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1949 EDITION 929.9-940.53 FLAGS ON DUTY— Continued Philadelphia. We learn the meaning of the flagrs that fly over the White House and Capitol in Washington We see ships from Holland, Sweden, Rumania, Denmark, Honduras and the Philippines, all showing their colors. The English and French ships, at war, show only one spot of color — the flag. All over the world ocean liners are signalled into harbor by flags — the pilot flag, the medical quarantine flag, the Coast Guard flag, famous blue Peter. Flags even give the name of the ship in flag code Red flags are the symbol of danger. Weather bureau signals flown by the marine exchange are seen warning all ships headed for rough seas. The coast guard flag rescues a boat in distress relying on the primitive rule of the sea — "Anything flown upside down is a call for help" There are decorative flags, tatooed flags and flags as identification. Boy Scouts signal with flags; a scout master tells the story of flags to his troop and most strongly stressed — Old Glory bids us uphold the Ideals for which our flag stands "Beautiful kodachrome color. . . Provides a good general survey which is both interesting and Instructive. . . The film's chief fault ia that It crowds in so much Information that people in the audience are likely to fail to remember much that is told them. This could, of course, be compensated for by a follow-up of certain of the more Important sections of the film. Excellent film." Secondary educ. OLD GLORY. TFC lOmin sd color (Merrle melodies) apply 929.9 p-el-Jh-sh Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures A patriotic animated cartoon based upon a little pig's indifference to the Pledge of allegiance to the flag OUR FLAG. Simmel 1945 12mln sd $49; also color ?85 929.9 Jh-sh-c-ad Shows how to honor and display the flag of the United States of America STORY OF OUR FLAG. KnowledgeBldrs 1939 lOmln sd $40. rent $2 929.9 el-Jh Guide "Follows the evolution of the flag of the United States from the colonial flags to the Stars and Stripes of today. The film shows by clever animation the development of the western territories into the present states and its significance for the flag." Collaborator 930-999 HISTORY OF INDIVIDUAL COUNTRIES 940.3 European war, 1 914-191 8 CAUSES AND IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR. IntGeog 1940 23min sd $72 940.3 Jh-sh-c-ad-Guide "Animated maps, scenes from newsreels of the period, and commentary combine In this film to explain the major causes and the Immediate effects of the 1914-18 First World War. "A general outline of casual factors, beginning with the year 1879, the following are cited: The Triple Alliance between Italy, Germany and Austria; the Berlin-to-Badgad Railway plan: The Franco-Russian Dual Alliance; Germany's Increasing inroads on British trade, leading, in 1904. to the Anglo-French Entente Cordiale; thr^e years later, Russia Joins and makes it the Triple Entente; Germany and Prance dispute over Morocco; this Is first de cided In France's favor; in 1908, Austria annexes from Serbia the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina; Russia protests; In 1911, another Moroccan crisis, which is adjusted by allowing concessions to Germany In Africa. A rising Serbian national spirit Is opposed by Austria. So. in 1914, Europe Is armed to the teeth but still hoping for peace. Then Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated at Sarajevo; Austria delivers an ultimatum to Serbia; then, balked by Serbian resistance, Austria declares war. Other declarations of war follow: The First World War has begun. "The course of the War Is traced in the next sequence. Germany drives Into France. Turkey joins the Central Powers; then Italy comes in on the Allies' side; the opposing navies fight the Battle of Jutland; Germany begins submarine warfare; the Lusitania Is torpedoed; finally, Woodrow Wilson recommends that America declare war; other neutrals enter. Torn internally by revolution, Russia quits and the Treaty of Brest-LItovsk Is signed. Germany again takes the offensive, but Marshal Foch, his troops now reinforced by the Americans orders a general attack. Finally Germany's allies surrender and the Armistice comes. "Animated maps here show in detail the well-known terms of the Treaty of Versailles. President Wilson returns to the United States, where Congress rejects the Treaty and the League of Nations. The minority problems In Europe appear when the Treaty Is put Into effect. Greece and Turkey continue the fight, but Greece fails to conquer. So, In 1923, the First World War Is over. But tomorrow's leaders — Stalin, Mussolini and Hitler — are tolling and scheming. "A very good film for use in history classes at the senior high, college and adult levels; should be of value at the junior high level. The film is unbiased and is fairly accurate historically. To cover Its subject In 22 minutes. Its pace necessarily Is rapid; it Is probable, therefore, that at least two, and perhaps three, showings will be found desirable with accompanying study and discussion." Ed. screen "This film is In no way prejudiced, the facts are presented In a straight-forward truthful manner. Very complete and easily understood. An excellent film for political science and American history classes. Photography, sound and presentation of subject matter are excellent. Useful for social studies — American History — Political science." California 940.53 World war, 1939-1945 BROKEN DYKES. Nu-Art llmin sd $26, rent $1.50 940.53 Jh-sh-ad The story of courage on the Island of Walcheren in Zeeland province, where during the latter days of World war n the inhabitants were subjected to heartbreak and suffering when their all-important dykes were breached GERMANY SURRENDERS. Official 1945 llmin sd (News thrills) $17.50 940.53 jh-sh-ad Also available in a silent version for $8.75 "Opens with people in Times Square, New York, going wild with the announcement of the German surrender. Then come scenes of the actual signing of armistice papers. "Following are better than average scenes of bombed German cities showing the Reich chancellery and other famous places in Berlin in ruins. Marshall Zukov is shown receiving the Nazis surrender in Berlin, and the film ends with closeups of the American generals responsible for the European victory. "The film is free from death scenes which are usually found in current war films, and the historical importance of the subject matter makes the film not only suitable but recommended for any audience." Film world 631