Educational film guide (1945)

791.5-791.7 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE 791.5 Marionettes ABC OF PUPPETS, TYPE I. (ABC of puppet making ser.) lOmin 16-si-sd-$24-$30; rent $1-$1.50 1939 BFS 791.5 el-Jh-sh The film follows the making of a puppet of this type from beginning to end In this particular puppet, the finger stall is first made with light cardboard and glue, to which the cotton head filler is securely fastened. A stock is pulled over the filler and finger stall and cut one inch below the stall. The operation of making the face of the puppet is then shown in complete detail, from sketching and painting the features through fastening the hair in place. The dress is made from a pattern. When the dress Is sewed to the now completed 'head' of the puppet, it is ready for use Several illustrative puppets of this design and make are then shown Continuity and study sheets are Included with every print Cal sd-$1.50 Mo 111 si-sd-Jtl-$1.50 UWF $1.50 Ind $1.35 Wis $2.50 Kan sd ABC OF PUPPETS, TYPE II— OPERATION AND STAGE CONSTRUCTION. (ABC of puppet making .ser.) lOmin 16-si-sd-$24-$30; rent $1-$1.50 1939 BFS 791.5 el.Jh-sh The Type II puppets differ from Type I In that they have faces with built-up features — otherwise they are just alike. The process of raising the features commences with making the frames for the eyes, nose, and ears, of wire. When the wire has been inserted and fastened to the sock, papier mach6 is made to cover the frames. The process of making the papier mache and the ingredients are carefully depicted. When this mixture is of the correct consistency, the features are moulded and fastened to the already inserted frames Mixing the paint and decorating the features is sho\vn to aid the beginner in determining the proper shading and the correct procedure. A method of steadying the hand while painting concludes this half-reel. Models of this type of puppet are shown in action A simple puppet theatre is shown in the course of construction. The style of the "stage" Is as elementary as possible, so that beginners may follow it clearly. A "curtain" Is constructed from an old roller shade, and decorated. Methods of keeping the puppets on an even line during the course of their action are clearly reproduced When the stage Is completed, a short play, using the characters of Hansel and Gretel, "is produced. Various other characters appear, and scenes from both front and back stage are included Continuity and study sheets are Included tor classroom use Cal sd-$1.60 Col 60c Kan sd UWF $1.50 AVls sd-$2.50 BIG BROADCAST. (Puppetoons ser.) 7min 16-sd-$17.50 1945 Pictorial 791.5 "Delightful animation. . . Music from the Btately waltz to the hottest of 'jive' is brought to the screen. The figurines, a completely new Innovation In puppets, go through amazing antics. Movie makers A"dF 51.25 UWF $1.50 EFL $1.25 Vii^V.d W^ •, or YMCA $1.25 Shad $1.26 CAVALCADE OF MUSIC, (Puppetoons ser.) 7min 16-sd-$17.50 1945 Pictorial 791.5 p-el-Jh "A potpourri of music and dancing with the puppets taking all the parts." Educational screen AudF $1.25 UWF $1.50 EFLi $1.25 VisEd IdP YMCA $1.26 Shad $1.25 MAKE A HAND PUPPET. lOmin 16-si-$21; rent $1.50 ITTCO 791.5 el-Jh-sh -tradeadult "Harry Zarchy who wrote the book Let's Make Something demonstrates the technique of puppetry." School executive "Every stage in the production of a papier-mache hand puppet Is clearly shown. Inexpensive and scrap materials are used to make the papier-mache and the pu.'^te. The •processes are simplified so that beginners may be stimulated to a desire to create. "By means of a cellophane garment the manipulation of the hand to make the puppet act is shown. "The film is highly recommended for use with children as young as 10, and of course for older students and adults." School management MARIONETTES — CONSTRUCTION AND MANIPULATION. (Handicraft instructional films ser.) lOmin 16-si-sd-$30-$40; rent $1.50 $2 1940 BraF 791.5 Guide Produced under the supervision of Edward T. Hall at the Universal School of handicrafts. Rockefeller Center, New York. Instructors Pear! T. Goerdeler and Jo Mallonee Bobo, a clown marionette, is constructed here. On the small stage of the Universal School marionette theater, two marionettes dance. A work table with the necessary tools laid out upon it. The body is made of a block of sugar pine. Indicated portions are cut away. The shoulders and body are rounded with a coarse file. The legs and arms are cut from %" dowel. Cotter pins are used as joints. "The foot is shaped and weighed with lead. A .stuffed chamois glove is nailed to the arms. Legs and arms are attached to the body. The head is modeled In clay, greased and a plaster mold is made. A thin rubber hollow composition cast is made and painted with poster color. The head Is attached to the body. The finished marionette is shown Small screw eyes are placed In indicated positions and fish line strings attached. Bobo Is dressed in made to measure clothes. The control is made from lattice strips and strings attached. Mrs Goerdeler demonstrates manipulation of the strings^ Bobo, the clown, is then seen in action with a trained seal Available from 10 or more film libraries or distributors 79 1 .7 Rodeos RODEO GOES TO TOWN. (Sports review ser.) lOmin 16-sd-apply TFC 791.7 el-Jh-sh-adult A 20th Century-Fox production. Available only to schools "A behind the scenes view of the hard work necessary in preparation for a rodeo show. . . Finally the big day in the rodeo show in Madison Square Garden. "The Texas ranch where most of the material was filmed provioos a beautiful background. "Recommended at appropriate grades for the study of an economical recreation which has become a significant industry." Advisory committee AMNH $1.50 422