Visual Education (Jan 1923-Dec 1924)

28 Visual Education me Film Field IN OFFERING these selections Visual Education in no way guarantees the value or suitability of the films. The list represents merely the most careful choice possible to make from the data given out by the producing companies. In general, films should be viewed by qualified judges before being shown to school children. All entries are one reel in length unless otherwise specified. The producer is indicated by the letter p following the sketch, the distributor by the letter d. For addresses consult list in this issue. AGRICULTURE KING APPLE'S ENEMIES. Insects and fungi that attack the "king of fruits"; mobilization of the foes for attack on King Apple; their defeat by the light and heavy artillery; various types of spraying and dusting apparatus, (p and d, U. S. Dept. of Agric). EVOLUTION OF HARVESTING. A film that traces the development of farm machinery, beginning as far back as the days of the old-time reaping hook, (p and d, Inter. Harvester Co.) FORWARD FARM BUREAU. Produced especially for use prior to a Farm Bureau membership campaign. Father and son, hoe in hand, stop at a little creek and the boy asks where it goes. Pictures show the father telling how their little creek joins other creeks, how they wind their way through woods and pastures, and how the creeks make large rivers that finally reach the ocean. While he tells this story, the Farm Bureau is compared to the water system, the individual members being springs and creeks, the county farm bureaus the mill ponds, the state federation the mighty rivers, and the American Farm Bureau Federation the ocean. Outstanding accomplishments of county, state and national farm bureaus are pictured. When the farmer closes his story the boy exclaims, "And all because our little creek joined with the rest!" 2 reels. (P and d, Homestead Films.) GEOGRAPHY WHEN THE FISHING FLEET COMES HOME. Full of picturesque scenes is this reel depicting the simple fisher-folk of the Coast of Brittany whose lives are bound up in their weather-beaten boats. The cameraman has caught with extraordinary fidelity the quiet life of the village of Finesterre during the absence of the fleet. The return of the fleet, which is announced by the towncrier, is a signal for the villagers to clatter down to the rocky headland to welcome the sturdy crews, and soon the harbor is a forest of waving masts, (p, Amer. Red Cross; d, Soc. for Visual Edu.) LIFE IN SAHARA. An attractive reel picturing the ever-fascinating Garden of Allah, including such items as the Arabs' rude huts and strange mode of life; the date harvest; a little village in the Oasis of Tolgar; young Arabs playing in the street, and the Arabian Fantasia or sham fight, (/>, Kineto Co. of Amer. ; d, Hodkinson.) THE YOSEMITE VALLEY. Maps, diagrams and motion pictures that tell the story of the formation of this "Enchanted Valley" and give some idea of its scenic charms. (p and d, Ford M. P. Lab.) COPENHAGEN, THE CAPITAL OF DENMARK. A motion-picture tour through Copenhagen, showing historic spots, public buildings, parks, street scenes and other points of interest, (p, Swedish Biograph; d, Pilgrim Photoplay Exch.) HEALTH AND HYGIENE MASSAGE AND EXERCISES COMBINED. A physical culture course for men, women and children which combines scientific massage with exercise and introduces deepbreathing exercises. Each exercise is demonstrated repeatedly by the producer and then by a little girl; the course is intended for use in the home, no gymnasium equipment being necessary. Recommended for schools, gymnasiums and health centers. (/> and d, Albrecht Jensen.) MALARIA AND THE MOSQUITO. Traces the development both in the human body and in the body of the mosquito, of the parasite which produces malaria. The habits of the mosquito are pictured, its process of reproduction, and the most practical methods of preventing its propagation. 2 reels, {p and d, Carter Cinema.) HOW TO SPEND A HEALTHFUL SUNDAY. A healthogram picturing the difference between a stuffy Sunday in the house compared with a healthful one spent out-of-doors. Yi reel, (p and d, Nat'l Non-Theat.) THE PRICELESS GIFT OF HEALTH. Produced with the express purpose of showing the advantages of medical supervision in the public schools. It teaches pictorially a few simple rules of hygiene for children to practice. (p, Nat'l Dept. of Public Health; d, Worcester Film Corp.) THE WILL TO LIVE. A health film photographed in France and Corsica, teaching a most important lesson on tuberculosis. The film is dramatically treated throughout, its cast being composed of actors of renown. The story is interesting and carries its message to every one who sees the picture. 5 reels, (p, Amer. Red Cross; d, Soc. for Visual Edu.) HISTORY AND CIVICS THE CALL TO ARMS. ("Son of Democracy" series, Chapter 3.) Intimate glimpses of Abraham Lincoln as President, including incidents dealing with the beginnings of the Civil War. 2 reels. (p, Benj. Chapin; d, Com. M. P. Serv.) THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. An admirable production featuring the famous battle that lasted from July 1 to July 3, 1863, and was regarded as the turning point in the Civil War. An interesting love story is interwoven with the historical incidents, and there are scenes showing the strategy of the Generals of both armies, Pickett's Charge, the deep joy and thankfulness of President Lincoln when notified of the North's victory, his depression on hearing of the terrible loss of life, etc. 5 reels, (d, Lea-Bel.) SPARTACUS. A story of ancient Rome and of the great slave uprising led by Spartacus, the mighty gladiator, against the flower of Roman soldiery. There are gladiatorial combats, luxurious feasts, and other scenes that paint a vivid picture of the imperial Rome of 73-71 B. C. 6 reels, {p and d, Kleine.) THE MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY. A picturization of Edward Everett Hale's famous story, with characterizations of Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Andrew Jackson, Stephen Decatur, General Grant, Thomas Jefferson and Lincoln. It was photographed in the exact historical locations, and the naval scenes were taken with the special permission of the U. S. Navy. 8 reels, (d. World Edu. Film Co.) FIRE-FIGHTING AND FIRE PREVENTION. Bringing out the enormous yearly loss from fires and the fact that most fires are caused by such simple acts of carelessness as throwing cigarets among papers, leaving electric irons connected, throwing matches from windows and striking awnings, etc. The film presents fire loss statistics in graphic form and i?ives valuable hints and warnings, (p and d, Fox.) VISUAL EDUCATORS: THE LEA-BEL FILM COMPANY Are in a position to furnish you Motion Picture subjects on Literature, History, Drama, Zoology, Industries, Scenics and Travelogues Pleased to forward lists on request. LEA -BEL FILM COMPANY 806 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois