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Public Library Unit
Administrative Services Division
Offica of School Administrative Services
Georgia Department of Education
Atlanta Georgia 30334
Jack P NiK
State Superintendent of Schools
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUESTING AND USING FILMS
FROM PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION
1 Fill in application for use of films LAV1 and mail with 1250 annual fee to
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Georgia Department of Education
Audiovisual Service
1066 Sylvan Road S W
Atlanta Georgia 30334
Make requests only on the official blanks AV2
Films may be requested either monthly or twice a month

When requesting films for a full month mail requests not later
than the 20th of the preceding month
When requesting films twice monthly mail requests for the first
15 days before the 23rd of the preceding month mail requests for
the second half of the month before the seventh of the month
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4 List films in sequence by date Do not mix months and dates
5 Up to five films can be booked for any period of from one to 30
days with no more than five on hand at any one time Always specify
the entire length of time for which films are requested
6 The librarian or coordinator must sign all requests Be sure that
street address and town are given
7 If film is damaged return the film to the Audiovisual Service at
once
8 DO NOT REWIND THE FILMS

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Always return the films as booked and in the same cases in which they are
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Leave the shipping tickets in the cases

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When it is necessary for films to be cancelled always return the confirmation
and check the space at the bottom of the blank indicating cancellation
Always return films so that they arrive by the date due Do not keep
films past the date due without permission from the Audiovisual Service
13 All films must be returned on serviceable straight sided reels the same
size as the reels on which they were received
14 If it is necessary to vary from these regulations write to the Audiovisual
ServiceFILM SERVICE TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The Georgia Department of Education makes available the resources of its
Audiovisual Service to the states public libraries that can qualify for this
service A special group of films for public library use has been provided in
addition to the collection of films for school use Public libraries may
register to use both collections subject to the regulations governing each
It is the purpose of the public library service to lend films to county
or regional libraries for use in their own library programs and for loan to
responsible organized groups and agencies exclusive of public schools who
are conducting a serious education program and turn to the library for program
materials Local county or regional libraries giving film service to organi
zations should establish responsibility for use and care of films
In addition to this catalog libraries giving film service to their
communities will need to have available certain basic film lists and film
rental library catalogs The following have proved to be helpful
Educational Film Guide
H W Wilson Company
New York N Y
op Old volumes useful for evaluation of films
Educators Guide to Free Films
Educators Progress Service
Randolph Wisconsin 900
Catalog of 16MM Motion Picture Films
University of Georgia
Center for Continuing Education
Athens Georgia Write for price
Film Evaluation Guide 1946 1964
Educational Film Library Association
New York N Y 10019 3000DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF 16MM EDUCATIONAL SOUND FILMS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC
LIBRARIES FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ABRAHAM LINCOLN A BACKGROUND STUDY color L2110 2 reels
Relates Lincolns great contributions to present day life through his writings
and speeches The Kentucky hills the Indiana background and the Illinois
prarie country where Lincoln traveled as a pioneer country lawyer and leader
provide a realistic background for this presentation CORONET 1951
ACT OF FAITH L2593 41 minutes
Step by step the construction and adornment of the new Cathedral of St
Michael in Coventry England is shown in this photographic essay The German
Air Force destroyed the original during the famous blitz of World War II in the
hope that its destruction would have a demoralizing effect upon British morale
The effect was just the opposite The film shows how Sir Basil Spence designed
the new contemporary cathedral and how painters sculptors designers and
other artists from the world over combined their talents to restore the histori
cal religious shrine to its prewar eminence ROEBECK 1966
ADAMS HOUSE L2541 15 minutes
The caretaker and curator of the Adams House home of two presidents of the
United States and one of Massachusetts historic sites gives the audience
a tour of the house and tells of the people who lived in it Full of small
details and memorabilia which bring to life the people who lived there and
made history the film brings to any group something about the contribution of
the Adams family to American history and culture Is of some interest for
groups interested in antiques and old houses IQ 1965
ADULT AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY color L2006 2 reels
Emphasizes adult use of the public library and the programs and services the
modern library plans to meet the special needs of the adult users Highlights
such activities as discussion groups film service service to business
telephone reference service reading guidance etc The services pictured are
given from a modern attractive library building and imply a close cooperation
with all phases of community life The library used for the film is one of
the BookOfTheMonth Club awardwinning libraries in Wisconsin and one of the
adult activities shown uses the ALA Reading for an Age of Change guides
WIS U 1964
ADVENTURE IN MATURITY L2033 2 reels
Problems of the aging population are pointed up in the story of a grandmother
who had an old outlook on life and was a burden personally as well as
financially until she was jolted into a better attitude by comments from a friend
Emphasizes the need for mature women to remain active and interested in others
through showing the work of a group who fill their lives with service to others
and satisfaction to themselves IFB 1955ADOBE CITY color L2300 2 reels
Effects of the three cultures Indian Spanish and English are shown in the
development of the city of Santa Fe New Mexico Emphasis is placed upon the
many historic landmarks made of mud testifying to the lasting qualities of the
adobe architecture The building of a modern adobe structure is shown and the
method of making adobe today is compared with that used by Indians in preSpanish
days CONTEMPORARY 1961
ADVENTURES OF color L271 1 reel
Animated drawings depict the maturing process of man symbolized by the figure
from childhood to adult The young boy enjoys the fun of seeing testing
doing and understanding his environment His father dulled by monotony and
repetition has lost the wonderful childlike approach to new things When the
boy grows up and becomes a father he joins his son in rediscovering childlike
approach to new things When the boy grows up and becomes a father he joins
his son in rediscovering childhood curiosity and joy in seeing Original jazz
score creates appealing feeling of freedom spontaneity fun happiness and
sadness color adds to mood May be used for study of human relations primary
children study of art work and jazz music by art and music students HARRISON
1957
ADVENTURES OF A BABY FOX L2168 1 reel
Unusual photography by the eminent Swedish photographer Arne Sucksdorff makes
this film suitable for camera enthusiasts as well as for nature study groups at
all levels Narration is in verse and an original musical score adds to the
unusual features of the film EBF 1955
ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG EAGLE color L2594 18 minutes
This film traces the life story of a young eaglet from the time the egg hatches
to the time when he soars off on his own Excellent color photography adds much
to the value of the picture showing unusual scenes of the nesting places of the
eagles and showing how the adult birds care for the young Pleasing narration
will hold the interest of those who are not already avid birdwatchers Will
be useful for bird clubs scouts nature study groups or library programs
EBF 1967
AESOPS FABLES color L2595 13 minutes
Performer Victor Borge reads seven of the best known fables so that a child
can make sense from the moral which is drawn Useful for introducing children
to Aesop and for illustrating the effective use of picture books with children
McGRAWHILL 1967
AFRICA AWAKENS MODERN NIGERIA color L2423 2 reels
A summary of the history and development of Nigeria which gives an understanding
of this part of Africa Stresses the contrasts and changes taking place as in
one generation a country moves from a primitive to a complex civilization
Useful in discussion groups and with other groups seeking to understand the new
nations of the world and the peoples of Africa ATLANTIS 1961
4 AFRICAN BIG GAME L2074 2 reels
All the adventure and thrill of the jungle is portrayed in the hunt for lions
crocodiles elephants antelopes buffalo deer and other wild animals in the
region of French Equatorial Africa AFFILMS 1948
AFRICAN BIRDLIFE color L350 1 reel
Beautiful camera studies of the birds to be found in the continent of Africa
Points out the importance of environment in attracting and keeping the
more exotic species Useful for bird clubs scout groups etc HOEFLER 1963
AFRICANS ALL color L2424 3 reels
Useful as an introduction to the study and understanding of modern Africa this
film blends live photography colorful and lively animated drawings cries of
animals street noises and other sounds recorded on the spot Does not cover
the rapidly changing political and social situations in Africa but concentrates
instead on the contrasts and contradictions found as one attempts to answer
the question What is the real Africa Shows varied climates and peoples
animals governments and cultures which might be encountered as a jet plane
moves southward from Algiers to Capetown INT FLM FD 1963
AGE OF TURMOIL L2159 2 reels
One of a series of films dealing with the development of children and young
people this film is correlated with the book Adolescent Development by
Elizabeth B Hurlock Illustrates behavior which is characteristic of and
reflects the emotional turmoil of the early teenager Should be useful in
promoting understanding by parents teachers etc McGRAWHILL 1952
AGED LAND color L2482 3 reels
A film about people and their way of life this beautiful film reveals much
of the rugged character and beauty both of the Greeks and of their land
Shows towering mountains windswept valleys jewels of islands and white
seaside villages Includes the ruins of the Greece that used to be as well
as the Greece that is today IFB 1961
ALASKA HIGHWAY color L2002 3 reels
How the highway came to be built the problems encountered in its construction
the economic justification for its building and the economic importance of
the highway to Alaska and to the area it traverses are presented Newsreel
footage and filmed records explain the need for the highway as a route to
air bases during World War II and show the steps in its construction It
explains the Canadian and U S agreements on payment of the original costs
and on maintenance of the road Blends travel information history social
and economic comment in a film which has appeal for those from the upper
grades through senior citizens NORTHERN 1965
IAIASKA SETTLING A NEW FRONTIER color L2596 22 minutes
Anyone interested in visiting or settling in Alaska as one of the newest states
in the union could profit from viewing this film survey which gives information
on natural resources major industries agriculture transportation climate
population of regions and major towns Special emphasis is placed on the
attitude of todays Alaskans who unlike the gold rush miners came to stay
The variety of visuals views liveaction cinematography old still photographs
and motion picture footage and maps adds to the usefulness and pleasing effect
of the film Includes a filmed present day retracing of the dreaded White Pass
which gold seekers traveled from Skagway to the Yukon NAT GEOG 1967
ALASKAN SLED DOG color L2597 18 minutes
NipChik an Eskimo boy and KiBuk his father encounter many adventures as
they raise and train their sled dogs in Northern Alaska The film imparts
considerable information about the Eskimo way of life with particular emphasis
upon the relationship between the Eskimo and his environment his dogs and his
attitude toward life and death The climax includes an exciting episode in
which the father is nearly lost on a drifting iceberg DISNEY 1967
ALCOHOL AND THE HUMAN BODY L2001 2 reels
Graphically explains the specific effects of alcohol on the human body
describing the characteristics of alcohol and how it is made Traces the
course of alcohol through the body until it either oxidizes or escapes Reveals
the progressive effects of alcohol on the important brain centers of judgment
muscular control vision and coordination Dramatizes the case of a problem
drinker and prescribes a treatment EBF 1949
ALCOHOLISM L2084 2 reels
Attempts to show how the roots of this illness are embedded personality
difficulties often relating back to the early formative years of the victims
childhood and how it can be treated through psychotherapy Presents a case
study of three types of alcoholics tracing the development of the disorder from
its origin EBF 1952
ALLEN IS MY BROTHER color L272 1 reel
This film emphasizing the meaning of a family is narrated by the mother
Emphasis is placed on what the members of a family mean to one another and
how they help one another especially with the younger ones Karen 7 over
comes her feeling that her brother Allen 3 is a nuisance and learns to accept
him Believable children appear in natural realistic situations which should
make the film useful in practically any group seeking to understand child
behavior CHURCHILL 1957
ALPINE WILDFLOWERS color L313 1 reel
Presents the yearly life cycle of the most commonly seen highmountain wild
flowers Shows the adaptations these plants have made to the difficult grow
ing conditions found in the two highest life zones on earth PETITE 1960
6 AMAZON FAMILY color L2425 3 reels
The life and work of the people in a small community in Bolivia 2500 miles up
the Amazon River on one of its tributaries where life centers around the
gathering and handling of wild rubber Every step in the process of gathering
the latex and preparing it for shipment is shown and the way in which every
member of the family cooperates and how members of the community work together
is brought out ingenuously in the photography Beautiful photography and scenery
carefully planned and edited make this an unusual film suitable for many uses and
many age levels INT FLM FD 1961
AMERICAN FLAG color L2076 2 reels
Recounts the history of flags on the North American continent from Columbus
time through the Revolutionary War the Betsy Ross legend the story of Francis
Scott Key and the Civil War to the addition of the fortyeighth state and its
corresponding white star Describes our flags place in todays democratic
institutions Useful for patriotic programs of groups of all kinds EBF 1956
AMERICAN FLAMINGO color L2181 2 reels
Visits the breeding grounds of the American Flamingo The viewer sees the
habits and behavior of these unusual tropical birds Excellent color CARLIN
1955
AMERICAN MUSEUM color L2426 3 reels
The function of a museum is clearly set forth in this portrayal of the operation
of the communitysupported City Art Museum of St Louis Shows how the museum
serves all segments of the community and how people have turned to it for the
help it can give in their community life and activity PRINCETON FILM CENTER
1960
AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE L101 1 reel
Teaches the patterns of Americas beloved folk dances From the Alemande Left
to the DoSiDo this film demonstrates the fundamentals and then combines them
in a closing performance of the traditional Take a Little Peek CORONET
1947
AMERICAN VISION color L2598 36 minutes
Actor Burgess Meredith narrates as the viewer is shown an overview of American
painting from 1750 to 1850 Paintings used are chiefly those in the National
Gallery of Art in Washington D C Done in a straightforward and unpretentious
manner which should be useful to students or others interested in learning about
painting in the United States from Colonial days to the time of the Civil War
EBF 1967
ANATOLE color L102 1 reel
The adventures of Anatole the mouse familiar to boys and girls through the
picture book come to life in this animation of the story His adventures in
the cheesetesting room of the Duval Cheese Factory in Paris bring about amusing
and amazing results with satisfactory solutions for all of the problems of both
the cheese makers and Anatole CONTEMPORARY 1960
7 ANDY AND THE LION color L129 1 reel
Another in the Story Parade series of films made from skillful animation of
well chosen good childrens stories Uses drawings from the original award
winning book and has a good story teller to narrate the account of Andys
kindness to the lion with a thorn in his paw and their resulting friendship
WESTON 1956
AND THERE WAS LIGHT color L2545 33 minutes
Hundreds of paintings pieces of sculpture manuscripts printed Bibles and
other works of art and literature illustrate a history of the origin compilation
translation and printing of the Holy Bible The development of the Bible
as we know it through alternating periods of encouragement in western world
Both church groups and those with secular interests will find this film of value
in the fields of art history religion printing and the history of books
CLIFTON 1966
ANGER AT WORK color L2227 2 reels
Explains the headache switch one of the mental mechanisms of mans personality
which induces displacement of anger onto other men and impairs efficiency in
everyday living Dramatized incidents depict techniques which individuals have
developed for handling anger resentment and frustration IFB 1956
ANIMALS OF ALASKA color L274 1 reel
Produced from footage obtained over a period of 12 years by Alaskas outstanding
wildlife photographer Cecil E Rhode lecturer and national director of the
Izaak Walton League of America Shows intimate lives of brown bear moose
caribou walrus musk oxen mountain sheep mountain goat and several other
wild animals typical of the northland Will appeal to sports fans and lovers
of the outofdoors NORTHERN 1958
ANYONE FOR DIVING color L2003 3 reels
The County of Los Angeles Diving Instruction Program has through its Department
of Parks and Recreation instructed several hundred teachers who have certified
over 60000 divers The methods practices and rules set down by this group
have become the universally accepted standard The camera follows a group of
students through their instruction from the first lectures at poolside to the
open sea dive as a last test of what they have learned Beginning with an
animated sequence made by the Walt Disney Studios it depicts the history of
diving from cave man to 1964 and becomes almost a course in skin and scuba
diving Beautiful underwater photography sensible advice on diving and an
amusing film for those who may not want to learn to dive LOS ANGELES 1964
ARCHITECTURE WEST color L2142 2 reels
Examples of American architecture in western USA particularly California and
Oregon contrasting the ornate styles of the late nineteenth century with the
modern style Emphasis is on the modern building throughout ALLENMOORE
8ARGENTINA ES MUY RIGA color L2555 21 minutes
This film disproves the popular belief that all countries in South America are
poor by demonstrating the natural and economic wealth of Argentina Shows the
variety of activities in both agriculture and industry and provides glimpses of
how people live in different parts of the country Useful for travel enthusiasts
LEMONT 1965
ARRANGING FLOWERS IN YOUR HOME color L2379 3 reels
Basic principles of arranging flowers for the home are illustrated The narration
covers the importance of choice of flowers containers methods of prolonging
the life of arrangements Suggests arrangements for various spots in the home
and shows in detail how to make several of them CORNELL U 1959
ART AND MOTION L2099 2 reels
The relationships between motion in Nature in spacetime concepts and abstract
art forms are emphasized in this unusually beautiful film Background music is
especially interesting EBF 1952
ART IN AMERICA L2124 3 reels
Leading American artists of today are interviewed briefly and their outstanding
paintings and art work are shown in a tour through museums and studios Film
was originally produced for television by March of Time McGRAWHILL 1953
ART IN THE WESTERN WORLD color L2288 3 reels
Through examining many of the treasures to be found in the National Gallery of
Art in Washington D C this film seeks to bring to the viewer a better
