Complete Descriptive Catalogue of Kodascope Library of Motion Pictures 16mm (1937)

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SECTION l-DOCUMENTARY, 16mm. FILMS (a) TRAVEL AND GEOGRAPHICAL 514 Bristol 2 Reels A tour round the seventh citj^ of England, famed for its docks, its tobacco and its sherry-; the beauties of the old buildings and the Avon gorge are shown, and the many places with historical associations visited. 515 Venice 1 Reel Few visitors to this world-famous city can resist a longing to return, and here is a beautiful film that helps us to understand such nostagha. Steeped in romantic legends, Venice is the 20th centurj' sur^'ival of the colourful middle ages. The Palaces, the Campanile, the great cathedral of St. Mark and gondolas in the canals are all seen, to leave us with a lasting impression of past glories. 517 A Drive in Paris 2 Reels The title is sufficient to indicate the subject matter of this film, which includes all the principal sights of the French capital, probabh' the most famous tourist city in the world. 518 The Eiffel Tower 1 Reel A general survey of the famous Parisian landmark with manj^ fine panoramas of the city from various stages, and a historical review of the tower. 538 Mount Everest Expedition, 1933 3 Reels The official film of the 1933 expedition, showing the difficulties encountered, and wonderful scener}' met with, in the gallant though fruitless efforts to conquer the highest mountain in the world. 539 Cruising in the Fjords of Norway 1 Reel Passengers embark at Tilbury in a modern cruising ship. A glimpse of the fishing fieet, and then we are taken into typical fjord scenerj'. Some fine waterfalls and the Brixdal Glacier are visited. Bergen, last port of call, brings us back to scenes of urban activity. Order by numbers. FOR PRICES SEE PAGE 3 I