Educational film guide (1945)

917.53 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE 917.53 Washington, D.C. BOOMTOWN, D.C. (This Is America set.) 18min 16-sd-$100; rent $3 1944 Pictorial 917.53 Jh-sh-c-adult Prices have not been verified 1947 An RKO production Shows war-time Washington with its newly constructed "boom" houses in close proximity to its more sedate government buildings Heb $3 Vesco $100 Shad $3 TMCA I PLED3E MY HEART, llmin 16-sd-$14.97 1938 Castle 917.53 Jh-sh A USDA film Historic shrines, Impressive structures, and picturesque spots of the National Capital as seen through the eyes of National 4-H Club Camp delegates Available from 10 or more film libraries or distributors INSIDE THE CAPITOL. (Washington on parade ser.) lOmin 16-sd-apply TFC 917.53 el-Jh-sh-c-adult A Columbia pictures corporation 1938 production available only to schools "Shows the various parts of the Capitol with interesting commentary pertaining to its historical background. Good sound and beautiful photography. Excellent random shots of the inside of the Capitol. Sequence dealing with the painting and sculpture in the Capitol should be of interest to classes In fine arts." California Available from 10 or more film libraries or distributors INSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE. (Washington on parade ser.) lOmin 16-sd-apply TFC 917.53 el-Jh-sh-c-adult A Columbia pictures corporation production available only to schools Presents a view of the exterior, seen from across the wide lawn. Hillocks placed at Jackson's order. The President's office connected by a covered walk with the White House. "Through the doors we enter the hall with the President's seal on the floor. We see the Bast Room, the Green Room, the Blue Room, the Red Room, and the Oval Room The entrance to the Executive Offices is pictured, and the reception room. We see the President's private office, and the Cabinet Room Stephen Early, Sumner Welles, Henry Morgenthau, Senator MacAdoo, Frances Perkins, Marvin Mclntyre are all pictured as they arrive to see the President. The news men arrive and gather In the reception room. The 173 men enter the President's office, after having been checked for their credentials "Highly recommended for economics and government. This film is suitable for use from the fourth grade up. It is an excellent presentation of the subject, both pictorially and in the commentary." Advisory committee Available from 10 or more film libraries or distributors INVITATION TO THE NATION. lOmin 16sd-color-$75 1946 Amfllms 917.53 jh-sh-adult Tour of the historic and scenic sections of the District of Columbia Kan RVA VisEd WASHINGTON, D.C. (This land of ours) 9min 16-sd-coIor-apply 1946 Dudley 917.53 el-jh-sh Tour of the capital area, showing how the business of the country is carried out under the three government branches. Beautiful parks, shrines and museums are also visited NATION'S CAPITOL. (Forum edition ser.) IR 16-sd-apply 1945 March of time 917.53 p-el -Jh-sh -c-trade-adult "The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government at Washington are shown. . . Its population of half a million people is heightened through the year by tourists pouring in continually to see the Washington Monument, the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, Arlington Cemetery, and the tomb of the unknown soldier. . . "The camera goes inside the famed White House and shows glimpses of the various rooms, the swimming pool for the late President Roosevelt, and the executive offices. . . "The life of a senator or representative Is shown to be anything but easy. . . "The supreme court is also depicted, followed by glimpses of the various departments of State, Treasury, War, Agriculture, Labor, Commerce, F.B.I., and lastly the National Archives Building and the huge Library of Congress. "This inspiring film is suitable for and recommended to any audience, young or old." Film world Available from, 10 or more film libraries or distributors WASHINGTON. 16-si-sd 1939 Castle 917.53 Jh-sh Available in the following lengths and prices from the producer and all authorized sales distributors: 100ft-si-$2.75; 360ft-si-$8.75; 350ft-sd-$17.50 "Shows Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House, State, Navy and War Depts.. the Treasury, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, prominent monuments and other spots of interest." School management Available from, 10 or m,ore film, libraries or distributors WASHINGTON, D.C. (Washington on parade ser.) lOmin 16-sd-apply TFC 917.53 A Columbia pictures corporation production available only to schools "This is an aerial view of the city of Washington. Union Station is shown, both the exterior and from within the train shed. Through one of its arches can be seen the dome of the Capitol, which is kept in view as we proceed along Pennsylvania Avenue. The President addresses a joint session of Congress. The Congressional restaurants are pictured, and the Lincoln memorial is seen. "The exterior of the White House is pictured, and the new Supreme Court Building. In the Department of the Interior Building we visit the Bureau of Standards. "Machines test the wearing qualities of shoe leather and the elasticity of silk stockings. Before the Treasury stands a statue of Alexander Hamilton. Within an engraver cuts the die used in the printing of banknotes. Printed in sheets, the money is cut and stacked. Worn-out, returned bills are stoi"ed in bundles, then cut in half and each half counted and checked, before burning. "In the Department of Justice we are shown the many scientific instruments of detection. A group of G-men test their marksmanship on the target range. During views of the Washington Shaft and the Capitol dome, lighted at dusk, the commentator remarks that this is the heart of a great sympathetic and free nation. "An excellent picture. Highly recommended for use from the 6th grade through senior high school in social studies as related to government economics." Advisory committee Available from, 10 or more film, libraries or distributors 478