Visual Education (Jan 1923-Dec 1924)

72 Visual Education PUBLIC SALES We have purchased 122,000 pair U. S. Army Munson last shoes, sizes 5% to 12, which was the entire surplus stock of one of the largest U. S. Government shoe contractors. This shoe is guaranteed one hundred per cent solid leather, color dark tan, bellows tongue, dirt and waterproof. The actual value of this shoe is $6.00. Owing to this tremendous buy we can offer same to the public at $2.95. Send correct size. Pay postman on delivery or send money order. If shoes are not as represented we will cheerfully refund your money promptly upon request. National Bay State Shoe Company 296 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Whatever Your Question Be it the pronunciation of Bolsheviki or soviet, the spelling of a puzzling word — the meaning of blighty, fourth arm, etc., this Supreme Authority — WEBSTER'S NEW INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY contains an accurate, final answer. 400,000 Words, 2 700 Pages. 6000 Illustrations. Regular and India-Paper Editions. G. & C. MERRIAM CO. Springfield, Mass. Write for specimen pages, prices, etc., and FREE Pocket Maps if you name Visual Education. Representatives Wanted for Teachers' Meetings VISUAL EDUCATION wants to get in touch with educators who are in a position to represent it at Teachers' Mcctings. You will find a minimum of resistance because the magazine practically sells itself. Liberal commlsslona. Willi' for full pirllniil.ii VISUAL EDUCATION HOH W. Washington Blvd., Chicano, III. steep and sharply cut. Diagrams illustrate how young valleys like the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas and the Grand Canyon of the Colorado were formed, and then the screen shows them in motion pictures. As maturity approaches, the steep walls become rounded slopes. In old age the valley is broad and low, the home of a slow, winding stream. (/» and d, Soc. for Visual Edu.) CHEMICAL ACTION. A 900-foot reel picturing such things as the combustion of Sulphocyanide of Ammonium; destruction of chalk by sulphuric acid; electrolysis of water; combustion of steel filings; destruction of silver wire by nitric acid; destruction of metallic gold by Aqua Regia. (rf, Beseler.) BECKEATIOBAL PROGRAMS COME ON OVER. A charming, wholesome romance centering about the adventures of a young colleen during her first few days in America, with Colleen Moore playing delightfully as the little Irish girl who crosses the briny to join her sweetheart. 0 reels. (p, Goldwyn; d, Fine-Art.) THE NEW WIZARD OF OZ. A story of the Land of Oz that should appeal to every toy and girl. The Wicked Witch freezes the heart of the lovely Princess because she fell in love with the Gardener's Son, but eventually the Princess' sunny nature is restored to her despite the efforts of the Tin Wood Man. 5 reels. (d, Alexander Film Corp.) THE LITTLEST REBEL. A drama of Civil War days, with a little girl of mature notions taking the leading part. Mimi Yvonne and E. K. Lincoln are seen in the principal roles. The film abounds in stirring scenes. 5 reels. (a, Lea Bel.) REPORTED MISSING. A lively mixture of melodrama, comedy and slapstick, with Owen Moore playing the part of Richard Boyd, a wealthy ne'er-do-well who takes life easy until he meets "the" girl. The eventful action that follows involves an expiring option and a cunning Oriental who covets Boyd's fleet of merchant vessels. Included in the proceedings are a storm, a shipwreck, a fight in the Oriental's stronghold, and an exciting race between a hydroplane and a sea-sled. 7 reels. (p, Selznick; d, Select.) THE PRODIGAL JUDGE. Adapted from the story by Vaughan Kester, a classic of the Old South, "befo' de wall." Maclyn Arbuckle plays the role of the Judge, around whose life and adventures the story revolves. The dedication of the new county jail, the scenes on the Mississippi, and the race of the houseboats through the rapids, are a few of the high-spots of the film. Wholesome and entertaining. 7 reels, (p and d, Vitagraph.) THE MAN OF THE HOUR. A clever picture of political intrigue, based on the book and play. The hero, played by Robert Warwick, avenges his father, confounds his enemies, and proves himself entirely deserving of his title. 