Blue book of audio-visual materials (1920)

72 1001 FILMS Damascus and the Ruins of Baalbek. 438 feet. Delhi, India. Curious Scenes 365. Historical. University of Wisconsin. Egypt. As it was in the time of Moses. The Pathescope Co. of America, Inc. From Jerusalem to the Dead Sea. This interesting travel picture permits the spectator to visit many famous spots in the Holy Land. From the Tomb of Rachel the tourist proceeds to the Convent of St. George. This is the scene of the Prophet Elijah's visitation by the ravens, as described in the Bible. Passing through Jericho, we reach the Mount of Temptation where, the Bible relates, Christ was tempted by the Evil Spirit. The River Jordan, the place of Baptism, is the next point of interest. At our journey's end we come to the Dead Sea — 1,300 feet below the sea level. The Pathescope Co. of America, Inc. The Ganges. Benares, the holy city of the Hindus, is situated on the bank of the Ganges, which is deemed the holiest of rivers. The steep hills are crowded with houses and palaces, above which rise hundreds of temples. The Pathescope Co. of America, Inc. Gypsies of the Arctic* Reel, .1; producer, Educational Film Corporation of America; exchange, same. Remarks: Laplanders, clothes made from hide of reindeer, Sea Lapp, Forest Lapp, Mountain Lapp; Mountain Lapps live in tents and are nomadic; church of Sea Lapp; reindeer moss, a "Raide" hauling freight; snow scenes, reindeer travel a mile in 2 minutes; man's wealth estimated in herds of deer; 8,000 deer in one herd, furnish meat, milk, clothes, tent, etc., and then hauls the outfit; not tamed, but subdued, following their leader; 5,000 reindeer swim 3 miles across river. In and Out of Kongo San.* Reel, 1; exchange, Outing Chester Picture Company. Remarks: Outing-Chester scenic, A trip to a Buddhist monastery in Corea. India, the Land of Mystery. Reel, 1; exchange, Educational Film Corp. of America. Remarks: Scenes from Lake Dal, city of Maderia, sacred Ganges, the holy river of India, hunting crocodiles, elephants, the Bay of Bengal, city of Benares, kittens and puppies of any land we know. In Siamese Society. Reel 1. Burton Holmes Travelog. Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. In the Country of the Laos. A travel picture of the Laos, situated in the peninsula of Indo-China. The Pathescope Co. of America, Inc. Reference: Un Voyage au Laos. — Lefevre. The Ancient Port of Jaffa. The picture opens with a scene on shipboard, showing the travelers ready to depart for the ancient port of Jaffa, referred to in the Bible as Joppa. A successful landing is made, after navigating the dangerous, rocky passage. A splendid view of Jaffa from the sea greets our eyes and, going ashore, we marvel at the wonderfuLstreet scene near the Custom House. We journey on to the auction market and then visit the public fountain on the Jaffa Road. The Pathescope Co. of America, Inc. Korea Under Japanese Rule. Reel, 1. Scenic Educational. Trip through Japan. Equitable Dist. Scenes in Korea.* Reel, 1; exchange, Beseier. Remarks: Main business street, ancient conveyances of all kinds used in bringing food to city; a Korean artisan at work, doing the family washing, Korean dances, Korean types, grinding corn, a tramping gobbler, the old Imperial palace, Lotus palace, etc. Post Travel Series.* Reel, 1; producer, Pathe; exchange, same. Remarks: Celebes, Dutch Malaysia, customs, hoisting an automobile and a horse onto a ship, funeral procession, oldfashioned scales weighing rice, importing coal from Japan, open air barber shop, play cannon, sifting sand. Omit title and scene about gambling in part 1. Omit nudity at end.