The educational screen (c1922-c1956])

Page 52 The Educational Screen Cuxi^nt \jiLm ^J\£.vcf^ PROTECT FILMS c.^JV ■ Castle Films, Inc., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, have compiled a one-reel film which records the auth- entic story of the great Allied victories in North Africa. Yanks Invade Africa —comprising the first part of the film—is an on-thc- sport report of the opening of the Sec- ond Front. Thrilling are the scenes of the greatest sea-borne invasion the world has ever known—the gathering of the huge convoy, then the sailing through submarine infested waters to its ob- Americans land in Africa jectives. .American troops swarm ashore in special invasion barges with all the latest in equipment. Cheering French and natives greet the Yanks as they march into such key cities as Oran. Victory Over Rommel —the closely related subject on the same reel—pic- tures the first smashing defeat of Rom- mel. Battered from the gates of Suez, Rommel flees hundreds of miles across the burning desert, his forces shattered. Scenes of desert land and air war show burning trucks, enemy planes, and blast- ed tanks. A night battle leaves an un- forgettable memory of the ferociousness of this vital fight. This reel can be obtained from photo- graphic stores and many film libraries in both 8mm and 16mm sizes. ■ Visual .\rt Film Distributors, 204 Empire Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have established a free lending depart- ment with over seventy educational short subjects. This selection of free-loan 16mm sound motion pictures includes 10-minute reels on Animal Life, Art, Aviation, Astronomy, Civilian Defense, History, Literature, Musicals, Social Studies, and Travel. The travel group ofifers timely reels on the islands of the East Indies, Wash- ington, South America. Mexico, Africa, and other countries vitally concerned in the world-wide conflict. Bees, beavers, birds, fish, and buffaloes are among the animals covered in the scries on animal life. A complete list and detailed informa- tion on lending regulations may be ob- tained from N'isual Art Films Distribu- tors. ■ Walter O. Gutlohx, Inc. 25 W. 45th St., New York City, announce the re- lease of two groups of British historical 16mm sound films produced with a new technique. These motion pictures are made from famous works of art, in- cluding sculpture and landscape. By clever use of the camera, the pictures are given life-like realism and movement with unusual dramatic effect. The series on English monarclis in- cludes Henry VIII (one reel); Ed- ward V'l (one reel) ; Mary Tudor (two reels) ; and Elizabeth (6 reels). The films cover the Golden Ages in British history wliich witnessed the consolidation of Britain, exploration of the new world, successful defense against invasion and the period of Reformation. The series on famous women of his- tory tells the story of Joan of Arc, Cleopatra and .-Xnthony, Boadicea, Delilah and the Queen of Sheba. They are one reel each. ■ Bell & Howell Company, 1801 Larchmont Ave., Chicago, announce a new 16mm sound reel on birds, avail- able in Kodachrome or black-and-white, titled: Friends of the Air —presenting in- teresting studies of our more commonly known bird visitors, including robin, wren, bluebird, brown thrasher, cardinal, jay, nuthatch, catbird, and many others, accompanietl by authentic recordings of VAP ASK TOUR DEALER OR PHOTOFINISHER VAPORATECO.. INC.* BELL « HOWELL CO. Iou West 46th St ISOf Larohmnt, Chl«w> New York. N. Y. 7l6N.Labrea, Hollywood ES STAINS FINGER. MARKS-THE WAY THE U. S. GOV- ERNMENT AND THE HOLLY. WOOD PRO- DUCERSDO Shot from "Friends of the Air" bird voices and an informative narra- tion, pointing out the importance as well as the beauty of birdlife. Roller Bandaging —a new reel avail- able in black-and-white, sound and silent, and in color silent versions—has just been completed by Dr. Jacob SarnofiF, prominent Brooklyn surgeon for exclusive distribution through the Bell & Howell l-"ilmosound Library. The Film is ap- I)roved by the International College of Surgeons. While the roller bandage is not as widely taught in current first-aid classes as is the simpler triangle bandage, it is very widely used among the more skilled first-aiders. This film shows every step in the application of band- ages, from one inch to four inches in width, to various parts of the body. ■ Office Of War L\form.\tion, Bu- reau of Motion Pictures, Washington. D. C. last month released four 16mm sound short subjects for distribution to schools and community groups. Campus on the March — 19 minutes running time—shows some of the war- time activities at the colleges and uni- versities m the United States devoting their resources and facilities to the war effort. Divide and Conquer —14 minutes— exposes Nazi techniques of spreading hate and fear, distrust and confusion. The film reveals how Hitler used all the devices of propaganda and espionage to destroy the morale of the French people, and warns that the Nazis are busy in America today, spreading the same seeds of confusion and fear. Henry Browne, Farmer —11 minutes —is a simple and moving story of a Negro farmer and his family, and what they are doing individually and col- lectively to win the war. The film ends with the family's visiting the Tuskegee air field where the eldest son is serving with the Army Air Forces. The Price of Victory — 13 minutes — presents Vice-President Henry K. Wal- lace. He explains the ideals we are fighting for and the price we must pay for Victory. ■ Official Films, Inc., 425 Fourth Ave., New York City, announces a new- catalogue which contains description of their complete line of 8mm and 16mm films. A free copy may be obtained upon request. All films are segregated according to subject, such as News Thrills, Historic, Patriotic. Sport Beams, Musicals, Com- edies, Cartoons and Specialties. This catalogue makes a handy reference guide and provides the means of arranging a complete movie program for the enter- tainment of both young and old. • ■ The Princeton Film Center, Prince- ton, New Jersey reports that the Boeing .Aircraft Company will collaborate with them in the production of a three-reel color film that will document the fam- ous "Flying Fortress" and other note- worthy aircraft achievements of the creators of the "Fortress". N. W. Kyex and Son will supervise for Boeing. The film is scheduled for immediate production under the guidance of Gordon Knox, of the Film Center. Distribution will be handled through a number of outlets, witli strong emphasis placed on educational and service organizations. (Contimicd oti page 34)