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M SECTION I. (g) Sports (Cont.)
1091 Swimmers and Swimming 1 Reel
Partl\' in nt)rmal and partly in slow-motion, the crawl, breast, trudgeon and other strokes are illustrated. \Vc see also imitations of the swimming methods of various animals, such as the frog, seal, porpoise and crab.
1133 Follow the Leader 1 Reel
Swimming, taken both in slow motion and at normal speed under various conditions, in different parts of the United States. We see the swimmers doing stunts under water, others walking a greased pole, and one intrepid individual diving through some burning oil floating on the surface. Finally we see turtles chased and captured by a skilful swimmer.
1134 Close Figuring 1 Reel
A subject which clearly shows the necessity of accurate movement by tfiose who earn their living in dangerous occupations. The aerial gymnasts must not fail in their judgment when swinging through space, the whip-slashing artiste must figure close, but not too close. A very interesting picture, taken partly in slow motion.
1135 Surf and Sail 1 Reel
For those who enjoy boats and boating, on both inland waters and the high seas. Starts with some splendid scenes of outboard motor-boat racing on a lake in California. Gene Tunney and his high speed motor-boat on Bisca^me Bay, sailing crafts of different types and sizes in Golden Gate Harbour, and Cecil de Mille's beautiful schooner "Seaward," are shown in beautifully photographed scenes.
1136 Canned Thrills 1 Reel
Coney Island, one of the world's most famous playgrounds, offers its amusements in place of more expensive thrills. The steel steeds of the Steeplechase replace saddle horses. Fljang Swings are a substitute for aeroplanes, the "Dipping Waves" of steel give their riders the motion of the sea.
1137 Spartan Diet 1 Reel
Modern Spartans are seen indulging in rigorous athletic training. The film opens with bo.xing instruction, after which we see Jiu-jitsu, and a fast game of Soccer played by two teams of
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