The educational screen (c1922-c1956])

152 The Educational Screen TRAVEL AND SCENIC Catching Up in Canton Burton Holmes (N N-T) —Calculated to open the eyes of any westerner who imagines that this metropolis of China is still resting in sleepy mediaevalism. Here he may see the most beautiful of Chinese cities bustling with new progressiveness, replacing her Old Wall with a boulevard, building sky- scrapers, and adopting motor cars. Memories of Old Malacca Burton Holmes (N N-T)—There is always a trace of adventure in memories of old sea stories of the Straits of Malacca and its pirate-haunted harbors. This reel takes us to Malacca of the present day, with its mixture of Chinese, Arabs and native peoples, driving their queer carts drawn by strange beasts of burden, or carrying on their characteristic water sports. Silver Linings Bruce Scenic (E F C)—A short reel devoted to a study of clouds in numerous forms, and reaching its climax in a terrific storm on a mountain peak. Instructive, as well as beautiful. The Roof of America (Pr.)—A trip over the Continental Divide in northern Montana, showing the varied topography of the region with its deep gorges, glacial lakes and jagged peaks from which the waters on one side flow to the Pacific, and on the other, southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. Through the Nation's Parks (E F C)—Yosemite, Yellowstone and Glacier National Park are represented, each offering its best known places of interest to lure the traveler. Missions of California (E F C)—Showing a score or more of these interesting ruins, most of which were built before the Revolutionary War, and are now the monuments testifying to the work done by the Spanish Monks among the Indians of our Southwest. LITERARY and HISTORICAL Julius Caesar 6 reels (Kleine)—The struggle for world mastery is the background for this somewhat complicated following of Caesar's career until he becomes Dictator of Rome. The conspiracy against him, and the riots which accompany his overthrow are shown in spec- tacular scenes. The picture is not a filming of Shakespeare's drama, but a life story of this famous historical character. Antony and Cleopatra 8 reels (Kleine)—The film does justice to this story—one of the most dramatic of all literature, and too well-known to need comment. The Luck of Roaring Camp 2 reels (Kleine)— The intensely human story of the mining set- tlement of the Far West and the orphan girl brought up by the miners, told as only Bret Harte can tell such a story and filmed wi true effect. Les Miserables 8 reels (F)—Victor Hugo's er. on the screen, with William Farnum in the rd of Jean Valjean. The Beggar Maid 2 reels Triart (H)—Based < Burne-Jones' painting of Tennyson's Beggi Maid. The "plot" of the reel is furnished by mythical story of the circumstances surroundii the painting of the famous picture, weaving romance around its central characters. Mai Astor, a singularly beautiful embodiment of tl character, takes the part of the Maid. The Young Painter 2 reels Triart (H)—Another the series which portrays imaginary stories co: nected with famous paintings. In this cas Rembrandt's work furnished the subject, ar the story is based on the inspiration which young Long Island painter, Roland West, r ceives from the old artist's work. Mary Ast< again takes the leading role. Permanent Peace (K) — Especially valuable make vital current history as it is related to tl Conference on the Limitation of Armanent. associates significant utterances of the chi figures of that gathering with pictures of Lloj George, Hughes, Clemenceau, Orlando at Harding. The Panama Canal 2 reels (Gen. Elec.)—The dr matic achievement of American ingenuity an perseverence in linking the waters of two oceai is here pictured along with views of the variol steps in the construction of the Canal. The^attle of Jutland (E F C) 3 reels—Sometime called history's greatest seafight, and certain! an outstanding example of modern naval wa fare. At this particular time in the history < international relationships, the film has partict lar interest. Grand Canyon (F)—A much-filmed subject, bt seen in this reel from the air. It is said to t the only aerial picture ever made of this natun wonder. Everlasting Fire (C C)—Views of the volcano ( Kilauea, "a lava desert surrounding a pit of fire; including near views of the crater with its pen' up lava bursting through the crevices. Deer Hunting in the Adirondacks (Pr)—% series of beautiful "natural color" views < this lake and mountain country, in compan with two hunters who successfully pursue th nimble buck. Bruges, the Venice of the North (E F C)— TH scenic charm of Bruges is found principally i its canals which make it literally a Belgia Venice. Its canal craft are as picturesque, i not as beautiful, as those of the city on th Adriatic.