Educational film guide ()

915.93-915.97 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE WHEELS ACROSS INDIA — Continued at one stage of the journey. Soon after this the expedition proceeds on foot Much footage is given over to the elephants— working in the teak wood forests, hauling logs, caring for their young, bathing. The next leg of the journey finds our expedition mounted on elephants. Something of the majestic feel of this mode of travel is conveyed in the shots that follow Finally the party arrives at the village of the snake worshippers. They are permitted to accompany a priestess up the mountain side and to photograph her as she makes her symbolic offering to the king cobra. It seems that no male child has been born in the village for over a year and to appease the snake erod the priestess must kiss him on the head three times. This terrifying but aweinspiring performance is shown in detail "An unusually Interesting film." Newark 915.93 Slam BYWAYS OF BANGKOK. TFC 9mln sd (Magic carpet ser) apply 915.93 jh-sh Produced by 20th Century-Fox "A fast-moving review of surface life In Slam's Bangkok. . . The descriptive commentary includes some historical and anthropological data. The pound is occasional and dubbed-in with a background of pseudo-oriental music. "Should be useful in social geography, grades 7 through 12. The rapid tempo of presentation in some sequences might make It difficult for the lower grades to assimilate it." Advisory committee CHANG. MMA 90min si rent $12 915.93 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Produced by Paramount In 1927. Photographed and directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. Depicts the struggle for existence in the Siamese jungle by following the adventures of one small family, their animal friends and enemies MYSTIC SIAM. TFC lOmin sd (Magic carpet ser) apply 915.93 el-jh-sh-ad Produced by 20th Century-Fox "Scenes include training of dancing girls, elephants at work, tropic waterways, market places during holidays and glimpses of native people at work and play. About half the subject is devoted to Buddhist and other temples of Oriental religions. Commentary by Lowell Thomas points out Japan's effort to dominate the Orient and the importance of Slam in current world struggle. "Camera work excellent. Of value principally as a supplement to discussion of the strategic Importance of Siam in present world politics." Advisory committee SONG OF SIAM. Hawley-Lord 1948 lOmin sd (Our changing world) $22.50; also color $85 915.93 Jh-sh-c-ad Produced by Paul White Productions Shows the influence of western civilization on ancient Siamese habits and customs. Bankok's dancing girls accompanied by a native orchestra. Authentic music. People and customs. Siamese boxing match 915.95 Malay peninsula MALAY PENINSULA. Coronet 1948 lOmin sd $45; also color $90 915.95 el-jh-sh-ad Guide Collaborator: John H. Garland, associate professor of geography, University of Illinois Shows students that, EZlpling to the contrary. East and West do meet. . .in Malaya. Autos and jinrickshas hurry down the busy streets of Singapore, and tiny native junks dart between the mighty liners in its harbor. In its cities and villages, Hindu, Moslem, Buddhist and Christian live side by side. Primitive methods and modern industrial techniques combine in its mines and on the plantations to bring precious tin, rubber, copra, tea and rice to the rest of our interpendent world NOMADS OF THE JUNGLE (MALAYA). * UWF 1948 20min sd (Earth and its peoples) * $100; rent $6 915.95 el-Jh-sh-c-tr-ad Guide Technical advisor: Dr Clyde Kohn, Northwestern University Geographic concept: In a dense, tropical rain forest man can exist entirely on natural resources, without agriculture or husbandry Creates the Illusion of actual presence In a Malayan jungle and participation in the everyday life of a typical nomad family. You hear the chatter and laughter of care-free moments and you understand how these people plan their lives, anticipate their needs and meet their problems in relation to climate, environment, natural resources This is background. The story centers upon the development of a boy approaching maturity and his preparation for adult responsibilities in which can be seen the same basic needs for skills and knowledge required of any child in any land "Following game from one feeding ground to next, we bjild temporary camps, harvest jungle vegetables and fruits, fish, and prepare meals. Here, native's Ingenuity in putting to use jungle derivatives for every conceivable domestic need Is interestingly documented." Film world "Be sure to preview this film before you decide to use It with your students." Catholic school journal SINGAPORE. Nu-Art 1940 llmin sd (De la Varre travelogues) $17.50, rent $1.50 915.95 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Also available in a silent version ($8.75, rent $1) Presents a pleasant picture of the "Cross roads of the East" — Singapore. A little of the history is given as garrisons march and the efficient air force is observed. There are many homey street scenes. We learn of tolerance and cooperation among a people where 26 languages are used in conducting normal business. Interesting buildings, including the Governor's mansion, are shown. A happy people enjoy tiffln time and swimming. Amahs care for the children in this easy setting WHERE EAST MEETS WEST. TFC 9min sd (Magic carpet ser) apply 915.95 el-Jh-sh ProducoJ by 20th Century-Fox "We take a stroll about the streets of Singapore. . . No commentary. The musical background includes native music. Recommended for geography, grades 4 through 12. Should be helpful also to college geography classes." Advisory committee 915.97 French Indo-China SPOTLIGHT ON INDO-CHINA. TFC 9min sd (Magic carpet ser) apply 915.97 el-Jh-sh Produced by 20th Century-Fox "A travelog of French Indo-China emphasizing how little even war disturbs the customs of these ancient peoples. Sequences show primitive methods of rice cultivation and fishing. Hindu and Chinese influences are seen in the streets of Saigon, with its sidewalk cafes introduced by the French. "There are timely views of the Burma Road . . . The antiquity of the region is emphasized by scenes of the mighty ruins of AngkorVat. . . 592