Motion pictures for instruction (1926)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion pictures for instruction
Date:
1926
Publisher:
New York, The Century Co
Volume:
Motion pictures for instruction (1926)
Leaf #:
000389
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures in education
Collection:
Non-Theatrical Film
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
"A selected bibliography": p. 433-435; "Important educational filmlists" : p. 435-438
Date Added:
August 29, 2022
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LIST OF EDUCATIONAL FILMS 323 Face to Face with Facts — 4 reels — N. C. R. The use of modern methods and the systematic handling of records and transactions in the rescue of a retail store that is on the verge of ruin — a human interest story makes these films suitable for general exhibition. Efficiency in Office Work — N. C. R. Efficient office methods and practices which can be applied to other kinds of work as well. Astronomy, Physics and Chemistry Communing with the Heavens — Can. M. P. An interesting, non-technical film on the Dominion National Observatory and the work of the astronomers. This film has the recommendation of well-known astronomers. Science — N. C. R. The analysis of tears under a microscope — slow motion pictures of a ball supported by a stream of water — interesting experiments with liquid air — the Yerkes Observatory — a short history of the progress of illumination. Riddles of the Firmament — U. 8. Ag. Studies of various types of clouds and their significance. Exploring the Upper Air — U. S. Ag. The Weather Bureau airplanes, dirigibles, and free balloons in their study of the upper air conditions for weather forecasting. Tides and the Moon — N. C. R. Animated drawings and unusual photography show how tides are caused by the moon. The latter part of the film is devoted to experiments in physics, such as air waves created by a tuning fork, electric waves, and artificial snow from compressed gases. Experiments in Chemistry — N. C. R. Showing the scientific side of everyday matters — preserving fruit experiments at the U. S. Bureau of Agriculture — scientific experiment with matches— testing liquors— experiments in combustion — formation of metails,