understanding and a deeper meaning of art works An excellent production
technically it is suitable for groups of all ages particularly those having
an interest in art EBF 1958
ART OF METAL SCULPTURE color L2252 2 reels
Sculptor Tom McClure was commissioned to design and produce a large metal
sculpture to be permanently displayed at one of the worlds largest shopping
centers This film follows the design and construction of this impressive
work The creative tools employed include a welding torch bandsaw vise anvil
hammer etc Unusual closeups show how metal under intense heat can be worked
as a fluid plastic material Attention is also given to the growing role of
business as the modern day patron of the fine arts PORTAFILMS 1958
ART PORTRAYS A CHANGING WORLD GOTHIC TO EARLY RENAISSANCE color
L2010 2 reels
A major change in philosophy which began with the dawn of the Renaissance and
its emphasis on knowledge and reasoning of the world around us is reflected in
the visual arts of the period This camera study of paintings and other works
of art from this period provides a most useful and satisfying illustration of
the change from the style and subjects depicted in the Gothic Age to that of
the early Renaissance ALEMANN 1964
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ART TREASURES FROM THE VIENNA COLLECTIONS color L2133 3 reels
Presents outstanding examples of art objects covering the centuries between the
Roman Emperor Augustus and Napoleon These were collected by important and
outstanding collectors in Vienna before World War II Includes jewels rock
crystals paintings tapestries and a sequence on arms and armor IFB 1954
ARTERIES OF LIFE color L103 1 reel
Points out the importance of water in providing topsoil with necessary moisture
and of forests in storing and regulating the flow of water over large areas
Clearly explains the water cycle and the water table and describes natures
method of distributing lifegiving water from forested areas through the soil
into streams and thence to drier areas miles away EBF 1948
ARTS AND CRAFTS OF NORWAY color L2178 2 reels
The development of Norwegian arts and crafts from the early middle ages to the
present is shown with glimpses of the preparation of plant dye used in the
twelfth century Baldishol tapestry and still used today In ceramics and silver
craft the living tradition is expressed by individual craftsmen and through
instruction at the Academy of Applied Arts in Oslo STERLING 1955
ATATURK THE FATHER OF MODERN TURKEY color L2328 3 reels
Mustapha Kemal Ataturk is presented as the man who almost singlehandedly led
Turkey out of the Middle Ages into the 20th Century Shows how he assumed
control of the disintegrating Ottoman Empire at the close of World War I and led
in the reorientation of education religion and politics and in Turkeys joining
the NATO alliance Kinescope of the Twentieth Century television program
McGRAW 1961
ATOMIC ENERGY L104 x reel
Shows by means of animation how nuclear synthesis is accomplished how radiant
energy is released and how nuclear fission and the chain reaction are effected
It is a pure science film showing the processes in a greatly simplified manner
EBF 1947
AUDUBON AND THE BIRDS OF AMERICA color L2185 2 reels
The film depicts Audubons youthful beginnings in America his struggles and
repeated business failures his intense interest in painting wildlife and his
decision to dedicate his life to art which eventually resulted in the publication
of his magnificent work The Birds of America Useful for bird study and art
enthusiasts CORONET 1957
AUSTRALIA 2nd ed color L2289 3 reels
A survey of a very interesting country this film uses facts and pictures to
create a warm interest in the Australians and their country Color photography
is especially good in portraying the green colorful country EBF 1959
10 AUTUMN PASTORALE color L258 1 reel
Viewers join two children and their dog in an adventure of pure delight in the
beauties of nature in the fall There is no dialogue but a wellchosen
orchestral accompaniment blends perfectly with the color photography as it shows
the children on a walk through the woods along a stream and through the open
fields romping and playing in the leaves and the bright sunshine The effect
is one of freshness brightness and gaiety PORTAFILMS 1955
BACKBREAKING LEAF L2337 3 reels
The complete process of harvesting tobacco in the Delhi Ontario area is pre
sented in terms of the people engaged in tobacco farming and in the seasonal
picking and processing of the crop Depicts the rigorous life of the sixweek
harvest season affords insight into the regional economy and the social customs
of the people from many different national backgrounds who come for various
reasons to take part in the tobacco harvest NFB 1959
BALANCE IN NATURE color L2556 17 minutes
This film is designed to provide for those with general science interests an
example of the relationship between a destructive force in nature and a con
trolling counterbalancing forcethe aphid and the lady bird beetle or ladybug
Specially designed electronic and optical equipment has been used to produce a
detailed out of the ordinary visual experience Scouts garden clubs 4H
clubs and nature lovers in general might find this film helpful CAHILL 1966
BALD EAGLE color L2481 3 reels
Explores both the habitat and the living habits of the U S national bird
using footage made by the late Charles Broley a Canadian banker who spent much
time studying and photographing the bald eagle Provides information about the
birds nesting and migratory habits as well as pertinent census statistics A
versatile film which has a wide range of appeal to such varied groups as Boy
Scouts Girl Scouts garden clubs sportsmen and nature study organizations
CORNELL UNIV 1961
BALLET GIRL L2193 3 reels
The world of ballet is seen through the eyes of a young girl just beginning her
career as a ballerina Tenyearold Kirsten Arnvig is followed from her first
visit backstage to the tryout for entrance to the Ballet School of the Royal
Danish Ballet through her early experiences there After crowded days of
learning and practice she makes her debut in Boumonvilles ballet The
Conservatory Several noted dancers of the Royal Danish Ballet appear briefly
and the film is narrated by Clair Bloom of Britains Old Vic theatre BRANDON
1956
BALTIMORE PLAN L2114 2 reels
Here is the actual story of the effort made by the city of Baltimore in slum
clearance and urban development Blighted areas have been turned into an
environment for healthy comfortable urban living Much stress is laid on the
fact that it was the people of the community itself who set up and demanded
enforcement of the necessary ordinances EBF 1953
11BASIC REPRODUCTION PROCESSES IN THE GRAPHIC ARTS color
L2557 25 minutes
The graphic arts are introduced in a thorough detailed manner Letterpress
gravure lithography and silk screen printing are defined and compared The
four essential elements for printing are established an image ink material
ink are pointed out and several materials upon which printing can be done are
explained The platen flat bed cylinder rotary cylinder offset and gravure
offset presses are described and shown in operation with some attention to the
special advantages of other processes Should be useful with groups interested
in the arts and to those considering careers in the printing industry GRAPHIC
ARTS 1965
BEAR COUNTRY color L2253 3 reels
The Disney organization has produced a delightfully appealing and informative
film dealing with bears and their neighbors Shows the yearly cycle of bears
from one winters hibernation to another Unusually good color photography
DISNEY PROD 1957

BEAVER DAM color L2427 2 reels
Two small boys a big beaver and his family a flooded road and hayfield near
the pond created by the dam the beavers built are the elements of this story
The boys enjoy watching the beavers work and like to swim in the pond they
create They thwart their fathers efforts to shoot the beaver but when they
realize the damage to the flooded road and field they break the dam and help
to get in the hay Their father agrees not to shoot the beaver Undaunted the
beaver happily goes about rebuilding the dam and his home CONTEMPORARY 1960
BEAVER VALLEY color L2134 3 reels
A true life story recounting the adventures in the life of a beaver colony in
Beaver Valley nestled among the Rocky Mountains of the Continental Divide
Beautiful scenery amusing well narrated script Music is chosen with imagina
tion and humor to synchronize with the action and catch the flavor and mood of
the theme DISNEY PROD 1953
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY 8 IN FMAJOR TEMPO DI MINUETTO color
L2599 13 minutes
One of the Music in Motion series this film presents a pictorial interpreta
tion of the composition Since there is no narration individuals are free to
interpret the music and the pictures and action as they choose Useful for music
appreciation study for both adults and children FLEMING 1968
BERLIN OUTPOST OF FREEDOM color L2290 2 reels
Modern Berlin with historical coverage since 1945 is the subject of this
documentary film Good background material thorough documenting of events
and situations without undue stress on the details of the political situation
Useful for discussion groups on foreign affairs it emphasizes the differences
in life in this divided city stressing the advantages of the western city over
communist East Berlin ALEMANN 1959
12BETWEEN THE TIDES color L2291 2 reels
The seashore between tides offers an opportunity to explore the ways of life
of many plants and animals peculiar to the sea and the shore The setting is
the English coast In addition to values for nature study groups the scenes
of the sea the shore and the cliffs offer travel values and entertainment
CONTEMPORARY 1959
BIG DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS color L346 1 reel
The sights and sounds of Christmas as illustrated in the bustle of the downtown
shopping section of Chicago are so absorbing that a small boy about 10 years
old who becomes separated from his parents does not even realize that he is
lost Minimum use of words and pleasant musical background AVED 1962
BILL OF RIGHTS color L2073 2 reels
A film showing the steps leading to the incorporation of the Bill of Rights in
the Federal Constitution Gives emphasis to the importance of the document in
our American and world situation at this critical time TFC 1939
BIRD MIGRATION color L105 1 reel
Over sixteen species of birds are presented showing their course of flight and
distance traveled Possible reasons for migration are examined and some bird
calls are included HEIDENKAMP 1940
BIRDS IN WINTER color L284 1 reel
Discusses birds that migrate and some of the reasons for the migration Last
part of the film is devoted to demonstrating ways to feed birds in winter with
many closeups of birds in flight feeding and methods used for protection
from the weather Some of the birds seen are geese English sparrow robin
goldfinch starling grouse ptarmigan snowy owl downy woodpecker horned
lark and the chickadee Useful for scout groups or bird clubs EBF 1958
BIRDS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE new ed color L259 1 reel
The markings of the birds what they eat and how they care for their young are
shown in this study of the indigo bunting eastern kingbird marsh hawk sparrow
hawk night hawk mourning dove meadowlark and kildeer Emphasis is placed on
their value to man and all bird calls are authentic Nature study groups and
bird clubs will welcome this film CORONET 1953
BIRDS OF THE DOORYARD new ed color L260 1 reel
Coronet has revised their series of films on birds to include entirely new
scenes and sound with authentic bird calls This one studies robins yellow
warblers eastern phoebes yellowshafted flickers cardinals tree swallows
house wrens and purple martins all birds which build their nests in gardens
and near homes It brings out differences among these birds shows how they
protect their nests and feed their young CORONET 1953
BIRDS OF THE MARSHES color L261 1 reel
Six interesting birds whose habitat is the marsh are studied in this film Scenes
of nesting and finding food are common Birds pictured are the sora rail the
redwinged blackbird the least bittern the black tern the longbilled marsh
wren and the piedbilled grebe CORONET 1953
13 BIRDS THAT NEVER FLY color L2600 22 minutes
Both ornithologists and general audiences will appreciate this presentation of
the interesting appearance and unusual characteristics of the wingless birds of
New Zealand and Australia The bonyhelmeted cassowary the second largest bird
in the world the kiwi and the emu are among the birds shown which most viewers
will seldom see except in a zoo The film also includes a survey into prehistoric
times when birds not unlike those shown roamed the earth POLLOCK 1967
BIRTH OF A FLORIDA KEY color L2136 2 reels
Explains the origin of the Keys tracing their development from the mangrove
seeds embedded under water in the sandy soil to a fullsize key Depicts the
interrelationship of plant and animal life FILMS OF NATIONS 1953
BIRTH OF THE SOIL color L106 1 reel
Reveals how mans very survival depends upon a few inches of topsoil which only
nature can manufacture over a period of many centuries Explains with scientific
accuracy the remarkable process of which lifegiving topsoil is produced from
the basic raw materials of rock water air and sunlight Contrasts the produc
tive capacity of topsoil with that of subsoil EBF 1948
BITTER WELCOME L2254 4 reels
Portrays the difficulties a discharged mental patient faces in readjustment to
community and family On the job the man meets the prejudice of fellow workers
At home his conflict comes in relation to his wife and his fear that she does
not love him but merely pities him Slowly and painfully with the help of his
doctor and his wife the man begins to fight and gain confidence in himself The
film succeeds in showing both the fears and prejudices in the communitydue in
some measureand the struggle the patient undergoes before he can accept and
be accepted Recommended for general community groups as well as in industrial
personnel training and counseling for student groups guidance teachers
rehabilitation workers and patients and their families CONTEMPORARY 1958
BLACK BEAR TWINS L207 1 reel
Portrays the experiences of a family of campers in observing a pair of small
hungry and mischievous twin bears EBF 1952
BLUE MEN OF MOROCCO color L2484 3 reels
A strange and nomadic people who still roam the wastes of the Sahara with their
camels is presented in this film Shows how they get their name from the dye
which they use to color their clothing which permanently stains their skin Cut
off from civilization by the Atlas Mountains they make their living from raising
and selling camels which also provide milk and butter for the tribe DISNEY
PROD 1963
BOBOLINK AND BLUE JAY color L262 1 reel
The particular characteristics of the bobolink and the blue jay are observed in
this camera study of them in their natural habitats Attention is given to
appearance how they travel and how they care for their young CORONET 1946
14 BOOK OF JOB color L2198 2 reels
The story of Job as told in the King James version of the Bible is portrayed
through the illustrations of William Blake the 18th century English mystic
artist It will be most useful with adult audiences interested in art drama
and music Has possibilities for use with church Bible study classes BAER
BOOKS AND PEOPLE THE WEALTH WITHIN color L2005 2 reels
A state library extension agency Alabama is shown in action as it helps local
communities establish county library service It also portrays the services of
the county library to its people and is unusually successful in showing the
many types of people served and the many uses they make of books and other
materials handled Nearly everyone who has seen the film speaks of its human
interest element ALA 1947
BOOKS FOR BEAVER RIVER L2428 2 reels
Efforts of the town of Beaver River to secure a library for its people serve to
illustrate the organization and operation of the regional library system with
its central library branch libraries bookmobile services loans to individual
borrowers and professional services which can best be provided when several
small libraries or small towns combine their efforts and resources The Canadian
setting does not detract from its usefulness in Georgia since the principles
emphasized and many of the methods are the same as those promoted here A small
boys desire to read about the stars provides a thread of human interest throughout
the films NFB 1962
BOOMING WORLD OF BOATS L2472 3 reels
Walter Cronkite narrates as CBSs Twentieth Century television series examines
one of the phenomena of our times the booming world of boats The amazing
growth of interest in boats and in boating as a sport all over the nation both
inland and on the coast is explored from canoeing to yachting Not a howtodoit
film but one which should interest those who like the out of doors FILMS INC
1963
BRASILIA color L2380 2 reels
Brazils new capital city is presented in the documentary film Unprecedented
in the history of architecture the city was planned in advance as a unit and
built in three years The film records the steps in the citys development from
Lucio Costas master city plan and Architect Oscar Niemeyers bold concept of its
building to the populating and use of the city IFB 1961
BRASS CHOIR color Rev ed L208 1 reel
Demonstrates the versatility of the brass instruments both in solo parts and
in full orchestral compositions Traces the origins of the most important brass
instruments and demonstrates their tone and range The entire brass choir is
heard in a composition which illustrates the role of brasses in a modern
symphonic composition Performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra Hans
Swarowsky conducting EBF 1956
15BRAZILIAN RAIN FOREST color L225 1 reel
The effect of geography and climate upon the lives of the people is shown in
this colorful film Special attention is given to the animals which are
peculiar to this part of the world HOEFLER 1954
BREAST STROKE L314 1 reel
This is an instructional film which shows the correct arm movement breathing
technique and leg kick for the breast stroke in swimming IFB 1956
BREATH OF LIFE color L2255 3 reels
Underwater photography shows the excitement and adventure of skin and deepsea
diving Divers are warned of the necessity for adequate preparation for the
sport and constant attention to safety Based on Bev B Morgans underwater
safety manual CVE 1957
BRITAINSEARCHING FOR A NEW ROLE color L2004 3 reels
The rise and dissolution of the British Commonwealth is traced briefly with an
exploration of the paradox of British attitudes as Britain attempts to accept
internal change and its reduced status Considers relationships between Britain
and the LI S and Britain and continental Europe EBF 1965
BRUSH TECHNIQUES color L107 1 reel
The marvelous teaching medium of motion pictures transports your group to the
studios of famed watercolorist Eliot OHara There he personally demonstrates
the many effects obtainable from a very few brushes telescoping years of
experience into ten revealing minutes EBF 1947
BUDDHISM L2429 2 reels
One of a series on the great religions this film presents a detailed overview
of the basic tenets of the Buddhist faith Traces the history of this religion
and provides a clear and objective statement on its precepts and its influence
in those countries where it has been accepted Useful for discussion groups in
clubs churches etc NFB McGRAW 1962
BULLDOZED AMERICA L2558 25 minutes
A CBS News documentary featuring interviews with Supreme Court Justice Win 0
Douglas and Interior Secretary Stewart Udall makes a strong appeal for the
preservation of green space and open areas in the development of commercial areas
of the U S Winner of the 1966 American Film Festival Blue Ribbon Award for
Conservation it calls attention to the National problem of the rapid swallowing
up of green space as suburbs and commerical developments sprawl wider and more
rapidly Areas shown include San Francisco Eastern Kentucky Staten Island
Eureka California Los Angeles Washington State Missouri River in Montana
Storm King Mountain on the Hudson River in New York the Grand Canyon and the
Indian Dunes near Chicago CAROUSEL 1966
CAMEL WHO TOOK A WALK color L263 1 reel
The Picture Book Parade continues its unique method of animation using the
original drawings from outstanding picture books and using an excellent narrator
to make the story come alive in the motion picture The adventures of the camel
on his walk will appeal to younger children WESTON 1957
16 CAMOUFLAGE IN NATURE THROUGH PATTERN MATCHING 2nd ed color
L108 1 reel
Shows that camouflage through pattern matching helps animals in their struggle
for existence Demonstrates that patterns and not single colors form most back
grounds in nature CORONET 1964
CAMPING A KEY TO CONSERVATION color L2012 3 reels
A group of boys camping out under the direction of an experienced and knowledge
able leader demonstrate how camping experiences can help teach appreciation of
and care for wild life They show how campers can help keep attractive usable
camping spots available to them by cooperating and showing consideration for
those who may wish to use the site later Useful for elementary and junior high
school age groups for summer camps scouting groups or other boys clubs IND
