Reel and Slide (Mar-Dec 1918)

w REEL and SLIDE 15 This department describes briefly the best reels of an educational nature, on as wide a variety of subjects as possible. Not all of the subjects mentioned are new. Paris and the River Seine. JUST now, when popular interest centers on Paris, George Kleine of Chicago offers an especially attractive picture showing scenes taken on a trip along the River Seine, beginning at the massive Auteuil viaduct and taking the visitor under the many beautiful bridges that span the stream. The Pont de la Concorde and the bridge of Alexander III are featured, as well as the House of Deputies, the Palace of Justice, Hotel de Ville and Notre Dame. "From Manger to Cross." "From Manger to the Cross" is the title of a beautiful religious picture put out by Kalem . studios. New York. This picture has received the praise of many ministers. It was taken in Palestine, amid historical surroundings, and is authentic and well produced in every way. It depicts the life of Christ. Recently, the actor who took the part of Christ spoke in a New York church while the film was being shown. Film Teaches Health Conservation. An interesting and valuable picture showing how anybody may conserve their bodily fitness by means of certain physical exercises, is the theme of a new issue of the Physical Culture Screen Magazine, directed by Bernarr McFadden. This reel also contains advice to women regarding what they should do when bothered by "mashers." In the same picture Henry Elionakey demonstrates the use of proper swimming strokes, and there are exercises for the baby and some tips on jiu jitsu by Prof. Allan Smith. Sailors and Battlefields. The Mare Island Navy Yard in California is the subject of an interesting feature in a new Mutual-Gaumont Weekly (Mutual Exchanges). In this picture the physical training of a tar is shovyn in detail, and the fact that among the jackies there are many good athletes is proven. There are pictures in this reel taken on European battlefields, as well as the work of the French engineers in restoring devastated territory. Victoria, the "Garden City." The general publicity department of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Ottawa is releasing an excellent picture of Victoria, capital of British Columbia, and known as the "garden city on the Pacific." In this reel we are shown beautiful gardens. Parliament Building, docks, scenes taken on Oak Bay, and the picture ends with a beautiful scene titled, "Moonlight on the Pacific." "Animals in Midsummer." "The Animals in Midsummer," is the title of a new release by the Educational Films Corporation (New York) in the series, "Raymond Ditmars' Living Book of Nature." How the rhino and the bear take a shower bath offers plenty of amusement and educational interest; how the deer seeks shelter in hot weather to escape the pesky cattle fly, and how the Shetland poney uses his tail to gain the same end, is shown interestingly. The buffalo comes in for his share of attention, rolling in the dust before the lens, and the ourang outang follows the lead of the traveler in the tropics by stuffing his hat with cooling leaves. Water and Crystallization. The .Visual Instruction Department of the University of Wisconsin announces a subject dealing with water and crystallization. The first section shows tests with water's component parts, hydrogen and oxygen, as follows: Electrolysis; snow, stagnant water; sterilization by ultra-violet rays; a waterfall; the sea; clouds. The second section, dealing with crystallization, is divided as follows: Purifying chemical salts; crystals of copper sulphate; alum; acetate of soda; sulphate of soda; acetate of copper; sulphur; sugar; quartz; gypsum; pyrites; naphthaline; hydroquinone; pyrogallic acid; sea salt, etc. Film on Combination Dress. A new Paramount Pictograph contains "The New Art of Dress," in which Bertha Holley, an artist, shows how several dresses may be made from the same material. A simple slip containing four yards of material is the basic principle of this garment. Life Among the Reptiles. "Among the Reptiles" is the title of an educational reel offered by George Kleine. It shows several species of snakes in their natural habitat, feeding, sleeping, etc. This film is intended to be of use to the student of zoology and is produced with that idea in mind. On the same reel we find views of the frog, the salamander and the toad, caught in most interesting activities. There is much of scientific interest in the picture. For instance, experiments are conducted which show the presence of electricity in the muscular system of the frog. Scientific Hog Raising. This film story starts with the selection of a thoroughbred boar and brood sow and compares them to the ordinary scrub hogs found on the average farm. The litters of both are then followed in their growth from birth to the time they are 200 days old. The picture is offered by Atlas Educational Film Co. (Chicago). The Dairy Industry. Atlas also lists a 1,000-foot subject covering the modern dairying industry. This reel illustrates the different kinds of dairy cattle, how to judge them, keeping records, barn views, etc. Canadian Agriculture Filmed. In a new feature released by the Essanay Film Co., "The Agricultural Opportunities of Western Canada," are depicted. The picture is booked through General Film Co. Snow-Clad Peaks, and Natural Beauty. Robert Bruce of the Educational Film Corporation of America offers a beautiful scenic subject in a reel entitled, "A World o' Dreams." The beauties of snow-clad peak^ and mountain valleys