Educational film guide ()

1949 EDITION 355.11-359 VETERAN BECOMES A FARMER— Con^ to help veterans, talk to him and advise him to spend a year working on a farm — to find out whether he's "cut out for farming." The film follows him through this year, shows what he learns, and how and why he decided to become a farmer "Slowly paced and too long. Could stand cutting. Actor portraying veteran appears to have sleeping sickness." Collaborator VETERANS REPORTS NO.1-3. USDA 1946 ea lOmin sd loan 355.11 sh-c-ad Produced by the U.S. Veterans Administration Newsreel-type films showing veterans activities in all parts of the United States "Recommended for physics classes in senior high school and for social studies classes studying the history of inventions." Advisory committee THE BATTLE. TFC llmin sd (MGM miniatures) apply 359 sh-c-ad Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer "A review of the various types of naval ships showing all types of vessels setting out and organizing in the formation for a battle against a mythical enemy approaching the Panama Canal. The functions of the various types of ships are adequately demonstrated." Advisory committee "Just a newsreel — no real planning." Collaborator 358 Tanks DATE WITH A TANK. BIS 1945 16mln sd $47.50, rent $2.50 358 jh-sh-c-ad Discloses how a 17-pounder anti-tank gun was designed and rushed into production. In order to meet the huge "Tiger" tank used by the Germans at the Battle of El Alameln "A bit of profane language may be objectionable to church and school groups, but other than this the film is suitable for any audience." Film world TANKS. Castle 1942 lOmln sd $14.09 358 Jh-sh-tr-ad Produced by the U.S. OfHce of War Information. Released thru the U.S. Offlce of Education Documentary account of the manufacture and performance of the M-3 Army tank. Narrated by Orson Welles 359 Naval science ACADEMY, Bray 1935 llmin sd (Story of the US Coast guard) $30, rent $1.50 359 Jh-sh-ad Life and studies at the Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut AMERICAN SEA POWER. TFC lOmIn sd apply 359 Jh-sh-ad Produced by 20th Century-Fox. Narrated by Lowell Thomas A tour of an American warship, showing daily routine for a naval recruit In training ASH CAN FLEET. TFC llmin sd (MGM miniatures) apply 359 Jh-sh-c-ad Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer "A group of men is seen as the film opens askmg General Von Hindenberg to name the man who more than any other was responsible for Germany's World War defeat. Much to their surprise he named David Bushnell, an American Colonial inventor who built the first submarine and the depth bomb which was successful in combating it in the war. "Bushnell is shown in his crude physics laboratory experimenting with the explosion of powder under water. The primitive submarine built by him during the Revolutionary War to destroy wooden frigates is shown in action against the English fleet. The remainder of the picture presents the 'Ash Can Fleet' the wooden boats developed during the World War to attack submarines with depth bombs. Interesting commentary and good photography. COAST GUARD ACADEMY. USCoastGd 1947 22min sd color loan 359 Jh-sh-c-ad Illustrates the various activities comprising student life at the Coast Guard Academy at New London, Conn. Drills and study periods, training In small boats, machine shops, living quarters, sports and social activities are depicted FILMING THE FLEET. TFC lOmin sd (Adventures of a news cameraman) apply 359 Jh-sh Produced by 20th Century-Fox "This film shows the arduous training and work of the officers and men of the United States Navy and the efficiency with which the fleet is operated. "Successive sequences show the loading of ships with supplies preparatory to a cruise, the fleet weathering one of the worst storms it has ever encountered and the maneuvers showing the coordination of planes and ships utilizing big guns, torpedoes, depth bombs and smoke screens. "Highly recommended in junior and senior high school In classes studying governmental functions and services. An excellent film for use in progrrams of education for democracy." Advisory committee "Well organized and presented. Excellent shots on action. Fast moving." California HISTORY, ORGANIZATION AND AIR SERVICE. Bray 1935 22min sd (Story of the US Coast guard) $70, rent $2.50 359 Jh-sh-ad History prior to and following organization of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915. Duties in war and peace MEN FOR THE FLEET. TFC 1942 lOmin sd (Adventures of a news cameraman) apply 359 Jh-sh-c-ad Produced by 20th Century-Fox Shows how the Bluejackets get their fine navy training It shows the boys from the day they enter "Boot Camp" until they are fully trained to go to sea U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY. Bray 1938 24min sd color $80, rent $2 359 Jh-sh-tr Views of the Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut showing facilities for training the future officers of the Coast guard. Picture covers all phases of activities — studies, athletics, foreign cruises, military drill, battle practice and gnfaduation 351