The educational screen (c1922-c1956])

Page 222 CutiEni ^jdm <^^s^aj± ■ Castle Films, Inc., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, announce that the film record of two historically important American actions in the Pacific war can be obtained for school use in 16mm sound and titled versions through their two forthcoming releases: Yanks Bomb Tokyo —the thrilling revelation of the bomber raid on Japan from the aircraft carrier Hornet. The action starts with the blasting of an unlucky Jap patrol boat from the rag- ing sea. Never-to-be-forgotten are the scenes of the daring take-oflf as one by one the heavily laden bombers roar off the narrow flight deck of the storm- -..* - 4ihl- Sceties from "Yanks Bomb Tokyo" tossed carrier. Captured Japanese film shows the kind of air-raid precautions that failed when the Yanks swooped over Tokyo at house-top level. The dramatic end of the history-making achievement is seen in China as Madame Chiang Kai-chek decorates General Doolittle and other survivors of the daring raid. All the world now knows what happened to the seven American flyers who crashed in Jap- held China. Bismarck Sea Victory —the other reel—shows the utter destruction of a Jap fleet of 22 ships by land-based American and Australian bombers. The entire Jap convoy is seen steam- ing along in orderly array before it scatters in an attempt to avoid Mac- Arthur's wave-skimming attackers, em- ploying the devastating new "skip- bombing" technique. Ship after ship in the Jap flotilla is bombed to de- struction. The film shows enemy ships go up in flames, and battered, burning hulks litter the sea. There is an amazing sequence of aerial photog- raphy as two defending Zeros, caught in a hail of bullets, explode and dis- integrate in mid-air! ■ Walter O. Gutlohn, Inc., 25 W. 45th St., New York City, announce the release of a very timely 16 mm. silent color film entitled: Uncle Sam's Siberians —3-reel docu- mentary picture presenting vivid and interesting scenes of the strategic Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea region. The film shows in detail much of a vital area so little known to us and so important to both the defensive and offensive operations against the Japanese. Available for rental and sale. ■ Erpi Classroom Films Inc., 1841 Broadway, New York City, have com- pleted production on two 16mm sound reels, entitled: Discovery and Exploration —describ- ing with animated drawings the North American territory involved during the period 1492 to 1700. Sequences include routes followed by explorers from the old world in seeking new routes to the east; the Spanish conquests of rich kingdoms; and the mid-continent develop- ments in quest of the beaver. The nar- ration gives due significance to the na- tional and personal motives involved. Sound Recording and Reproduction —which explains the mechanics of sound transformation and transmission from the source to the loudspeaker in the motion picture projector. Concepts pre- sented include the conversion of sound waves to electrical impulses; the con- version of electrical impulses to light changes registered on photographic film; various types of sound track; construc- tion and operation of the light valve; The Educational Screen the optical system employed in making the sound track; the motion picture print combining photography of picture and sound; and the reversal of recording processes in reproducing the sound record. ■ Bell & Howell Co., 1801 Larchmont Ave., Chicago, list the following new films as late acquisitions by their Film- sound Library: Paris Calling —12-reel Universal fea- ture starring Randolph Scott and Eli- zabeth Bergner. It is a thrilling drama of the French "underground" move- ment for freedom, involving mass flight from the invading Nazis, hairbreadth A shot from "Paris Calling" escapes from Gestapo agents, an in- genious secret radio transmitter, and a breath-taking commando raid. This film will be available after July 16 to approved non-theatrical locations. Menace of the Rising Sun —^2-reel Universal special. Nesting of the Sea Turtle —1-reel silent biology teaching film. Chaplin Festival —12 re-issued Chap- lin comedies, recently sounded, and distributed by RKO. Titles include The Cure, Easy Street, The Rink, The Floonvalker, The Vagabond, The Pawnshop, The Fireman, The Count, The Immigrant. One A. M., Behind the Screen, The Adventurer. Available on lease or rental basis. ■ The Pennsylvania State College, State College, Pa., reports the latest release from the college motion picture production unit: Drafting Tips— 1037 feet 16mm sound—designed to give instruction in the use and care of drafting equipment, and to emphasize the importance of cleanliness and accuracy in drafting work. It contains instruction on proper sheet layout and the use of an alphabet of lines. The film graphically depicts the best procedure in develop- ing a drawing from beginning to end in the most efficient and accepted manner. For information or purchase, ad- dress Mr. I. C. Boerlin, Supervisor of Audio-Visual Aids, Central Extension Office.