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THE MOVIES AND YOU SERIES By special arrangement with the industry Short Subject Project of the Motion Picture Association of America, Teaching Film Custodians, Inc. distributes "The Movies and You Series," twelve one-reel films designed to present behind-the scenes activities of the motion picture industry. Each unit develops an aspect of the sociological, technological, vocational, and professional background of the American cinema. Exhibition of these films is unrestricted, with the exception that none may be televized; they may be screened for service clubs, veterans' organizations, womens' clubs, discussion and study groups, and social gatherings where no admission is charged. All units are one-reel, 16 mm. black-and-white sound films with an average running time of ten minutes. Prints of "The Movies are You Series" may be licensed for the life of the print up to ten years on either of the following plans: 1. Single print, $17.50 2. Any three or more prints, $15.00 each. LET'S GO TO THE MOVIES RKO Radio This film presents a general picture of the background, development, and technical advances made by the motion picture throughout the years. Stars and scenes from milestones of film history are shown: Mary Pickford in THE HILLS OF OLD KENTUCKY; Charlie Chaplin in EASY STREET; THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY; the beginnings of the newsreel; the genesis of sound exemplified by Al Jolson in THE JAZZ SINGER; and classical music from NIGHT SONG. THE ART DIRECTOR 20th Century-Fox This short subject explains the work of the set creators, providing an interesting view of the research required to provide authentic settings and backgrounds for the different types of production. The film shows these craftsmen at work and presents every step in the creation and construction of the motion picture set. THE CINEMATOGRAPHER Paramount The motion picture camera transforms lifeless film into vital, moving images which one sees on the screen. That it does so with artistry and effectiveness is due to the creative and scientific abilities of the cinemato- grapher. This film shows how he brings to the screen a high art. THE COSTUME DIRECTOR RKO Radio The mood of the scene, the economic standing of the characters, the country, and the era, are the problems of the costume designer, and all of these details must be completely accurate. This film shows the skill, the research, and the sense of the appropriate which must go into the designing of costumes for the screen. 94