Documentary News Letter (1940)

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A USEFUL FILM LIBRARY THAT MEETS THE WARTIME DEMAND Educational Films on DIET ♦ SCIENCE • HEALTH DOMESTIC SCIENCE Famous successes include: * HOUSING PROBLEMS * THE NUTRITION FILM * CHILDREN AT SCHOOL * THE SMOKE MENACE MANY evacuated city teachers faced with deficiency in school equipment have increased the use of films in the classroom. In the evenings too these films are being run again in many villages for adult audiences. Although there is as yet no official plan to supply these 'non-theatrical' films a number of film libraries are providing on request all the films they can. THE GAS INDUSTRY which serves a large educational audience in peace time has now issued a pamphlet listing some 25 films. All filmsi are available free of charge in ^5 mm and 16 mm, sound versions on application to: the film officer, The British Commercial Gas Association, i Grosvenor Flac.:, London, S.W.i STOP PRESS NEWS A neiu edition PLAN FOR LIVING A diagrammaticacccuntofthe basic principles of good diet — with a sequence on economical cooking. A new film THE OBEDIENT FLAME The absorbing story of the gas flame, and how science increases its efliciency. Produced by Arthur Elton, famous for his clear scientific demonstrations. Directed by Norman McLaren whose novelty films at the G.P.O. have been so successful. To he released soon CONSERVING NATIONAL WEALTH Edgar Anstey, the producer of The hlutriiion Film and former British Director of the March of Time, has almost completed this topical film. He emphasises the value of the byproducts of coal and their service to ntedicinc, agriculture and to the nation's defence. Owntd and pihlisheJ by nim C.intrt iJd, f^.^ohn Square, T ^tiJnn,jr.T.