The Educational screen (c1922-c1956])
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The Educational Screen
Suggestions for Christmas Programs
As film production for the nontheatrical field increases from year to year, there is more and more material available for special occasions. The Christmas sea" son, for example, starts manycommunities on the search for appropriate films to be used on church, school and club programs.
We list below some subjects for this purpose. Both 35mm and 16mm films are given, vriih their distributors. Orders should reach the distributors well in advance of the showing date — and it is also wise to name a second, and even a third choice where possible. 35mm Subjects
The Christ Child (6) Inspiring scenes of the holy child. Ideal I'ictures, 26 E. 8th St., Chicago.
A Christmas Carol (1 and 3) Taken from Charles Dickens' famous story. Central Film Company, 729 Seventh Avenue, New York City; Edited Pictures System, 130 W. 46th St., New York City; Wholesome Films Service, 42 Melrose St., Boston, Mass.
From the Manger to the Cross (6) Life of Christ filmed in Holy Land. H. O. Davis, 106 S. Hudson St., Oklahoma City, Okla.
Holy Night (1) Presentation of the Nativity. Ideal Pictures, 26 E. 8th St., Chicago.
The Knight Before Christmas (1) A Christmas story. Film Classic Exchange, 265 Franklin St., Buffalo, N. Y.; Pinkney Film Service, 1028 Forbes St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Life of Santa Claus (2) A fantasy filmed in Northern .Alaska, showing the workshop of Santa Claus with gnomes and elves making toys. F. E. Kleinschmidt, 220 W. 42nd St., New York City.
The Little Boy Who Did Not Believe in Santa Claus (1) \'ery appropriate for Christmas. Pinkney Film Service, 1028 Forbes St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Little Match GirL ( 1 )
Hans Andersen's tale of the ragged child, but with a happy ending. In Prizma color. Edited Pictures System, 130 W. 46th St., New York City; Standard Film Service, Film Building, Cleveland, O.
The Little Friend of All the World (1) A talking novelty showing a little boy distributing holiday happiness to woodland creatures on Christmas morning. Columbia Pictures, 1600 Broadway, New York City.
Madeline's Christmas (1) Modern playlet of Christmas time. Film Classic Exchange, 265 Franklin St., Buffalo, N. Y.; Pinkney Film Service, 1028 Forbes St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Magic Hour (1) Shows a little boy's dreams of tovs coming to life. H. S. Brown, 806 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
The Night Before Christmas (2) Picturization of children's sjreat Christmas stor)'. Church Film Company, 1108 Boylston St., Boston, Mass. ; Edited Pictures System, 130 W. 46th St., New York City; Wholesome Films Service, 42 Melrose St., Boston, Mass.
Old Scrooge (Z) Characterization of the miser in Dickens' famous story, A Christmas Carol. Pathe Exchange. 35 W. 4Sth St., New York City.
On Christmas Eve (1) Santa Claus in a Christmas story. Film Classic Ejj/^hanisre. 265 Franklin St., Buffalo. N. Y. ; Pinknev Film Service. 1028 Forbes St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Passion Play (5) Visualizes the life of Christ. H. S. Brown. 806 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
PA.GRIMAGE TO PALESTINE .SERIES (1 each) Bible land scenic reels. Those on Bethlehem and Nazareth particularly appropriate to this season. Pathe Exchange, 35 W. 45th St., New York City.
'TwAS THE Night Before Chri.stmas (1) Picturization of the famous poem of the same name.
Ideal Pictures, 26 E. 8th St., Chicago; Pinkney Film Service, 1028 Forbes St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Winter Christmas ( 1 ) Story of a little boy at Christmas. Film Classic Exchange, 265 Franklin St., Buffalo, N. Y. ; Pinkney Film Service 1028 Forbes St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
16mm Subjects
Christmas Among the Animals (>4) A fascinating animal film for Christmas showing. Bell & Howell, 1801 Larchmont Ave., Chicago.
Cristus (1) Story of the life of Christ. Arc Film Co., 729 Seventh Ave., New York City.
Five Orphans of the Storm (J4) a timely Aesop's fable showing how Christmas cheer was brought to five lonely orphan puppies. Pathegrams, Pathe Exchange, 35 W. 45th St., New York City.
Palestine (1) A film on the Holy Land particularly appropriate for the season. Empire Prints, 723 Seventh Ave., New York City.
The Night Before Christmas (^) Santa Claus making and distributing toys to good girls and boys. H. O. Davis, 106 S. Hudson St., Oklahoma City, Okla.
Santa Claus (^) Christmas story in animated cartoons. Bell and Howell, 1801 Larchmont Ave., Chicago.
Santa Claus' Toy Shop (J^) Showing Santa and his dolls. Bell and Howell, 1801 Larchmont Ave., Chicago.
Schoenhut's Toy Circus (J4) An animated cartoon of these famous toys performing their antics, which should prove a suitable Christmas film. Home Film Libraries, 100 E. 42nd St., New York City.
'TwAs THE Night Before Christmas ( 1 ) Picturization of famous poem by the same name. Cine Art Productions, 1442 Beechwood Dr., Hollywood, Cal. ; Hollywood ^lovie Supply Co., 6058 Sunset Blvd. ; Hollywood, Cal.