Motography (Apr-Dec 1911)
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December, 1911.
MOTOGRAPHY
267
Current Educational Releases
Nomadic Tribes in El Kantara, Algeria.A travelogue of unusual interest. (210 feet.)
-Pathe.
•The Island of St. Kilda, Scotland. — Pathe. A peep into the lives of people isolated on a lonely island in the northwestern part of Scotland. (360 feet.)
A Stone Quarry in Saxony. — Gaumont. Interesting views of the quarries, showing how the stone is taken from the hills and transported for shipment. (75 feet.)
Cave Homes in the Canary Isles. — Gaumont. Showing the crude dwellings and some of the customs of the Voglodytes, the ancient inhabitants of the islands. (180 feet.)
Review of the Austrian Army. — Gaumont. This film gives a splendid view of the cavalry, infantry and artillery as they march by the reviewing stand of the Grand Duke Francis Ferdinand. (232 feet.)
Important Scenes in Paris, France. — Gaumont. We are first showing the exterior of the Louvre and the Stock Exchange, and then taken on a short trip down the Seine from which we can see the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triumphe and many other places of interest. (320 feet.)
A Trip to Saxony. — Gaumont. Giving an excellent series of pictures showing the attractive scenery of the country. (150 feet.)
A Glimpse Into Yellowstone National Park. — Kalem. Showing some of the novelties in America's great national reservation.
Among the Irish Fisher Folk. — Kalem. This Irish picture shows the Howth quays at low tide. We see the fishing fleet tied up at the docks and on one of the boats a fisherman mending a sail. The departure of the fleet for the fishing grounds is a very pretty sight. Arriving twenty miles off the coast we see them setting their nets. Next morning the husky lads haul them in, disclosing a big catch. Returning to port, the nets are cleared and the fish are sold at auction by samples. The cargo is then unloaded and the fish counted. Next the fish are cleaned by Irish girls and the mackeral is washed, boxed and iced.
The Franciscan Friars of Killarney, Ireland. — Kalem. Giving benediction on the feast of Corpus Christi, a most interesting and impressive outdoor ceremonial.
The Crab Industry. — Lubin. An educational film showing vividly how crabs are caught, cooked, packed and shipped. (400 feet.)
In Japan. — Selig. An interesting subject showingsome of the games and pastimes of the Yankees of the East. (250 feet.)
In Japan. — Selig. In this travel picture we are shown Japanese women driving piles. Next we see the
Sacred Sword Dance of Japan. Fencing, as done by the female students of the Shiba Middle School, is next shown, followed by an exhibition of Jiu.Jitsu. A number of other interesting views are shown. (500 feet.)
Seeing Cincinnati. — Selig. Some interesting views of this interesting city. (500 feet.)
Salt Industry in Sicily. — Eclipse. One of the largest industries in Sicily is the manufacture of salt, of which over 170,000 tons are produced annually. The picture shows clearly the various steps by which the salt is reclaimed from the sea-water. The salt marshes are first drained and the water allowed to evaporate. Then the salt is gathered and worked, after which it is heaped in piles and covered with tile to keep it dry while draining. Finally it is placed in sacks for exportation. (372 feet.)
President Taft at San Francisco. — Essanay. The occasion of this picture is the ground-breaking for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco in 1915. The picture includes, besides close views of Taft turning up the first shovel of dirt, excellent views of San Francisco, and of state and national notables of importance. Madam Lillian Nordica closed the ceremonies by singing the national anthem. (1000 feet.)
A Life Saving School in Australia. — C. G. P. C. A film showing how the young are taught to be of service to their fellow men. (400 feet.)
Glimpses of San Francisco. — -Pathe. A beautiful series of views of this wonderful city. (180 feet.)
The Bari Tribe. — C. G. P. C. A very interesting view of these little known people. (310 feet.)
The Kioday Tribe Equilibrists. — C. G. P. C. More interesting than most vaudeville performers. (210 feet.)
French Cuirassiers' Manouevers. — C. G. P. C. Military scenes are always interesting. This one gives some good views of army life. (260 feet.)
Gathering and Preparing Cocoanuts in the Phillippines. — C. G. P. C A colored picture showing some unusual scenes. (730 feet.)
Comic Games in Singapore. — C. games are really comic. (390 feet.)
G. P. C. The
Picturesque Hungary. — C. G. P. C. Hungary is indeed picturesque, as this film will prove beyond a doubt. (280 feet.)
Capturing Polar Bear Cubs. — C. G. P. C. Showing how little bears are caught in the Arctic regions. (320 feet.)
Examination of the Stomach by X-Ray. — C. G. P. C. A picture of great interest, not only because of what it shows, but also because it is the first moving X-Ray picture ever produced. (180 feet.)