Motography (Apr-Dec 1911)

188 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. VI, No. 4. Current Educational Releases A Mountain Torrent in Austria. — Gaumont. Tourists frequently visit the little Austrian village of Golling, which is picturesquely set high up in the mountains. The beautiful falls of the Schwarzbach is the mecca of visitors in Austria. The stream makes a sheer drop of two hundred feet and then forms a powerful rapids which has worn its way through the solid wall of rock until a natural bridge is formed. We see light effects of rare beauty as the sun shines on the descending torrent and meets the mist arising from the rapids. Crossing the Alps in a Motor. — Gaumont. An excellent view of Alpine scenery is given in this film, torrents and waterfalls, waving forests and bare rocky cliffs being shown. The views were taken on an automobile excursion, starting" from the small town of Thones and riding out along a road cut into the side of the mountain. The Culture of Bulbous Flowers. — Gaumont. This film shows the culture of hyacinths, tulips and narcissuses from the planting of the bulb to the blossoming plant. First we are shown the preparation of the earth and the planting of the bulbs, next the repotting and the bedding out. The next scene shows the hothouses and the appearance of the beds two months later. This is followed by views of the grown plant just beginning to bud, then the flowers completely open. In a number of scenes we now see different types of bulbous plants, and finally the film closes with a view of a conservatory filled with the flowers in every color. The City of Bordeaux, France. — Gaumont. This is one of the most important cities of France, and is situated about 375 miles southeast of Paris. The film shows many of the most important streets and public buildings. Bordeaux has a most striking water front, and the streets of the newer portions of the town are broad and well paved, although those in the older parts are crooked and narrow. Ajaccio, the Birthplace of Napoleon. — Qaumont. The chief claim of Ajaccio to fame is that it was the birthplace of Napoleon, and yet it is the chief town of Corsica. It is located on the west coast of the island and possesses a well protected harbor. The old home of Napoleon is .still standing and is very well preserved, thanks to the loyalty of the Corsicians. Cintra, a Picturesque Town of Portugal. Cintra stands at the foot of a rocky mountain and is remarkable for the picturesque beauty of its situation and the healthfulness of its climate, which renders it a favorite resort of the wealthier inhabitants of Lisbon. On one of the adjacent summits stands the Penha castle, erected by King Ferdinand of Coburg on the site of a former convent, and on another are the ruins of a Moorish castle. There is also an ancient royal palace described as a medley of Moorish and Christian architecture and long famous as the summer residence of the court. Cement Rock Blasting. — Lubin. This film shows the first Portland cement mill built in the United States, located at Coplay, Pa. Then follows exhibitions of deep well drilling, charging and tamping of the hole and the inserting of the fulminating cap. The climax of the picture shows the setting off of an immense blast. Eight and one-half tons of high explosives are used, fourteen separate charges having been made, all of them having been placed over a hundred feet in the ground. Fifty tons of solid rock were moved as a result of this explosion. ' The film closes with a view of the spot after the explosion. From the Field to the Cradle. — Lubin. An interesting industrial picture showing the process by which milk is supplied to the millions. An interesting comparison is given between the old time, unsanitary dairy methods and the modern sanitary methods, surrounded by all the safeguards for the protection of health. The final picture shows baby's quick lunch, with baby tending strictly to business. Manufacturing Fireworks. — Eclipse. Showing to the minutest detail the whole process of making shells, rockets, and other kinds of display pieces. A fascinating night scene, showing a beautiful pyrotechnic exhibition, closes the film. The Grand Chartreuse. — Eclipse. This film first takes us through the town of Chartreuse, then along one of the wonderfully well made French roads and up through the hills to the monastery, which is one of the most famous in France. Making Cheddar Cheese. — Eclipse. Beginning with a pretty milking scene, every detail of the manufacture of this cheese is shown. Making a Six-Ton Cheese. — Selig. A remarkable picture, showing the construction of the world's largest cheese, which was made to be exhibited at the National Dairy Show. Seventy-two tons of milk, coming from 8,000 pure-bred cows, was used in making this cheese, which is over eight feet in diameter, and is valued at $7,500. Seeing Washington. — Selig. ton, which are always good. Views of Washing Fire Brigade in Moscow. — Pathe. An interesting film, which makes us unconsciously compare Russian methods and equipment with ours. Old Delhi and Its Ruins. — Pathe. Eastern views, especially of ruins of crumbling greatness, always get our attention. The pictures are well taken. African Birds and Their Enemies. — Pathe. A glimpse of natural history in far away Africa, given in Pathe's best style. In this reel we are given a Our Navy. — Vitagraph fine view of our sailor boys at work and play aboard ship. The coaling of the Delaware is shown, also the