Educational film catalog (1936)

EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 359-362.7 Pilming the fleet. lOmin 16-sd-rent $5 TFC 359 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mni: Ohio A 20th Century-Fox production available only to schools. Rental is for minimum of 2 weeks "This film shows the arduous training and work of the officers and men of the United States Navy and the efficiency with which the fleet is operated. Successive sequences show the loading of ships with supplies preparatory to a cruise, the fleet weathering one of the worst storms it has ever encountered and the maneuvers showing the coordination of planes and ships utilizing big guns, torpedoes, depth bombs and smoke screens. Highly recommended in junior and senior high school in classes studying governmental functions and services. An excellent film for use in programs of education for democracy." Advisory com- mittee jh-sh Pood convoy. (Films from Britain ser.) lOmin 16-sd-$15 1940 BritLib; Non- Theatrical; 16-sd-apply; rent $1.25 CFC 359 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Ea Gut Ohio PCW Wis "This film shows the convoy system em- ployed by the British to maintain and replenish the necessary food supplies for their people. It reveals the cooperative combination of civilians, merchant marine, and navy that is used to accomplish the task successfully. The photography is un- usual but the English accent of the nar- rator makes the picture somewhat difficult to follow. The film should be especially good for auditorium programs on current events or national defense. In classroom work it should be suitable for the so- cial studies in secondary schools." Sec- ondary educ. Jh-sh-adult 360 Welfare associations and institutions IForty million people. (Films from Britain ser.) 22min 16-sd-$30 1941 BritLib 360 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Gut A survey of social services in Britain, including government housing, medical services, open spaces, child welfare and pension schemes "An excellent film showing the new philosophy of life in England. Recom- mended for civics classes." Committee on classroom films 361 American Red Cross Marching with Old Glory. lOmin 16-si-sd- loan 1941 Ganz 361 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Kan Shows the American Red Cross in ac- tion extending a helping hand to soldiers and sailors who need good counsel and friendship; the Red Cross solving the serv- ice man's home problems; its splendid work in behalf of the sick in hospitals, the afflicted in homes and on the farms, the victims of traffic accidents; the Red Cross blood bank; training industrial workers against injury and other phases of the many-faceted welfare services. Narration is by Lowell Thomas Jh-sh-c-trade-adult Mobilized for mercy, llmin 16-si-sd-loan * 1940 Ganz 361 "A gripping story of universal appeal showing the valiant services of the Amer- ican Red Cross, inobilized for mercy both in war and in peace. Volunteers serving over here, making surgical dressings and clothing. Gray Ladies, Medical, Social Workers and Field Directors serving the peacetime needs of our own army, navy, and veterans. Public Health Nurses make their rounds in city and country caring for the needy and neglected. Junior Red Cross workers doing their bit. Volunteers preparing books in Braille for the sight- less. Others trained in accident preven- tion, first aid, life saving, home hygiene. lUseful for study of| problems of Democ- racy, Civics, Patriotic Assemblies. 'A tremendously stirring one reel pic- ture depicting the valiant work of the American Red Cross during the recent crisis and disasters here and abroad. It tells the story of the rescue and rehabili- tation behind the headlines in your daily newspaper.' This film is very timely and should be seen by all to help keep 'our feet on the ground' during this interna- tional crisis. When one sees this film one realizes that the American Red Cross is Indispensible. Should be shown to all groups from Junior High and above." Committee on classroom films jh-sh-c-adult 362.7 Youth—Aid and protection City of little men. (MGM miniature sen) * lOmin 16-sd-rent $5 TFC 362.7 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: BosU Geo Ind NC NEEFA Ohio Okla Wis A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production available only to schools. Rental is for minimum of 2 weeks "A pictured account of the work of Father Flanagan, of Boystown. . . The varied activities of the 275 inhabitants of Boystown are pictured. . . An ex- tensive sequence is devoted to the issu- ance of their 'Journal,' which has wide- spread distribution. . . This film is an excellent example of constructive social work. Recommended for senior high school classes in social studies." Advisory committee "Brings element of understanding and love into psychology of handling youth." A.A. Wulff "An excellent film for social study classes." California el.jh-sh Disinherited. lOmin 16-sd-rent $1 1940 Gutlohn 362.7 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Wis "A film by the Children's Aid Society showing their work in New York City to help children to better health, recreation, and living conditions. . . Vividly surveys their rehabilitation program and includes interesting scenes of children being taught hobbies, playing athletic games, and being prepared for employment. Definitely a 'social problem' film and would be suitable for Social Science classes. Adult groups doing welfare work would find this film extremely interesting." Com- mittee on classroom films sh-c-adult *\ - silent; sd • sound; f - inflammable; nf - safety; p - primary; el - elementary: jh - junior high; sh - senior hiah; c - college; trade - trade schools 53