U 1964
CANON color L178 10 minutes
The canon as a procedure in music is presented in a visual interpretation which
uses human figures cats butterflies and animated color blocks to illustrate
the procedural form The abstract movements of the dancers and other forms pre
sent amusing pictures synchronized to the rhythms of Frere Jacques and Three
Blind Mice NFBC 1966
CAPS FOR SALE color L315 1 reel
The animated film technique brings to life the illustrations from the picture
book of the same name by Esphyr Slobodkina dealing with the peddler who carries
on his head his stock of caps which he loses to some mischievous monkeys WESTON
1960
CARAVAGGIO AND THE BAROQUE color L2381 2 reels
The works of Caravaggio are used to illustrate the rise of the Baroque style in
art particularly in painting This is one of a series of art films which are
coordinated with the McGrawHill Encyclopedia of Art McGRAWHILL 1962
CARCASSONNE A FRENCH FORTRESS color L2055 2 reels
The Carcassonne located in southern France is considered the greatest surviving
medieval fortress Life in the village of Carcassonne today is much like that
in any other small French village but the fortress is an important part of the
landscape and the villagers are proud of its history Useful as a travel film as
well as a picture of family life in a French village KLEINBERG 1964
CAREERS IN LIBRARIANSHIP L2601 25 minutes
In this kinescope from a television discussion series four young people from
high school and college classes discuss in libraries careers with their high
school counselor and with the career consultant of a library school Shows
scenes from a number of libraries in various parts of the country as they are
used by the people they are designed to serve Attempts to show the many
different types of work done in different phases of library work Has some
usefulness as a recruiting film with high school and college students or in
interpreting librarianship to interested community groups PHILA BD OF ED
1967
17CARIBBEAN ANTIGUA BARBADOS MARTINIQUE TRINIDAD TOBAGO AND JAMAICA color
L2430 2 reels
Part of Our World of the 60s series these six islands of the Caribbean are
used to show the ways of the people their agricultural products the development
of tourism their historical backgrounds and cultural patterns Although it
touches only the highlights of the islands the film does give a general picture
of the atmosphere and variety of the area which make it useful as a travel film
and for background information UWF 1962
CARL SANDBURG L2292 3 reels
Carl Sandburg American poet biographer of Lincoln and twice winner of the
Pulitzer Price plays his guitar and sings folk songs recalls some of his
adventures as a newspaper reporter and speaks about his lifelong dedication to
his writings on the life of Lincoln Not confined to just conversation this
film is more successful than some others of the Wisdon Series of which it is
a part EBF 1958
CARNIVAL color L293 1 reel
Twentyfour hours at the carnival are filmed as a visual interpretation of
Darious Milhauds CONCERTO FOR PERCUSSION AND ORCHESTRA Moves from the color
ful night lights and the activity of the evening to the deserted carnival grounds
the next morning As evening comes the color and excitement begin again as the
neon signs flash off and on in their gaudy colors Considered an exceptionally
fine interpretation of the Milhaud music Of special interest to art and music
groups GREAT SOC 1958
CASE HISTORY OF A RUMOR Pt I L2014 3 reels
Pt II L2015 3 reels
Traces the development of a rumor as it changes from gossip to rumor to hysteria
This is the kinescope of the Columbia Broadcasting System special which treated
the case history of a rumor growing out of a military training exercise in
southeast Georgia a few years ago The rumor turned the simple exercise finally
into a planned United Nations invasion of the United States A fullscale
investigation of the rumor and those contributing to its spread conducted by a
congressional committee revealed it for what it was and showed how thoughtless
and careless talk can build up into something ugly and dangerous and how easily
it can get beyond control CAROUSEL 1963
CATFISHING IS FOR SATURDAY color L2118 2 reels
An engaging youngster bent on playing hookey learns from a surprise encounter
just how important an education is in the complexity of modern living GEORGIA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1950
CENTRAL PARK color L2512 2 reels
This is a camera study of one of the nations favorite playgrounds and New
Yorks most famous attractions the 840acre park set in the midst of the con
crete and skyscrapers of a great metropolis The varying moods and manners of
the park are contrasted with memorable candid shots of its visitors both human
and animal Shows children playing balloons flying mothers and their offspring
lazing in the sun fountains playing and tourists taking in the whole Useful
as a travel film and as a film for all ages CONTEMPORY 1964
18CERAMIC MURAL color L2602 20 minutes
The steps in the creation of a ceramic mural are shown in this film Follows
the artist from his sketch and design through the actual work with the ceramic
material through the installation of the mural DISNEY 1967
CHAIRMAKER AND THE BOYS color L2382 2 reels
The central character is a beloved and respected craftsman who for over 50
years has served the people of the Margarll Valley of Cape Breton Island His
speciality is the manufacture of chairs without the use of rails or glue
which are made to last a lifetime His grandson and a playmate find the crafts
mans workshop a storehouse of wonders There is a nice contrast between the
restraining wisdom of age and the overconfidence of freckle faced youth Use
ful for story value and for emphasis on craftsmanship Good family relationships
IFB 1960
THE CHAIRY TALE L316 1 reel
An experimental film produced by Norman McLaren this is a modern fairy tale
concerned with a common kitchen chair and a young man The young man tries to
sit but the chair declines to be sat upon and there is a struggle first for
mastery then for understanding The story is presented as a simple ballet
with no stage setting done to the accompaniment of unusual musical instruments
the stringed sitar and the drumlike tabla from India IFB 1957
CHALLENGE OF CHANGE color L2513 2 reels
Although the introduction to the film dwells on the tremendous changes which
have taken place in all facets of life during the past 25 years the primary
purpose of this film is to show something of the change that has come about in
library activities as the concept of information storage and retrieval has
developed in some of the major research libraries of the nation Stirring
colorful and unusual MATTHEWS 1965
CHALLENGE OF IDEAS L2383 3 reels
A timely film which outlines the difference between Communist and Democratic
governments this one emphasizes the basic heritage of the American people
Edward R Murrow narrates and several wellknown actors appear to urge that we
not lose faith in ourselves and that we remain morally and spiritually strong
Reviews the Communist threat and explains the reasons for NATO SEATO ANZUS
and the Rio Treaty Useful to introduce the subject and to stimulate further
discussion IFB 1960
CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS color L2158 2 reels
The Christmas visit of Mr Pickwick and his friends to Dingley Dell Farm is
adapted from Pickwick Papers The atmosphere of good fellowship and happiness
of the Christmas season is presented in the true spirit of Dickens While it
is a seasonal film it could be used at any time with a group which is studying
or is interested in Dickens EBF 1956
19CHARLES LINDBERGH L2559 26 minutes
Newsreel footage provides the basis for a study of the events in the life of an
American hero whose solo flight across the Atlantic made him a universal idol
in the twenties TV commentator Mike Wallace relates the events of Lindberghs
life before and after the transocean flight through the happy early years
of his marriage to Anne Morrow the tragic days following the kidnapping of his
son the murder trial flight from the country to avoid publicity political
conflict over isolationism and his service to the nation during World War II
He is portrayed as a shy lad who gained personal strength from adversity but
preferred obscurity to public idolatry STERLING 1965
CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS PATTERN FOR PEACE L2129 2 reels
The charter of the United Nations is shown here as the pattern for peace It
is very clearly visualized and explained Good program material for United
Nations BIS 1947
CHARTRES CATHEDRAL color L2496 3 reels
A thoughtful discussion and camera study of one of the best known cathedrals and
one of the best examples of Gothic church architecture in Europe EBF 1963
CHERRY ORCHARD PART I CHEKHOV INNOVATOR OF MODERN DRAMA
color L2603 21 minutes
This film from the Humanities series introduces the viewer to a study of Chekhovs
work and analyzes his use of characterization and plot to discover why he became
known as an innovator in modern drama Examines the meaning of sound effects in
the play and reveals Chekhovs attitude toward life as shown in the characters
he created for the play EBF 1968

CHERRY ORCHARD PART II COMEDY OR TRAGEDY
color L2604
This part of the film discusses why one of the directors of great tragedies in
the theater views the Cherry Orchard as a tragedy while Chekhov himself regarded
it as a comedy The narrator shows how Chekhov succeeds in dramatizing interior
action the action of one mind upon another and points out what is meant by
the subtext in Chekhovs plays EBF 1968
CHILDREN IN TROUBLE L109 1 reel
Discusses the causes of juvenile delinquency what happens to the juvenile
deliquent and the role of the home the church the school the police and
community clubs in preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency NYSDC
1947
CHILDREN OF THE WAGON TRAIN color L2384 2 reels
The viewer travels with a family in one of the wagon trains of the early 1840s
from Independence Missouri to the West The hardships of the trail as well as
the excitement its joy as well as its sorrow are seen through the eyes of a lad
of ten or twelve years McGRAWHILL 1960
20 1
CHILDS CHRISTMAS IN WALES L2431 3 reels
The Caedmon recording of Dylan Thomas reading his short story of the same title
provides the narration for this Christmas story Photography is of the animated
or moving still technique and consists of hundreds of photographs made
specifically for the film on location in Wales during the last five weeks of
1961 Nostalgic humorous and suitable for the season this will appeal to adults
as well as children CONTEMPORARY 1962
CHINA UNDER COMMUNISM 2nd ed L2432 2 reels
John Strohm the first American news correspondent inside Red China comments
on the current situation using new material based on interviews with recent
refugees from China Examines the forces shaping the Communist revolution in
China illustrates Communist methods of forcing radical change in traditional
patterns of living describes Chinas most critical social and economic problems
Contains no firm pronouncements or opinions on the general success of the
Communist regime therefore should be useful for discussion groups and exchange
of opinion EBF 1962
CHOOSING FOR HAPPINESS L2007 2 reels
Is he right for me It is Eves first question when she meets a new boy and
somewhere in the passing weeks each one fails to measure up With Eve and her
cousin Mary the film audience reviews these possible mates whom Eve has met in
college McGRAWHILL 1950
CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE CAREER color L2478 2 reels
A useful film for those who are working with senior high school groups involved
in the process of selecting a college Describes the various types of colleges
and universities in the U S stresses the importance of a visit to the college
before enrollment and points out what to look for in evaluating the various
departments describes upper and lower division the major study requirements
and depicts how extracurricular activities contribute to the success and enjoy
ment of college life VILLAGE 1963
CHRISTIANITY IN WORLD HISTORY To 1000 AD 2nd ed color
L2016 2 reels
A good straightforward presentation of the part that Christianity played in the
course of world history in the period from its founding to approximately 1000 AD
Visual presentation of countryside and buildings of the time is very well done
as is the narrative CORONET 1963

CHRISTMAS CAROL MUSICAL VERSION
L2385 Part I 3 reels
L2386 Part II 3 reels
Originally presented on the CBS Television network this is the first musical
version of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol Faithful to the original story
the libretto is by Maxwell Anderson Frederic March stars as Scrooge and an
excellent professional supporting cast is featured Musically tuneful and de
lightful it uses wellknown English carols and traditional Christmas Music
CAROUSEL 1961
21 CHRISTMAS CAROLS L110 1 reel
Contains the following carols 0 Come All Ye Faithful Noel It Came
Upon the Midnight Clear Joy to the World Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Silent Night OFFICIAL 1946
CHRISTMAS CRACKER color L113 1 reel
A seasonal pleasantry designed by a staff of artists and animators at the National
Film Board of Canada for entertainment this takes the form of a threeact
crackle with each act introduced in a pantomine by a lively jester In act I
a boy and girl of paper cutouts move to an arrangement of Jingle Bells in
act 2 a jazz composition accompanies a dimestore rodeo and a ballet of tin
toys done in animation in act 3 there is a tall tale of a Christmas tree trim
mer who also does amazing inventions one of which he uses to pluck a star from
the sky to place atop his Christmas tree NFB 1964
CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS NEAR AND FAR color L2068 2 reels
This warm and colorful story relates the origins of many of our Christmas customs
Children of German Swedish Mexican Italian and Chinese descent enact typical
Christmas celebrations of those countries Against a rich background of favorite
Christmas music the film carries the message We are joining with our brothers
around the world when we rejoice in the miracle of Christmas Useful with all
ages CORONET 1955
CHRISTMAS DEER color
A Christmas story based
The central message is g
needed The old man h
unhappy The small boy
deer is woven into the s
ready when humans become
Interesting as an honest
screen For older child
L2256 2 reels
upon fragments of a legend is retold as a modern allegory
iving but it shows that both old and young want to be
as sealed himself off from mankindhe was lonely and
showed him how he could give and help the poor The
tory as the watchful spirit which is always waiting and
aware of their potential for giving love and happiness
attempt to bring a different story of Christmas to the
ren GR0VERJENNINGS 1958
CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA color L300 1 reel
This picture shows how Christmas is celebrated in Australia a land where it falls
during midsummer Useful as additional material on the Christmas season and
Christmas in other lands AUSTRL NEWS 1958
CHRISTMAS IN DENMARK color L301 1 reel
An entire family joins in the gay preparations for Christmas doing many of the
same things that American children do such as making cookies and candies and
decorating the Christmas tree One point of difference is the giving and receiving
of only one present Other traditions different from ours are noted and explained
for American children BARR 1959
CHRISTMAS ON GRANDFATHERS FARM 1890s color L2433 3 reels
A family celebration of Christmas on the old homestead in the 1890s is pictured
in faithful and accurate detail All of the traditions of the family gathering
trimming the tree singing carols the Christmas dinner exchange of gifts etc
which accompany the celebration are included Useful for the holiday season
although the harsh voices of some of the family detract from its charm CORONET
1958
22 CHRISTMAS RHAPSODY Llll 1 reel
The story of the little fir tree which is cut down and trimmed on Christmas Eve
is retold in a modern American setting Background music of Christmas carols
EBF 1948
CHRISTMAS THRU THE AGES color L2138 2 reels
Shows various celebrations of the season throughout the years from the Roman
Festival of Saturn the Jewish Festival of Lights through the acceptance of
Christmas as a religious and social holiday by the British tribes Indicates
the refusal of the Puritans to celebrate Christmas in America for more than 200
years EBF 1954
CHRISTMAS VISITOR color L319 1 reel
The wellknown poem A Visit to Saint Nicholas is done in clever animated cartoon
style In the middle of the poem there is a sequence in which all of the toys
come to life around the Christmas tree after which the action returns faithfully
to the poem STERLING 1961
CINDERELLA L238 1 reel
The fairy tale of Cinderella is dramatized by animated silhouettes done by Lotte
Reiniger Captures the flavor of the old tale and gives a faithful portrayal of
each of the characters which is sure to appeal to young and old alike CONTEM
PORARY 1956
CIRCUS Part I L2505 24 minutes
Part II L2506
Emmett Kelley perhaps the best known clown in the amusement world is the story
teller in this specially edited version of the feature which was presented on
NBCTV in its Project 20 series The film describes the life of the people under
the big top and gives some background history of the circus Describes its special
magic in spite of the hard labor and poor facilities the lengthy practice and
perpetual movement between performances and the insecurity and closeness of the
circus clan Paintings and posters illustrate a short history of the circus from
the Roman Circus Maximus to the Ringling Brothers EBF 1964
CIRCUS BABY color L275 1 reel
Once again the drawings from a favorite childrens story are brought to the screen
to make the creatures of the circus live WESTON 1956
CIRCUS DAY IN OUR TOWN L2008 2 reels
Describes the excitement and drama of a circus day depicting not only the high
lights of the performance itself but many of the preparations necessary for
staging the big show EBF 1949
CITIZENS PARTICIPATES color L2145 3 reels
Shows how a community and its Kiwanis Club organized to secure a doctor for its
peopLe Emphasizes individual responsibility and cooperation YA 1953
23 CITY L2009 3 reels
A survey of the problem of planning community living in America embodying the
view of the American Institute of Planners Contrasts the turmoil of the planless
city with the color and spaciousness of the small planned community One of the
early documentary films on this subject MMAFL 1939
CITY AND ITS REGION L2023 3 reels
Part 3 of a sixfilm series Lewis Mumford on the City this one explains the
problem of harmony and balance between the city and the countryside Contrasts
the medieval city with the sprawling metropolitan areas of today and urges the
restoration and maintenance of balance between the two areas NFB 1963
CITY AND THE FUTURE L2025 3 reels
In this final segment of the sixpart series Lewis Mumford examines prospects
for the city and ways to restore its role as the focus of mans highest achieve
ment preserving enlarging and passing on mans cultural heritage NFB 1963
CITY AS MANS HOME L2028 3 reels
Mr Mumford points out that as our personal standards of living rise our communal
standards of living are falling He discusses why this is true and suggests
ways in which our cities can improve this condition NFB 1963
CITY CARS OR PEOPLE L2030 3 reels
In this part of the series on the city Mr Mumford places the automobile in the
role of the villain if man may be excused for the way in which the car is used
He deplores the waste of city space used to accomodate cars and suggests ways to
make the city accessible for meeting and mixing without allowing transportation
to make it impossibly congested and uninhabitable NFB 1963
CITY DRIVING TACTICS color L2514 2 reels
One of a series of three films dealing with safe driving practices this approaches
the subject in a matter of fact fashion and illustrates the correct way to drive
in traffic in cities It should be useful in civic club programs or with driving
classes for any age CAHILL 1964
CITY HEAVEN AND HELL L2047 3 reels
The first of six films in a series based on Lewis Mumfords study of the city
this film presents the elements that created the first cities about 5000 years
ago and the forces now threatening to destroy the city Especially interesting
for its ancient history content NFB 1963
CIVIL WAR color L2137 2 reels
Chronologically follows the most important military events of the War between the
North and South stressing social economic and geographic factors which ultimately
forced the South to capitulate Animated drawings and color photography portray
the strategy and geographical setting in which the war was fought EBF 1954
24V

CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION L2607 20 minutes
As part of a series of films on American History and Negroes in the United States
this film dramatizes two critical periods of history Shows political conflict
over slavery as a root cause of the Civil War points out what Negroes did to win
their own freedom in that way why Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
