Educational film guide (1946)

791.4-791.5 EDUCATIONAL FILM 1946 EDITION GUIDE SILVER SHADOWS — Continued First newsreel service. The gallant 69th regiment of New York marching down Broadway. Shots showing how the film of the battle of Manila Bay was made. In 1900 a visit to a magician was filmed using trick photography. In 1902 nickelodeons were showing films exclusively. Here several shots suggest a show of that date Then we have a series of short sequences from old films in which we see old-time favorites, or early efforts of present day stars such as Blanche Sweet, Henry B. Walthall, Harry Carey, Lillian Gish, Maurice Costello, Lionel Barrymore, Rudolph Valentino, Milton Sills. Viola Dana, Tom Mix, Francis X. Bushman, Ramon Novarro, Wallace McDonald, Mary Plckford. Charlie Chaplin, William S. Hart, Richard Barthelmess, Patsy Ruth Miller, Dorothy Gish, Mae McEvoy, Victor McLaglen, Marguerite De La Motte, Harold Lloyd, Roy Stewart, Gary Cooper, Dolores Del Rio, Bebe Daniels, Esther Ralston, Norma Shearer, Dolores Costello, Louise Fazenda, Buster Keaton, Billy Dooley, Lon Chancy and Douglas Fairbanks An earlier duelling scene Is shown and the film ends with the first close-up ever filmed "A good film for presenting some samples of early motion picture art; it suggests some of the improvements which have been made. It is suited to use with camera clubs, motion picture appreciation classes, or for general auditorium purposes. It might be of some use in social studies classes in a study of communication. "Some members of the panel felt that the somewhat facetious commentary detracted from its educational value. It is suited for use in classes between upper elementary grades and college." Am. council on education Calhoun Nay DeV $3 Ohio Eng PH FC TexVE USE AND CARE OF THE FILMO SOUND PROJECTOR. 20min 16-sd-$50; rent $1 1943 B&H 791.4 sh-c-trade-adult Demonstration of set-up, threading, operation, and replacement of consumable items on 16mm sound projector. Made for instruction to armed services, but of interest to all who use this type of machine Calhoun PH Eng TexVE Nay 791.5 Marionettes ABC OF PUPPETS, TYPE I. (ABC of puppet making ser.) lOmin 16-si-sd-$24-$30; rent $1-$1.50 1939 BFS 791.5 el-Jh-sh The film follows the making of a puppet of this type from beginning to end In this particular puppet, the finger stall is first made with light cardboard and glue, to which the cotton head filler is securely fastened. A stock is pulled over the filler and finger stall and cut one inch below the stall. The operation of making the face of the puppet is then shown in complete detail, from sketching and painting the features through fastening the hair in place. The dress is made from a pattern. When the dress is sew_ed to the now completed 'head' of the puppet, it is ready for use Several illustrative puppets of this design and make are then shown Continuity and study sheets are included with every print B&H sd-$30; rent 111 si -sd$!-$!. 60 $1.50 Kan sd Cal sd-$1.50 Mo ABC OF PUPPETS, TYPE II— OPERATION AND STAGE CONSTRUCTION. (ABC of puppet making ser.) lOmin 16-si-sd-$24-$30; rent $1-$1.50 1939 BFS 791.5 el-jh-sh The Type II puppets differ from Type I in that they have faces with built-up features — otherwise they are just alike. The process of raising the features commences with making the frames for the eyes, nose, and ears, of wire. When the wire has been inserted and fastened to the sock, papier mache" is made to cover the frames. The process of making the papier mache and the ingredients are carefully depicted. When this mixture is of the correct consistency, the features are moulded and fastened to the already inserted frames Mixing the paint and decorating the features is shown to aid the beginner in determining the proper shading and the correct procedure. A method of steadying the hand while painting concludes this half-reel. Models of this type of puppet are shown in action A simple puppet theatre is shown in the course of construction. The style of the "stage" is as elementary as possible, so that beginners may follow it clearly. A "curtain" is constructed from an old roller shade, and decorated. Methods of keeping the puppets on an even line during the course of their action are clearly reproduced When the stage is completed, a short play, using the characters of Hansel and Gretel, is produced. Various other characters appear, and scenes from both front and back stage are included Continuity and study sheets are included for classroom use B&H sd-$30: rent Col 60c $1.50 Kan sd Cal sd-$1.50 Wis sd-$2.50 BIG BROADCAST. (Puppetoons ser.) 7min 16-sd-$17.50 1945 Pictorial 791.5 "Delightful animation. . . Music from the stately waltz to the hottest of 'jive' is brought to the screen. The figurines, a completely new innovation in puppets, go through amazing antics." Movie makers AudF $1.25 IdP B&H $1.25 Shad $1.25 EFL $1.25 YMCA $1.25 CAVALCADE OF MUSIC. (Puppetoons ser.) * 7min 16-sd-$17.50 1945 Pictorial 791.5 p-el-Jh "A potpourri of music and dancing with the puppets taking all the parts." Educational screen AudF $1.25 IdP B&H $1.25 Shad $1.25 EFL $1.25 YMCA $1.25 MAKE A HAND PUPPET. lOmin 16-si-$21; rent $1.50 ITTCO 791.5 el-jh-sh-trade-aduit "Harry Zarchy who wrote the book Let's Make Something demonstrates the technique of puppetry." School executive "Every stage in the production of a papier-mache hand puppet is clearly shown. Inexpensive and scrap materials are used to make the papier-mache and the paste. The processes are simplified so that beginners may be stimulated to a desire to create. "By means of a cellophane garment the manipulation of the hand to make the puppet act is shown. "The film is highly recommended for use with children as young as 10, and of course for older students and adults." School management MARIONETTES — CONSTRUCTION AND MANIPULATION. (Handicraft instructional films ser.) lOmin 16-si-sd-$30-$40; rent $1.60$2 1940 BraF 791.5 Guide Produced under the supervision of Edward T. Hall at the Universal School of handicrafts, 382