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PREFACE This 1943 edition of the Educational Film Catalog, a revision of the 1939 edition, is a selected list containing about 2800 films. This is the third edition, the first appearing in 1936 and the second in 1939. This edi- tion replaces all volumes and supplements which have preceded it. As in previous editions of the Catalog, the selection of films included is not confined to classroom films but includes those which are available for all non-theatrical uses, making this Catalog valuable to clubs, churches, li- braries, army and navy training camps and various educational institutions as well as to schools. Revision. This edition has been thoroly revised. All films included in the 1939 edition and its supplements were reconsidered, by our collabo- rators. Many films included in the previous edition have been omitted from this edition because they are no longer of enough value to be in- cluded in a well selected list. All films which are no longer available have been dropped. Important new films have been added. Distributors. The short lines following most of the entries give addi- tional sources for the films, usually rental sources. Prices for which the film may be rented are given when that information is readily secured. When a film is obtainable from 15 or more dealers, a note indicating its wide distribution is given. This information is constantly changing and even tho considerable efifort has been made to have these rental sources as complete as possible, there may be some omissions. History. The first edition of this Catalog was published in 1936. For years before that the Company had been making surveys and inquiries to learn whether or not such a catalog was really needed. One of the first outsiders to approach us on the subject was Mr. Abraham Krasker of the Boston University. For the next five years others made similar suggestions. Finally a questionnaire regarding the form and general policies was submitted to educators and librarians and in 1935 editorial work for the first Catalog was begun. Form of Catalog. This catalog follows the form of other members of the Standard Catalog Series with an alphabetical title and subject index, and a classified list. 1. Index. The index is placed first for convenience of the users. This includes in one alphabet, the titles, subjects and, if important, the authors and actors of the films included. The classification number is given so that by referring to Part 2 full information about the film may be found. Subjects have been assigned freely because educators have expressed their belief that even a few feet of film on a specific subject is valuable. The subjects given are those with which the film deals—not the particular courses in school in which they may be used. These often overlap.