Visual Education (Jan-Dec 1922)

VISUAL EDUCATION with giant war missiles on Atlantic ; Japanese soldiers in training ; storm in New York City ; fire in "Winnipeg, Canada ; and other scenes make up the footage. Users of the film are advised to cut the cartoon, (p, International ; d, Universal. ) PATHE NEWS NO. 4 — Wintry scenes of skaters, ice-yachting, and Rainier National Park are contrasted with the Pasadena annual floral parade. In addition there are views of the observances in connection with the third anniversary of the death of Colonel Roosevelt ; the unveiling of the statue of Joan of Arc in "Washington ; the second anniversary of the League of Nations, (p and d, Pathe.) CIVICS GROWTH OP CITIES AND THEIR PROBLEMS — This reel is intended to make pupils realize, more vividly than by the use of textbooks and stories, some of the common problems attending the growth of communities from small towns or villages to thriving cities. Problems as well as solutions are visually suggested. Questions relating to transportation, public safety, sanitation, education, law and order, recreation, and similar matters of civic interest are studied through moving pictures. The reel furnishes an excellent basis for valuable discussion and instruction in practical civics. (p and d, Society for Visual Education.) HOW IT IS DONE WELFARE WORK OF THE TENNESSEE COAL, IRON & RAILROAD COMPANY — This picture shows in detail what is being accomplished in providing educational and recreational facilities for employees and their children. (d, National Safety Council.) BIG TREES OF CALIFORNIA — The trees of California are a seven days' wonder for their beauty, age and variety. This reel is an unusual pictorial exposition of the lumber industry in the Sierras and permits you to witness the downfall of great trees before the relentless axe. (p, Burton Holmes; d. National Non-Theatrical Motion Pictures.) THE WORK OF A FOREST RANGER — There is much that is picturesque about the lives of the men .who guard our forests, and this view of their routine duties should prove interesting in its revelation of just what it means to keep a forest from destruction. (d, United States Dept. of Agric, Bureau of Plant Industry.) DATES, AMERICA'S NEW FRUIT CROP — This fruit, which one always pictures with the romantic accessories of Arabian Nights, is now being grown, unpicturesquely but very effectively, in the hottest, dryest irrigated valleys of the Southwest. This reel visualizes the details of the industry, (d, United States Dept. of Agric.) MAKING BLUE PRINTS — A film which explains various methods of making blue prints, from the simple sun frame and bath frame up to the Pease automatic electric blue printing, washing and drying machines, which can produce a half-mile of blue prints per day — thirty-six inches wide. {d, Atlas Educational Film Co.) IF YOU DESIRE RECREATION ENCHANTMENT — A well-filmed little "flapper drama" with Marion Davies in the leading role. Within the story is a beautiful dramatization of the Sleeping Beauty done by that consummate artist, Joseph Urban. Children as well as adults will love this exquisite visualization of the loved fairy tale. (p, Lasky ; d, Famous Players-Lasky. ) 6 reels. CLAY DOLLARS — The decorative Eugene O'Brien as a poor young man trying to claim a dubious inheritance in a small country town provides much interest and amusement. (p and d, Select Pictures Corporation.) 5 reels. R. S. V. P. — One always knows what type of characterization to expect from Charles Ray and never does he disappoint his audiences. In this case he is a poor artist who has to share his dress suit with his roommate, a situation resulting in many complications, (p. Arthur S. Kane Pictures Corp. ; d, First National.) 5 reels. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERMON MOSES LEADING THE ISRAELITES OUT OF EGYPT — A reel that should be of special aid in connection with Sunday-school work, (d, Lea-Bel Co.) ELISHA AND THE SHUNAMMITE— This story of the restoration of the child of the Shunammite, alive and well, to the arms of his rejoicing mother is one of the most touching to be found in the Old Testament. (d. Atlas Educational Film Co.) THE CREATION — An unusual film which visualizes the beginning of everything in a highly artistic and reverent manner. (p, Sacred Films Corporation.) CAIN AND ABEL — The classic story of the first murder is pictured dramatically and accurately. Such a film as this beautiful pictorial narrative sets a very high standard for other producers of religious subjects. (p, Sacred Films Corporation.) Reference List of Producers and Distributors Atlas Educational Film Co. Ill South Blvd., Oak Park, 111. Harry Levey Service Corp. 220 W. 38th St., New York City International Church Film Corp. 91 W. 23rd St., New York City Indiana University Dept. of Visual Education Bloomington, Ind. Kineto Co. of America 71 W. 23rd St., New York City Lea-Bel Co. 804 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. National Non-Theatrical Motion Pictures, Inc. 232 W. 38th St., New York City National Safety Council Continental & Commercial Bank Bldg. Chicago, 111. Sacred Films. Incorporated Burbank, Calif. Society for Visual Education, Inc. 806 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, 111. U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Washington, D. C. 176