Educational film catalog (1936)

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EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 1943 EDITION 917.28-917.29 HIGH SPOTS OF A HIGH COUNTRY. (Guatemala sketch book ser.) 20min 16- sd-loan 1942 CIAA 917.28 Jh-sh-c-adult "A [Color] description of the Republic of Guatemala—a rugged country not disturbed by many tourists. Contents well organized. Subject very well covered, in both pictorial shots and commentary." California CIAA 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 CIAA for nearest source HIGHROADS OF GUATEMALA. 75min * l6-si-$1000; rent $20 1940 Young 917.28 An all-color motion picture of feature length. A blend of a distinctively Old World atmosphere with modernism and a picturesque native life. Ancient remains of the mysterious Mayan civilization are shown with the present day descendants of the Maya and Quich6 races Unique tribal costumes, unchanged by modern life, quaint glimpses of primitive na- tive life, native dances and strange handicraft. There are street scenes in Guatemala City, the quaint bus system, volcanoes, mountain lakes with mountains green to their lofty summits. Dugouts going to market, thousands of natives in colorful costumes attending open air fairs and markets A coffee plantation, a banana farm, and tropical fruits and flowers. Antigua with its massive ruins of churches and monasteries dat- ing back to 1541 and Ciudad Vieja destroyed by volcanic eruption. Scenes attending the re- ception to the President in Antigua showing hundreds of Indians of the volunteer militia, each company representing one of the neigh- boring villages and dressed in costume typical of its village. Also religious processions "A very fine picture. The photography and choice of subjects are very good and the color is excellent. . . The very best recent picture on Guatemala. . . Highly educational." R. H. Reinhard HILL TOWNS OF GUATEMALA. (Guatemala sketch book ser.) lOmin 16- sd-loau CIAA 917.28 Jh-sh-c-adult "Describes the people of Guatemala and how they live in their mountainous country. Very picturesque. Background music very effective." California CIAA 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 CIAA for nearest source LAND OF THE EAGLE. (World on pa- rade ser.) lOj^min 16-sd-$27; rent $1.50 1935 Gut 917.28 sh-c-adult Produced by R.K.O. Van beuren corpora- tion "A look into the life and points of interest in Guatemala showing a bit of the agricultural life from production to market place, remnants of the old Spanish culture and ruins of ancient landmarks, glimpse of the artistic native life which is demonstrated in their pottery indus- try." California B&H $1.50 DG Cal $1.50 NFS $27; rent $1.50 Cine Ohio LIVING MAYAS OF GUATEMALA. SOmin 16-si-sd-loan 1942 CIAA 917.28 Jh-sh-c-adult Life of the Mayas. Details of corn plant- ing, cultivating etc and the corn thanksgiving Shows that the Mayas "have a day for it." Each day of the week is for a special activity. The picture shows a typical week CIAA 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 CIAA for nearest source WOODEN FACES OF TOTONICAPAN. (Guatemala sketch book ser.) lOmin 16- sd-loan 1942 CIAA 917.28 jh-sh-aduit Guatemalan fiestas, including Chichicas- tenango's eight-day celebration "Mask-making and mask-using in the old fiestas. Excellent film." California CIAA 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 CIAA for nearest source 917.29 West Indies FROM HAITI TO TRINIDAD. ISmin 16-si-$24 1930 Eastman 917.29 el-Jh-sh Guide Presents Haiti, Puerto Rico, the Lesser Antilles, and Trinidad. Views of West Indian native life, important cities, the volcanic is- land of Martinique, the British colony of Bar- bados, and Industries such as coffee, asphalt, sugar Ariz $1 Kan Cal $1 Ohio lo $1 Wis 75c FROM THE BAHAMAS TO JAMAICA. iSmin 16-si-$24 1930 Eastman 917.29 el-Jh Guide "Typical West Indian views. Roaring River, map animations. The Bahamas, Nassau, harbor, street scenes, tea gardens, sponge fish- ing, sorting and shipping sponges. Cuba, Morro Castle, Havana, capitol building, old Havana, highway, sugar and tobacco culture. Jamaica, Kingston, Arcade, Spanish Town, native life, banana plantation, native market." Ohio Ariz $1 EK $24; rent $1 Brig Ind 75c Dud Ohio HAITI'S BLACK NAPOLEON. (Color- tone ser.) IR 16-sd-apply TFC 917.29 sh-c A Columbia pictures corporation produc- tion available only to schools Views of Haiti with emphasis on the his- torical aspects "Highly recommended for senior high school and college classes in social studies and geography. The picture contains interest- ing ethnological implications as it tells the story of the phenomenal genius of Henri Christophe." Advisory committee BosU $1.50 Minn $1 Cal $1 Ohio Geo $2 Wis $1.25 $i • silent; sd-tound; f • inflammable; nf-safety: p - primary; el - elementary; jh • junior high; sh • senior high: c - college; trade - trade schools 343