Educational film guide ()

1949 EDITION 914.21-914.38 LO N DON — Continued London aa It lives. The routine of the business day In markets, shops, and financial districts, as well as the principal historic landmarks, parks, military routine at Whitehall, and views of the city at night LONDON— CITY OF TRADITION, FitzT lOmin sd (FitzPatrick traveltalks) $25 914.21 Jh-sh-ad Also available in a silent version for $25 Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer "Shows some of the symbols of English tradition,— the House of Parliament, "Westminster Abby, Trafalgar Square, the ancient tavern 'Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese,' the Tower Bridge: the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. The commentary gives additional value by presenting historical facts of interest and Identifying characters of history and literature with these old landmarks. "Highly recommended for social studies in junior and senior high school. Some of the material would have value for teachers of English." Advisory committee THE PROUD CITY. BIS 1947 26min sd $67.50, rent $3.75 914.21 sh-c-ad-forum This is a plan for London. The great damage wrought by the blitz can now be turned to good advantage, for the rebuilding of the city will be the result of careful study and investigation which will prevent haphazard regrowth. Even before the end of hostilities, the London County council began to work out a scheme to rebuild areas of the huge straggling city. A minute study was made of every aspect of life in the city — traffic, sewage, electric power, numbers of homes in a given area, number of factories in the same area, etc. The various boroughs of London will become self-contained communities with homes, industry, schools and shopping districts In their proper location. This is an important moment in the history of London, for here Is the opportunity to replace the confused and crowding growth of centuries with a planned and practical city LONDON CAN TAKE IT. BIS 1942 lOmln sd $22, rent $1.25 914.21 Jh-sh-c-ad Often referred to as the first great film of World war II, this Is a reporter's view of the first blitz on London. Commentary by Quentin Reynolds SO THIS IS LONDON. BIS 1949 13min sd $29.75, rent $2.50 914.21 jh-sh-ad Shows fascinating and historical landmarks of this interesting city 914.29 Wales SNOWDONIA. BIS 1948 17min sd color $100, rent $5 914.29 Jh-sh-ad Situated in northwest Wales, Snowdonia is famous for its beautiful scenery. This film offers scenes of its broad lakes and low-lying valley farms. The Lyrian singers present vocal accompaniments "The British Information Services have at last released a film which is pure glamour. The camera concentrates upon pastoral beauties and ancient castles rather than upon the mines and social services." Library journal 914.3 Germany BERLIN: THE SYMPHONY OF A CITY. MMA 1927 60min si rent $15 914.3 sh;.c-ad An impressionist account of a day in Berlin GERMANY— BERLIN. EBF 1939 15mln si $24 914.3 Jh-sh Guide "Shows modes of transportation, street scenes, public museums, zoological gardens and parks; universities and schools; modern housing. Berlin airport." School management GERMANY— INDUSTRY. EBP 1940 15min si $24 914.3 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Guide Deals with various phases of Industrial life in Germany — shipbuilding; Importance of German shipping; the part played by canal transportation; Zeppelin construction; use of gliders in developing heavier-than-air craft; light industry — the manufacture of accordions; industrial expositions. The State labor service for young men GERMANY— RURAL LIFE. EBF 1939 15min si $24 914.3 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Guide Peasant farming in Germany — primitive methods used: the harvesting of tobacco; harvesting and pressing of grapes; large-scale farming; use of modern machinery. The State labor service for girls. Quaint old villages^ their markets; handicrafts such as violinmaking, wood carving, and weaving. Family life in a typical Bavarian home RHINELAND MEMORIES. TFC 9min sd (Magic carpet ser) apply 914.3 el-Jh-sh Produced by 20th Century-Fox "Here we see Germany's picturesque Rhineland area before the advent of the Nazi regime. There are glimpses of castles, villages, terraced vineyards and folk dancing. . . Action sounds, but no commentary or captions. The German songs are recorded and there is a background of orchestral music. Should be of some value in geography, grades 4 through 6. For the study of costuming and architecture, should be very valuable at all levels." Advisory committee SPREEWALD FOLKS. TFC IGmin sd (Magic carpet ser) apply 914.3 el-Jh Produced by 20th Century-Fox "Shows the life of the peasants along the River Spree before the advent of the Nazi regime. . . Captions, and a background of music which includes folk music, the native orchestra's playing, and the children singing. Highly recommended for geography, grades 4 through 6, and also valuable at lower and higher levels. The folk dancing might be helpful for physical education programs, grade 5 through college. The stork legend might make it undesirable for some groups." Advisory committee 914.38 Poland LAND OF MY MOTHER. PIC 1943 28min sd color rent $3.80 914.38 Jh-sh-ad "A technicolor trip around pre-war Poland. Narrator — Eve Curie. . . She explains the mellow charm of Poland before the war, the progress of Poland's industry and her unlimited vitality." Scholastic MARY VISITS POLAND. IntFimFd 1946 lOmin * sd $35 914.38 el -Jh-sh-cad-forum Mary, an American elementary school girl, describes to her class her experiences in visiting her grandparents in Poland. She takes her class into a Polish school, into Polish homes, and into the fields where agricultural activities are seen, and shows them the beautiful costumes and colorful dances of the Polish people 577