Educational film magazine; (19-)

PATHE REVIEWS OF DIVERSIFIED INTEREST TYPICAL county fair is the subject of the Hy Mayer Travelaugh in PatM Review No. 1S3. "Slick Clicks" demonstrates in slow •notion characteristic shots of Fred B. Hall, champion pool-player. The Path^color subject shows a gold fish pedler of Japan as he collects his jold fish from his own hatching-pond and wanders through picturesque Tillage streets seeking customers. "Dinner Time in Frog Land" brings the spectator back to the New York Zoo and the various types of frogs to be seen there. Pathi Review No. ISi presents a chrysanthemum show in Pathfi- :olor and a study of the sub-tropical air-plants common to Florida and other Gulf States. In distinction to the aify delicacy of these plants are the hippopotomi at the New York Zoo, their fast rushes through the water analyzed in slow motion, and their appetite for bread and vegetables fully demonstrated. An attractive feature of the review is "A Day At Vassar," visualizing the American college girl as I seen on a famous campus. I Slow motion studies of cormorants and pelicans at dinner form amusing no less than instructive material in Pathi Review No. 1Z5. rhe Path^color contribution brings to the screen the French Vosges mountain region and its picturesque peasant life. "Sand and Sun- shine" is the name Hy Mayer gives to his Travelaugh sketches of funny scenes at the beach. Fat women bathers, "Portraits of Sea Legs," and a shore dinner are included. The reel concludes with Studies of Friesian and Dutch millinery, the styles of which date i.back to A.D. 1500. ^ Pathi Review No. 1S6 introduces a little dooryard scene with chil- ! dren swinging in an old tree-swing while their cat and fox terrier frolic in the grass. Slow motion studies of the scene give a wonderful analysis of the play of muscles as the two animals move about. Pre- historic Florida is touched upon in views of New Smyrna where an ancient drainage canal indicates a marvelous feat of engineering; and nameless ruins, the builders of which cannot be determined, speak of a civilization antedating Columbus. "The Jolly Jelly Fish" shows various species enjoying life below the surface of the water. "Sun Hats of the Far South" is a Path^color showing Algerians making hats from date pahu leaves. Tlie outstanding feature of Pathi Review No. 1H7 is a slow motion athletes of internatonal repute. This is followed by "Snow-Time In athlets of international repute. This is followed by "Snow-Time In Japan" which illustrates village life in winter on the slopes of Fuji- yama. In the Hy Mayer Travelaugh "All Aboard!" Mr. and Mrs. New York visit the nearby beach resorts. The Path^color offering pre- sents the beautiful Italian Lake Como and Como, its chief city. Pathi Review No. ISS includes views of Hamilton, Bermuda, and the adjacent country; an amusing slow-motion study of a kangaroo boxing with its keeper; the fad of surf-dancing illustrated hy young girls per- forming esthetic dances at the water's edge; and a Pathicolor visualiza- tion of "The Rose and Its History." L'^nder the title "Speeding By the Ton," elephant racing in Perak is shown in Pathi Review No. JS9. The slow-motion section of the reel furnishes a highly diverting study of the play of facial muscles during various kinds of sneezing. Star fish, "The Oyster's Enemy," is shown in many of its varieties. The Path&olor offering is "A Day in the Life of a Geisha;" and a fine scenic reveals the architectural beauties of Princeton University. "SPRING VALLEY" 'T'HIS five reel rural drama was produced for the Illinois Agricul- -*■ tural Association by the Venard Film Corporation, of Peoria, which has been specializing in farm films for six years. The picture is said to be a faithful study of the farmer and farm "conditions as they actually exist in Illinois. Its primary purpose is to teach the farmer the value of organization through the national, state, and county farm bureau movement. The film also shows the advantages gained by more scientific farming, such as a careful study of the plant- ing of different grains and the treatment of grain for various diseases. Cooperative marketing, accurate cost finding, and other points are covered in the picture which is done in story form. Schools, churches, clubs, granges, farmers' institutes in rural communities will exhibit the film. B< ill UNITED STATES HISTORY I. ON CARIBBEAN-LAPPED SHORES—Be.