Educational film catalog (1936)

EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 780-784 Rhythm in light— Continued "Very far fetched. My own mind does not think that way." Collaborator "This might serve as inspiration for creative abstract patterns." Collaborator sh Schumann Heink and Sigmund Spaeth. (Our world in review ser.) lOmin 16- sd-$50; rent $1.50 1937 Gutlohn; B&H 780 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Cos FiL IdP VES YMCA Originally produced by Pathe and re- edited in 1936 for this series "Mme. Schumann Heink is here shown giving singing lessons to some of her star pupils. Following this, the world-famous contralto sings. . . Brahms' 'Cradle song.' Dr. Sigmund Spaeth demonstrates at the piano how the 'Art of Listening' enhances one's appreciation and enjoyment of mu- sic. We hear a change of key turn a wedding march to a funeral march." Dis- tributor Sigmund Spaeth. (Our world in review ser.) lOmin 16-sd-$S0; rent $1.50 1937 Gutlohn 780 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Cos FiL Rosh VES Produced by Pathe news, inc. "Dr. Spaeth shows how to bring music to everyone. As few as two tones can make a tune. Three tones only are used in a bugle call and also in 'Die Wacht Am Rhine". Next we learn what variations can be produced by four tones. And then we are shown the respective parts that are played by rhythm, melody and har- mony in music." Distributor sh-c Synchromy no. 2. (Abstract film ser.) 7min 16-sd-$35; rent $3.50 1938 Expanding cinema 780 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm,: Com Produced by Expanding Cinema "A pictorial composition in light and ab- stract forms creates a mood for the eye as Wagner's 'Evening Star', sung by Reinald Werrenrath, creates a mood for the ear." Producer "Rhythm was beautiful. Music was ex- quisite. Very good illustration of modern design." Collaborator "Would like it without music." Collab- orator Jh-sh Walter Damrosch. (Our world in review ser.) lOmin 16-sd-$50; rent $1.50 1937 Gutlohn; B&H 780 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: A<tB Cos FiL IdP NC Twy VES YMCA Originally produced by Pathe and re- edited in 1936 for this series "Walter Damrosch explains how to be- gin a study of music, setting the example with his own grandchildren. We see and hear him broadcasting the scherzo from a symphony by Glazounow. Then we see sound as it is actually recorded and the interchange of vibrations as Mr. Dam- rosch plays up and down the scale in ma- jor and minor keys." Distributor 782 Operas Films based on operas are classed with Photoplays, class F 784 Vocal music Last dogie. (Song hit stories ser.) IR 16- sd-rent $5 TFC 784 An Educational films corporation of America production "A musical picture introducing some American folk songs. The songs that are presented are, 'Get Along Little Dogie,' 'Red River Vailey,' 'Home on the Range,' 'Prance Along Cowboy,' and 'The old Chisholm Trail.' The visual elements are selected to give a proper setting and atmosphere for the songs. Recommended for instruction units on American folk songs. Appropriate for all grade levels. This film will be especially useful to stu- dents of American folksongs." Advisory committee el- ih-sh-c-adult The man Samson. (Radio musicals ser.) * 2R 16-sd-rent $10 TFC 784 An RKO radio pictures, inc. production "A simple Negro's conception of the Samson story with Negro spirituals sung by the Hall Johnson choir. . . Among the spirituals sung by the choir are 'That Man Samson,' 'Go Down in the Lonesome Valley,' 'Dey Goin' to Deliver Our Enemies into Our Hands,' 'Come on Samson,' and "Didn't My Lord Deliver Samson?' A sincere portrayal of negro life in the South. Performance and music highly satisfactory. Highly recommended for music appreciation at all grade levels, especially for students of American folksongs." Advisory com- mittee jh-sh-c Memories and melodies. (Musical revues ser.) 2R 16-sd-rent apply TFC 784 A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer technicolor pro- duction "In this picture some of Stephen Fosters' most popular songs are woven into a mild love story which furnishes the setting for the presentation of the songs. . . The visual elements that accompany the singing of these songs are chosen mainly from life on southern plantations. They include dancing in the 'big house' by white couple; negroes dancing, eating watermelons, pick- ing cotton, etc. Recommended for classes in music, and especially for groups inter- ested in American folk songs, and students of American folklore." Advisory committee sh-c Music of the nations. (Our world in re- view ser.) lOmin 16-sd-$50; rent $1.50 1937 Gutlohn; B&H 784 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Cos FiL IdP VES YMCA Originally produced by Pathe and re- edited in 1936 for this series Songs of the steppes are sung and also "La paloma" and "Sleepy Rio Grande" Old time ballads. (Our world in review ser.) 20min 16-sd-$100; rent $3 1937 Gutlohn; B&H 784 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Cos FiL Gen IdP VES YMCA Originally produced by Pathe ano i» edited in 1936 for this series Either reel may be purchased separately for $50; apply for rental rates "Reel 1: Here the Review Quartet ren- ders Hills of Home, an old cowboy song, Rachmaninoff's Silence of the Night, and several Negro Spirituals. Reel 2: Those early American Ballads. . . Home Sweet Home, Silver Threads Among the Gold, and Sweet Alice Ben Bolt, are sung by a quartet headed by Margaret Speaks. A brief history of each precedes its rendi- tion." Distributor si - silent; sd - sound; f - inflammable; nf - safety; p . primary; el - elementary; jh . junior high- sh - senior hioh- 0-college; trade • trade schools 221