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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Part 1 is an inclusive title list of current films for which we have been able to gather essential information such as title, running time, whether silent or sound, availability and main source. It also includes subjects for all films. Dewey decimal classification numbers are given for films listed more fully in Pt. 2.
Part 2 is a selected classified list of recommended films for which annotations and addition rental sources are given.
Only 16mm films have been listed in the Guide.
Title: The title of the film is given as listed by the producer. If a film is known by other titles cross references are made in the index to the title given.
Length: Length is given in minutes when obtainable, otherwise number of reels is given.
Price: Both sales and rental prices have been given in so far as possible. "Loan" instead of price is indicative of a film sent free except for transportation charges. "Apply" instead of price has been used when rates and conditions vary and it is necessary to apply to producer for prices, N.B. Prices are subject to change.
Date: The release date is given when obtainable.
Subject: Under subject headings (in dark type) are listed titles of films pertaining to that subject. For complete information about a film, look under the title listing (in all capitals).
Producer: The producer or main source given is the one now owning or having access to the negative of the film. A list of addresses of producers and distributors is given at the end of this Guide.
Distributor: The short lines following some of the entries in Pt. 2 give additional sources for the films, usually rental sources. Informaiton is that obtainable at time of going to press. Symbols are used for distributors' names, a key to which will be found at the end of this Guide.
Guide: "Guide" is used in Pt. 2 to indicate the gtiide for the teacher with which many films prepared for educational purposes are accompanied.
Fonmi: Approved as adult discussion aids by the National Committee on Film Forums.
Grading: The symbols given below have been used in Pt. 2 to indicate approximate grade level at which films have been found useful.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
min
minutes
P
primary
si
silent
el
elementary
sd
sound
jh
junior high
sh
senior high
R
reel or reels
c
college
Guide
teaching help
trade
trade school
forum
discussion film
adult
adult education
ORDERS FOR FILMS SHOULD BE SENT TO PRODUCER OR DISTRIBUTOR