and explores briefly the problems of reconstructing the nation when the war was
over Shows how the thirteenth fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the United
States Constitution sought to protect and preserve the Negroes newly won freedom
McGRAWHILL 1965
CIVIL WAR ITS BACKGROUND AND CAUSES color L2434 2 reels
The purpose of this film is to clarify the causes and set forth the conditions
that precipitated the Civil War which hastened the industrialization of our nation
and changed the courses of its history Less dogmatic than some films on this
subject it recognizes that the causes of the war lie deep in our history and
goes back to the beginning of the colonial period to trace the development of
North and South along different economic lines and to show how the divergent
economic interests were increasingly reflected in politics and how bitterness
entered the situation as the institution of slavery began to be attacked and
defended on moral grounds McGRAWHILL 1962
CLAY color L2560 15 minutes
Emphasis is placed on the versatility of the material and the possibilities for
originality on the part of the artist who works with clay A ceramic artist
demonstrates the techniques with his remarks interspersed with a jazz music
background to shape a simple pinch pot a pitcher various animals a dancing
girl a box and a piggy bank Glazing decorating and firing are also demon
strated Does not include details as to exact use of tools type of glaze or
specific firing temperatures but does include enough to stimulate interest and
furnish general information ACI 1966
COLOUR IN CLAY color L173 1 reel
Shows how modern Staffordshire pottery with its intricate decoration is made
The potters wheel and turners lathe are shown along with demonstrations in
decorating by both transfer and freehand painting as well as glazing
BIS
THE COLUMBIA color L162 1 reel
The Columbia River when its force is harnessed by a new series of dams will be
one of the worlds largest single source of electrical power This film shows
the quarter million square mile basin drained by the Columbia River and its
tributaries which will be affected by the water use and conservation program
planned jointly by the U S and Canada NFBC 1962
COMMON HERITAGE color L2091 2 reels
Books are the common heritage of every person This film shows how the state
library and local agencies work together in Tennessee to see that all citizens
have access to them through bookmobiles regional and county library service
and the state library Will be useful with groups furthering those ideas in
other states SAM ORLEANS 1953
25COMMUNIST ACCENT ON YOUTH L2387 3 reels
Special emphasis is placed on the manner in which communist leaders manipulate
and exploit students and youth in all parts of the world to serve their purposes
Explores and contrasts the basic philosophies of socialist communism with those
of a free republic Introduced and narrated by William J Teague vice president
of Pepperdine College of Los Angeles and developed as part of their Community
Service Program Aims at an objective presentation of fact SOF 1961
COMMUNIST IMPERIALISM t q
LZ3i5t 3 reels
Communist history in the making can be seen in film footage made behind the Iron
Curtain Traces the manner in which communist leaders have been involved in the
events leading up to the absorption of nearly 407 of the worlds people in
satellite or outright communist countries Attempts to make viewers realize how
communism works and to awaken the public to its dangers One of two films on this
subject done by Pepperdine College of Los Angeles SOF 1961
COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES L226 1 reel
The question of where a persons duty to his community ends is raised when three
men call on another in their neighborhood to try to persuade him to accept the
chairmanship of a committee for a project to benefit the entire community No
conclusions are drawn but several points of view are brought out in their
discussion McGRAWHILL 1955
COMPOSITION IN PAINTING color L2561 16 minutes
The narrator points out and illustrates some of the ways in which the elements of
composition in painting have changed with the times and styles of the different
periods The most important of these are traced from the Middle Ages through the
various isms of the twentieth century For each period the film includes an
indication of the philosophy behind the style common subjects used during the
period analysis of at least one exemplary work by an identified major artist and
other unidentified examples STERLING 1965
CONDUCTING GOOD MUSIC color L2182 2 reel
Traces the development of conducting and illustrates techniques whlchtheonductor
uses to interpret the score Analyzes the three basic time signatures and the way
they are expressed by the conductor Illustrates effects of playing the same
composition with variations in tempo sound intensity and color Music by the
Vienna Symphony Orchestra Hans Swarowsky conducting EBF 1956
CONSERVATION ROAD THE STORY OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES
T o L2049 2 reels
There is a balance in nature the razed forest produces lumber for today but
floods for tomorrow the plowed under grasslands yield crops at first but deserts
later The answer conservation I FILMS 1947
CRAFTS OF THE FIRE t 17 i i
r ft t uill 1 reel
Lratts of the people in Limoges France showing the function of fire in handi
AFFILMS 1946inClUdinS 6namelS 8la88we porcelain pottery dinnerware
26 CRANES MAGIC GIFT color L2608 16 minutes
A Japanese fairy tale is dramatized using cleverly animated figures The story is
that of an elderly couple who rescue a crane which has become trapped on a snow
covered mountain The crane takes the form of a lovely girl who makes the old
couple happy as she lives with them As a reward for their kindness she weaves
beautiful cloth for them to sell to the cloth merchant but she becomes thinner
with each weaving because she is using her own feathers to make the cloth When
her secret is discovered she flies away in the snow CORONET 1967
CREDIT AND LOANS L2338 2 reels
Describes various types of credit buying prevalent in the United States and
analyzes the items covered in some standard contracts Presents these topics
installment buying interest automobile buying monthly payments restrictions
on merchandise revolving credit accounts credit cards separate contracts etc
Useful for introducing discussion of topics and stimulating awareness of need for
their study PROGRESSIVE 1961
CRESCENT AND THE CROSS color L2294 3 reels
An American couple both Christian visit the famous places of the Middle East
encounter the Mohammedan faith and are struck by the devotion and faithfulness
to their religion of the followers of Islam The Americans analyze this as they
travel pointing out the main tenets of Mohammedan belief and contrasting them
with those of their own Christianity Their determination to live their own
faith more fully is strengthened by this encounter with one which is different
Useful for church groups and for study of comparative religion DELTA 1959
CRICKETS BACKYARD SCIENCE color L203 11 minutes
Simple practical advice and instruction show how one can capture and study crickets
A plastic container is recommended so that the insects may be easily seen and
directions are given for preparing the container as a suitable home and for feed
ing crickets Closeup photography shows clearly the movement by which the cricket
makes its chirping sounds Useful for nature study with younger children in
Campfire scout church or Sunday school groups as well as in the classroom FA
1967
THE CRITIC color L179 10 minutes
The Critic spoofs both art films and art exhibits as well as the people who
go to them It consists simply of animated abstract images in color and an
amusing commentary by an offscreen voice COLUMBIA 1965
CUBISM color L276 1 eel
An uncomplicated series of explanations easily clarifies this style of painting
These cubist techniques are explained multiple viewpoints illusion of trans
parency flat or decorative space movement by repetition of design interpreta
tion of forms A summing up step by step adds assurance that viewers will go
away with a good understanding of what they have seen BAILEY 1957
27 CUCKOO CLOCK THAT WOULDNT CUCKOO color L277 1 reel
Hans Ticktocker master craftsman and clockmaker in the Black Forest of Germany
is asked by the Prince to repair a broken cuckoo clock Despite his skill he is
unable to make the cuckoo sing until he adds a second bird to relieve the cuckoos
loneliness The Prince rewards him handsomely Animated cartoon CORONET 1958
CULTIVATE YOUR GARDEN BIRDS color L278 1 reel
Shows birds common to many gardens in the U S most of which are also found in
Georgia Methods of attracting birds setting up feeding stations etc are
shown Useful for scout troops nature study groups etc May have some appeal
for garden club study groups IFB 1950
CURIOUS GEORGE RIDES A BIKE color L279 1 reel
George a curious little monkey finds all sorts of adventure when he takes a
ride on his bike and joins a circus WESTON 1958
CUT FLOWERS TO LAST LONGER color L2483 2 reels
A clear and practical demonstration of methods for prolonging the beauty of cut
flowers Demonstration should be useful for many groups especially garden clubs
general audiences of homemakers junior garden groups etc IFB 1962
CZECHOSLOVAKIA ANATOMY OF A SATELLITE color L2295 2 reels
Revises and brings up to date the film previously listed in this catalog as
Czechoslovakia A Satellite State Provides accurate usable information in
attractive color about one of the satellite countries in the communist group
Useful for discussion of international relations or for travel interest SHAW
1962
DANGEROUS RIVER color L2183 2 reels
The account of a group of archaeologists from the Smithsonian Institution as they
go on an exploratory trip down the Big Horn River which starts in the mountain
plains of Wyoming and runs north into Montana finally emptying into the Yellow
stone River Interesting from the standpoints of recreation archaeology camping
geography and geology BAILEY 1955
DANIEL BOONE L20ll 2 reels
Relives important episodes in the life of Americas best known wilderness scout
Daniel Boone revealing the personality traits and experiences which made him
outstanding in his field Portrays Boones youth in Pennsylvania and North
Carolina where he learned the ways of the wilderness Traces his activity in the
French and Indian Wars his pioneering adventures in exploring and settling
Kentucky his activity in the Revolutionary War and his final settlement in
Missouri where his reputation as a pioneer and scout became firmly established
EBF 1950
DANUBE color L2485 3 reels
In his usual thorough and entertaining fashion Disney pictures life and people
along the Danube River Good for armchair travelers and for study of life in
other lands DISNEY PROD 1963
28 DAVID LIVINGSTONE L2216 2 reels
The devotion and courage of the English explorer and teacher as he worked among
the people of Central Africa make an inspiring documentary film Shown are his
work as a medical missionary his explorations his disappearance and discovery
by Stanley Should be useful in missionary study groups both adult and junior
UWF 1950
DAY MAN FLEW L2435 2 reels
From his book Brave Men Barnaby Conrad narrates the story of the Wright
brothers early attempts to fly Using only still black and white photographs
the film succeeds in conveying action and drama and brings into sharp focus the
personalities and sacrifices of the Wright brothers Useful and appealing to
viewers of all ages McGRAWHILL 1962
DAY MANOLETE WAS KILLED L2257 2 reels
An exciting introduction to the sport of bullfighting and its traditions as
observed in a documentary film biography of the dramatic career of champion
Manolete famed Spanish bullfighter The film traces the early training and
development of Manolete and his retirement It reaches a climax with his return
to the arena for his last fight to meet the young challenger Louis Dominguin
BRANDON 1957
DAYS OF DYLAN THOMAS L2562 21 minutes
Description of Dylan Thomas poet the man and his work provides the content of
this brief study Fine use is made of an extraordinary collection of photographs
drawings and records He reads some of his poems so splendidly that their lyric
quality seems far more evident than the surrealism with which they are so often
credited CONTEMPORARY 1965
DAYS WORK L2082 2 refs
Shows a carpenter and his son 2000 years ago as they go about their daily work
and return home for a family meal at the end of the day UWF 1944
DECISION TO DROP THE BOMB L2515 3 reels
This adaptation of the NBC TV Special program of the same title explores two
broad questions How the decision was made and why it was made Reviews the
period from President Roosevelts death to the detonation of the atom bomb over
Hiroshima 135 days later Combines historic film clips with a penetrating
analysis of the facts behind the decision to use the bomb and with personal
interviews with many of the scientists government officials military officials
and others who participated in making the decision Discusses some of the major
political scientific and moral factors which entered into the justification of
the use of the atomic bomb EBF 1965
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE color L2072 2 reels
Depicts Second Continental Congress meetings in 1776 at Philadelphia which resulted
in the writing of the Declaration of Independence by Jefferson Franklin John
Adams and their colleagues TFC 1938

29 DEFENSIVE DRIVING TACTICS color L2516 2 reels
One of three films in a series devoted to improving driving habits and preventing
accidents this film explores the reasons why it is necessary for the average
driver to be a defensive driver Suggests common faults and practices which
drivers should anticipate and compensate for by their defensive tactics to avoid
costly or perhaps fatal accidents on streets and highways CAHILL 1964
DEFINING DEMOCRACY L2504 2 reels
Attempts to define democracy and to show how this philosophy of government
operates particularly in the United States Replaces DEMOCRACY an older film
now withdrawn by the producer which was formerly listed in this catalog EBF
1963
DESIGN color L227 1 reel
The basic principles of design are discussed and illustrated clearly and con
cisely in this film Useful for art study and appreciation groups BAILEY
1955
DESIGN IN SILVER color L228 1 reel
Good design is illustrated as the viewer follows the processes through which a
piece of silver jewelry travels from the initial sketch to the finished product
Details of each process are shown LOBETT 1954
DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT color L2563 15 minutes
Animated puppets reenact the story of Dick Whittington a poor London boy who
gave up his most beloved possession his cat and as a result of a remarkable
chain of circumstances became a rich merchant and Lord Mayor of London Crea
tivity of expression technical excellence good narration and a well coordinated
musical background make this an outstanding film for both children and adults
American Film Festival Award 1966 STERLING 1966
DISCOVERING COLOR color L2389 2 reels
Kaleidoscopic changes of pattern and color make a vivid picture as three aspects
of color are discussed hue value and intensity To illustrate the point made
in the narration forms in nature are used Good introduction to the subject for
older children or adults Produced by Jack Stoop Professor of Art at the Uni
versity of California FILM ASSOCIATES 1960
DISCOVERING PERSPECTIVE color L2436 2 reels
Another in a series on understanding art and its techniques this film attempts
to define perspective in terms of human vision and to illustrate the techniques
used to create the appearance of perspective on a flat surface Should be useful
for art study for groups of all ages Examples selected for illustration of
points are imaginative artistic and communicate clearly the idea the producer
has in mind FILM ASSOCIATES 1962
DISCOVERING TEXTURE color L2390 2 reels
Explores the meaning of the term texture by illustrating how we learn about it
and how man uses paints tools and materials to change the texture of surfaces
Discusses the effect of light upon texture and illustrates how man selects and
organizes textured surfaces for use in buildings gardens clothing etc Useful
to stimulate interest in the topic FILM ASSOCIATES 1961
30
DOCTOR EXAMINES YOUR HEART L220 1 reel
Produced in cooperation with the National Heart Association this film shows the
steps involved in a typical heart examination and explains clearly how each is
carried out and how it affects the patient Emphasizes the necessity for con
sulting a physician and following his advice BRAY 1955
DOLLS HOUSE color Part I THE DESTRUCTION OF ILLUSION
L2609 33 minutes
This film is in two parts and is part of the humanities series Part I emphasizes
the timeliness of Ibsens message by presenting scenes from his play in a modern
setting showing how Nora discovers that she has been living in a fantasy world
which Ibsen calls her dolls house EBF 1968
DOLLS HOUSE color Part II IBSENS THEMES L2610 28 minutes
Part II continues the study of Ibsens play analyzing the characters in order
to understand why their personalities are consistent with the ending he chose
Also analyzes and discusses the themes of Ibsens plays EBF 1968
DOLLS OF MANY LANDS color L239 1 reel
Prizewinning dolls from an international fair in Italy were used by an Italian
cameraman to create an imaginary trip around the world Dolls are dressed in
appropriate costumes and placed against backgrounds to illustrate different
types of people in the countries they represent EBF 1957
DONG KINGMAN color L2184 2 reels
This film illustrates the technique of the well known contemporary water colorist
ChineseAmerican Dong Kingman CONTEMPORARY 1954
DOUGHNUTS color L2479 3 reels
An episode from Robert McCloskeys HOMER PRICE is dramatized with live actors
Homer and a customer make doughnuts for his uncle while he slips out for a few
minutes but he is unable to stop the machine Humorous entertaining WESTON
1963
THE DROPOUT L2437 3 reels
Drawing on recent surveys and studies showing that drop outs from school are
doomed to a lifetime of low level jobs and frequent unemployment that they are
a drain on the economy and possible sources of delinquency and crime that
industry loses a vast potential of skilled workers and communities lose effective
citizens and the young people themselves lose their futures this film faces
the problem and points out ways communities can prevent dropouts Useful in
parentteacher study groups civic groups and other groups seriously interested
in the problem AF 1962
DRUG ADDICTION L2517 2 reels
This illustrates how a high school student is introduced to the use of marijuana
and heroin Throughout the film information is given concerning the causes of
drug addiction the physiological effects of narcotics and the treatment of drug
addicts That the entire community plays a part in the way back for the youthful
addict is illustrated in the final minutes of the film Although it is an old film
it is less harrowing and not so highly emotional in its treatment of the problem as
some films and should prove useful with PTA or other civic groups studying the
problem and with young people themselves EBF 1951
31
DUE PROCESS OF LAW DENIED L2071 3 reels
Dramatizes the kind of unlawful trials sometimes held in the early days of the
West Vividly points up the dangers of mob violence A film that will stimulate
discussion TFC 1943
DUST BOWL L2339 3 reels
One of the 20th Century series produced for television this is a documentary
report of the period from 1933 to 1939 when the dust bowl caused migrants to
leave their farms and homes to seek new areas where they could start over News
reel footage from the period and interviews with those who lived through the
devastation of the dust storms focus attention on the sufferings of the people
as well as the improvement in farm practices which came about as a result of
efforts to do something about it McGRAWHILL 1958
EARTH SATELLITES EXPLORERS OF OUTER SPACE color
L2258 2 reels
This film describes in elementary terms how manmade satellites stay aloft and
describes how satellites help us learn many things about outer space Models
are used to illustrate principles Describes plans being made to send men into
outer space and shows how an imaginary space station or space wheel for refueling
might be rocketed into orbit and assembled in outer space EBF 1959
EAST AFRICA color L2125 2 reels
The provinces of East Africa are shown and film emphasizes the animal life and
the way the people earn their living HOEFLER 1954
EASTER SEASON color L187 1 reel
Shows the origins of some of our Easter customs comparing them with the spring
festivals of other lands and other times The background for the use of eggs
rabbits sun and moon and bright colors in relation to Easter is portrayed Not
concerned with the specific religious meanings that are associated with Easter
the film regards the holiday as the climax of a joyous rebirth of life in the
earth CORONET 1952
EGYPT A COUNTRY IN TRANSITION color L332 1 reel
This film is a survey of conditions of life in modern Egypt contrasting current
progress with primitive ways of life Useful as a travel film as well as back
ground for discussion Uses Cairo as an example of city and metropolitan life
