Educational film catalog (1936)

973.8-F EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG Puritans of Massachusetts colony— Cont. period, and then we see a map locating the Massachusetts Bay Colony, as he tells of its origin and gives some points of its history. We then see actual scenes in the daily life of the people such as the governor and his assistants, speech making, and treatment of strangers. A few years later, some scenes of daily life. A little girl is scorned by other children because of her mother's reputation. Methods used to regu- late the conduct of every person in the community are shown, using the same err- ing woman and her child as examples. There is a scene in church showing how the congregation was forcibly kept awake if necessary. We see some of the hard- ships—for instance, caring for the sick in cold weather when supplies were low. There is a homely scene of women washing clothes by the river. A man is seen in a stock, where he has been put because he laughed on the Sabbath. The film closes as the town crier calls "Nine o'clock and all's well" el-jh-sh-c 973.8 Later 19th century Custer's last stand. 16-sd-$750 1939 Pic- torial 973.8 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: B&H "Available in two forms, as a 9-reel fea- ture and a 33-reel serial in 15 episodes. A spectacular historical drama of the old West and its famous characters. Cast in- cludes Rex Lease, William Farnum, Reed Howes, Lona Andre, Ruth Mix." educa- tional screen el-jh-sh-c F FICTIONAL FILMS Adventures of Chico. 55min 16-sd-rent $20 % Woodard; Pictorial F ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: AFS Den IdP Although produced in 1937 this film has only recently been released on 16mm "Documentary film, more than a year in the making, was photographed in Central Mexico. Little Chico is a Mexican peon who has no youngsters to play with and so makes friends of all the animals about him. The high point of his adventures is a battle between a rattlesnake and a pet bird dur- ing which the snake is killed." M.P. rev. digest "Reminiscent of the breathlessly beauti- ful 'Sequoia'. . . Superbly photographed, in- teresting, and engrossing narrative." Cue "If it is not the best animal picture ever made, we hope some one will tell us where to go to look for its equal." N.Y. Times p-el-Jh-sh-c-adult Barefoot boy. 70min 16-sd-rent $15 Gutlohn; AFS F ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: B&H Cine DG IdP A banker in a small town has served four years in prison for a crime which he did not. commit. His wife and son want nothing to do with him when he is re- leased and he goes to live temporarily with some understanding friends. He makes his son join him when that young man returns unexpectedly from his military school. The son is a thoroughly unpleasant young person always looking for trouble, accept- ing honors which rightfully should go to another and stealing the affections of a little neighbor girl whom the young hero of the story has always considered his. Finally thru the maneuvers of the children who do some investigating of a "haunted" house the stolen bonds are recovered and the innocent banker's name is cleared Jackie Moran plays the part of the child hero and Bradley Metcalf that of the unappealing son. Ralph Morgan is the banker. Marcia May Jones also plays an important part. The film is adapted from the original story and screen play bv John P. Neville. The poem is quoted as the film opens. It is a Monogram pictures presenta- tion Concert in Tyrol. 90min 16-sd-rent $20 35-sd-f-rent $35 1937 IntF F ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: B&H CFC IdP Produced by Vindobona Film, Vienna "Featuring the beguiling pranks and beautiful voices of the Wierner Sanger- knaben ... an entertaining sequel to the notable 'Singende Jugend' (in 1939 edition under title 'Orphan Boy of Vienna,' class F). Set in the beautiful snow-mantled mountains of the Tyrol near Kitzbuhel, with winter sports furnishing much of the atmosphere, the story is a light rural romance. Toni Kern, the young village schoolmaster who apparently teaches his youngsters mostly music and skiing, loves Leni Lahntaler, daughter of a local land- owner. Her father favors the 'self-made' owner of the village store, however, and the situation is further complicated by much attention showered upon Toni by a pretty Viennese winter sports enthusiast. Without revealing too much of the storv, which includes a barn fire and several delightful numbers by the Sangerknaben, the reviewer can safely hint that the out- come of the lovers' tribulations is not tragic. . . Rich in authentic backgrounds and characters, as well as enjoyable pho- tographically and musically ... a treat for any audience." Modern language jour. jh-sh-c-adult End of a day. 94min 16-sd-sale apply; rent $25 35-sd-f-apply 1939 IntF F ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: IdP This was a Juno films release. The cast includes Victor Francen, Louis Jouvet, Michel Simon, Madeleine Ozeray, Gabrielle Dorziat. Julien Duvivier directed "Drama. Filmed in France with English subtitles. In a home for retired actors a group of men and women relive past triumphs and youthful successes. There is an aged Don Juan who almost persuades a girl to commit suicide; an actor of the classical school who never achieved the fame he merited; and one who spent his whole career being an understudy." M.P. rev. digest "As fine a motion picture as has ever been produced in France and released in this country. . . Will prove pure delight to intelligent audiences." Hollywood reporter "A fine French film. It is a good pic- ture, frequently touching, generally inter- esting and well out of the ordinary. If you want to quibble, the pace is some- what on the leisurely side, but at that it should hold your interest from start to finish." Cue Some comments of the Committee on motion pictures, Department of secondary education National education association: "Good for its dramatic value and fine act- ing." "Good expression of character types. Great moral lessons. For college groups. This is an unusual film. Excellent theme, portrayals, and direction; but theme is too mature for school children." "There may be much value in the study of the lan- guage and plot. However, the plot did not move rapidly enough. The 'love' theme may prove harmful to adolescent minds" ti - silent; sd • sound; f - inflammable; nf - safety; p ■ primary; el - elementary; jh - Junior high; sh • senior high; o • college; trade • trade schools 102