Educational film catalog (1936)

EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 915.2-915.4 Schools of Japtin— Continued every primary school especially in the city. Pupils play hostess and guest, under the watchful eye of the teacher and their classmates. Children are seen figuring witn the abacus and their voices are heard. Modern music is taught with modern musical instruments and native music on the koto. General gymnastics "The scenery, human appeal and inter- est are above the average that is found in propaganda films. The narration is also above average. . . Contains information of great value to teachers. The film could be used in social science classes studying the life of these people. However its greatest value will be to students of education. . . Shows rather conclusively the philosophy of the educational system in Japan. It gives teachers and students an opportunity for comparison. . . Recommended for all students of education both in training and in service." Committee on classroom films el-Jh-sh-c-adult This is Japan. IR 16-sd-loan YMCA; AMNH 915.2 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Geo Wis A Japanese girl, bird on her hand, among wistaria blooms, waves washing on the shore and a volcano—these typify Japan. Terraced rice gardens are seen. On the streets the costumes of Japan mingle indiscriminately with conventional western clothes and modern buildings and modern transportation form a contrast to the old and picturesque. Across a bridge stands the Emperor's house. A night scene shows many electric signs in use. In the restaurants special foods are prepared and served. A ricksha arrives at a house. Geisha girls are seen enter- taining. Delicate silks are washed in the river and hung to dry. Artisans are seen at work restoring statues. Fishing scenes are followed by oyster diving and pearl making scenes. Some of Japan's hot springs are shown and the public baths. At a hotel a glimpse of the daily life is given in such simple things as enter- ing the house, eating, bed-making. The torii. Many shrines in Nikko, the temple town. The original carving oif the three famous monkeys. The sacred deer are seen, a white peacock and a specially bred rooster with a most amazingly long tail. Beautiful trout are seen in a pool. The film ends with views of cherry blossoms and of the emblematic Fujiama "A movie portrait of the island empire, comprising a rapid armchair survey of natural and man made beauty—the pound- ing surf, the Imperial Palace, the shrines, steaming hot springs, tame deer and picturesque fishing villages, as well as graceful Mount Fuji and the famous cherry blossoms. The whole is woven into an excellent picture of modern and color- ful Nippon." Movie makers "Propaganda type film." Collaborator "Very beautiful and informative." Col- laborator el-Jh-sh-adult 915.4 India Central Indian town: Udaipur. lOmin 16- si-sd-apply 35-si-sd-f-apply 1937 VL 915.4 "Life in a town in Rajputana is well shown in this film. The shots of temples, markets, busy streets and means of trans- port serve to illustrate the various aspects of life, while the closing sequences show the interest taken by the people in the life of their ruler. The subject matter is good. The film is coherent and the em- phasis throughout is satisfactory. . . The use of the map is admirable through the symbols used for mountains on the large scale map are open to criticism. . . The photography is excellent, the commentary straightforward and suitable. The pleasant voice of the commentator adds considerably to the enjoyment of the film. A classroom instruction film for the teaching of geog- raphy. . . A general interest film for all ages." British film inst. Jh-sh-adult Guide From Kashmir to Khyber. (Magic carpet sen) IR 16-sd-rent $5 TFC 915.4 A 20th Century-Fox production. Rented only to schools. Rental is for minimum of 2 weeks "The mountainous region of Northern India with views of the Kashmir valley, canals, native dwellings, and houseboats. . . Should be moderately valuable for geog- raphy classes at all grade levels. It should also furnish background material in the study of history, grades 4 through 12, and be helpful during the study of Kipling." Advisory committee el-Jh-sh Himalayan town: Katmandu. 9min 16-si- sd-apply 35-si-sd-f-apply 1937 VL 915.4 "This film, one of a series on Indian towns. Is excellent. The background of lofty mountain peaks is impressively shown, while a vivid idea Is given of the difficul- ties of the mountain road and of scenes of native life that one might expect to see in traversing it. The various human types to be seen in Nepal's busy little capital are well shown in the crowded street and mar- ket scenes, while other shots bring out the mixture of religions that exists in this half- way house between India and Tibet. Final- ly, the Durbar Hall scenes give some Indi- cation of the close relationship between Nepal and the British Government. The film is coherent and the emphasis is rightly distributed. The numerous maps show all that is required. A classroom film for the teaching of geography for pupils of 11-}-. Might also be used to illustrate a travel talk on India." British film inst. jh-sh-adult Guide India—Hyderal)ad. ISmin 16-si-$24 1940 Eastman 915.4 ALfiO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Ohio Wis Street scenes in this principal native state open the film. Shots of the railroad station, train and passengers follow. The state makes money and postage stamps and there are shots of both activi- ties. Sugar cane is grown for home consump- tion. We are shown their methods of plowing, planting, cultivating and of mak- mg syrup. Culture of rice and the growing of beans, peas, etc. is shown. Dry fodder is stored in underground silos. Wash day presents some interesting sights. Rug weaving Is a well-known art, as IS special weaving with gold and silver threads. These people are adept at craft work such as embroidery, filigree and inlaid work. In a Mosque courtyard a Mohammedan elementary school holds sessions. In the secondary schools the western influence is seen in the athletic activities. Students in the University commute by train and bus. Laboratory scenes in the university give some idea of the scientific preparation of these students, assuring progress to their country el-jh-sh Guide «i - silent; sd - sound; f - inflammable; nf - safety: p - primary: el - elementary; jli . junior high; sh - senior hinh- 0 - college; trade - trade schools * ' 165