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their part in the victory, however, they still find that prejudice and discrim- ination oppress them and their people. When Napoleon escapes from Elba, they again support the cause of peace by financing the Allied Powers, and this time win promises of con- sideration which ultimately help to abolish restrictions upon the civil rights of the Jews. Teacher guides are available upon request. MARC ANTONY OF ROME 2 reels-B&W Adapted from CLEOPATRA (Paramount) 23 minutes This film traces the part played by Caesar's impetuous general in the crucial period which preceded the rise of Octavius Augustus to power. Opening with Caesar's triumphal return to Rome in 44 B. C. and his subse- quent assassination, the film depicts the formation of the Second Triumvirate. The inimical relations between Antony and Octavius foreshadow the course of history. Antony becomes infatuated with Cleopatra, neglecting his plan to subjugate Egypt, and Octavius declares war on him and the Egyptian Queen. Antony suffers defeat at Actium and commits suicide, leaving Octavius master of the Roman world. Painstaking research resulted in authentic sets, costumes and war equip- ment of the period throughout the film. Teacher guides are available upon request. ^RENAISSANCE INTRIGUE (20th Cent-Fox) 2 reels-B&W An excerpt from PRINCE OF FOXES 20 minutes As the film opens, Cesare Borgia reveals to his henchman, Count Orsini, his plan to gain control of Citta del Monte, an independent principality. He sends Orsini ostensibly as his ambassador to spy out the defenses of the mountain stronghold. A prototype of the Renaissance man, Orsini is accomplished as an artist, statesman, and soldier. During his stay at Citta del Monte, he is influenced by the enlightened government of the principality. When Borgia sends his ultimatum, Orsini revolts against his vicious, corrupt policies and joins forces in the defense of Citta del Monte. The defenders withstand an attack and siege, defeating Borgia's forces. Although based upon a fictional incident, the film provides a rich, authentic background for the study of Renaissance Italy. Details of the life of the times are vividly reproduced. THE RISE OF A DICTATOR 3 reels-B&W Excerpted from THE HITLER GANG (Paramount) 30 minutes Reproducing the characters and personalities of Hitler and his principal followers with amazing fidelity, this film traces the dictator's rise from an obscure corporal in the defeated German Army to absolute ruler of the 40