Educational film guide ()

1949 EDITION 811-822.3 8 1 1 American poefry NATURE SPEAKS, TFC lOmln sd (Paramount variety ser) apply 811 Jh-sh-ad Produced by Paramount Pictures Corp. "An excellent photographic study of natural mountain, lake and seashore scenery accompanied by readings of poetry by David Ross with a musical background. "Might be used to stimulate an appreciation of natural beauty and to serve as inspirational background material for the appreciation of literature." Advisory committee 812 American drama ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS. RKORadio ♦ llOmin sd apply 812 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Robert Sherwood's play starring Raymond Massey, with Ruth Gordon and Gene Lockhart "Perhaps the best way to describe this classic film is to quote its foreword as written by the author, Robert Sherwood. 'This is the story of the growth of a young country — and of a young man who came out of the wilderness and fought valiantly in defense of the democratic faith. . .' Added to this noble conception of the story is Raymond Massey' s definitive characterization of Lincoln. The result makes one proud of the motion picture as well as of the man and the country it celebrates." Parent's magazine JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM. Theatre-on-Film 1940 90min sd apply rent $25 812 sh-c-ad The original Broadway cast of 33 artists, who portray thgir same roles in the film, includes Arlene Francis, Sidney Lumet, Horace Braham, Frederic Tozere, Arnold Moss, and Alice Relnheart Maxwell Anderson has selected a passa«:e from Luke which tells of a Passover pilgrimage to Jerusalem by the Boy and His family and this is the chronlele of that Journey As the twelve year old Child and His family rest In the hills, they are accosted by the robber-prophet Ishmael. He recognizes the Boy Bia the true Messiah and leads him safely through the guard of Herod's men stationed at the gates of Jerusalem watching for His possible arrival. In the Temple, Jesus confounds the priests of the Sanhedrln with His profound knowledge and wisdom while they are discussing the coming of the Messiah Herod's men pursue Jesus without success When the King learns of their failure, he orders the persecution of the Jews, believing they will rebel, and that a leader will arise amongst them who will be the Messiah whom he seeks for slaughter. After a scene between the Boy and His mother, the play ends with Jesus exhorting His kinsmen, who face persecution, to have faith. It is than that He Is recognized as the Leader whose eoming they have awaited "An excellent cast . . . this Is an Important play." World-Telegram "As moving and inspiring a play as the New York theatre has shown in years." The Sun "Previewed from Catholic church viewpoint. Would not recommend It as a, religious picture. Good for study of cinema or stage In university or college. Sophisticated adult audience only." Collaborator ONE-THIRD OF A NATION. Brandon 1939 70min sd rent $15 812 sh-c-ad Produced by Paramount Pictures Corp. Sylvia Sidney, Leif Erikson and Sidney Lumet in a drama based on the play dealing with slum tenement life and the consequences to health and safety OUR TOWN. Nu-Art 1942 90min sd apply, rent |15 812 sh-c-ad Guide A United Artists production "This warm and growing screen play, depicting life in an average American small town, is based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Thornton Wilder. This touching and human drama was directed by Sam Wood and features such fine players as Martha Scott, Fay Bainter, Beulah Bondi, Thomas Mitchell, Frank Craven, Guy Kibbee, Stuart Erwin and William Holden." Movie makers STAGE DOOR. RKORadio lOlmin sd apply 812 sh-c-ad A screen adaption of the play by Edna Ferber and George Kaufman in which the action takes place in a typical New York theatrical boarding house. Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers and Adolphe Menjou 817 817 American humor HOW TO EAT. TFC lOmin sd apply Jh-sh-c-ad An MQM production with Robert Benchley as narrator "Burlesque of a scientific consideration of the influence of the emotions on the digestive system. Considers the influence of loss of job, love, difficulty of eating at a picnic, anticipation of speaking at a banquet, hazards of eating in bed, and unpleasant strange company in a dining car, on a man's (Benchley) appetite. "Recommended for use in Junior and senior high school courses concerned with health because of the novel approach to valuable 'old stuff' dietary admonitions. "Photography excellent. Dramatic composition fair." Advisory committee 822 English drama BRIEF ENCOUNTER. UWF 1948 86min sd (In* ternational film masterpieces) apply 822 sh-c-ad Produced by J. Arthur Rank Productions Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard in the screen version of Noel Coward's masterpiece. Winner of International federation of film critics' award at Cannes 1946 as "best film of the year irrespective of nationality" 822.3 Shakespeare JULIUS CAESAR; excerpts. BIS or Eastin 19min sd |37.50, rent $2.50 822.3 jh-sh-c-ad The forum scene is played by a large company of English actors, with Leo Genn delivering Mark Antony's famous funeral oration MACBETH. WillowDist 1947 70min sd rent $15 822.3 sh-c-ad A full presentation of the complete story of Shakespeare's Macbeth Selected as one of the ten best amateur films of 1947 by the Amateur cinema league "It's not Hollywood, of course, but performance and photography are on a high level, and the film is certain to rank as one of the finest produeed by amateurs. Not commercially created, the film was designed primarily for educational and classroom uses." Louther S. Home in the NY Times MACBETH; excerpts. BIS or Eastin 16min sd $37.50, rent $2.50 822,3 jh-sh-c-ad The murder scene and the sleepwalking scene are presented by a cast of English play 571