE FILMS
IN THE Reference List of Producers and Distributors we have indicated as far as possible the distributors of "free" films — namely, those to be had for the payment of transportation charges both ways, sometimes with further conditions stipulated.
In many cases distributors have indicated whether some, or all of their film subjects are on non-flam (slowburning) stock. If both "flam" and "non-flam" are named, users must ascertain from the distributor whether the particular film wanted can be secured on the stock desired.
OFF-STANDARD FILMS
NO Safety Standard films (28 mm.) are listed in this book, although much fine material is available in this form. As it requires a special projector, however, such listing would be useless to the majority of our film-users.
Some film libraries are also available in 18 mm. and 11 mm. sizes. These also require special projecting apparatus, and no effort has been made to list the films of such libraries. (See page 7 for a detailed discussion of 16 mm. films).
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE
WE HAVE been forced to exclude a very important source of non-theatrical films, namely, the State Universities and Extension Divisions. Space limitations absolutely forbid the inclusion of the immense number of films carried by these Divisions. These excellent services are entirely local, as a rule, and gladly give full information to all film-users within their zone. As such information would be largely useless to the rest of the country it is omitted here.
You are doubtless familiar with the service of your nearest State University. If not, do not fail to write at once for their complete literature.