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DOCUMENTARY NEWS LETTER MARCH 1942
SCIENTIFIC
FILM
SOCIETIES
the formation of a branch of the Federation of Ayrshire Scientific Film Societies in the north of the county has succeeded in a solid if unspectacular manner. The Ardrossan Society is organised and managed hy the Association of Scientific Workers in conjunction with the Council ol the Federation. Difficulties havearisen in starting off the Society, although with five successful shows to date the local committee feel that the worst of the teething troubles are over. There are 100 members of whom (despite travelling inconveniences) 70-K0 have attended each meeting. Their enthusiasm is encouraging so that the outlook for next season is promising; and a substantial membership increase may be anticipated. Members have shown commendable interest in the films shown. The results of the appraisals to date are a valuable indication of the most popular type of film and a useful guide to the building of future programmes. Mr. Stewart Paterson is president and Mr. W. T. Cunningham secretary of the Society.
The desirability of forming a Scientific Film Society in Dalmellington (Ayrshire) was discussed last October by senior officials of the local mining company, the head masters and science staffs of the schools, and representatives of the local clergy and medical profession. From the outset it was obvious that the success of the venture would depend on the good-will of the popular landlord of a local hostelry. Indeed the Society would have been still-born but for the sound projector, comfortable lounge and refreshments placed at its disposal by Mr. Joe McCardle, of the Eglinton Hotel, who also undertakes the duties of projectionist. Since mid-November the Society has held six meetings. Thirty-seven members joined within the first fortnight of its formation. As the accommodation in the hotel lounge is limited the membership list had to be closed. The Society is affiliated to the federation of Ayrshire Scientific Film Societies, the Council of which books most of the programmes as well as undertaking some of the secretarial work. The piccnt feeling is that, rather than expand, the Society should continue, for the 1942-43 season at least, in us present form with a restricted membership and comfortable meeting place. The secretary is Dr. E. S. Lee.
NEW DOCUMENTARY FILMS
(continued from page 37) batics episode, provide modest excitement in a film which is more remarkable lor observation than for drama. Ferry Pilot is beautifully made and remarkable for Pat Jackson's handling of a small group of pilots around whom the action rcvc.K i sand who are skilfully sketched in as very human and pleasant people. Propaganda Value. The film reminds us of the complexity of jobs which make up the machinery of modern warfare, li suggests also that friendly people, with a sense ol humour and a deep love of their craft, ni.iv be no less efficient than the grim automata beloved of Nazi ideologists, a reminder that, if he is given his head, the British craftsman, whether he be an engineer or an air pilot, is a good enough man to win the war.
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