Descriptive Catalogue of Pathéscope Films (1918)

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36 CLASS 3 — Popular Science, Natural History REEL NO. TITLE PRODUCER 21-a Jelly Fish Pathe Close-up views of various species of anemones (jelly-fish) ; their method of swimming and how they are caught. 28-a The Dragon Fly Pathe Close-ups of this insect ; its larva and metamorphosis. Reference: New International Encyclopedia, Vol. 7. (Dragon Fly). 37-a Mongoose and Snake Pathe A Zoological subject picturing the mongoose and its combat with a snake. The close-ups afford detailed study of the mongoose. The struggle with the reptile illustrates the animal's persistency, agility and skill. References : Royal Natural History. — Richard Lydekker. The Mongoose on Sugar Estates in the West Indies. — Morris. 37-b The Sea-Flowers Pathe Underwater views of curious sea vegetation. 43-a The Wildcat Pathe The animal is seen preying upon birds' nests. Other habits of the animal are pictured. Its likeness to the domestic cat is very noticeable. References : Encyclopedia Americana, Vol. 22. 43-b In the Land of Snakes and Monkeys Pathe A jungle scene giving an intimate study of monkeys ; native snake hunters enter cave and capture snakes. Many bats also are driven out. Reference : Monkeys. — Forbes. 46-b Star-Fish Pathe Excellent study of this radially disposed five-armed marine animal. References: North American Fishes. — Agassiz. Treatise on Zoology. — Laurester. 49-a The Trout Pathe Breeding of the trout and various phases of fish culture ; appearance of the trout-egg; hatching of baby trout, and its gradual growth. References : American Food and Game Fishes. * * Jordon and Evermann. Trout in Lakes and Reservoirs. — Ernest Phillips. 49-b The Cuttlefish Pathe A biological subject dealing with peculiarities of the Cuttlefish. Close-ups of the ten arms on the end of each mouth. Its means of protection by emitting a black fluid which darkens the water and makes it invisible. Reference: Mollusca. — A. H. Cook. 103-a The Hermit Crab Pathe Study of the crab, showing peculiarities of its structure, means of self-defense and other phases of its life. Reference: The Life of Crustacea. — Caiman.