Catalogue of the National Film Library of Sixteen Millimeter Motion Pictures (1931)

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56 CLASS 6 — Comedies and Juvenile COURTES\ TITLE REEL NO. Courtesy of WHITE KING SOAP COMPANY 3533 THE LITTLE INDIAN WEAVER This is the story of Bah, the httle Indian weaver, who Hves on the Navajo Reservation in the northwestern part of Arizona. Her only doll is made from a corncob. A sheep sees the cob and eats it. Bah's mother suggests that Bah weave a blanket and take it to the trading post, where she may trade it for a fine doll. Bah finishes the blanket, but the storekeeper rejects it because it is not woven neatly. An American boy witnesses the episode and buys the doll. Bah puts up a praying stick and prays for a doll. The American boy arrives and offers the doll for her blanket. Bah invites the American boy to stay, and her Mother tells him a lot of interesting things about the Indians, their customs and modes of living. This film is such an interesting story that both adults and children will enjoy it. , -., , ^ -^ 1 Reel. Courtesy of CARPENTER'S STATIONERY STORE 3534 THE LITTLE DUTCH TULIP GIRL This story is a great favorite among children. It tells of Tom, an American boy, who receives in a box of tulips a note from Katrina, a little Dutch girl. Tom falls asleep and dreams that he is in the Dutch town of Volendam, where he meets Katrina Schulder and her brothers. Katrina shows Tom her home and she also tells him about other parts of Holland. Among the points of interest shown are the Queen's Palace at the Hague, the Peace Palace in the same City, the big Cheese ISIarkets and the place where men clip trees into the form of animals and others fantastic shapes. Fields of tulips, and hyacinths in full bloom are also shown. The picture explains clearly Avhy Holland is called "Netherlands" or "Low Country." Tom awakens to discover that two of his American playmates are turning the hose on him. He tells them about his dream and says that some day he will really go to Holland. A well planned travelogue with an entertaining story woven through it. 1 Reel. Courtesy of GLOBE GRAIN & MILLING COMPANY 3535 THE LITTLE SWISS WOOD CARVER Under the shadow of the largest mountain in Switzerland, live Joseph, a wood carver, and his son Seppi. Watching his father, the boy says, "If I could only carve like you do!" Alone in the mountains tending goats, Seppi carves a dog somewhat similar to the piece his father is making. Joseph, having finished his carving, tells Seppi to deliver it to an American woman who is staying at the Grindewald Hotel. On the way there two boys steal the valuable carving. Seppi goes to the hotel and meets the American lady. He asks her to tell him something about his own country. The subsequent scenes show several of the most important points of interest in Switzerland. Seppi shows the American lady the carving which he himself has made and she likes it very much and pays him liberally for it. Returning home, he relates the whole story to his Business Men! Use Your Projector at Sales Meetings