1000 and One--the Blue Book of Non-Theatrical Films (1927)

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30 CIVICS AND PATRIOTISM ''1000 and One*' CIVICS AND PATRIOTISM GROUP 21 Civics and Patriotism Civics (13) Series of 13 one-reel lessons: Twentieth Century Pilgrims (Part 1 and Part 2), American Ideals, Service, Obedience, Thrift, Physical and Mental Fitness, School Beautiful, School Discipline, School Industries, Serving the Community (Part 1 and Part 2), Working with Civic Organizations ♦ (10 5 A) America Junior (2) Story-picture. It is beautifully photographed and sufficiently dramatic to hold undivided attention. (134) Betsy Ross (5) The sprightly Quakeress who at Washington's personal request made the first American flag. (66 A) British Strike (2) First general strike in history disclosed. Statistical facts. Causes and results. (IX) ***A Citizen and His Government (2) A splendid introduction to the study of Civics. In story form. The film visualizes the many services our government performs for every citizen. A subtle lesson in Americanism. (42, 134) Civics and Education (1) The relationship of the fundamentals of education to citizenship. (37A) Father Knickerbocker's Children (1) Lives of children in New York City, from every race and land. (134) ***Glorifying Old Glory (2) Shows authentic manner of displaying the flag. Brief history of the flag and illustrations of flag code. (42) ** Growth of Cities and Their Problems (1) Common problems attending the growth of communities from small towns' to thriving cities, and solutions. (134) ***"Hats Off!" A Story of the Flag (1) Review of the past history of the flag. A lesson in flag etiquette. (42, 49, 134) Hearts of Men (5) George Beban in the story of an Italian immigrant's struggle for success in this country. (56) ***How to Beautify Your Community (2) Transformation of "Slidertown" to South Park in Dayton, Ohio. Other parts of the city follow up the good work. Practical steps for any community. (99) Immigration (1) The people who come to the United States; how they enter, what they do and the kind of citizens they make. (XXI) * Immigration to the United States (1) The important "waves" of immigration and the causes back of each. European background of the immigrant. Contributions immigrants have made to the foundation and development of U. S. (134) The Making of an American (1) Educating our foreign born population in the spirit of American institutions. (28) ***Old Glory (1) The "story of the starry banner of our country" done in dignified and beautiful fashion. Scenes in Prisma color, supplemented by pastel paintings. (IV, XX, 56, 156) Peter Points the Way (6) Americanization film. (XXX) ***The Story of the Star Spangled Banner (1) Shows history and circumstances under which Francis Scott Key wrote the song. (XYI) Yanks (1) A human study in Americanization. (23) (See also Groups 19, 59, 60, 83, 103, 123) DOMESTIC SCIENCE GROUP 22 Domestic Science Familiar Foods from Foreign Lands (1) Interesting "Life History" of everyday foods that come to us from the far ends of the earth. (23, 56, 69, 113, 156) The A. B. C. of Fish Cookery (1) Self-explanatory. (XXX) ***A Lesson in Cooking — How to Make an Omelet (1) Use of the chafing dish. Now being used in city schools of New York and Los Angeles. (XII) Oranges — How to Use Them (1) Preparation and service of several orange and lemon dishes; shows California orange grove and packing scenes. (30, 42, 113) Hints to Housewives (7 V^-reel subjects) Butter Substitutes (^4) How fat drippings may be clarified and utilized in cooking. (22) Egg Preservation (*4) Shows how solution of waterglass will preserve eggs for six months. (22) Fireless Cooker (}£) Demonstration of principles and how to make simple one at home. (22)