See and hear : the journal on audio-visual learning (1945)

Reminders (10 min., $50); Developing shortliayid Speed (14 min., $75); Do- ing Homework in Gregg Sliortha7id Simplified (9 min., $50); Doing Home- u-ork in Gregg Shorthand Simplified, Functional Method (9 min., $50). Industry at Work Background films from industry itself, many of them on a free-loan basis: From Bristles to Brushes: 80 min., B W, free-loan; UWF. • Describes the machines designed for the production of brushes of every kind, from nylon fiber toothbrushes to large brushes for industrial use. A Fast Worker: 41 min., B W, free- loan; UWF. • The story of a modern farmer and his family who take pride in employ- ing the most advanced dairy tech- niques on their farm; shows new method of cleaning cream separators. No Longer Worried: 28 min., B/W, free-loan; UWF. • A dramatic story of Benjamin Fi-anklin's contribution to the growth of America through Insurance. "Spread the risk among many and reimburse those suffering losses." On the Track: l(i min., color, free- loan; rwF. • How we are all dependent in some measure on the services of the rail- roads is told in this film. Railroad Special .Vgent: 15 min., B/W. $80; McC.raw-Hill. • Records the activities of the men who guard the cargoes which travel along the American railroad system. Rubber Lends a Hand: 28 min., color, free-loan; UWF. • This is the story of modern, mech- anized farming all over America. It shows the wide range of usefulness of rubber in easing the work of the mod- ern farmer. Search for Security: 17 min., B/W, free-loan; UWF. " • Deals with the origin, meaning and value of life insurance. Thundering Rails: 18 min., B, W, free- loan; UWF. • The story of America's railroads, the people who operate them and the famous trains that roar through a nation. Note: also wi-ite for free-loan lists available from Modern Talking Pic- ture Service, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, N. Y.; Association Films, 35 W. 45th St., N. Y. The Arts and Literature CLASSROOM FILMS FOR ENGLISH, DRAMA AND ARTS CLASSES Antony and Cleopatra: 3 reels, B/W, $117.50; YAF. • Professional re-enactment of con- densed version of the Shakespearian play. Suitable for high schools, col- leges, and adult groups. Better Reading: 12 min., B/W—$50; color—$100; EBF. • Reveals problems confronting the slow reader and suggests ways in which they can be met and solved. Tells the story of an intelligent high school boy whose work suffers from his slow reading habits. Julius Caesar: 3 reels, B W, $117.50; YAF. • A condensed dramatization of the Shakespearian play as portrayed by a professional cast. Library Storv: 15 min., color, $120; EBF. • Documents the methods in which a modern public library serves the com- munity. Dwells on the varied interests of "regular" readers, showing how the library helps them all. Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer: 11 min., B/W, $50; Int'l Film Bureau. • Illustrates those elements in the life of Samuel Clemens which went into the creation of his best known works, "The Adventure of Tom Sawyer" and "Huckleberry Finn." Literature Appreciation: How to Read Essays: 1V4 reels; B/W—$62.50; color—$125; Coronet. • Stresses the enjoyment to be found in reading and studying essays. Such writers as Lamb, Emerson, Hunt. Ad- dison, Thackeray, and Stevenson are portrayed at work in their native surroundings. The film points out that for full appreciation an essay should be read with an understanding of the author, his purpose in writing, and his style. French Classes New French Film Reader Series: B/W, sale or rental; Int'l Film Bureau. • Three films produced by Basic Films Ltd. in cooperation with the National Committee for Visual Aids in Educa- tion and The Modern Language As- sociation of Britain. Titles are: La Famille Martin 18 min., sale—$85; rent—$6) ; Depart des Grandes Va- cances (11 min., sale—$50; rent—$4); Histoire de Poissons (11 min., sale— $50; rent—$4). The films portray typical family incidents which the adolescent in the U.S. can recognize as likely to happen in his own family. They are so edited that significant shots of familiar Paris landmarks are included in the first film and many characteristic regional landscapes in the other two. Arts & Crafts Loom Weaving: fi min., B/W; rent— $3; sale—$50; Int'l Film Bureau. • The art teacher and the manual training teacher cooperate here to help students build a simple loom out of an old broom and a few pieces of wood. The Making of Fine China: 20 min., color, free-loan; UWF. • Presents a workshop where some of the finest china in America is pro- duced; demonstrates the working out of the decorations, the firing of the colors and all the interesting opera- tions in the manufacture of china tableware as well as china ornaments. Restricted to senior high school levels and adult women's groups. Music Films Begone Dull Care: 9 min., B W; rent —$3; sale—$75; Int'l Film Bureau. • An interpretation in fluid lines and color of jazz music played by the Os- car Peterson Trio. Painted directly on film by Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambert. Design to Music: (5 min., B/W; rent— $3; sale—$50; Int'l Film Bureau. • Fourth in the Creative Hands series, this motion picture demonstrates how drawing and painting to music may result in fresh visual relationships in- spired by personal reactions to ideas suggested in the music. Harmony in JIusic: 1^4 reels, B W—• $62.50; color—$125, Coronet. • Part of a series in beginning music, this film explains how harmony en- riches music. Shows relationship be- tween harmony supports melody and rhythm. The King's Musick: 20 min., B;W, BIS. • A tour of the Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall, showing various methods of training in con- ducting and in the playing of many instruments. Pacific 231: 1 reel, B/W, $45; YAF. • Filmic interpretation of the Honeg- ger's composition, "Pacific 231." Sound track is devoted entirely to a special film performance of Honegger's sym- phony, his impressions of a train ride through the French countryside. Sadler's Wells Ballerina: 13 min, color. $120; McGraw-Hill. • Dealing with the theatre company of London's famous Sadler's Wells Ballet, this film tells the story of a young dancer about to make her de- Invf-ntorv • 1952 17