Educational film catalog (1936)

9I5-9I5.I EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 1943 EDITION FROM SINGAPORE TO HONGKONG. * (De La Varre travelogue) lOmin 16-sd- apply TFC 915 el-Jh-sh-c-adult A Columbia production. Available only to schools "An interesting travelogue of two of Great Britain's most important Far Eastern posses- sions. Scenes in Singapore include the European business district, varied architecture of the temples and Moslem mosques, and the numer- ous public buildings and residences of influential citizens. A few shots of the fortifications of this military base are given. The scene then shifts to Hong Kong . . . and here we see a great contrast in the modern buildings and native sampans in the harbor." Collaborator ' 'Highly recommended for geography classes in elementary and junior high school, and for social studies at all grade levels." Advisory committee AMNH $1.60 Minn $1 Geo $2 Ohio lo $1.50 GLIMPSES OF THE NEAR EAST. ISmin 16-si-$24 1940 Eastman 915 el-Jh-sh Guide Scenes photographed in modern Syria, Iraq and Iran along the course of the ancient trade or silk route which was between Europe and Asia. Damascus. A shot of the wall. A native on a camel goes through a gateway. The bazaar, or oriental market place. Handi- crafts flourish in the bazaars Labor saving machinery is in the earliest phases of its evolution. A sheep is clipped. The wool is carded and spun into thread. Rug designs follow time honored patterns. Patterns on less expensive fabrics are hand blocked. We see children at their desks. Modern air and rail transportation brings new ideas and additional trade Improved bridges are required for auto- mobile transport. Street scenes in larger cities along the route. We visit a modern depart- ment store. Native men enjoy ice cream as they listen to the radio. The money changer is seen at work. Classroom scenes conclude the film Geo $2 VES $1 Ohio Wis 75c HOW OUR NEIGHBORS LIVE. (Ori- ental journeys ser.) ISmin 35-sd-nf-ap- ply 1931? Modern iilm sales; llmin 16- sd-$36; rent $1.50 B&H 915 el-Jh This film, produced by Grace G. Hunting- ton and narrated by Wilfred Lucas, goes rapidly from India to Bali, to Indo China, Hawaii, Slam, Burma, Korea and Japan. It contrasts poverty and plenty. Three particu- larly interesting scenes are shown: poi making in Hawaii; life on the sampans of China; and the Japanese tea service which has become a ritual La Ohio West NORTH CHINA AND KOREA. (Won- ders of the world ser.) ISmin 16-si-$20; rent $1 1934 B&H 915 el-Jh The railroad takes us inland, through Tientsin, to Peiping. We follow a camel train into the Chinese City and see Jade street, women with bound feet, the Win- ter palace, the Forbidden City of the Em- perors, the Temple and Altar of Heaven, Chinese soldiers, an outdoor restaurant and barber shop Then comes a rail journey to the Great Wall, and many interesting scenes of repairs to and life upon this remarkable defense work. Then to Korea—Seoul, the capital, with its great shrine. Kaifuku palace, street scenes, washing clothes outdoors, traders, what to wear when in mourning, and dances Ohio PENANG—MALACCA—SIAM—SINGA- PORE. (Wonders of the world ser.) ISmin 16-si-$20; rent $1 1934 B&H 915 el-jh Penang Island, in the Bay of Bengal, reveals palm leaf huts beneath towering trees. Ayer Itam Temple has thousands of turtles to be fed. Snake Temple is very well named. Malacca . . . Singapore, harbor, trolleys, rub- ber culture . . . Siam, Bangkok . . . Wat Arun, the Porcelain Temple. Royal Palaces. Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Wat Po, largest tem- ple in Siam Ken Ohio VES $1 915.1 China CHILDREN OF CHINA. (Social studies * ser.) llmin l6-sd-$50 3S-sd-nf-$100 1940 Erpi 915.1 p-el-Jh-sti Guide 15c Produced in collaboration with Dr L. C. Goodrich of Columbia university. Repro- duces episodes from the home, school and play life of children in a representative village deep in the interior of China. Different types of family relationships are observed. School training in loyalty to parents, together Avith home and community customs, reflect the in- fluence of Chinese tradition on contemporary life. Recreational activities are shown, and Chinese dialog is reproduced and interpreted in several sequences May be used in the language arts; in the social studies and regional geography; and in home economics and sociology This film is in so many of the state college and university film libraries that we suggest contacting your local state service. If they do not have it write to Erpi for nearest source CHINA OUR NEIGHBOR. 8R 16-si- sale apply; rent $10.80 1932 Harmon 915.1 el-Jh-sh-c-adult Guide The units are: (1) China and America; (2) China's home life; (3) How China makes a living; (4) China's children; (5) Three great religions of China; (6) Arts of China; (7) Ed- ucation in China; (8) Mr Chang takes a chance. They may be rented separately at $1.50 Beginning with a comparison of China's physical, industrial and cultural aspects with those of the United States, the various units present China's ancient culture and traditions Endorsed by experts as authentic, this series is recommended as a background for courses of study on China Each reel is a separate unit and may be used as such, but successive presentations of the entire series create a more comprehensive appreciation of China and its problems CHINA'S GIFTS TO THE WEST. 30min 16-si-sale apply; rent $3 1936 Harmon 915.1 el-Jh Guide 25c Some scenes of this film, which shows the influence of the Orient on civilization, are in color Cal $2 IdP NC si • silent; sd - sound: f • inflammable; nf - safety; p - primary: el - elementary: Jh • Junior high; sh - senior high; 0 • college; trade • trade schools 322