and an unnamed rural village for contrast Shows some of the changes taking
place IFB 1961
ELSA THE LIONESS L2611 30 minutes
Originally done as a BBC television special this film picks up the story of
Born Free the book by Joy Adamson Here Elsa comes back to visit her human family
bringing her three cubs with her The lioness is seen living in her two worlds
with her two families As few other animals would do Elso allows a human to
tend a wound received in battle with another lioness So far as is known it is
the only film documentation of a most unusual and amazing animalhuman relation
ship Shows the work of the game wardens and how certain wild animals in Africa
are in danger of extinction Audiences will be interested to learn that shortly
after the film was produced Elsa died in the jungle of an animal disease The
cubs were transported to a faroff jungle area to live in their native habitat
ROEBECK 1967
32 EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES color L2296 1 reel
Puppets enact Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale of the wicked tailor who pre
tended to sew fabulous clothes for the vain emperor Useful for childrens story
hour Good musical score BRANDON 1958
EMPERORS NIGHTINGALE color L2612 14 minutes
Original artwork and music complement the dramatic reading of the wellknown story
of the small gray bird whose beautiful song saved the life of a vain and foolish
emperor Useful in library storytelling programs or in any group to which the
story will appeal McGRAWHILL 1967
EMPERORS OBLONG PANCAKE color L163 1 reel
The merry story of the emperor who received as a birthday gift an oblong frying
pan which made oblong pancakes instead of ordinary round ones Because he liked
to be a little bit different he tried to make everything in his kingdom oblong
to match only to despair because he could not change the sun and the moon from
their round shapes Finally convinced that other shapes really were more suitable
for some things he permitted the kingdom to return to normal but because he
liked to be a little bit different he kept his oblong pan to make oblong
pancakes Edward Everett Hortons narration adds to the charm of the animated
figures STERLING 1963
EMPTY SHOES color L2259 3 reels
The story of William Carey pioneer Christian missionary to India Intended as
an inspirational film to create interest in the unfinished world task of Christian
missions ADMIRAL 1954
ENAMELING ON COPPER color L229 1 reel
The steps through which a piece of jewelry passes are carefully followed with the
camera to show what happens during each process and to show the importance of
each step in the finished product Encourages interested individuals to take up
this craft as a hobby LOBETT 1954
ENGAGEMENT ROMANCE AND REALITY color L2518 2 reels
Episodes in the life of an engaged couple compare their relationship before and
after marriage Incidents show how each of the young people contributes to a
romantic and unreal picture during the courting period During a long engagement
they become aware of the differences in their values and attitudes and evaluate
these in terms of their ability to succeed in marriage in spite of the differences
Recommended for church groups family counseling clinics and young peoples groups
McGRAWHILL
EQUALITY UNDER THE LAW THE LOST GENERATION OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY color
L2613 25 minutes
One of a series called Our Living Bill of Rights this is a presentation of the
difficulties which arose in Prince Edward County Virginia when the U S Supreme
Court ruled that segregation in public schools was illegal and unconstitutional
Shows how the Prince Edward case was fought in state and federal courts A
Supreme Court injunction reopened the schools and 99 of the white children
continued to attend private schools Raises the questions Did the segregationist
win Did the Negro community win Does anyone win in such bitter struggles
EBE 1967
33 ETERNAL CHILDREN L2340 3 raels
Mental retardation and the problems of caring for those who are retarded are
the theme of this film Some suggested solutions are shown Deals primarily
with institutional care and setting up of sheltered workshops IFB 1959
ETHIOPIA AFRICAS ANCIENT KINGDOM color L2391 2 reels
An excellent introduction to the nation of Ethiopia is in this film Discusses
the geography economy history people religion and government of the country
Presents Emperor Haile Selassie as being genuinely sincere in his desire to
make improvements for his people Excellent color photography DISNEY PROD
1961
EXPANDING WORLD RELATIONSHIPS color L115 1 reel
The development of economic and social interdependence from Jeffersons time
to the present is portrayed through animated drawings Then in live action
and animation the film emphasizes how the complexities of modern industrial
society have enlarged the interdependence of men and nations and how invention
has simplified various methods of communication The inference drawn is that
isolation no longer exists and consequently nations must work out ways of
settling their differences peacefully UWF 1946
EXPLORING BY SATELLITE color L2297 3 reels
This documentary film uses actual footage from Cape Kennedy Florida along
with much other material to show the various stages in the construction of a
satellite its testing launching tracking and reception of data The dramatic
countdown and launching bring a tremendous impact The last part of the film
projects possible uses of satellites Usable for any group interested in space
flight satellites etc from high school up DELTA 1959
EXPRESSIONISM color L317 1 reel
A short but effective film explains and illustrates what is meant by
expressionism in painting Uses as examples the works of painters of this
school and shows the differences in the way several painters would interpret
the same subject Useful for all ages it continues the series Understanding
Modern Art BAILEY 1960
EYE OF THE BEHOLDER L2519 3 reels
The way we perceive the world around us varies with objective perception This
principle is illustrated in the film which presents five different people seeing
and relating their impression of one incident in the life of a young man an
artist All of their impressions are understandable from their respective
points of view and all are contrary to the artists own view of the event
Helpful in stimulating discussion of the importance of self awareness in judging
others Useful in training programs for supervisors for other groups in
industry teacher education and general adult discussion REYNOLDS 1964
34EYES OF A CHILD L2614 30 minutes
Blind children are followed through a typical day at a special school The film
represents a report on the techniques and methods employed in teaching blind
children not only to give them a good education but also to give them the
knowledge needed to equip them to lead normal lives among sighted individuals
Useful with PTA groups civic clubs or any other group interested in learning
what can be done for this particular group of handicapped individuals Although
the film deals with a British school the methods are in use in schools in the
United States Originally produced as a BBCTV program ROEBECK 1967
FBI L2298 3 reels
The long history of the development of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a
fact gathering and fact reporting arm of the United States Department of Justice
is told through the use of newsreels representing the period from 1908 to the
present time One of the Twentieth Century series produced for CBS television
the narration is shared by Walter Cronkite and J Edgar Hoover Should be of
interest to and usable with a wide age group and a wide variety of groups of
individuals McGRAWHILL 1959
FDR THIRD TERM TO PEARL HARBOR L2299 3 reels
June 1940 to December 7 1941 is the period covered in this film Some excerpts
from newsreels of the political campaign of Wendell L Willkie and President
Roosevelt are shown and the voice of each is heard as they travel from city to
city Events leading up to Pearl Harbor in both America and Hawaii are shown
including the visit of the Japanese envoy to the President and others Excellent
discussion background for any study of this vital period of American History
McGRAWHILL 1958
FACE OF LINCOLN L2170 2 reels
The sculptor who has made a detailed study of Lincoln models in clay a head of
Abraham Lincoln The sculptor talks informally about Lincoln and the people and
events which influenced his life He shapes the mass of clay and discusses the
character and the forces which made Lincoln what he was Useful for both
biography and art study USC 1955
FACE OF YOUTH L2092 3 reels
Produced for the Wisconsin State Board of Health this film shows how parents
nurses and school teachers work together to help two boys who have problems
WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY 1952
FAMILIES FIRST L2013 2 reels
Emphasizes by means of a number of everyday incidents the familys responsibility
for filling the childs need for security affection and recognition Shows a
well adjusted family sharing experiences and helping the children to grow into
their new responsibilities and privileges as contrasted with a poorly adjusted
family in which both the boy and the girl get into trouble NYSDC 1948
35FAMILY AFOOT IN THE YUKON color L2223 2 reels
This film is the record of the experiences of a man his wife and their two
small children who spend a summer hiking 300 miles through the primitive wilder
ness of the Yukon Territory Shows how they reduced equipment and baggage to a
minimum and lived off the country How they thrived on the rough going will
appeal to all ages particularly those interested in nature study camping and
the Yukon HOEFLER 1954
FAMILY CIRCLES L2062 3 reels
This film shows that the boundaries of the family circle have extended to include
the school as a very important part of the family circle Examines the implica
tions and effects of the development whereby schools and home mutually share the
responsibilities for child growth and development McGRAWHILL 1949
FAULKNERS MISSISSIPPI LAND INTO LEGEND color L2520 3 reels
Biographical notes on William Faulkner are interwoven into the comparison of
real locales in and around Oxford and LaFayette County Mississippi and the
fictional settings of his novels The roads towns rivers and woods of
Yokhapatawpha County are located on Faulkners hand drawn maps Photographic
views of similar scenes in the real Oxford and LaFayette County help visualize
excerpts from the novels read by Joseph Cotten Faulkners home his family
and landscapes familiar to him are shown and related to places and people in
his writings Will bring pleasure to those people already familiar with
Faulkners work and stimulate interest among those who are not acquainted with
the works UNIV OF MISS 1965
FEELING OF HOSTILITY L2017 3 reels
The case history of Clare an outwardly successful but inwardly incomplete
personality The causes of her feeling of resentment toward others and the
resulting failure in personal relationships are traced in detail from early
childhood through an unhappy school life and an intellectually satisfactory
but emotionally frustrating college career Finally we see her in a responsible
editorial job in a publishing firm her hostility directed into constructive
effort All such persons are not so fortunate and this film is designed to
create a better understanding of such hostility which is often a source of
friction and misunderstanding McGRAWHILL 1948
FEELING OF REJECTION L2018 2 reels
The case history of a 23yearold girl who learned in childhood not to risk social
disapproval by taking independent action The film shows the harmful effects
of her inability to assert her own wishes and analyzes the causes of this problem
Symptoms of trouble are illustrated by incidents in which she submits to other
people unwillingly but without protest Scenes from her childhood show the
failure of early attempts to gain attention and the gradual repression of normal
competitive activity Under the guidance of a psychiatrist she begins to under
stand the causes of her feelings of rejection and becomes more able to express
her real feelings and to assert herself This film is a valuable aid in group
psychotherapy parentteacher education and in the instruction of social workers
nurses and medical students McGRAWHILL 1947
36FESTIVAL IN EDINBURGH color L2186 2 reels
Highlights of the 1954 Edinburgh festival are presented with its pageantry
music and drama and painting Replaces Edinburgh Festival of Music and Drama
released in 1948 BIS 1956
FEUD ON THIRD AVENUE color L2522 2 reels
Competition between two youngsters for the class presidency provides the situation
to show how a prank develops into minor and then serious hostility between them
and their supporters affording discussion of proper and improper ways of dealing
with angry feelings Shows how hatred can lead one into dishonesty and loss of
self respect and why anger and hate should not be allowed to dominate a life
Could be used to stimulate discussion in young peoples groups particularly
church groups TRAFCO 1961
L116
1 reel
FIDDLE DEE DEE color
Perhaps the best known and the most widely acclaimed film by Norman McLaren
Awarded first place in music and arts at the World Film Festival in Chicago and
prize winner of a Brussels Film Festival Celluloid dyes inks and transparent
paints were applied directly to the film Often both sides were painted to
utilize effects obtained by transparencies The surfaces were stippled scratched
pressed with cloths while the paint was wet and chemically different paints were
mixed to create patterns analogous to effects produced by mixing oil and water
on the same surface The musical accompaniment is Listen to the Mocking Bird
played by a folk fiddler The film exemplifies Norman McLarens careful experi
ments with sound motion and color values related to emotional content It has
pleased many audiences and has been used in art classes as motivation material
IFB 1948
FIFTH FREEDOM color L2438 2 reels
The many and varied services of the modern public library are vividly illustrated
in this film which proclaims along with the National Library Week slogan the
fifth freedom as the freedom to read The public library of Cary Massachusetts
which is well planned functional in style and offers a wide variety of services
and materials to many types of borrowers is used to promote reading and public
library service Useful in any part of the country to promote books and libraries
WING 1962
FIFTY STARS AND THIRTEEN STRIPES color L164 1 reel
A visit to a flag factory provides an opportunity to show how a United States
flag is assembled and to point out the symbolic meanings of the 50 stars and 13
stripes Identifies the union and the field and explains what are the proper
places where the flag may be flown Gives rules for flying the U S flag with
other national and state flags Includes simple basic easily understood
rules about proper handling and care of the flag and for its display SIGMA
1964
FIRST AID ON THE SPOT 3rd ed L302 1 reel
Introductory training film for first aid illustrating the techniques and skills
which would be taught in a Red Cross First Aid class Demonstrates the six common
types of injuries and the techniques for taking care of each Simple direct
illustrations show the methods of caring for wounds bums shock control of
bleeding making a splint for a bone fracture or break and two ways of administering
artificial respiration EBF 1959
37 FIRST MEN INTO SPACE color L2392 16 minutes
Recreates with live photography film animation and scale models the first
American orbital space flight and illustrates some problems of mans survival
in this hostile environment EBE
FISH THAT NEARLY DROWNED color L204 10 minutes
This film tells the story of the Southeast Asian Fighting Fish A childs
tropical fish aquarium is the setting for the tale which is narrated by a sheat
fish who also lives in the aquarium The climax comes when the wall between
them falls against the end of the aquarium and traps the pet fighting fish from
his air supply at the surface EBF 1966
THE FISHERMEN L2341 2 reels
Contrasts the changes in the way of life of fishermen in Nova Scotia brought
about by the introduction of a fish packing plant and the development of commercial
fishing Points up effects on working conditions social life etc IFB 1959
FIVE CHINESE BROTHERS color L280 1 reel
The five brothers who had such remarkable abilities are brought to life on the
screen Faithfully depicts the story as told and drawn by Claire H Biship in
her book Owen Jordan narrates WESTON 1958
FIVE COLORFUL BIRDS new ed color L264 1 reel
One of a series of bird pictures the scenes authentic sounds and narration
describe how the goldfinch cedar waxwing scarlet tanager woodpecker and eastern
bluebird feed protect their young and build their nests Bird clubs nature
study groups and scouts will be interested in this film CORONET 1953
FLATBOATMEN OF THE FRONTIER L117 1 reel
Shows the lot of early settlers of the Ohio Valley including the agricultural
economy frontier homes and domestic activities and the trip downriver to
market Frontier personalities speech and music are interwoven throughout
EBF 1942
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HOME
PART I color L2078 2 reels
PART II color L2079 2 reels
Two films featuring Miss Eve Portor of Montclair N J in a demonstration of
practical flower arranging in the home IFB 1950
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS OF WILLIAMSBURG color L2109 3 reels
This film shows the work of one of Williamsburgs official hostesses whose duties
include keeping appropriate flower arrangements in all public buildings Special
gardens are cultivated to provide blossoms in addition to native materials
Colonial style arrangements are shown and explained in detail COLONIAL WILLIAMS
BURG 1953
38 FLOWERING DESERT color L303 1 reel
The nature and characteristics of desert climate and topography are explained
and the film shows how spring brings a myriad of wild flowers to the arid
country in contrast to normal allyear vegetation Relates typical desert
birds and animals to their surroundings and locates the principal desert
areas of the world The treatment of the flowers and vegetation will be of
some interest to garden clubs BAILEY 1952
FLOWERS AT THEIR BEST color L318 1 reel
Introduces basic designs for flower arrangement Includes tips on how to
make cut flowers last longer how to use them to enhance room decor and
suggests types of flowers for specific arrangement purposes For beginners
or junior garden clubs WIS U 1959
FLOWERS AT WORK color L240 1 reel
Animation and timelapse photography describe the reproductive structure and
function of flowers Discusses pollination in composite flowers self
pollination and pollination by wind and insects Shows flowers improved
through the development of new varieties EBF 1956
FOOD AND PEOPLE L2165 3 reels
This film raises the question of how the world will feed its expanding popu
lation It stresses conservation of resources creation of new food resources
and improved agricultural methods Emphasizes the benefits of free world trade
to all nations EBF 1956
FOR EVERY CHILD L2107 3 reels
Points out the need for religious training in the life of all children and
emphasizes the responsibility of adults for providing for this training
B F COMM 1953
FOREST BABIES color L333 1 reel
Appealing shots of baby animals of many kinds to be found in the forest make
this film useful for childrens story hours or for nature study Shows how
the mothers care for and teach their offspring GROVER JENNINGS 1961
FOREST CONSERVATION color L119 1 reel
Produced by the Conservation Foundation in association with the New York
Zoological Society Calls attention to the many ways in which man has depleted
the forest by greedy and ignorant exploitation for his own gain Graphically
forecasts the dire results of this exploitation if it is continued Suggests
finally what is being done and must continue to be done in order to save the
forest and its vast resources EBF 1949
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fFOUR FAMILIES
Part I L2342 3 reels
Part II L2343 3 reels
Dr Margaret Mead the anthropologist and the narrator present a study of four
rural families in India Japan France and Canada They comment on how the up
bringing of a child contributes to a distinctive national character Center of
attention in each case is a yearold baby in the family of a farmer of average
means Details of the bath the way the baby is fed punished or rewarded will
yield clues about the way character is formed in each society shown Especially
useful for parent groups McGRAWHILL 1959
FOUR RELIGIONS
Part I L2393 3 reels
Part II L2394 3 reels
The basic beliefs of each of four major religions of the world Hinduism
Buddhism Islam and Christianity are presented and then summed up by Arnold
Toynbee renouned British historian Film footage was made in India Japan
Morocco and Canada and introduces each religion geographically Useful for
discussion groups McGRAWHILL 1962
FOX color L165 1 reel
Filmed in his natural element with friends and enemies with whom he must live
his interesting habits and characteristics is introduced in a delightful film
Shows him meeting an opposum chasing a deer and hunting food Will appeal to
children and be useful in such programs as scouts campfire girls or other
outdoor groups WING 1964
