16mm Sound Films (1957)

WORLD OF TODAY UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA THIS WILD LIFE Starting in Natal in the Union of South Africa, we tour the famoui animal reserves at Hluhluwe and Kruger National Park, the world's greatest wild-life sanctuary. Here Pirate: South African Tourist Corp. is a fascinating study of African wild-life in their natural habitat, including the black and the white rhinoceros, elephant, giraffe, zebra, cobra, monkey, crocodile and lion, King of Jungle. 2 Keels Rental S3. 00 Sale $50.00 THE GOLDEN CITY Johannesburg, Queen City of South Africa is a modern cosmopolitan enter with fine buildings and beauiful dwellings. Trademark of the :ity could be the mine dumps. Here we see the great Johannesburg gold nines in operation. Also included is i visit to Praetoria, administrative enter of the Union of South Africa. ind the scenes of the colorful Idebele tribe of the Transvaal. i Keels Rental $3.00 Sale $50 00 DELIGHTFUL DURBAN The great port of Durban, capital of the province of Natal, is a modern metropolis with a fine business center, ever expanding factory area and lovely residential districts. Blessed with an excellent climate it boasts the advantages of any fine oceanside resort. The Indian and native markets, the famous Zulu rickshaw boys and the monkey colony offer colorful contrasts to the modern bustle of Delightful Durban. 2 Reels Rental S3.00 Sole $50.00 LAND OF THE OSTRICHES Tucked away in the peoks of South Africa's Zwartberg Range is the little town of Oudtshoorn. famed as the home of the ostrich. Here ostrich farms are a highly developed industry. A tour of a large ostrich form proves both interesting anfl Instructive as the highlight of this trip to the "Land of Ostriches." 2 Reels Rental S3. 00 Sale $50.00 CAPTIVATING CAPE TOWN Table Mountain, high above the city, is the dominating landmark of Cape Town, parliamentary capital of the Union of South Africa and the country's chief seaport. Probably the most picturesque area of the city is the Malay quarter — especially when a Malay wedding is in progress! In the city and environs are seen the Rhodes Memorial and the University of Cape Town; the vineyards in the Constantia Valley; and the tremendous contrasts of the opposing coasts of the Cape peninsula. 2 Reels Rental S3. 00 Sale $50.00 EAST COAST TO DURBAN The picturiiation of an ocean voyage from London, England, to Durban in the South African province of Natal. Here are the quick glimpses of the liner passenger at the various ports of call, including Gibraltar, Marseilles, Genoa, Port Said. Suez, Dar-es-Salaam and ports in East Africa to the final destination at Durban. Inspection of the ship under working conditions from the "bridge" to the butcher's shop gives a clear picture of this "home at sea." J Reels Rental S<-50 Sole $75.00 KENYA VISTA A comprehensive study of this British Colony in East Africa. European sisal planters have made this territory one of the world's principal exporters of this important fibre. The coastal area of Kenya comprises some of the wildest bush country In the whole of East Africa. The home of Tsavo Notional Park known the world over as the land of Big Game. 2 Reels Rental S3.00 Sole $50.00 IN CAPE PROVINCE This is Cape Province, most southerly department of the Union of South Africa. We visit the great forests of Knysna and the "Garden of Eden" as well as a nearby Forest Station. Included are stops in the Little Karoo, the coast fishing villages, and the great orchards and vineyards originally settled by the Huguenots. 2 Reels Rental $3.00 Sale $50.00 COLORFUL NATAL A visit to South Africa and the colorful province of Natal. Here are natives at work on the vast sugar cane plantations. Here are the famous Zulu tribesmen as they live and work in their kraals. And here are tourist attractions of great beauty where lofty peaks and lovely valleys make this the "garden province" of South Africa. I Reel Rental $1.50 Sole $25.00 EAST LONDON The seaport town of East London on Africa's east coast provides an interesting tour of a thriving metropolis which less than one hundred years ago was just bush and wild hillside. Included also is a visit to a native area for East London is also the entrance to the Transeki native reserve. » Reel Rental $3.00 Sale $25.00 LAND OF THE SWAZIS When we see the animated map of South Africa showing the location of Swaziland, we can understand why it is an area so little affected by the white man. Its capital Is a modern native city with fine medical facilities and schools. The old customs and traditions of the people are clearly defined. Their primitive agricultural methods are a sharp contrast to the modern techniques employed in the great asbestos mines high in its mountains. A visit to the Queen Mother's village is a truly unusual experience. 2 Reels Rental $3.00 Sole $50.00 ALAGAS and JUTTEN the western coast of South rlca lie two tiny remote Islands Malagas and Jutten. Malagas Is only home of tens of millions ilagas birds and the Island exists y because of the valuable guano, rivaled as a fertilizer the world ■r. Jutten, the sister island three les away Is the home of the black(ted penguin, valuable not only ' guano but for their eggs which i a great table delicacy. »eel Rental $3.00 Sole $25.00 PORT ELIZABETH Situated on the Indian Ocean is Port Elizabeth, greatest deep sea harbor on the east coast of South Africa. This modern industrial and export center offers many interesting sights. A fascinating hlqhllght is a visit to Snake Park, which Is both a public attraction and scientific Institution Here keepers milk the many varieties of poisonous snakes for their venom which has great research value. I Reel Rental $3.00 Sale $50.00 TANGANYIKA VISTA This film takes us to East Africa and Tanganyika, where India ond Africa meet in on interesting mixture of races. We visit Dar-es-Salaam, coastal city to which the Indian traders first came. The crofts of the natives, their customs and dwellings, make for a colorful and fascinating study of the peoples of Tanganyika. 2 Reels Rental $3.00 Sole $50.00 TREK THRU TRANSEKI Transeki, vast native reserve in the Union of South Africa offers an Interesting study of the native African. Here we see these simple people at work and at play. Their colorful costumes and unusual customs, their agricultural methods and ensuing problems are conveyed in a clear picturization of these African tribesmen. 2 Reels Rental $3.00 Sole $50.00 43