Educational film guide ()

1949 EDITION 914.1-914.2 914.1 Scotland EDGE OF THE WORLD. Commonwealth TOmin sd apply 914.1 Jh-sh-ad Guide Produced In 1938 by Pax Film Inc. Rights taken over by Guaranteed Pictures Filmed on a desolate rocky Island to the north of Scotland called Foula. The cast Is composed mainly of native islanders. Mr Michael Powell, the director, has also written a book called "Edge of the World" which describes the filming of the picture "One of the most thrilling and beautiful films we have seen in many a moon." Scholastic "Full of the beauty and strength of real people close to the earth, unusual in theme and atmosphere, with many vivid characters." Wkly guide "Everything about the picture is In superlatively ominous mood — acting, photography, music, and story. Folk cinema without a flaw." Stage "This exceptional film . . . pictures powerfully, grimly, vividly the last year of HIrta's human habitation. It Is character drama, rich in human interest and stern truth." Ed. screen NORTH EAST CORNER. BIS 1947 llmln sd (Pattern of Britain) $26, rent $1.25 914.1 Jh-sh-ad Deals with Aberdeenshire and the surrounding countryside. Shows the life led by the fishermen, their working conditions and the hard times suffered by the industry in the past. Other sequences show the modern farms of the north, reclamation of land and scenes of Aberdeen and its townfolk SCOTLAND: BACKGROUND OF LITERATURE. Coronet 1948 lOmin sd ?45; also color $90 914.1 Jh-sh-c-ad Guide Collaborator: John J. DeBoer, professor of education. University of Illinois Helps students understand the rugged country which inspired men like Scott, Burns, Stevenson and Defoe 914.15 Ireland GEM OF THE SEA. TFC lOmln sd (Magic carpet ser) apply 914.15 e!-Jh Produced by 20th CenturyFox "We are given a glimpse of Ireland with scenes In the countryside and in Dublin. . . This picture gives something of the atmosphere of Ireland. Should have value In classes in geography and social studies mainly at the lower grade levels. Groups in art and music will also find It useful." Advisory committee GLIMPSES OF ERIN. TFC lOmln sd (FltzPatrick traveltalks) apply 914.15 el-Jh-sh-ad Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Rural life in the Connemara section of western Ireland and the Galway region in the south of Ireland IRELAND. Forum ed. MOT 16min sd $55 914.15 el-jh-sh-c-ad forum "The simplicity of life In Ireland In peace as well as war Is captured In this Forum edition. . . "The film presents a glimpse of the proverbial Irish character, fis In the scenes of Race Week at Leopardstown, and a brief study of the administration of President Eamon De Valera." Film world "Attempts to excuse Irish-Nazi partnership during war. Otherwise O K." Collaborator IRISH CHILDREN. EBF 1948 lOmin sd (Ele * mentary social studies ser) $45, rent $2.50 914.15 p-el-Jh Guide Young brother and sister are featured as they help with farm and household chores and join the whole family picnicking and digging turf from the bog IRISH PASTORAL. TFC 9min sd (Along the road to romance) apply 914.15 Jh-sh Produced by 20th Century-Fox "An ambling review of surface scenes In Ireland. . . This film endeavors not only to portray representative scenes of Ireland, but also attempts to catch something of Its romantic atmosphere and its traditions. Recommended for social geography, grades 6 through high school." Advisory committee MAN OF ARAN. Brandon 1934 63min sd (In * ternational film classics) rent $17.50 914.15 * Jh-sh-c-ad Directed and edited by Robert Flaherty In order to best capture the drama of man against the elements, Flaherty lived among the natives of the barren Aran Islands for two years, filming their life as it was — the daily, monotonous life of a fisherman, his wife and son VISIT TO IRELAND. Coronet 1948 lOmIn sd $45; also color $90 914.15 el-Jh-sh Guide Collaborator: Seamus O'DuIlearga, professor of Irish folklore. National University of Ireland A tour of Dublin and the Irish countryside, including the Lake of Killarney WINGS TO IRELAND. PanAm 1946 30mln sd color loan 914.15 el-jh-sh-c-tr-ad Produced by Hartley Productions Describing the adventures of a family during a visit to the Emerald Isle. The tour includes. Shannon, County Mayo, Killarney, Cork, Blarney Castle, TIpperary, Dublin, and many other scenes of beauty and historical significance. Business, agriculture, home industries, and festivities at a county fair provide insight Into the life of the people of Ireland 914.2 England BRITISH ISLES. EBF 1948 llmin sd $45, rent $2.50 914.2 Jh-sh-c-ad Guide Collaborator: Harold S. Kemp, professor of geography. Harvard University Provides an over-all survey of the British Isles, showing why It Is one of the most important regions of the world. The physical characteristics of the Islands, the life and character of the people, economic life, food supply and the vital importance of overseas trade to the British are all analyzed BRITISH ISLES. Fllmsets 8mln si $12.50 914.2 el-Jh-sh-ad Guide Shows the life of the common folk In Ireland, Scotland and England COUNTRY TOWN. BIS 1944 16min sd $44, rent $2.50 914.2 el-Jh-sh-c-ad "Produced by Verity Films for British Ministry of Information. "The editor of the local newspaper tells about this town of 22,500 people In England which dates back to the 7th century. The amount of commerce Is shown through 575