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709.72-711 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE ARTS AND CRAFTS OF MEXi CO— Continued ing, each Is treated in detail. The film concludes with a display and discussion of Mexico s famous Guadalajara pottery COPPER AND SILVER. Pictorial 1947 llmin sd (Mexican arts and crafts ser) $16; also color $86 709.72 Jh-sh-ad Photographed by Ralph E. Gray Santa Clara Indians are seen first, smelting and working copper in the tradition of their ancestors of five hundred years ago. The camera then travels to another part of Mexico to show the delicate craftsmanship of Mexican workers in the creating of intricate silver patterns HAND INDUSTRIES OF MEXICO. Coronet 1945 lOmin sd color $90 709.72 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Guide Collaborator: Dr P. R. Hershey, assistant professor of romance languages, Northwestern University , ^, .^ , ^, Pictures the many handicrafts of the natives of Mexico TEXTILES AND DESIGN. Pictorial 1947 llmin sd (Mexican arts and crafts ser) $16; also color $85 709.72 Jh-sh-ad Photographed by Ralph E. Gray Traces the steps in the production of the papete mats, the sombreros, the colorful rebozos and the serapes worn by the people of Mexico WOOD, CLAY AND FINE ARTS. Pictorial 1947 llmin sd (Mexican arts and crafts ser) $16; also color $85 709.72 Jh-sh-ad Photographed by Ralph E. Gray Shows both the primitive and modern methods of producing wooden and clay ware. As a final tribute to the artistry of the Mexican people we see Diego Rivera at work on a mural WORKSHOPS OF OLD MEXICO. LibraryFlm lOmin sd (World on parade) $27 709.72 el-sh-c-tr Produced by Van Beuren. Narrated by Alois Havrilla Primitive methods are used for the making of some pottery which is baked in the sun. An Indian woman prepares fibers to be twisted into rope which when finished is strong enough for almost any purpose. Then many examples of glass work created by two of Mexico's outstanding craftsmen in this art are shown 709.73 Art in the United States ART IN SAN FRANCISCO. Photo&Sd 1942 30min sd $100, rent $3 709.73 Jh-sh-c-tr-ad Sponsored by Californians Inc. Includes art shows, studios, schools and museums in one American city CREATIVE HANDS. Harmon 1945 30min si $50, rent $3; also color $160, rent $6 el-jh-sh-c-ad Handicrafts of Highlanders In Brasstown, N. C. Creative ideas from their own surroundings are developed, wood carving, clay modeling, iron working and weaving PATTERNS OF AMERICAN RURAL ART. Castle 1942 llmin sd color $58.51 709.73 el -Jh-sh-cad-forum A USDA film Portrays objects of rural handicraft exhibited in the Rural arts exhibit held in Washington in 1940 and briefly outlines story of revival of rural crafts "This film takes us through the rural communities of our nation where the native arts are displayed and demonstrated. Beautiful scenery shots. Excellent background music. Subject handled very well." California 71 1 City planning THE CITY. MMA 1939 30min sd $65, rent $4.50 * 711 * jh-sh-c-ad-forum Produced by American Documentary Films Inc; directed and photographed by Ralph Sterner and Willard Van Dyke; original outline by Pare Lorenze; music by Aaron Copeland A survey of the problem of planning community living in America, embodying the views of the American institute of planners. The turmoil of the planless city and the color and spaciousness of the small planned community are contrasted "We know of no other film that sets a tone of feeling among students which miikes them so receptive to the facts presented. A superb teaching film." Collaborator "This film contains much material for thought. It would not only be of special value to all students of social sciences but to all citizens. It really contains material for serious thought. Although a solution for the problems is suggested in the film, the wisdom and the practicability of the solution offers much for discussion. Tnis writer's reaction was that the film has a tendency to evaluate life and living conditions from the materialistic point of view. Religion or churches don't seem to be necessary to the ideal city portrayed In the film. Suitable for all classes studying the economics or the question of housing." Collaborator "An excellent film on city dwelling and suggesjted changes to maintain a mental and physical 'balance'. The weird musical and sound effects were at times totally distracting, and seriously disturbing to me. But It presents fundamental problems quite successfully." Collaborator TALE OF NEW CITIES. CanNFS or IntFlm Bur 1947 SOmin sd color $300, rent $3 711 sh-tV-ad Produced by Crawley Films for Central Mortgage & Housing Corp. Tells how one Canadian city of 20,000 Inhabitants planned its development for the next thirty years THIS IS TOMORROW. TFC lOmin sd (Passing parade) apply 711 Jh-sh-c-ad Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Recasting of much of the material used in the documentary "The City." Stresses community development and sets forth objectives for the construction of model homes & work centers WAY WE LIVE. BIS 1947 64min sd rent $6 711 sh-c-ad Produced by the J. Arthur Rank Organization Thru the adventures of a bombed out family the film tells the story of the conception of a plan for the recreation of blitzed Plymouth. Amid the city's ruins the city engineer works with town planner Sir Patrick Abererombie to design a new city which will be beautiful, efficient and comfortable for work, for play, for living. Thru one family's experience the tribulations of billeting and temporary housing are shown. The film is an exposition of one of the most important aspects of postwar reconstruction 534