are blended in such a way as to make this a strikingly original and interesting treatment of the scenic subject. Cartoons, Science and Novelties. "Novelty Films" is the title of a new release produced by the Merkle Film Co. (Cincinnati). This reel is issued twice a month and contains an animated cartoon in each issue. In the first issue also we find "A Gallery of Patriotic Heroes," also interesting pictures of "America Making War." Burton Holmes Films Sidney. A new Burton Holmes Travelog shows Sidney, Australia, which is the one hundredth Travelog released in this series. The picture shows the entrance to the harbor, the villas skirting its shores, the business buildings, the botanical gardens, the circular quay and other points of interest. (Paramount Exchanges.) "Modern Mother Goose." The "Modern Mother Goose," released through the Lea Bel Film Exchange (Chicago), is the pretty story of the adventures of the old woman who lived in a shoe. It was acted by Chicago school children and is replete with pretty woodland scenes and tableaux. (In five parts.) The Joys of Surf Riding. The Educational Films Corporation of America announces a new picture depicting the pleasures of water sports, taken on the beaches at Coeur d'Alene Lake, Idaho. There is much good humor in this picture, though tjiere is no surf to speak of on the shores of this lake. The boards upon which the surf-riding is accomplished are attached to the rear end of a power boat. On the same reel are scenes of the Columbian River port of Astoria, where various forms of aquatic amusement are indulged in. Lima and the Andes. An unusual travel picture is being released by the Lincoln & Parker Company, Times BIdg., New York City, entitled "From Lima to the Top of the Andes." This picture shows, by means of beautiful photography, the city of Lima and takes the audience to Cerro de Pasco in Peru, the highest mining town in the world, 15,000 feet above sea level. Niagara as a Source of Power. In the Universal Screen Magazine No. 57, the proposal to furnish the eastern part of the United States, and west to Cincinnati, by means of 8 huge hydro power plant harnessing Niagara'! rapids is interestingly illustrated. Machinery of the type that might be used, moving pictures of the gorge and rapids are augmented by diagrams and animated drawings. On the same reel we find pictures showing how lake steamers are cut in half like a piece of cake to enable them to pass into the ocean. The American Museum of Natural History is now engaged in teaching geography to children whose eyes are weak from over-study, by means of relief maps. This is also shown in the Screen Magazine. On the end of the reel we are given some intimate views ol shrimps. (Universal, New York.) Life in Insect World. Raymond Ditmars of the Educational Films Corporation offers a new subject entitled, "Life in the Insect World," in which he shows by means of photography that camouflage is by no means confined to the European battlefields. Caterpillars that arrange themselves to look like flowers, and worms that are able to fool the unsuspecting wanderer in the woods and fields, are depicted in their antics. New Finley Nature Pictures. Pathe, New York, announce a new Finley nature picture entitled "Wild Birds and Animal House." The Bob White, wild duck, teal, hawk, owl, skunk, raccoon, weasel, kangaroo, rabbit, and coyote are represented interestingly. A Film on Smyrna. The Educational Films Corporation of New York announce the release of a one-reel "split" picture which should be of much interest to schools. The first part of this picture takes the audience to Smyrna, introduces them to country life there, scenes on the canals, and gives some amusing pictures of performing bears. On the same reel we find a Ditmar series depicting "Tree Animals," including the honey bear, Brazilian opossum, phalanger, etc. Engineering Toys on Screen. A. C. Gilbert has produced for the E. I. S. Motion Picture Company, of New York, an interesting and instructive reel entitled "Engineering Toys and Models." This series takes the boy through a series of simple lessons in the manufacture of mechanical toys; also some interesting experiments in "magic" are shown. "Pilgrim's Progress" Filmed. Atlas Education Film Company of Chicago announces that it is now in a position to offer excellent prints of Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" for releases in churches, schools and colleges. The film was made in Italy and the prologue covers a few scenes from Bunyan's life, before his conversion. The story ends with the meeting with Christian in the Celestial City. It is in 4 reels. Ohio River Ice Gorge The Cincinnati Motion Picture Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, has just completed a one reel subject for Pathe, showing the ice jam in the Ohio Riv;r and another reel depicts the flood that invariably follows the jam. They are strikingly produced, showing huge walls of ice, wrecked steamers and debris caused by the flood. The Cincinnati company also announces the completion of a ten reel series of films of an educational nature on military activity, which will also be released through Pathe, one reel a week. Snow Storm in Maine. Paramount-Bray Pictograph No. 103 gives some strikingly beautiful views of a New England snow storm. In this reel also is included interesting animated pictures which show the HohenzoUern plan to rule the world. This feature is indicative of the value of teaching a history class in a manner so graphic that even the youngest pupil may clearly understand. (Paramount, New York.)