««;er 1 reel Fine scenics taken amongst the West Indies that were dis- covered by Columbus. COMING OF COLUMBUS—Community Motion Picture Service 3 reels Follows history closely from Columbus' efforts at La Rabida to his return from the New World in chains. UNITED STATES HISTORY II. TROPICAL MELTING POT—Beseler 1 reel Scenes in the West Indies discovered by Columbus. LANDING OF COLUMBUS—C'^mmuniiy Motion Picture Service 1 reel Condensed from the three-reel Coming of Columbus. By Mabel G. Foster INSPIRATIONAL PROGRAM (For the New Year) I AND THE MOUNTAIN—iVaJiona/ Non-Theatrical Motion Pictures, Inc _ _ _ 1 reel Man's mastery over difficulties of mountain-climbing, PLAY AND BE HAl'PY—Comm/unity Service, Inc _ 1 reel Regulated play for children a constructive force in their lives. BETTER TIMES—Roberaton-CoU _ _ 5 reels The inspiring message of a "Better Times" calendar starts a young girl on the high road to overcoming great difficulties through establishing optimism in her own mind. Cut man stealing cigar from hotel show case. INSPIRATIONAL PROGRAM (For the New Year) MANHATTAN hlFE—Kineto 1 reel Parks, bridges, university, and other aids to progress and right-living enjoyed by New York's teeming millions. HAPPY HOURS—Fitzpatrick and McBlroy (Ford) 1 reel Sport scenes Including basketball, pofo, sailing, etc. THE HABIT OF HAPPINESS—i^iZm Exhibitors' League, 130 W. 46th Street, New York _ _ 5 reels Douglas Fairbanks illustrates the practice and advantages of the habit. In part .5 shorten fight scene. TRAVEL-RECREATIONAL PROGRAM (England) BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD—Educational 1 reel Motor trip through picturesque rural England. Cut title; "Blow hard, Jimmy," etc. THE ROAD TO LONDON—Paift^ _ 5 reels Bryant Washburn in a whimsical romance filmed in London, Windsor, and intervening region. A DAY'S FUN AT BLACKPOOI^-7«ne<o _ 1 reel Typical Lancashire family (enacted by English comedians), visits the "Coney Island of England." GENERAL RECREATIONAL PROGRAM GARDEN OF THE GODS—Kineto - 1 reel The wonderful show-place of Colorado. THE J.\CK KNIFE MAN—Pirjft National ..., 6 reels Reformation of a Mississippi River ne'er-do-well. THE GUSHER—Fox _ _ ....1/2 reel Mutt and Jeff in the oil fields. YOSEMITE, THE VALLEY OF ENCHANTMENT—Part^ 2 reels Views in natural colors titled in words of Muir, Bur- roughs, and other nature-lovers. SUCH A LITTLE QUEEN—Beatart 5 reels Constance Binney in the whimsical story of the young exiled queen of an imaginary European country living in a New York flat. HIS SISTER'S WEDDING—Famous {Briggs) 1 reel A spirited comedy of boy life. INSTRUCTIONAL-RECREATIONAL PROGRAM (For Juniors) THE LONE INDIAN—Famow (Post)^ _. 1 reel How the Indian boy learns self-reliance and self-control. BOYS' PIG CLUB—Famo«« {Burton Uohnes) 1 reel Real boys in a real town learn how to raise prize pigs. THE GOLDEN EAGLET—y. M. C. A 1 reel A Girl Scout picture. SHIFT-THE-GEAR FRANK—Zro L. Hickt and Co., Inc., 804 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago 2 reels Frank was leader of a boys' gang, energetic and enterpris- ing. He learned to shift those energies into the right direc- tion. A Judge Brown story, full of humor and constructive suggestion. NUMBER PLEASE !—Pa«ft^ „ _... 2 reels Harold Lloyd in a clean comedy of thrills and adventures at an amusement park. INSTRUCTIONAL-RECREATIONAL PROGRAM (For Little Folks) BIRDS AND FLOAVRRS—Pnima „ 1 reel Rare birds of brilliant plumage. Two children in the largest dahlia farm in the world. GOLDILOCKS UP-TO-DATE—/n<erna«ton«i Church Film Corp. 1 reel The dear old story with "Flivvers" for the bears. OUR FARMYARD FRIENDS—Bf»«/er _ _ 1 reel Rabbits, chickens, ducklings, and other playmates of the farm. THE WHITE BOTTLE—A'ationa/ Non-Theatrical Motion Pic- tures, Inc '. _ - 2 reels Story making appeal to children to drink more milk. THE HARE .\ND THE TORTOISE—/i^ineto Vi reel La Fontaine's fiilile acted by animals. Omit modern applica- tion at end of film. 17