Reel and Slide (Mar-Dec 1918)

10 REEL and SLIDE iWivSri^^^-T'.'^-'^'^ This department supplies information to readers of "Reel and Slide" on any subject related to visual Instruction. It does not handle or supply film. Address "Ask Us," Reel and Slide, Herald Bldg., Chicago, 111. SEVERAL concerns directed by men with adequate technical experience are producing an ever-increasing number of films on technical subjects for general class room and church vi^ork. They are setting about this work seriously and their scenarios are written and their reels edited by specialists in various branches of science and industry. Only recently a prominent Chicago minister of the gospel resigned his pulpit to direct a series of religious pictures which are designed to aid in the teaching of Sunday school lessons and Bible class instruction. It is as highly essential that such subjects should be absolutely correct and reliable from a technical standpoint as that school books should be beyond question in their authenticity. For this reason, with the entry of the motion picture as a real aid in education, some of the best brains in the country are turning their attention to it. All this means a greater number of reliable subjects from which the educator may make his selections and the assurance of an ample supply of pictures to supply all wants. The editors of "Reel and Slide" have gathered a vast amount of information on the subject which is of great value to school superintendents and ministers. It has taken stock of the films now on hand in the most important studios and is always glad to serve its readers in placing this information before them. Question: Where can I get a motion picture on Montenegro? B. J. Answer: No. 20 of the Mutual Tours Around the World contains good scenes taken in Montenegro. On the same reel is included Cintra, Portugal, and pictures taken in the Channel Islands. Address any Mutual Exchange or Gaumont Studios, Flushing, New York. Question: I -^m looking for a film showing experiments with air. I understand there is such a reel. Holmes. , Answer: Write to the Bureau of Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin, Madison. They list, as reel No. 4, in the Domestic Science Classification, a subject entitled, "Air, Its Composition and Jproperties." Question: We want to show the dangers of the fly pest in our school early this spring. Is there a film covering that subject fully? B. N. Laurence. Answer: Yes, the University of Wisconsin, Department of Visual Instruction, list a fly film as Number 109. Question: We are anxious to show a good gardening reel this spring, in connection with our school "war garden" work. Where can we get one? Davenport. Answer: The Extension Department of the International Harvester Co., Harvester Building, Chicago, has an excellent picture covering the "war gardens of Chicago." Write to them; they have several prints. Question : Can you tell me where I can get a good historical picture for a special patriotic entertainment we are getting up in our church? Charles Wilsey. Answer: The Atlas Educational Film Company, 63 East Adams street, Chicago, lists "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" in two reels. Question: Where can we get a clean picture, with some excitement in it, to show at a meeting: of local merchants? J. F. Answer: The Todd Protectograph Company of Rochester, New York, has a four-reel feature called "A Modern Black Art," which is described at length in another part of this issue. How long will it take me to learn to operate a projection machine? B. M. Answer: Only a short time-^a very short time, if you are naturally inclined to it. The manufacturers give you instructions with each machine, or, the operator of your local theater will be glad to help you out, if you ask him. Question: Where can we get some good industrial reels which are both entertaining and instructive, for use in the evenings, after school hours? B. H. Answer: Write the advertising manager of the Armour Packing Company, Chicago, 111. They have some interesting films covering many phases of the Packing industry. Is there a stereopticon on the market that permits cither the use of film or slides? William Reeves. Answer: Yes, several. Consult the avertising columns of "Reel and Slide." Biblical, Historical, Travel, Educational and War Slides 35c each Guaranteed to be finest quality both in photography and artistic coloring. Write for Our Catalogue. Depi. R Slides made to order at lowest possible cost THIS COMPLETE Professional Stereopticon With Nitrogen Lamp, $35.00 One week's trial allowed. Over 1,000 of these outfits now in use. WALTER L. ISAACS CO., Inc. Establishsd 188.5 36 East 23rd St., New York Titles Arc Hall the Picture Ince, Griffiths, Brady and other giants of the silent drama appreciate the value of titles of a high artistic quality. Their screen results show that. I am prepared to decorate a limited number of sets, for educationals, industrials or dramatic reels, in a highly artistic, original and "atmospheric" manner. Send me an outline of your script and number of titles needed and I will submit samples and quote prices. R. *J. CAR/IF»BELL studio, 16th Floor Monroe Building, Chicago Flense say, "As advertised in REEL and SLIDE," zulien you write to advertisers.