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"iron men of the wooden ships" as they clamber in the rigging, make sail, splice hawsers, holystone the deck, and fraternize in the fo'c'stle. The con- tinuity is sustained by entries in Dana's log as he records successively the flogging of a seaman, a plague of scurvy, the deaths of two hands, and their burial at sea. Following his return, Dana publishes his account of the voyage, and the conclusion of the film depicts the reaction of an aroused populace which finally resulted in the passage of laws to protect merchant seamen. UNDERSTANDING MOVIES 2 reels-B&W Excerpted from photoplays produced by MGM 17 minutes Designed to serve as an introductory or survey instrument in the study of motion picture appreciation, this film contains sequences illustrating excellence in direction, acting, photography, editing, and art and music. An excerpt from TENNESSEE JOHNSON, showing Jefferson Davis de- claring Southern secession in the Senate, demonstrates good direction; one from THE GOOD EARTH, featuring Luise Rainer and Paul Muni, illustrates fine acting; a passage from TREASURE ISLAND, showing the Hispaniola getting under weigh, demonstrates beautiful photography; a sequence from DAVID COPPERFIELD provides an example of effective film edit- ing; and the concluding unit from ROMEO AND JULIET, showing the meeting of the "star cross'd lovers" at the Capulet ball, illustrates the work of the motion picture art and music directors. ^WASHINGTON SQUARE (Paramount) 2 reels-B&W An excerpt from THE HEIRESS 20 minutes This film introduces the principal characters of Henry James* novel and provides a background for the study of nineteenth century American litera- ture. Catherine Sloper, the shy, awkward daughter of the wealthy and socially prominent widower, Dr. Austin Sloper, meets Morris Townsend, a charming, but penniless young man. Encouraged by Catherine's romantically minded aunt, Mrs. Penniman, Morris woos Catherine ardently and quickly wins her promise to marry him. Despite Dr. Sloper's cold and reserved attitude toward his daughter, he resents Morris' attentions to her. In an interview with the young man's sister, the father satisfies himself that Morris is a fortune hunter. As the film ends, Morris arrives at the Slopers' home to ask Dr. Sloper's consent to the marriage. The "open ending" is planned to stimulate interest in reading the novel and to provoke discussion of the unsolved problems presented. 11