Pathéscope 9.5mm Sound (1956)

SIXTY-EIGHT Documentary fire they fight through and capture the position, which they hold against a heavy German counter-attack until reinforced by their advancing troops. T969I Roof of America. (2 Reels). This is a record of the Polish mountaineering expedition to the High Andes, in a remote corner of Argentina. The highest mountain of the group, El Mercedario and .Aconcagua, both over 23,000 feet in height, were climbed by the expedition, and unique pictures were taken of the ascents. The thrills and adventures of the party have been captured by the camera, and their journey through the strange, unique snow formations, which cover acres of ground, is something the like of which has not previously been seen on the screen. The full rage of a storm at 20,000 feet above sea level is experienced, and we see the final conquest of the summits by men who have to fight for every step they take by reason of the effect of the high altitude on the human frame. Men who, dragging their feet behind them step by step, are afraid to sit down because the effort of getting up again v^^ould be too great. T9693 Land's End to John O'Groats. (3 Reels). True to its title, this film follows the route from Land's End, in Cornwall, to John O'Groats, in the north of Scotland. The camera takes us along the pleasant bye-ways of Devon, Vk^here we see something of the local industries, and on to Wells Vk^ith its magnificent cathedral. Continuing our journey we pass through Gloucester, Buxton Spa and on to Manchester. Here we look around some of the many industries. The famous Manchester Ship Canal is next visited and carries us on to Liverpool, the city of shops. Then back into the open country again to enjoy the beauties of Cumberland, and to v^atch the fascinating sheep dog trials before visiting Carlisle. On the Scottish border we visit the old forge at Gretna Green before moving on to the fair city of Edinburgh and the historic town of Stirling. The Highland scenery has much appeal to the eye, while the games and Scottish reels, danced at Inverness, reflect the true spirit of Scotland. And so on to John O'Groats, where our picture ends with some fine views of the Scottish scene. The Commentary, in this most interesting documentary, is spoken by three well-known broadcasters, Michael Brooke, Frederick Allen and James Urquhart, who all contribute much to the interest. T9695 Across the Waters. (2 Reels). Throughout the ages, whenever man, in his wanderings, has found his progress barred by a river, he has devised a means of crossing it. Our early ancestors had no science to aid them and were compelled to use a tree trunk either as a raft or bridge. This film illustrates the development of many varied means of crossing the waters, from prehistoric times to the present day, and is an entertaining and original example of the up-to-date interest subject. T9700 Men of Tomorrow. (2 Reels). Documentary. This film shows clearly a day in the life of a Cadet in the Royal Naval Training College at Pangbourne, starting with early morning Reveille and the scamper to parade for exercises. Throughout the day various parts of the college are visited, the Chart Room where the Cadets learn navigation, the Seamanship Room where teaching is assisted by the use of models. In another part of the building models of warships of every description are seen in the making. Outdoors the Cadets learn signalling, rope climbing and fencing and on the