Educational film guide ()

1949 EDITION 791.4-791.6 MOVIES MARCH ON — Continued theatre of the Film Library. . . Although a masterpiece of condensation. Is not always inopeccably accurate." British film Inst. QUICKER'N A WINK. TFC 9min sd (Pete * Smith specialties) apply 791.4 sh-c-tr-ad Produced by Merto-Goldwyn-Mayer "A demonstration of the new stroboscopic camera. The following are shown in both fast and slow motion: electric fan, football player kicking ball, golfer driving ball, kitten lapping milk, breaking a bubble with a pencil, dentist drilling tooth, drop of milk falling on pan, motion of humming bird wings. "Recommended for classes In physics and photography In senior high school. The wisecracking commentary does not add to the teaching value of the film." Advisory committee "Run It silent! [Commentary] annoys me." Collaborator 79 1 .5 Marionettes ABC OF PUPPETS, TYPE I. Bailey 1939 lOmIn sd $36, rent $1.50 791.5 el-Jh-sh Guide Also available in a silent version ($24. rent $1) 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 th« 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 ABC OF PUPPETS, TYPE II— OPERATION AND STAGE CONSTRUCTION. Bailey 1939 lOmin sd $36, rent $1.50 791.5 el-Jh-sh Guide Also available in a silent version ($24. rent $1) * ' The Type II puppets differ from Type I In that they have faces with built-up featuresotherwise 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 mach^ Is made to cover the frames. The process of making the papier niache 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 shown to aid the beginner In determining the proper shading and the correct procedure. A method of steadying the hand While pamting 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 durmg 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 for classroom use MARIONETTES— CONSTRUCTION AND MA NIPULATION. Brandon 1940 lOmIn sd (Handicraft instructional films) $40, rent $2 ' 791.5 Jh-sh-ad Guide Also available in a silent version ($30, rent $1.50) Produced under the supervision of Edward T. Hall at the University 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, ceased 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 PUNCH AND JUDY. Gateway 1948 17mln sd $77.50, rent $7.50; also color $127.50 791.5 p-el-Jh-sh-ad Opens with a short demonstration of setting up and operating a hand puppet show, after which Mr Punch tells a brief story of his history and tradition from the 17th century to the present day. Then, the show Is on! "Should be purchased In color for the full effect of the presentation. Traditional." Collaborator PUPPETRY: STRING MARIONETTES. EBF 1947 lOmin sd (Art ser) $45, rent $2.50 791.5 el-Jh-sh-ad Guide Produced in collaboration with Frank and Elizabeth Haines A film trip to Wonder world for children that entertains with the delightful tale of Hansel and Gretel while instructing its audience with the art of puppetry and the creation of the puppets themselves "Delightful film on the making and controlling of string marionettes. Operations are done slowly enough that prospective puppeteers can grasp them." Collaborator 791.6 Exhibitions. Fairs COUNTY FAIR. IntHarvester 1946 20min sd color loan 791.6 Jh-sh Produced by Pat Dowling Pictures Shows young people enjoying a country fair and taking part In the contests DAY AT THE FAIR. EBF 1947 lOmIn sd * Elementary social studies ser) $45, rent $2.50 791.6 p-el-Jh Guide The gay but serious trip of three bright youngsters to a great state fair offers an opportunity to teach many lessons about farm life and farming "Many city children will enjoy these scenes because they do not have many opportunities to attend state fairs. It will show them how people live in the country. The rural children will recall many experiences of their previous visits to the fair. A well-planned film." Catholic school journal 555