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT L2260 3 reels
One of the worlds most original and influential architects discusses his
theories of functional architecture and analyzes contemporary styles tracing
them back to Greek and Asiatic origins In a conversation covering a broad range
of topics Mr Wright displays the agile wit and eloquence that made him one of
the most colorful personalities of our time This film was made shortly before
his death EBF 1957
FREEDOM TO READ L2139 2 reels
Very useful to promote discussion Presents various situations in which this
freedom is threatened At one point in the film there is a pause to permit a
discussion of the ways the public can use books or in which libraries may serve
the public COL U PRESS 1954
FREEDOM TO SPEAK PEOPLE OF YORK VS IRVING FEINER
color L2615 23 minutes
The series Our Living Bill of Rights dramatizes actual court cases in which
the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution were tested within
recent years They establish the point that certain rights must be protected
even though those who claim them are objectionable in some of their uses of those
rights In this instance the question is the right of free speech even
when it leads to riot Useful as a basis for discussion EBF 1967
40FREEDOM TRAIL IN BOSTON color L2564 14 minutes
The camera follows a route marked by Boston citizens connecting the historical
landmarks of the city Although the films quantity of narration is somewhat
rapid likely making it difficult for elementary children to absorb the
visualization of history tradition and heritage of the Boston area is well
covered and will make the film useful for historical background and interesting
to the armchair traveler IFB 1965
FREEWAY OR EXPRESSWAY DRIVING TACTICS color L2523 2 reels
One of three films in a series designed to improve driving habits and increase
safety on the freeways of our nation Typical problems of driving on the freeways
are presented and the correct ways of meeting them are shown Presented for
normal everyday drivers in an objective not too emotional style to emphasize
the correct way of driving as well as the hazards which are peculiar to using
freeways or expressways CAHILL 1963
FRENCH SCHOOL OF PAINTING L2093 2 reels
The introduction shows in quick succession the painting of numerous famous
artists Then in more detail views are shown of the studios in Montparnasse
of Fernand Leger and Marc Chaggall and of the School of Andre Thote where the
artists are at work Young moderns from all over the world are seen working at
their canvasses in the streets of Paris absorbing the influence and techniques
of the French School which they will take with them wherever they go AFFILMS
1951
FRIENDLY BEASTS color L2344 2 reels
The legend of the friendly beasts who brought gifts to the Christ Child is
dramatized in this appealing film Theme and content are drawn from the tradition
al carol which adds to its usefulness for all ages at the Christmas season
GROVERJENNINGS 1960
FRIENDSHIP BEGINS AT HOME L2101 2 reels
During adolescence one grows away from his family While this process is natural
and desirable it is also difficult and disturbing This film is directed to the
adolescent stating as vividly and emphatically as possible the importance of
valuing the friendships in the home the fun of doing things with the family
group and treating parents brothers and sisters with respect and affection
Designed for guidance programs it is useful to home economics teachers and for
general groups as well CORONET 1949
THE FROG PRINCE L281 1 reel
Lotte Reiniger silhouette version of the old fairy tale The Kings daughter is
told she must keep her promise and the frog becomes a handsome prince CON
TEMPORARY
FROG WENT ACOURTIN1 color L2422 2 reels
Artist Feodor Rojankovskys Caldecott Medal winning drawings of Mr Frog and
Miss Mousie and their wedding guests are animated to bring to life the creatures
of the old ballad John Langstaff sings his version of the song twice inviting
the audience to join him the second time Subtitles make it easy to follow
WESTON 1961
41 FROM DORIC TO GOTHIC L2187 2 reels
The history of the development of architectural styles particularly during the
twelfth and thirteenth centuries Of somewhat specialized interest for art study
groups it is exceptionally well done The musical background is worthy of
attention BRANDON 1954
FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION color L2345 3 reels
Tells the story of human reproduction as an integral part of the universal
pattern of nature explaining that childbearing is an emotional and spiritual
experience as well as a physical one McGRAWHILL 1959
FROM SOCIABLE SIX TO NOISY NINE color L2160 2 reels
Shows the typical behavior and sensible parental guidance of several children
of six to nine years of age McGRAWHILL 1954
FROM TEN TO TWELVE L2224 3 reels
This film continues the study of child development in the Ages and Stages
series Boys and girls in this age group are observed in real life situations
as they indulge in noisy shouts bursts of anger and the spirit of cooperation
It should contribute to a better understanding of this group by parents teachers
volunteer workers or any social or civic workers who deal with children
McGRAWHILL 1957
FROWNING PRINCE color L166 1 reel
Crockett Johnsons childrens story of the same title is brought to the screen
in an animated film The tale concerns a young prince whose immovable frown
cannot be erased even by a princess with an irrestible smile CONTEMPORARY
1964
FRUSTRATING FOURS AND FASCINATING FIVES color L2161 2 reels
One of the films in the ages and stages series this film shows a boys be
havior as it changes from childish helplessness to vigorous self assertion
Points out that the change is gradual and at five the child is more independent
of adult support and has an insatiable curiosity about everything around him
McGRAWHILL 1952
FUR COUNTRY color L2225 2 reels
The Moose Factory trading post on James Bay is still a center of Canadas fur
trade In this film an Indian trapper is shown as he goes out from the post
to visit his trap lines There he camps in the bitter cold traps mink and
beaver skins the animals dries the pelts and brings them back to the post
in time to sell them to the trader for money to use for Christmas Shows
trapping as an occasional occupation and points out many of the hardships
endured by the trappers NFB 1942
GALLANT LITTLE TAILOR L241 1 reel
Faithful retelling of the childrens story of the little tailor who killed
seven at one blow This film was the first fulllength animation film in the
history of the cinema It was completed in 1926 The technique is equal to
those of today CONTEMPORARY 1954
42
GARDENS OF ENGLAND color L184 1 rX
Lovely color pictures of all types of gardens common to England from the large
estates to a narrow strip of ground with comments on the love of the English for
gardens BIS 1941
GENUINE DIAMOND RING color L252j Jtll
A little girl covets a friends wealth and possessions and pretends to have a
valuable diamond ring When it is lost she eventually admits that the ring is
worthless but discovers that honesty selfrespect and friendship are more
valuable than any material thing Provides a dramatization of a t
to older elementary age children This film can serve as a basis for a cession
of the Christian view of material possessions One of a series produced for the
Methodist Church TRAFCO 1961
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW L2226 2 els
An outstanding playwright and personality of the times is shown through a series
of still pictures and clips from the actual motion picture coverage of Shaw
Scenes fom some of his plays famous actors playbills and excellent narration
contribute to an understanding of the man BRANDON 1956
GEORGE MASON OF GUNSTON HALL color L311 1 reel
George Mason one of the Virginia patriots is shown as a writer whose otks
served as the basis for the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights
His home one of the fine examples of colonial architecture which is preserved as
a historical shrine is shown in detail The film will appeal to womens clubs
with rinterest ininterior decoration as well as to groups with interes in
the background of the documents of American freedom VIRGINIA ED BD 1957
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER color LuH evnr fiLllLribes
A biographical sketch about George Washington Carver this short film describes
his contributions in the field of chemurgy Uses cartoon techniques ARTISAN
1959
L242 1 reel
Another Story Parade film based on the book and produced by animating the
original Illustrations Tells the story of the little ghost Georgie who
haunted a house WESTON 1956
GERALD MCBOING BOING color L236 JhtmXA
This cartoon based on a childrens book tells the story of Gerald who could
produce any sound effect known to man although he could not carry on conversation
or talk COL 1951
rFRMANY TODAY FATHERS AND SONS L2525 3 reels
Suited version of an NBC news feature examines the barrier of silence which
has develoned between the generation of Germans who fought World War II and those
who have been cupelled to live with that legacy Shows how the fathers who were
oung men durinitlers rise to power and his rule lZ
and assigned guilt to others or to forces over which they had no control Pro
vides infightinto reasons for the rise of Hitler Germany during the wartime days
Tf triumPn8and disaster the bitter days of reconstruction and the postwar return
of Germany to heights of prosperity EBF 1966
43GETTING ALONG WITH PARENTS L2147 2 reels
Shows the conflicts that result in five different homes when a group of teenagers
plan to visit a night club after the junior prom dance Intended to provoke
discussion of the problems of high school students in their relations with their
parents EBF 1954
GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS color L304 1 reel
Yellowstone National Park serves as an example for the illustrated lecture on
what geysers are how they are formed and what makes them perform Useful as a
travel film and for short film programs BARR 1960
GIFTED ONES L2346 2 reels
Two leading Canadian educators Doctors Florence Dunlop and T W Martin present
their views on how the potential of mentally superior children can best be
developed The wide diversity of professional practice in meeting this challenge
is reflected in the film Parents and citizen groups with an interest in this
problem will find this good discussion material IFB 1959
GLACIER PARK color L2493 2 reels
Armchair travelers and those interested in national parks will find this film of
interest Beautiful color photography HOEFLER 1963
GLACIER PARK AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES color L2119 2 reels
This unusual international park provides an opportunity to actually see a glacier
and learn how glaciers operate Beautiful color photography HOEFLER 1948
GLASS color L335 1 reel
Made at the Royal Leerdam glassmaking works in the Netherlands this documentary
film explores the rhythmic and visual effects produced in making glass both as
it is blown and molded by master craftsmen and as it is manufactured on the
assembly line A jazz accompaniment to the work of the craftsmen contrasts
sharply with the dehumanized synthetic sound accompanying the mechanized process
No narration but an extremely effective film For all groups GO 1959
GLASSFROM THE OLD TO THE NEW THROUGH RESEARCH color
L2115 2 reels
The techniques of manufacturing glass have changed as research has developed new
forms and new uses for glass Old and new are contrasted and the processes of
manufacture are shown EBF 1954
GLORY OF SPRING color L199 1 reel
Timelapse photography shows how buds awaken and flowers and leaves grow to
create the glory and beauty of spring IFB 1950
GOD IN NATURE color L182 1 reel
Suitable for inspirational programs with garden clubs and religious groups
Shows various phases of nature such as sea mountain flowers clouds seasons
PICTOSOUND PROD
44GOLDEN AGE L2301 3 reels
This film examines the question of whether retirement at 65 means the end of
the road for older people Three cases are presented to discuss three view
points for one it means emptiness and futility for another the beginning
of a new career for the third the discovery that the anticipated happiness
of unlimited leisure does not last McGRAWHILL 1958
GOLDEN DOOR color L2302 2 reels
An animated color film treats a serious subject in a humorous and original way
examining how many and what type of people have immigrated into our country
Facts and figures illustrate what our policy has been up to now and project
what the future policy concerning immigration might be Reviews the laws
governing immigration and questions whether our present ones are realistic
Should be a good discussion film for business religious welfare and civic
groups DYNAMIC 1959
GOLDEN FISH color L29 3 reels
A gay and suspenseful story of the wondrous world of a little boy his pets and
a neartragedy that threatens The little boy has a canary but he yearns for
a beautiful goldfish that is a prize in a game of chance in a nearby carnival
Although a man wants the fish the attendant is unable to catch it and the fish
seems to want to be won by the boy In the new home the fish and the bird
become friends but both are nearly destroyed by a predatory alley cat No
narration but a delightful guitar accompaniment to the story makes it a
pleasant experience for both young and old COLUMBIA 1962
GOOD GROOMING FOR GIRLS color L230 1 reel
Emphasizes the fact that an attractive appearance is achieved by a carefully
followed routine a wellplanned and caredfor wardrobe attention to hair
nails teeth personal daintiness good posture and proper diet and rest
CORONET 1956
GOTHIC ART color L2395 2 reels
Explores the meaning of the term Gothic in art using famous churches of that
style to illustrate what the symbols meant through sculpture and architecture
One of a series of art films coordinated with the McGrawHill Encyclopedia of
World Art McGRAWHILL 1962
GRAND CANYON color L2396 3 reels
The camera explores the Grand Canyon and its plant and animal life to provide a
pictorial interpretation of all four movements of Ferde Grofes Grand Canyon
SuitePainted Desert and Sunrise On the Trail Cloudburst and Sunset
and Finale There is nonarrationjust the music and the canyon the river and
the area immediately around it Excellent photography and good sound originally
done for the wide screen DISNEY PROD 1961
45 GRAND CANYON A JOURNEY WITH JOSEPH WOOD KRUTCH
color L2565 26 minutes
Naturalist Joseph Wood Krutch leads a trip on mule back from the rim of the
canyon to its depth The journey affords opportunity for vast panoramas seen
from the air and from the surface as he recalls his feelings of awe and disbelief
on his first sight of the canyon There is some discussion of the canyon geology
as he passes successive rock layers A visit to a Havasupi settlement provides
opportunity to compare the advantages and disadvantages of semiprimitive culture
with the advanced technology outside the valley Dr Krutch makes a strong plea
for the preservation of wilderness areas and for allowing the Grand Canyon area
to remain in its natural state Useful for conservation programs EBF 1966
GRANDMA MOSES color L2102 2 reels
Archibald MacLeish poet and artist himself narrates the story of the paintings
of Grandma Moses one of Americas best known primitive artists Many examples
of her work are included AFFIIMS 1950
GRAPHIC ELEMENTS IN LANDSCAPE color L320 1 reel
The way to find a picture in a landscape is shown in this art teaching film
which explains how to analyze the elements seen and how to use them to best
advantage in a painting Useful with art study groups ALLENDOR
GREAT WEATHER MYSTERY L2411 2 reels
Originally produced as one of the CBS News Project 20 programs this film
shows what weather is the many ways it is predicted and some of the steps
which can be taken toward control of the weather Various means of weather
prediction are shown such as those of the Farmers Almanac of Dublin New
Hampshire which studies the height of hornets nests and the thickness of
the winter coats of animals Shows the work of the U S Weather Bureaus
National Meterological Center in Suitland Maryland and in the New York
office as weathermen make their forecasts of local and national weather
Includes scenes from the Tiros satellite probes of the upper atmosphere the
U2 high altitude meterological planes Air Force balloons and some of the basic
research being conducted at Loomis School in Connecticut and at Yellowstone
National Park McGRAWHILL 1962
GREECE THE IMMORTAL LAND color L2616 40 minutes
Modern and ancient history are brought together as scenes of the modern country
side and cities are interlaced with scenes from the great Greek heritage in archi
tecture art philosophy drama politics etc Uses excerpts from well known
writers and figures of the classic period of Greek history spoken by such important
theatrical personalities as Michael Redgrave reading from Thucidydes Sir John
Gielgud reciting the work of the Greek poets Katina Paxinou and others doing
scenes from the classical Greek drama Excellent photography and choice of
scenery makes the film a valuable addition to travel films IFB 1962
46
4
GRIZZLY BEAR A CASE STUDY IN FIELD RESEARCH
L2617 22 minutes
color j
Scientists John and Frank Craighead twin brothers have in recent years headed
a research team to gather information on the grizzly bear which is in danger ot
extinction The film shows the care and detail which the Doctors Craighead use
in their study Less than 1000 grizzlies are known to exist in the U S outside
of Alaska The team has by shooting as many as possible with a tranquilizer dart
been able to attach electronic devices by means of which the bears are tracked
during their activities in the spring and summer and hibernation during the
winter months Poses fascinating questions and gives some of the answers which
have been gathered in this intensive study Useful with all age groups NAT
GEOG 1967
GROWTH OF FLOWERS color L212 1 reel
Filmed with painstaking care over a long period of time Viewers observe the
flowers sprouting from the ground blooming and finally dying Roses hids
jackinthepulpits daffodils and iris are used as illustrations CORONET 19
GULF COAST THE SOUTHS LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
L2476 2 reels
color fct4
The emerging character of this region of the United States is presented in this
film which stresses the location and distribution of natural and cultural phenomena
which give character to the different parts of the earths surface Emphasizes
manland relations and the ways in which major problems affect the lives of
individuals in an area Portrays the influence of the weather on the Gulf Coast
region and presents the economic opportunity which this area affords Of Merest
to mens clubs general audiences and armchair travelers McGRAWHILL 1963
L347
1 reel
HAILSTONES AND HALIBUT BONES color
Part I
Actress and screen personality Celeste Holm gives a delightful reading of Mary
ONeills poem to accompany the lovely colored animated drawings illustrating
it Unusual musical background Useful with a poetry hour or with book talks
to children art groups or other programs focused on lively arts STERLING 1963
L348
7 minutes
HAILSTONES AND HALIBUT BONES color
PrlVt T T
In response to many requests from those who have used the original film with great
success a sequel has been made to illustrate the verses that make up the rest
of the poem by Mary ONeill Colors described in Part II are blue gray orange
purple and brown STERLING 1963
s L2347 2 reels
HAIR CARE color jii
One of a series of practical films dealing with personal grooming for teenage
Srls this is a businesslike approach to the matter Reminds one that healthy
haJr depends upon adequate washing and brushing and points out the way to care
for healthy hair Uses teenage models and has a mature woman as narrator IFB
1960
47 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY L2505 2 reels
A short film which received the Academy Award in 1963 as the best liveaction
short subject this film can be used for many programs It is an excellent
example of the film as an art form it is good fun it is social satire The
story deals with the misadventures of a young couple in Paris as they try to
carry out plans for a romantic celebration of their wedding anniversary No
dialogue or narration is necessary as the characters experience the events
PROD UNLIMITED 1963
HARE AND THE TORTOISE L122 1 reel
A childrens classic comes vividly alive in this charming film Real animals
play all roles the wily fox lays out the course the wise old owl acts as judge
and the steady tortoise finally beats the boastful hare in a most exciting
finish EBF 1947
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON color L351 1 reel
Crockett Johnsons book comes to life as a cleverly animated Harold uses his
large purple crayon to make real the things he draws He goes for a walk in the
woods and draws the trees When he is hungry he draws food he likes best to
eat when he falls in the ocean he draws a boat and climbs into it Finally
when tired of adventures he finds his way home to his own bed he draws the
covers and goes to sleep CONTEMPORARY 1963
HAUNTS OF PIRATES color L2397 2 reels
The scenes of the activities of some of the famous pirates of the Spanish Main
