Catalogue of the National Film Library of Sixteen Millimeter Motion Pictures (1931)

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20 CLASS 1— Travel and Transportation COURTESY TITLE KKEE XO. Courtesy of BILLY BURKE HOME MOVIES 113 CARIBBEAN CRUISE A U"a\cl picture which features sonic ot the most romantic and picturesque spots in the world. Havana is visited first and the observer is taken to Central Park Square and to the Maine monument commemorating the sinking of the American battleship which led to the SpanishAmerican War. Then the traveler moves on to the Panama Canal, where he sees the Gatun Locks and other points of interest. The itinery also includes Porto Rico, Martinic[ue, Barbados, Trinidad, Haiti, Jamaica, Nassau and Curacao. The scenery is marvelous. Beautiful white buildings, fields of sugar cane, cjuaint and unusual people, intimate snatches of colorful occupations, stately nodding cocoanut and banana palms all combine to make this an extremely interesting travelogue. It is recommended both for its educational and entertainment value. 1 Reel Courtesy of BELL & HOWELL COMPANY • 114 CHIPS OFF THE OLD BLOCK This hodge-podge takes us from Arizona to Sweden, down into the torrid Madagascar, up into Idaho, way north into Alaska, to the lair of the Kodiak bear, and back again to W'ashington, D. C. News from many parts of the world are presented in a novel manner, and in many instances by means of animation. .\ medley of clever ideas offering more variety to the foot than any other single reel on the market. 1 Reel Courtesy of BELL & HOWELL COMPANY 115 A MERRY-GO-ROUND OF TRAVEL Lyman H. Howe is the original producer of travel films, and through his long experience and natural ingenuity, has developed a pleasing way of presenting his film productions which is unique and outstanding. This film combines the scenic beauty of mountains and waterfalls, American and European, with the humor resulting from perfection in the animated cartoon art. Not content with showing the scenery of the various countries visited, Mr. Howe has included character studies of typical natives and scenes to show their modes of living. For educational entertainment and diversion "A Merry-Go-Round of Travel" is highly recommended. 1 Reel Courtesy of ARROWHEAD SPRINGS WATER COMPANY 116 MAGIC YELLOWSTONE GLACIER NATIONAL PARK YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK NIAGARA'S SUMMER MAGIC Teeming with entrancing views from several of the most famous scenic resorts in the United States, this film is a very unusual one. The observer enters the impressive portal of Yellowstone Park and drives Invite Your Neighbors to Your Home Movies