5 reels, (d, Matre Lib.) RELIGIOUS AND INSPIRATIONAL OUT OF THE HOUSE OF BONDAGE. The story of the Book of Exodus carefully and vividly picturized. 3 reels. (d, FineArt.) GOD AND THE MAN. A film that is built around the life and work of John Wesley, the great founder of the Methodist church. Adapted from the book by Robert Buchanan. 6 reels. (d, Central Film.) THE CHOSEN PRINCE. A production by Lyman Henry, visualizing the story of David and Jonathan. It is so planned as to be run in serial form, two reels to an episode, if desired. 8 reels, (d, Temple Pictures.) SPORTS AND ATHLETICS OUTDOOR EXERCISE IN A WOMAN'S CAMP. An exposition of healthful outdoor life for women, filmed in a woman's camp in Maine, (p and d, Carter Cinema.) BOXING AT U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY. Showing how boxing is taught to the "middies," demonstrating various blows and knocks, and picturing a number of boxing matches at various weights. (</, Natl. NonTheat.) AWAY DULL CARE. Hunting, fishing, camping, motoring, sailing, racing, riding, skiing, toboganning, aquaplaning and surfriding in various parts of the world, pictured in color photography, with a scenic background. (p and d, Prizma. ATHLETIC MOVEMENTS ANALYZED. Slow-motion studies of muscular action and "form" as interpreted by champions. The first reel analyzes muscle play in walking, running, standing high jump, shot-putting, etc.; demonstrates holds and breaks in wrestling and blocking in boxing; pictures two hand-ball games. The second reel is devoted to demonstrations by experts of baseball plays, javelin throwing, pole vault, high jump, hurdling, fancy diving, etc. 2 reels, (p and d, Pathe.) Where to Book These Films ONLY producers and exchanges whose films are included in this month's instalment of "The Film Field" will be found listed here. Principal offices only are given, on account of space limitations, although the larger film companies maintain a great many branch offices. Inquire location of nearest branch when writing to main office, mentioning that you saw the film listed in Visual Education. Alexander Film Corporation, 130 West 46th St., New York City. Beseler Educational Film Co., Inc., 71 West 23d St., New York City. Bray Productions, Inc., 130 West 46th St., New York City. Carter Cinema Producing Corporation, 220-224 West 42d St., New York City. Central Film Company, 729 Seventh Ave., New York City. Community Motion Picture Service, Inc., 46 West 24th St., New York City. Fine-Art Film Co., 804 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Ford Motion Picture Laboratories, Detroit, Michigan. Fox Film Corporation, 10th Ave. and 55th St., New York City. General Electric Co., Schenectady, N. Y. W. W. Hodkinson Corporation, 469 Fifth Ave., New York City. Homestead Films, Inc., 7510 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. International Harvester Company, 606 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago. George Kleme Motion Picture Films, 116 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Lea-Bel Film Company, 804 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Maryland State Board of Education, Baltimore, Md Matre's Library of Films, 70-78 West Lake St., Chicago. National Non-Theatrical Motion Pictures, Inc., 232 West 38th St , New York City National Tuberculosis Assn., 370 Seventh Ave., New York City I'athe Exchange, Inc., 1600 Broadway, New York City Pilgrim Photoplay Exchange, 728 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Prizma, Inc., 110 West 40th St., New York City. Sanford Film Library, 400 Englewood Ave., Chicago. Select Pictures Corporation, 729 Seventh Ave., New York City Society for Visual Education, Inc., 806 West Washington Blvd., Chicago. I (tuple Pictures, 730 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago. U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. V. S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D. C U. S. Navy, Recruiting Bureau, 318 West 39th St., New York City. I'. S. Reclamation Service, Washington, D. C. Vitagraph, Inc., E. 15th St. and Locust Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y Worcester Film Corporation, 130 West 46th St., New York City World Educational Film Co., 804 So. Wnbasli Ave., Chicago