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FEATURE FILMS
The picture which will, no doubt, arouse greatest interest among this month’s releases is “Abraham Lincoln”, made under the personal direction of D. W. Griffith, continuity and dialogue by Stephen Vincent Benet, and Gerrit Lloyd. It is dramatically and intellectually stimulating and brings a very sincere and human portrait of Mr. Lincoln to the screen. It is highly recommended for all audiences.
The “Silent Enemy” is also unusual, instructive, and entertaining. We understand that it was not originally planned as a theatrical release, but was made for the American Museum of Natural History by William Douglas Burden. It is a scientific and historical record of the every day life of the Ojibway Indian and deserves our special attention. The bulletin also recommends several other pictures as excellent for family audiences and with the Fall resumption of Junior Matinees these films are especially welcome.
A curious situation has arisen with the advent of the talking picture. The greater sophistication of the dialogue and plot, and consequent limited action make fewer pictures suitable for a child’s appreciation. If this actually meant that fewer children attended the movies, parents might welcome the change. It is said that Producers believe that children are falling off in attendance and consequently plan to produce several films from stories long beloved by children such as “Tom Sawyer”, “Huckelberry Finn”, and “Skippy”. But parents are unwilling to agree that motion pictures are no longer a recreational problem and the many calls which every group of organized women which preview, have for recommended reports for their entertainment, seems to indicate that children are loath to give up the movies even tho they do not always understand them or are growing very mature and sophisticated in their tastes.
Because of the very great importance of the problem, and the belief that every available viewpoint on the subject should be brought to bear upon it, the President and Board of the Women’s University Club, Los Angeles Branch A.A.U.W., recently called together representatives of all local organizations interested in child welfare problems of this sort, and suggested that a cooperative group be formed to act as a clearing house for studies, film reports, and constructive activities along this line. The response was gratifying and altho the list of membership is not yet complete, it is very comprehensive. It is hoped that splendid results may be attained. When a definite program has been arranged, the club will be called upon for help. We feel that this work for children is to answer a community need, but for it to be successful it must be understood and supported, and in this accomplishment we hope that the Women’s University Club will be in sympathy.
Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscription Chairman
Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice Chairman Mrs. George Ryall, Preview Chairman
Editors of Bulletin: Mrs. John Vruwink, Mrs. H. Sutherland Campbell, Mrs. Margaret Argo.
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