are shown as the tales of their depredations are narrated Ranges from Nassau
to the Virgin Islands and from Jamaica to Panama Includes areas frequented by
Blackbeard Henry Morgan and Captain Kidd Shows some of the treasure recovered
from pirates trones and buried ships Exciting and romantic adventure PROD
UNL 195
HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY THAT I LOVE YOU L2442 2 reels
This film is a provocative study of the impact made by advances in technology on
modern daily life Without narration scenes showing how machines and appliances
of all kinds lend to the physical comfort of the family while at the same time
they tend to separate the members and lead them farther apart Sound effects
from the machines and appliances traffic noises scattered words and scraps of
conversation are used effectively to make the films points Good discussion
film for teens and adults USC 1961
HAWAII USA color L2261 2 reels
This film made while the Territory of Hawaii was seeking the status of statehood
is a study of the history heritage culture and commercial life of the area
Discusses volcanic origin of the islands and shows an active volcano as it erupts
Shows the many people who make up the population and discusses the development
of the major industries sugar pineapple cattle and coffee BAILEY 1953
HE IS RISEN color L2473 2 reels
The Christian story of the crucifixion and resurrection is told through a series
of well known paintings accompanied by a masculine voice giving the narration from
the New Testament The pictures are not identified but the film provides a
moving experience and should be useful with church groups as well as art groups
FILMS INC 1963
48 HEART OF THE CITY L2038 3 reels
In this part of his series dealing with the problems of cities and city life
Lewis Mumford urges that the variety and breadth that once made cities physically
attractive and humanly creative must be recreated today He believes that the
heart of the city should gather together and concentrate all of mans activities
so that the separate patterns of life are shaped into a more meaningful and
harmonious whole and that we are in danger of creating empty dullness as we
obliterate the old in the name of progress and transform cities into barren
precincts of commerce and finance NFB 1963
HELEN KELLER IN HER STORY L2188 4 reels
A documentary film tracing the life of Helen Keller which is narrated by the actress
Katherine Cornell Tells of her attainments despite the handicaps of blindness
deafness and muteness and of her work for others DE ROCHEMONT 1956
HELLO PIRRO L123 1 reel
Pirro comes to lifelearns facts of his lifewood paint and strings that
made him Meets creator Pat Patterson Delightful pantomine as he discovers own
image in mirror learns to walk and run OFFICIAL 1949
HELP YOURSELF color L2069 3 reels
Pictures a steelworkers first visit to the library and the use which he his
family and the citizens generally can make of it The tools services and
financial needs common to most libraries are illustrated ALA 1950
HELPING THE CHILD TO ACCEPT THE DOS L124 1 reel
Portrays the child learning to live in a world defined by the Dos and explains
how his personality is influenced by the extent to which the Dos are accepted
Illustrates with life situations the types of Dos the child must learn to
accept 1 the Dos for personal living 2 the masculine and feminine Do s
and 3 the Dos for human relations EBF 1948
HELPING THE CHILD TO FACE THE DONTS L125 1 reel
Reveals how the young child meets a world of Donts and how he reacts by conform
ing in his own distinctive waysthus forming his own individual personality
Classifies the Donts as those which protect the child from danger those which
restrain him from taking things that belong to others and those which teach him
to respect the rights of others EBF 1948
HEMINGWAY
Part x L2443 3 reels
Part II L2444 3 reels
Here is the 16mm film version of the NBC production made shortly after Hemingways
death Narrated by Chet Huntley it chronicles Hemingways life from boyhood
through his years as a journalist and novelist until his death Draws upon one
of the largest collections of still photographs and rare motion pictures of
Hemingway ever assembled Includes major literary and artistic personalities of
the twentieth century and documents the turbulent times in which he lived and
took active part World Wars I and II the Spanish Civil War Examines the
ritual of bullfighting which seemed to personify Hemingways Code of Courage
and comments on the interrelationship of his life and the characters in his major
works McGRAWHILL 1961
49 HENRI MATISSE L2097 2 reels
Biographical commentary of the life of the French painter Shows Matisse at
work and the many changes his paintings go through before they are satisfactory
to the artist An interval of slow motion photography gives opportunity to
observe his techniques The film ends with pictures of Matisse at his home near
Nice France FRENCH FILM EXCHANGE 1946
HERCULES color L2218 2 reels
This film was made by animating the original illustrations of the book by Hardie
Gramatky which tells of the adventures of the little fire engine Useful for
childrens programs WESTON 1956
HERE COMES THE CIRCUS L126 1 reel
The great parade daring acrobats thrilling jumps famous clowns of the Cole
Brothers Circus CASTLE 1942
HERITAGE WE GUARD L2019 3 reels
Traces the early exploitation of wildlife for hides and skins gradual westward
movement of trappers and settlers and thoughtless exploitation of the land Shows
the interrelation of wildlife and soil conservation CASTLE 1940
HIDDEN EARTH color L2445 3 reels
Part of the Planet Earth series this film examines the structure of the solid
earth and shows how the science of seismology is used to analyze it Traces ideas
from ancient concepts to findings of present day research McGRAWHILL 1962
HIDDEN WORLD A STUDY OF INSECTS color L2618 24 minutes
Several of the more common insects are shown in a fascinating camera study of
their life cycle Shows how the larvae develop in the various kinds of nests
such as wasps bees ants etc Discusses harmful and harmless insects and their
place in nature EBF 1967
HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND color L118 1 reel
A beautiful short introduction to the Scottish Highlands Provides excellent
camera study of the mountain streams the famous mists on the mountain tops
the fields of heather and other features of the landscape In addition there
are glimpses of the Highlander at work and at play AVED 1963
HIMALAYA LIFE ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD color L2303 2 reels
Beautiful photography gives a comparative treatment of climate the geography
economic conditions and cultures of this little known region Adult audiences
interested in learning about other lands and peoples will enjoy this film
ATLANTIS 1957
HINDUISM L2446 2 reels
Part of a fourfilm series on the great religions this is a straightforward
explanation of the basic beliefs of Hinduism and of its relationship to other
beliefs Stresses the Way of Works the Way of Worship and the Way of Wisdom
in Hindus search for the good life McGRAWHILL 1962
50 HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROCKET color L2447 2 reels
Scientific principles and the theories pertaining to rocketry and space exploration
are presented in this documentary on an important area of scientific development
Traces the development of rockets from the Chinese through the work of Dr Robert
Goddard popularly known as the father of American rocketry and the work of the
German Rocket Society which made the rocket useful as a war weapon in 1941 Includes
the work of scientists in Russia and the U S and the first space vehicles each
orbited Projects what will happen in nottoodistant lunar flight using diagrams
and animation Clear explanation and background for understanding of space
developments McGRAWHILL 1962
HOAXTERS L2474 2 reels
Dory Schary with an excellent cast of well known Hollywood actors presents those
who would overthrow democratic government in favor of communism or any other
totalitarian government as hoaxters no better than the medicine men who used to
be found in cheap carnivals peddling their worthless curealls to the gullible
Traces the development of both fascism in Germany and Italy and communism in
Russia showing how the representatives of those government waxed friendly or
unfriendly to the U S according to how well it suited their purposes Stops
with the episodes of 1945 but leaves the way open to use other films or discuss
further developments Still very useful as it is skillfully done FILMS INC
1953
HOLLAND HOLD BACK THE SEA color L2619 20 minutes
Originally produced by the Shell Oil Companys film unit this version from which
all reference to the company has been cut was produced and distributed by the
Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation It provides a history and
current assessment of the land reclamation efforts which have been made by the
Netherlands Uses liveaction photography aerial views maps and newsreel
footage to show the construction maintenance and repairing of flood damaged
dikes Clarifies plans for the future enclosure of the wide delta region in an
immense dike along the coast line EBF 1967
HOLY LAND BACKGROUND FOR HISTORY AND RELIGION color
L215 1 reel
The film vividly presents scenes of Jerusalem Nazareth the Lake of Galilee the
River of Jordan Jericho and Mt Nebo in reference to many well known Bible
passages Excellent background and enrichment material for Bible study or church
school classes CORONET 1954
THE HOME
L2081
2 reels
One of a series of films depicting life in Palestine 2000 years ago
activities in the ancient home of a carpenters family UWF 1944
Shows typical
HOME NURSING FUNDAMENTALS L2111 2 reels
Shows such nursing techniques as arranging the sick room making the bed morning
care of the patient giving medicine according to the doctors instructions
serving meals and suggestions on convalescent care CORONET 1953
HONEST WOODSMAN
L127 1 reel
folk tale of an honest woodsman and his meeting with Mercury the god of
good fortune A puppet film set in Greece CORONET 1949
51 HONG KONG FREE PORT color L2398 2 reels
The British Crown Colony of Hong Kong with its dependable government and free
trade policies has developed a unique position in world trade This film shows
how cooperation among the Americans British and Chinese has brought prosperity
to the colony and surveys some of the colonys problems One of these is that of
the refugees from Red China for whom special housing had to be constructed
following a fire which brought near disaster among the shanties where they lived
Useful for adults and young people who seek to understand this part of the world
LEMONT 1961
HOOKED L2566 20 minutes
This is a powerful sometimes shocking description of the experience of drug
addiction told in the words of young former addicts aged 1825 Cured for
periods ranging from two months to three years they talk with candor and
authenticity Each one analyzes how and why he began his addiction describes the
hopeless life of the addict and how the habit affected their relationships with
others and their perception of themselves Its purpose is to give young men and
women an honest and direct confrontation with their peers who have had the personal
experience of addiction to provide insight concerning the psychological problems
which contribute to it and to present boldly and unequivocally the physical social
and legal consequences of addiction Presented from the point of view of the young
people themselves and not the authority against which so many of them rebel it
should be effective in preventing some others falling into the habit CHURCHILL
1966
HORSE FARM color L2399 2 reels
Horse lovers of all ages will enjoy this film which shows how the various standard
breeds of horses are raised and trained for the work to which each type is best
suited GROVERJENNINGS 1960
HOSPITAL color L2620 13 minutes
Describes the services of a modern hospital calling it a city within a city
which is equipped to care for hundreds of patients Shows how medical detective
work in hospital laboratories helps doctors determine the causes of illness and
illustrates the duties and responsibilities of the many skilled workers on a
hospital staff Attempts to help children see the hospital as a friendly place
where each patient receives individual care and understanding EBF 1966
HOUND THAT THOUGHT HE WAS A RACCOON color L2507 4 reels
L2508
Once again Walt Disney has taken a good story dealing with animals and nature and
has made an excellent entertainment film Useful for all ages for story hours
for boys and girls for adult audiences anyone who likes dogs hunting and
tramping through the woods DISNEY PROD 1964
HOW LONG THE NIGHT L2348 3 reels
A desperate wife visits her pastor seeking help for an alcoholic husband Her
plight portrays the torture alcoholism creates for alcoholics and for their
families There is a real effort to build understanding of the problems alcoholics
face The tone of the film is grim and a skilled discussion leader will be very
helpful in using the film productively METHODIST TEMP 1958
52HOW THE ANIMALS DISCOVERED CHRISTMAS color L2189 2 reels
A crippled robin is left behind when the birds go south for the winter He is
found and protected by the forest animals who seeing a Christmas tree in a little
boys home and hearing his mother tell of the meaning of Christmas discover its
meaning in their own actions CORONET 1956
HOW TO CONDUCT A DISCUSSION L2061 2 reels
Clearly explains some of the basic principles of methods which discussion leaders
can use in order to insure effective and satisfying group discussion Each
principle is dramatized simply and forcefully EBF 1953
HOW TO GROW BEAUTIFUL AZALEAS AND CAMELLIAS color
L2100 2 reels
Begins by giving background information on azaleas and camellias Details of
planting are demonstrated Special attention is given to controlling insect pests
by spraying and dusting with insecticides CALIF SPRAY CHEMICAL CORP 1951
HOW TO GROW DAHLIAS color L2120 2 reels
Clear directions show how to prepare soil set roots cultivate and care for
dahlias Timelapse photography shows buds bursting into bloom IFB 1950
HOW TO GROW GLADIOLAS color L2121 2 reels
Shows how to prepare soil select bulbs set and care for them until they produce
beautiful flowers Timelapse photography shows the blossoms open IFB 1950
HOW TO GROW IRIS color L2122 2 reels
Methods for preparing beds planting and cultivating iris are clearly shown Soil
conditions needed and pecularities of this flower are analyzed Actual growth of
iris is shown through timelapse photography IFB 1950
HOW TO GROW ROSES color L2123 2 reels
Shows how to prepare soil plant and cultivate roses Many varieties and colors
shown in various stages of bloom make this a beautiful film Timelapse photography
shows actual unfolding of blossoms IFB 1948
HOW TO VISIT L2171 2 reels
The right and wrong procedures for conducting church visitation are dramatized
Sufficiently general for any denomination yet specific enough to be useful
BROADMAN 1955
HUMAN FACTOR IN DRIVING L282 1 reel
Shows how certain habits develop into death traps the effect of fatigue and how
it develops how our eating habits cause accidents and the folly of driving when
angry or under emotional stress PROGRESSIVE
HUMAN GROWTH color L2066 2 reels
A mixed group of seventhgrade youngsters in a class situation view an animated
film which traces human growth and development of the organism from mating
through pregnancy to birth then from infancy through childhood and adolescence
to the adult form Useful for groups in parent education programs BROWN TRUST
1948
53 HUNDRED DAYS L2621 19 minutes
This film is a case study for the ABCTV series FDR which has been edited for
educational use It attempts to determine the extent of impact three years of
unprecedented depression had on the mood of the people at the time of Franklin
Roosevelts inauguration It then considers the effectiveness of the 100 days
of legislation in dealing with the economic crisis at that time as well as its
long term effect on national politics EBF 1967
HYMN OF THE NATIONS L2020 3 reels
Arturo Toscanini conducts the NBC Symphony Orchestra soloist Jan Peerce and the
Westminister Choir in a special arrangement of Verdis Hymn of the Nations
celebrating the liberation of Italy in 1943 A dramatic and an inspirational film
for its portrayal of Toscanini both at home and on the podium its concept of
international understanding and friendship and its visual and auditory rendition
of Hymn of the Nations UWF 1945
I LEONARDO DA VINCI color
Part I L2622 25 minutes
Part II L2623 28 minutes
Fredric March speaks the words of Leonardo da Vinci in this film which traces the
life story of a great Renaissance man and the enormous influence of his ideas and
innovations as a painter sculptor architect musician engineer and scientist on
the western world Filmed on location in Italy and France as an ABCTV news special
project McGRAWHILL 1966
IMMORTAL BIZET L2104 3 reels
This film follows the development of Bizets career from a mediocre composer to a
great one Shows a good feeling for French taste and culture of the period
ALMANAC 1952
IMPACT L273 2 reels
This study of the results of collisions at low rates of speed not only provides
engineers with valuable data for improving the design and construction of auto
mobiles but also reveals facts which drivers should heed whenever they take the
wheel Useful in driver education work with young people and adults CALIF U
1957
IMPRESSIONISM color L283 1 reel
Inspiring paintings used with the cooperation of the countrys top art museums
serve as examples of Impressionistic painting Basic characteristics explained
are simplification of form by comparative analysis texture and heavily painted
surfaces generalization of objects broken color techniques The film presents
a concise and clear explanation of the unique qualities of Impressionism BAILEY
1957
IN BLACK AND WHITE L2190 2 reels
Summarizes the history of paper and its importance in communications Also includes
brief histories of bookmaking and printing Made in Britain with British illustra
tions but useful for any group desiring information on this subject BIS 1952
54 IN GOD WE TRUST L2400 3 reels
One of the Crossroads series originally produced for television this film is
based on the true story of Jeff Morrow a scorned and reviled rural Pennsylvania
preacher who during the Civil War inspired the U S motto In God We Trust
PROD UNL 1960
IN THE FOREST L321 1 reel
Another in the series of picture books for children transferred to the screen by
Picture Book Parades iconographic technique A small boy goes for a walk in the
woods and is joined by an unusual collection of animals WESTON 1960
INCREDIBLE ICELAND color L2624 19 minutes
This film serves as an introduction rather than an indepth study of Iceland
Traces the history of the country from the earliest records in the 800s to the
present Includes facts about climate geography the economy and culture Shows
the people as somewhat stoic and living in a land which despite its name is
lush and offers much natural beauty DAVIS 1967
INDIA INTRODUCTION TO ITS HISTORY color L2228 2 reels
General overview of the development of this complex subcontinent Traces the
development of political divisions religious and social differences as background
for some of the developments taking place in the 1950s Useful for adult discussion
groups as background for mission study units EBF 1957
INDIAN INFLUENCES IN THE UNITED STATES color L130 1 reel
Surveys the many contributions the American Indian has made to modern American
culture Portraits paintings and landscape photography illustrate the towns
and cities retaining their Indian names and the other geographic features rivers
lakes mountains roads and superhighways following original Indian trails Shows
crops first grown by Indians and points out influence of Indians in wearing
apparel sports music crafts art and names of more than onehalf of the states
CORONET 1964
INDONESIA NEW NATION OF ASIA color L2304 2 reels
A simple survey of the history economy politics religion natural resources
and cultures of the peoples living on the many islands of Indonesia Comprehensive
and uptodate EBF 1959
INSIGHT OR INSANITY color L2625 18 minutes
The dangers in the unsupervised use of the drug LSD are documented with explanations
of what medical science has learned of its actions and effects counteracts a few
of the erroneous and fantastic claims made for its use Statements are made about
common misbeliefs concerning the efficacy of the drug in stimulating creativity
expanding the mind and clarifying meaning in life the danger of impurities in
black market LSD the lack of knowledge about the drugs longrange effects and
the unpredictability of a bad trip Realistic enactments of situations in which
young people are injured killed severely disturbed or driven into frenzied terror
are even more effective than the calm statements of the medical scientists Useful
with high school age students or with adult groups seeking to understand problems
related to the use of LSD BAILEY 1967
55INTERNATIONAL ATOM color L2401 3 reels
This film aims at presenting an overview of some of the peaceful uses of atomic
energy throughout the world After a brief introduction explaining the role of
the peaceful atom in the modern world as a potential source of power it describes
