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797.2 EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 1943 EDITION CRYSTAL CHAMPIONS. (Grantland Rice Sportlight) IR 16-sd-$30; rent $1.50 1929 Gut 797.2 el-Jh-sh-c Produced by Pathe An expert turtle-catcher at work, stunt swimming under water, and swimming and diving exliibitions, Johnny Wiesmuller, Martha Norelius, Helen Meany, Newton Perry, Pete Desjardines This film is in so many of the state col- lege and university film libraries that we sug- gest contacting your local state service. If they do not have it write to Gut for nearest source LEARN TO SWIM. 20min 16-sd-$12.10 35-sd-nf-$28.65 1938 USDA 797.2 el-Jh-sh-c "The progressive method of learning to swim is demonstrated by CCC boys and Olympic champions in famed Silver Springs, Florida. The three steps of getting confidence, learning the fundamentals, and practicing are shown. Boys illustrate the proper method of getting used to being in the water. Next proper breathing is taught. The flutter kick is practiced in shallow water. Various kinds of floating are shown. "Arm movements suggested for beginners include the dog paddle stroke, sculling, and flnning, after which the crawl stroke is dem- onstrated as a variation of the dog paddle. Experts show the three kinds of kicks, and the several strokes recognized in competitive swim- ming: crawl, side stroke, breast stroke, and two back strokes." Georgia USDA films have been deposited with film libraries all over the country, from which they may be secured for a small service charge. Try your state library and local distributors first. If unable to locate, write to the USDA for nearest source SPRINGBOARD CHAMPIONS. (Grant- Rice sportlight ser.) lOmin 16-sd-apply TFC 797.2 Jh-sh-c-adult A Paramount production. Available only to schools "Featuring Pete Desjardins and 'Stubby' Kruger, aquatic clown, this reel shows one and a half full twist and jacknife dives in excellent slow motion. The swan dive is done in stock photography with good analysis. The one and a half back lay-out half gainer, are also shown in slow motion. "Valuable at all age levels both as a stimulant to water sports and as it analyzes the technique of diving." Advisory committee AMNH $1.50 SPRINGBOARD DIVING. 30min 16-si- $147; rent $3 1942 Cal 797.2 sh-adult An instructional color film showing the fundamentals of springboard diving. Detailed illustrations of: body position in the air; proper use of feet and arms; standing front dive; the approach and take off from the board; exer- cises for body control in the air; the swan dive; running front dive; back jump; common faults SWIMMING—ADVANCED STROKES. Smin 16-sd-$6.7S; rent $1.50 1939 AFC 797.2 Guide Specially prepared and edited by the AFC from U.S. Department of agriculture film footage. May be rented from AFC with "Swimming—getting afioat" and "Swimming— the beginner," all on one reel for $3 "Gives a good presentation of some of the more advanced swimming strokes. The first section of the film demonstrates the three fundamental leg strokes and the three funda- mental arm strokes. Combinations of the fundamental strokes are then shown in the backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, the trud- gen, and the crawl. "The photography is excellent, the under- water shot.s being especially good. This film was edited especially for school use from the longer film, 'Learn to Swim' (listed above)." Georgia B&H $1 Ind 75c Geo $1 IntF IdP Wis 50c SWIMMING AND DIVING ACES. (Sport parade ser.) 16-si-sd Castle 797.2 el-Jh-sh-c-adult Available in the following lengths and prices from the producer and all authorized distributors: 100ft-si-$2.75; 360ft-si-$8.75; 350ft- sd-$17.50 "Early training necessary, to excell in sport; fear of water must be eliminated; slide for youngsters; technical facility gradually developed; father and daughter do swan dive together. Stamina, winning factor in open- water contests. Water ensembles—living de- signs. Under-water swimming. Timing, vital factor in diving. "Exhibition by champions, includes per- formance of one and one-half forward somer- sault, one and one-half gainor; front Jack with full twist; back jack analyzed by slow- motion camera. "Component parts which produce skillful diving, illustrated in performance of one and one-half back somersault: balance; take-off; position of arms; motion in the air; body posi- tion when entering water. Timing demon- stration with three divers on different levels. " 'Pagliacci' invents new 'open-face' dive; Lucky, the dog, performs from the board. Wrestling match on spring board is continued under water, with referee." California This film is in so many rental libraries thruout the country that we suggest trying your local distributors first. If unable to locate write to Castle for nearest source SWIMMING—GETTING AFLOAT. Smin 16-sd-$6.75; rent $1.50 1939 AFC 797.2 Guide Specially prepared and edited by the AFC from U.S. Department of agriculture film foot- age. May be rented from AFC with "Swim- ming—advanced strokes" and "Swimming—the beginner" all on one reel for $3 "This film is intended to serve in teach- ing the fundamentals of arm and leg motion and their combination into a beginner stroke. The film shows the simple prone glide; learning the kick and the arm strokes; turns; and, finally, the first test in deep water. The pho- tography is excellent, particularly the under- water shots which show body movements in the water. This film was edited especially for school use from the longer film. 'Learn to Swim' (listed above)." Georgia B&H IntF Geo $1 Wis 50c Ind 75c SWIMMING—THE BEGINNER. Smin 16-sd-$6.75; rent $1.50 1939 AFC 797.2 Guide Specially prepared and edited by the AFC from U.S. Department of agriculture film foot- age. May be rented from AB\Z! with "Swim- ming—advanced strokes" and "Swimming—■ getting afloat," all on one reel for $3 "This film was prepared to serve as an aid in teaching beginning swimmers to feel at home in the water, to breathe properly, and to float. The 'Buddy' system is exem- plified as an aid to safety. Feeling buoy- ancy practicing kicking and breathing, and (I • «Ilent; $d - tound; f • inflammable; nf - safety; p • primary; el - elementary; ih • Junior high; «h - tenior high; c - college; trade - trade schools 302