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

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72 CLASS 7— Sociology COURTESY TITLE KEEL NO. train, a mill, a bakery and a delivery truck to show the many kinds of service represented by a slice of bread. A human interest story of real life that is entertaining as well as educational. 1 Reel Courtesy of PHIL LASHER, LTD. 4003 OBEDIENCE "WHAT HAPPENED TO EMILE" is the subtitle of this f^lm. Emile Bernard comes home from school and asks his mother when lunch will be ready. She tells him to bring in some wood first. He complains and refuses to fetch the wood. Emile's father has a talk with him, asking him what he thinks would happen if everyone did what he pleased. Emile replies that it would suit him fine to do as he pleased. They decide to try the plan out. While Emile is eating some meat, which he has taken from the refrigerator, a tramp comes in and takes the meat away from him. Emile runs to his father for help but Mr. Bernard replies that he can't be bothered because he is doing as he pleases on that day. Emile decides to get the wood, realizing that everybody, even his father, is obliged to obey orders. While intended as a means of teaching a lesson in obedience. this film is entertaining as ^vell. , „ , 1 Reel Courtesy of PHIL LASHER, LTD. 4004 THRIFT "A VISITOR FROM THE LAST CENTURY" is the subtitle of this film. Mrs. Bernard reminds Emile that he must feed the chickens. Emile drags the sack of grain out in the yard and lets the fowl help themselves. Louise is crying because she can't have a new dress. After supper, Mr. Bernard gives them each a copy of Poor Richard's Almanac to read. Emile falls asleep while reading and he dreams that Poor Richard himself comes into the house. The visitor gives Emile some instructions in thrift. Poor Richard also talks to Louise and to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard, giving them all good advice. When Emile awakens it is early morning. He jumps up and starts to hoe the weeds in the garden. Obviously intended as a practical and moral lesson, this film is also entertaining. 1 Reel Courtesy of PHIL LASHER, LTD. 4005 PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS "AT THE FIELD MEET" is the subtitle of this film. The principal character is Emile Bernard. He is awakened by his sister, Louise, who tells him that he ought to get out and train for the approaching interclass track meet. But Emile is too lazy to train. When the day of the meet comes, Emile is in such bad condition that he is easily beaten by the representatives of other classes. Because of this bad showing he is not allowed to compete in the interschool meet. In the meantime, he goes to work and trains regularly each day. On the day of the big event Emile's chum, Clififord, is injured and the principal allows Emile to take his place in the deciding race. Thanks to his campaign of training, Emile wins the race. In addition to its educational value, this film is also good entertainment. 1 Reel Business Men! Use Your Projector at Sales Meetings