Educational film magazine; (January-December 1920)

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"FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE" COMMUNITY MOTION PICTURE BUREAU In again devoting its resources to the production, selection, editing, distribution, su- pervision and presentation of instructional motion picture courses, it is but fulfilling its primary purpose, following its war work, which is still continuing on a large scale. In the past two and one-half years. Community has presented practically all the motion picture service for the American army and navy, and the bulk of that for the Allied armies and navies. This war service, including the comprehensive program of visual instruction for the Army Educational Commission, gives Community a greater power and skill in creating instructional and recreational courses which meet the needs of public and private elementary and secondary schools, colleges and civic organizations, for which Community service was organized in 1911. The largest distributor and exhibitor of motion pictures in the world. Community Motion Picture Bureau is an educational institution, upon a business basis. It is not in any sense a theatrical enterprise nor an adjunct to one. Community always regards its task from the educational and community point of view. The Educational Board of the Community Motion Picture Bureau is headed by Dr. leremiah W. Jenks, Chairman, Research Professor of Government and Public Administration. New York University, and Dr. Frank McMurry, Vice Chairman. Professor of Elementary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University. This Board is assisted by a large staff of professionally trained educators, editois and assistants. Frank L. Crone, formerly Director of Education for the Philippine Islands, is in charge of the School Section. 'ยป" Coinmiuiity builds motion picture courses upon the basis of the educational needs of each institution it serves. You are cordially invited to make inquiry as to how Community service will meet your needs. Our distributing system encircles the world Community Motion Picture Bureau Accredited Agent for United States IVar Department Motion Picture Service WARREN DUNHAM FOSTER. PRESIDENT 46 WEST TWENTY-FOURTH STREET NEW YORK CITY