Reel and Slide (Mar-Dec 1918)

REEL and SLIDE 15 "Outing-Chester" Scenics Show Canada Rockies IN collaboration with the Outing Magazine, C. L. Chester, through Jesse L. Goldberg of New York, is releasing a series of high-class travel pictures made in all parts of the world. These pictures, now being seen in the leading theaters, and soon to be available for educational institutions, combine instruction with human interest and above all, possess great scenic beauty. The titles may be rightly held up as models for the care with which they have been written and lettered, and their decorative effects set a new standard for reels of this kind. In a late release, we find "Kaeitur, The Perfect Cataract," and "A Jungle Joy Ride." This depicts a thrilling boat ride with the natives of British Guiana. The cataract, it is shown, is many times more lofty than Niagara and is located in the heart of a vast jungle. Primitive life in the Guiana forests are clearly depicted in this reel, which should not be missed by those interested in high-class travel pictures. (( How Life Begins" — Film For Schools A BIOLOGICAL subject which should be of considerable interest to all educational institutions using the screen is being released through Mrs. Katherine F. Carter, 220 W. 42d Street, New York City. The title of this picture is "How Life Begins,'' and it has brought considerable comment from educators and other people of prominence who have seen it. Already it has been exhibited by special request in the New Jersey State Normal School, in the Trenton, N. J., High School and in the New Jersey State Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. The picture was produced by George E. Stone, who has been supplementing its exhibition with a lecture in the training camps. It covers an important subject inoffensively, clearly and with perfect propriety, at the same time offering an exceptionally interesting exhibition. In exhibiting the film Mr. Stone acts un der the auspices of the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, and is showing it in the Y. M. C. A. auditoriums, the Knights of Columbus Halls, the Liberty Theaters and the Regimental Theaters. For the reason that more or less material of the same class had been presented in rather a disgusting way previously, considerable opposition was met with in trying to gain an inning at the camps. • Finally after one or two tryouts, one of which was before the negro soldiers, the film won and the interesting and inspiring lecture was delivered by Mr. Stone. The audiences which have been viewing the film in its entirety range from 300 to 400 men. Every battleship in the navy is now supplied with a motion picture projector by which the men aboard are -entertained with the latest and best releases. Educationals Soon to Show Nature in Own Colors THE Artcolor Pictures Company has ^ been formed, with a plant at Whitestone, Long Island, to produce motion pictures by a three-color process. L. J. Dittmar of Louisville is the head of this company. Mr. Dittmar was interested in the old kinemacolor company and in the Natural Color Company. It is the intention of this company to produce color films of the highest grade, including scenics and nature studies as well as dramatic features. m Classified Advertising A market place for th^ sale and exchange of equipment. Remittances must accompany all orders for notices in this column. The publishers expect that all statements herein will bear investigation. Rates: 3 cents per word, on copy. BARGAIN — Party has 2 Pathescope portable machines for sale. Have been used, but are in first-class condition. Just the thing for home or fchool use. Address A-2, Reel anl Slide. 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