Educational film catalog (1936)

917.29-917.299 EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 1943 EDITION ISLANDS OF THE WEST INDIES. (De * La Varre travelogue) llmin 16-sd- apply TFC 917.29 el-Jh-sh-adult A Columbia production. Available only to schools "A travelogue of various islands In the West Indies including Curacao, Martinique, Trinidad and others of current defense interest. Significant in this film is the excellent narra- tion relating the history and importance of these islands in the world today. "The photography is excellent and the material well chosen. Highly recommended for geography classes at any grade level and for history classes (political) in the senior high school." Advisory committee AMNH $1.50 Minn $1 Ind $1.25 Ohio Ken $1.50 NASSAU, IN THE BAHAMAS. lOmin 16-sd-$30; rent $1.25 B&H 917.29 Presentation not only of tourist side, but also of native industries PORTO RICO, HAITI AND HAVANA. lOmin 16-si-$62.50; rent $2.50 1941 Gut 917.29 jh A color film which shows the metropolitan life of Porto Rico's capital, San Juan. There are also views of the rugged Haitian Cape with the famous citadel and palace, Sdn Souci. Shows also the boulevards, buildings and beaches of Havana QUEEN OF THE INDIES. (Port o' call ser.) lOmin 16-si-sd-$16.50-$24 35-si-sd- f-apply 1934? Post 917.29 Jh-sh-c "Consists of pictures of Havana. We are shown Havana from the sea, the lighthouse, Morra Castle, the harbour, the Fort, the Palace, the Capitol, the Cathedral, the Fruit and Flower Market, and so forth. Other views are of the streets, their passengers and the types of Havana's population. "This film is not satisfactory; it is scrappy and has no kind of continuity. It is dull; few of the shots are interesting in themselves and the film as a whole does not hold the atten- tion." British film inst. "Very good." Collaborator B&H sd Rosh sd Den si-sd West sd IdP si-sd SOJOURN IN HAVANA. (De La Varre travelogue) 9min 16-sd-apply TFC 917.29 el-Jh-sh-adult A Columbia production. Available only to schools "A typical tour of Havana showing the principle points of interest but with photog- raphy and narration of better than usual qual- ity. Contrast is shown between the two cities, the old Spanish town which was enclosed by ancient walls close to the harbor and the new city of the Republic spreading for miles along the coast." Advisory committee AMNH $1.50 Ohio Ind $1.25 Okla $1.50 SUGAR WIND. (Paramount paragraphics ser.) lOmin 16-sd-apply TFC 917.29 el-Jh-sh-adult A Paramount production. Available only to schools "A picture tour of the Island of Barbados in the Caribbean. Excellent scenes of the natives in their principal occupation of grind- ing and rough refining of cane sugar. Power is supplied by a fascinating huge windmill. Aiithentic Barbados songs are rendered by the Jnanita Hall singers." Advisory committee AMNH $1.50 917.295 Puerto Rico DEMOCRACY AT WORK IN RURAL PUERTO RICO. 22min 16-sd-apply 35- sd-nf-apply 1942 USDA 917.295 Jh-sh-c-adult Outlines briefly the history of Puerto Rico, the origin and culture of its people. Discusses the agricultural resources and problems. Shows the great sugar cane interests. Shows how the rural people, under democratic guid- ance of the Extension Service are improving livestock, bettering farm and conservation practices, introducing new and developing old handcraft industries and bettering the lot of farm youth through 4-H Club work 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 PUERTO RICO. Eastman iSmin 16-si-$24 1931 917.295 el-Jh Guide Indicates development of this island under United States control, and shows how location and climate make it a rich producer of agricultural raw materials. The film units are: San Juan; Schools and colleges; Rural life; Agricultural and industrial products A&B Minn 75c Ariz $1 Mo 50c Buck Ohio 111 $1 Wis 75c lo $1 PUERTO RICO—WHERE THE SEA- SONS STAND STILL. 13min 16-si- loan Govt of Puerto Rico 917.295 el-jh-sh-c-adult "Shows scenes of the Island of Puerto Rico—gardens, buildings, the Army, and por- trays the natives and their surroundings." South Carolina 917.299 Bermuda BERMUDA. (Columbia tour ser.) lOi^min 16-sd-apply TFC 917.299 e!-Jh-adult A Columbia production. Available only to schools "A travelogue presenting Bermuda as a lovely island playground. Scenes include the Hill Lighthouse; harbor shots; panorama of Hamilton; carriage shots; bicycle riders; the site of the original colony with the historic tablet; the harbor; main square; St. George streets; Mangrove Bay; Castle Island and Cathedral Rocks; the aquarium; houses built of coral: hotels: golfing; tennis and yachting. "Recommended because of Bermuda's im- portance in naval strategy as related to the Panama Canal." Advisory committee AMNH $1.50 Ohio ti-silent; «d-sound; f - inflammable; nf - safety: p - primary; el - elementary; Jh - Junior high; sh ■ senior high; 0 • college; trade • trade schools 344