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be available in sufficient numbers, every effort should be made to promote their production by inducing the families and the cinematographic industry to encourage their popularity, by giving them the preference.
What about literature for the young ? Many writers and designers have revealed themselves capable of understanding the childish intellect. They have imagined, animated and embellished the stories which have charmed the young readers of 10 to 15 years of age. The works of the Countess de Segur, are still, after well neigh three quarters of a century, the books which appeal to the young. Why ? Because, notwithstanding the oldfashioned attire of her young heroines in crinolines, this good grand-mother has devined that which is eternal in the child's soul. Why does the cinematographic art, which has the capacity of reproducing not only life, but its dream, remain poorer than the traditional Guignol, in its supply for the young audience ?
I know that very laudable efforts are being made to create « film libraries » corresponding to the needs and tastes of children. In almost every country, measures have been taken to counteract a danger and scarcity which is universal. No doubt, this will be one of the most useful tasks of the International Educational Cinematographic Institute, created under the auspices of the League of Nations; it will encourage, assist and co-ordinate all endeavours of this kind. Although the films reveal to a certain extent their national origin, through the choice of their subjects and scenario, the physiognomy, and play of their actors, it does not hinder this new art to be understood everywhere. No other means of expressing thought is more appropriate than this one, for a systematic co-operation and a regular exchange from country to country. Thus what some have created, will become the possession of all.
Good scenarios and good films are requested for the children.
H. Carton de Wiart
State Minister Former President of the Council of Ministers of Belgium. Hon. President of the International Committee for Child Warfare.
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