the varied uses of radioactive isotopes in the fields of agriculture industry
and medicine Concludes with a short sequence on basic nuclear research and
education highlighting aspects of international cooperation CONTEMPORARY 1961
THE INTERVIEW color L334 1 reel
This parody of a television interview between a square announcer and a hep
French hornist aims a telling blow at jargon and overspecialization as the inter
viewer and the jazz musician manage to confuse each other completely Ignorance
and jargon make it impossible for either to comprehend the others questions or
answers Communications groups jazz enthusiasts and the general public should
find the film amusing and a good discussion starter BRANDON 1962
ISLAM L2448 2 reels
The doctrine and belief of Islam are clearly set forth in this examination of
the rise and spread of Islam and the place of Mohammed as its prophet Traces
Islams development and influence from its beginning through the present day
Useful with groups studying comparative religion McGRAWHILL 1962
ISRAEL color L132 1 reel
Tells the story of the establishment of the new nation of Israel as a Jewish
state Describes how it met its problems with determination and solved many
of them Presents modern Israel as having been transformed from a sleeping
exhausted and hopeless land into a Middle Eastern island of Western thought and
action AVED 1963
ISRAEL color
Colorful animation and
the Jews and to show th
centuries The time of
of the Jews and other h
in an animated sequence
nation of Israel The
Israel today revealing
INT FLM FD 1965
L2567 30 minutes
live photography are combined to present a history of
e influence the Jewish people have exerted through the
the Patriarchs the destruction of the Temple the exile
ighlights of earlier history are covered rather thoroughly
Documentary footage showing the creation of the modern
last part of the film uses live action photography to show
the achievements and problems which face the Jews
ISRAEL MIDDLE EAST NEIGHBOR color L2449 2 reels
The purpose of this film is to present information about the geography culture
and economy of modern Israel to show Israels unique position as a new world
neighbor in the ancient Middle East and to bring about a better understanding of
the people who are working to build a new nation A workmanlike useful survey
of developments in this country BAILEY 1962
56ITALIAN INTERLUDES color L2286 2 reels
The story is woven around the cities of Venice and Rome featuring the many
hundreds of fountains in Rome Captures the atmosphere of these cities will
have a special appeal for those who have a soft spot in their hearts for Italy
PIZZO 1958
IT TAKES ALL KINDS L2021 2 reels
The right marriage partner need not be ones exact counterpart but for a happy
marriage two personalities must mesh they must complement each other The
traits that identify personalities are not difficult to discover most people
in a moment of stress will reveal them quite clearly This film shows a series
of young people each one reacting to an identical tense situation and each one
disclosing the essential pattern of his or her personality Each of these young
people is also shown in a situation involving a member of the opposite sex so
that the personality traits already demonstrated can be judged in terms of mate
selection and circumstances of successful marriage The successful marriages
the film points out will be those in which the partners coose each other with
care with a sure knowledge of each other and then accept each other for what
theyare not for what each might wish the other to be McGRAWHILL 1950
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK L131 1 reel
A faithful version of the fairy tale with actual dialog spoken by professional
actors Includes such scenes as Jack trading the cow for the magic beans the
beanstalk towering to the sky the strange land of the wicked ogre and the hen
that lays the golden eggs STERLING 1949
JACKSON POLLOCK color L174 1 reel
One of the 20th century modern artists explains his work as he paints doing
it in such a way as to cause the viewer to have a greater understanding of what
serious modern painters are trying to do and to say whether or not he actually
likes what he sees The accompaniment is an original score by the American
composer Morton Feldman RADIM 1965
JAPAN color L2229 3 reels
Camera study of the people of modern day Japan with emphasis on the economic
problems posed by the lack of natural resources and laborsaving machines and
the abundance of water power and skilled labor Discusses some of the problems
Japan encounters in world trade Presents scenes from modernday schools home
life etc showing many of the changes which are taking place in this country
INT FILM FD 1957
JAPAN HARVESTS THE SEA color L2402 3 reels
The Ama girls or seaweed gathers are featured in this study of how the
Japanese take from the sea much of the food necessary to sustain them and of the
economic importance of the sea to the nations economy Follows a typical day
in a family of fisher folk in one of the villages with the men going to sea
repairing and dyeing nets making preparations for handling the catch The Amas
are diving girls who harvest a special seaweed which is refined for commercial
use by the older women who are no longer able to dive DISNEY PROD 1961
57JAPANESE FAMILY L2022 2 reels
The story of the Kawai family silkweavers of Kyoto Japan Shows work at the
looms preparation of meals children doing homework visiting a beautiful park and
watching a puppet show and the preparations and observance of a Japanese New
Years celebration by the entire family Accompanied by authentic Japanese music
performed on nature instruments McGRAWHILL 1950
JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS color L231 11 minutes
One of a series on Cultural Heritage this film shows master artists as they
work to create typical classic arrangements in the Japanese tradition Both master
and student wear the traditional Japanese kimonos and there is brief discussion of
the philosophy underlying the rules governing the arrangement of flowers and their
use in decoration CORONET 1967
JAPANS ART FROM THE LAND color L344 1 reel
The camera follows the Japanese artist Shuson Kono as he paints a mountain land
scape as the narrator points out how the Japanese people mirror the physical beauty
of their land in their music painting architecture and other forms of art HOLT
1962
JAPANS NEW FAMILY PATTERNS color L2451 2 reels
A typical middleclass family of Kyoto is shown as they go about their tasks at
home and at work living a life which daily demands adjustment from the old to the
new and from tradition to innovation Points up sharply how Japans recent progress
shows up in the social institutions and standards of its people HOLT 1962
JEFFERSON THE ARCHITECT L205 1 reel
Monticello the home of Thomas Jefferson is shown in a careful study of both the
house and the grounds They are here presented as the product of Jeffersons
architectural genius Other examples of his work are shown particularly the
Virginia State Capitol and the University of Virginia IFB 1950
JENNYS BIRTHDAY color L244 1 reel
The story of Jennys Birthday by Esther Averill is brought to the screen by
animating the original illustrations and using a narrator to tell the story in
the exact words of the book Jenny Lindsky is the little cat who lives in New
York and this is the story of her birthday celebration WESTON 1957
JERUSALEM THE HOLY CITY color L210 1 reel
Pictures the pageantry of Jerusalem and the historical shrines sacred to three
religious traditions Jewish Christian and Mohammedan Settings and shrines
are related to the historic events and religious associations with which they are
identified in the tradition and heritage of the western world There is no mention
of modern Israel as a nation EBF 1934
58JOEY L2626 28 minutes
The problems involved in placing an older child for adoption stand out clearly
in this dramatization of the story of an already frightened and badly hurt
sevenyearold boy who is placed in a foster home as a result of neglect and loss
of custody by his mother The social worker from the Childrens Aid Society and
the foster parents stand out as the mainstays of the childs life as they try
to draw him out and fill some of his longdenied emotional needs Shows the
careful investigation involved in the placement of children with adoptive parents
Useful in developing understanding of the need for foster parents and for social
workers who can undertake the investigation and guidance needed in placing children
for adoption IFB 1966
JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY 19171963 L2475 3 reels
The highlights of the life of the late president from boyhood until his assassina
tion Points up his close ties with his family and church his friendliness
sense of humor genuine interest in all people and their problems includes scenes
from his naval and political careers Clips from television and newsreels cover
the assassination the televised murder of Lee Oswald and scenes from the funeral
procession where the great of the world gathered to honor him FILMS INC 1964
JOHN MARSHALL L2085 2 reels
The founder of American constitutional law is portrayed in a film covering his
early life his role in the American Revolution and the experiences of his
political life leading up to his appointment as Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court Places emphasis on the value of Marshalls decisions which established
the Supreme Court as the highest authority in determining the constitutionality
of American legislation EBF 1941
JOHN M SLATON
Part I L2568
Part II L2569 50 minutes
This film reveals the courage and integrity of Georgias Governor John M Slaton
who sacrificed his political career and endangered his life to do that which he
saw as just and right Leo Frank accused of murder was found guilty and sentenced
to death The verdict was appealed and after two years the justice of the
conviction was called into question by judges of both the Georgia and United States
Supreme Courts and by two members of the State Prison Commission Governor Slaton
after a thorough investigation commuted Franks sentence in the face of controversy
prejudice mob hysteria and certain political doom He could have avoided the issue
by delaying action until his term of office expired only a few days later He chose
to follow the demands of his conscience in disregard of his own welfare and even
his own safety A stirring and beautiful film it was originally made for the
television series based on John F Kennedys Profiles In Courage IQ 1965
JOHNNY APPLESEED A LEGEND OF FRONTIER LIFE color
L2141 2 reels
The inspiring story of Johnny Appleseed a man of peace whose goal was to make
the world a better place for all living creatures imaginatively told against the
background of pioneer America CORONET 1954
59JOHNNY TREMAIN color
Part T L2570 30 minutes
Part IT L2571 32 minutes
Esther Forbes story of the American Revolution for young people is brought to
the screen with the technical skill and charm of the Disney organization Part 1
The Boston Tea Party tells the story of Johnny from the time he suffers the
tragedy of a severe burn to his hand and the loss of his job and is rejected by
a wealthy relative who refuses to acknowledge Tremains heritage through his
association with Paul Revere the Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party Part I
The Shot Heard Round the World continues the story of the consequences of the
Boston Tea Party and the inevitable conflict It covers the ride of Paul Revere
the first shot at Lexington Green the rout of British troops and the harassment
of the English all the way back to Boston as Johnny and his friends learn to
understand the true meaning of liberty and the rights of men DISNEY 1966
JORDAN VALLEY L2077 2 reels
Presents the geographical background of the Bible given unity in the form of a
trip along the Jordan from Palestine to the Dead Sea IFB 1950
JOSE ITURBI PIANIST L128 1 reel
Jose Iturbi plays Sevilla by Albeniz and Fantasie Impromptu by Chopin OFFICIAL
JOURNALS OF LEWIS AND CLARK color L2527 3 reels
The actual words of the journals provide the script for the narration of much of
the film as each stage of the journey of the two explorers and their party is
recreated Shows the thrills and dangers they encountered as they pushed their
way by keelboat on horseback and in dugout canoe from the mouth of the Missouri
River to the shores of the Pacific Ocean exploring and charting the unknown lands
of the West EBF 1966
JOURNEY IN FRANCE color L2230 2 reels
A family trip aboard a barge up the river and through the canals from the city of
Marseille to Lyons and Strasbourg affords an excellent understanding of the river
and canal systems of France Beautiful scenes of the countryside and glimpses of
life along the river and on board a canal boat make this a usable travel film for
all ages CHURCHILLWESLER 1957
JOURNEY IN HEALTH color L2403 2 reels
The importance of regular health checkups and medical supervision from infancy to
adulthood is pointed out Uses examples showing how possible health difficulties
were averted by prompt medical attention and also shows some handicaps which might
have been overcome or made much less severe through such attention at the proper
time Useful for club groups PTA groups etc CORONET 1960
JOURNEY TO NAZARETH color L2305 3 reels
A modern pilgrims journey to the Bible land provides the opportunity to recapture
the times and events of Jesus life and to recall his teachings Not overcrowded
with narration there are several places where the viewer is allowed to meditate
with only the music supporting the visual images Suitable for both adult and
childrens programs the film can be used at any time throughout the year even
though it covers the Christmas season in Nazareth NOVIK 1959
60JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW THE GIDEON CASE color L2627 23 minutes
One of the series Our Living Bill of Rights this dramatization of an out
standing case in which the right of equal protection under the law was tested
within recent years provides a background for discussion and understanding of
the principles involved EBF 1966
KEY TO A FUTURE color L2480 2 reels
This library recruitment film uses the device of two high school students who
must prepare a career research paper as a class assignment They visit the
library discover a monograph on librarianship as a career and in their imagina
tion project themselves several years into the future as librarians in the major
types of libraries Gives a good if brief glimpse of what good librarians do
and the need for libraries Librarians come through as real flesh and blood
people rather than as oldfashioned stereotypes and both they and the profession
are made attractive to young people WING 1964
KIONIS POI POUNDER color L285 1 reel
Taken from Hawaiian folklore this legend explains the origin of a strangeshaped
island off the coast of Oahu When Kioni a young Hawaiian boy captures a shark
that has terrorized his village he is amazed to see it turn into a boy his own
age Sparing his life Kioni keeps the shark boy as his slave until one day he
realizes how unhappy the boy is and sets him free with the gift of his stone poi
pounder In gratitude the shark boy turns the pounder into an island as a pledge
that he will never again attack Kionis people The element of magic and the
beautiful setting give this film a special appeal to older children CINEPIC
1953
KNOW YOUR LIBRARY Rev Ed color L342 1 reel
School oriented and well done this film may be used to emphasize the value of
libraries of almost any type Using a student who has a research assignment for
a class the film shows how to use the card catalog how to find books classified
by the Dewey Decimal system and how to use reference materials such as the
encyclopedia and the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature CORONET 1962
LADYBIRD STORY color L246 1 reel
Pictures the beneficial effects of ladybird beetles in fields and gardens Useful
for garden clubs or others who need information picturing the helpful insects of
the world DOWLING 1957
LAND OF THE PINK SNOW color L2349 3 reels
An old Crow Indian legend about a lost lake pink snow and a grasshopper glacier
supplies the reason for a pack trip into the high mountains of Montana The
guide a father and two sons make up the party which explores the area and finds
the lake with the large trout Such things as camp cooking shaving with ice
water and drinking water from a hat add to the interest Useful for library
programs scouts mens clubs etc FRONTIER 1960
61LANDSCAPING FOR THE FUTURE color L2404 2 reels
Basic principles to consider in making a plan for landscaping the grounds around
the average home are presented with advice on choice of shrubs trees and other
plants Explicit directions are given for transplanting trees and shrubs
Emphasizes the importance of having an orderly plan for developing the landscape
and for following it in progressive steps Especially useful for beginners
CORNELL U
LASCAUX CRADLE OF MANS ART color L2306 2 reels
The cave paintings discovered in 1940 in the Dordogne region in France are the
subject of this film which was made in 1950 The circumstances of the discovery
are recreated as two small boys chasing a rabbit with their dog fall through
the ground into the caverns whose walls are covered with pictures of animals
These paintings are explored at length as an excellent narrator discusses what
they are and why they are important IFB 1950
LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK color L305 1 reel
This film is a travelog type of presentation which takes viewers through the
Lassen Volcanic National Park giving some background on the phenomena which
produced the sights of the area BARR 1960
LEE THE VIRGINIAN L2452 3 reels
The late actor Thomas Mitchell narrates this study of the philosophy and career
of the Souths greatest hero Robert E Lee Sums up his personal philosophy
points out the high points of Southern resistance at Gettysburg and elsewhere
and shows Lees relations with his lieutenants Follows his career as an educator
after the war ended and examines the impact of his character and philosophy on
his era McGRAWHILL 1962
LEGEND OF THE PIED PIPER L133 j reel
A puppet film dramatizing the well known fairy tale of the master musician who
drove the rats from the city of Hamelin CORONET 1949
LENTIL color L265 1 reel
Robert McCloskeys story of Lentil and his harmonica becomes a highly entertaining
film in the Picture Book Parade Series WESTON 1957
LEONARDO DA VINCI color L2231 3 reels
The life and work of the great artist and scientist of the Renaissance period
come to life in this film Opening in 1452 with his arrival at Florence the
film weaves his work into the historical period in such a way as to make the
film important for history and science as well as for art An outstanding
musical background contributes to the effectiveness of the film as does the
excellent color photography EBF 1957
LETS GO TO THE CIRCUS
Excitement and thrills of the circus are all here
horses and elephants EBF 1949
L192 1 reel
acrobats clowns racing
62LETS TALK ABOUT FILMS L2164 2 reels
In a workshop session several group leaders discuss what was wrong when a leader
was able to get no response from an audience They compare his experience with
that of another who uses the same film and obtains lively response Should be
useful in training leaders to conduct film discussions of many types as well
as other discussions NFB 1953
LETS VISIT SCHOOL LIBRARIES color L2191 2 reels
The North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction has produced this film
to show how library service operates in its school system Pictures school
libraries in schools for both races showing examples of good planning of space
equipment attractive use of color display area etc NC 1956
LETTER FROM ALASKA color L2262 2 reels
In the form of a letter from an uncle to an elementary school student this film
gives a wealth of information about Alaska Shows large and small cities various
industries and geographical terrains Uses animated map to trace development from
Alaskas discovery in 1751 to the period just before statehood Useful for adult
groups needing background on Alaska NORTHERN 1957
LETTER FROM INDONESIA color L2192 2 reels
Life in Indonesia is described as an Indonesian student writes a letter to friends
in the United States In addition to picturing conditions in the country the
films places much emphasis on the peoples feeling of reliance on American ideals
of democracy and selfgovernment CHURCHILL 1955
THE LIBRARIAN L286 1 reel
The film emphasizes the background and training needed to become a librarian and
illustrates the variety of ways in which the modern library provides service to
the public The opening scene shows a young college science student who is
undecided as to his future An enthusiastic librarian who likes her job influences
him to enroll in a library school and he becomes head of the science department
in a large college library IFB 1956
LIBRARIES ARE FOR SHARING color L2592 11 minutes
The purposes here are to motivate children to browse in the library to encourage
them to read many kinds of books and especially to show the librarian as a friend
who can help them find answers to questions Emphasis is placed on sharing the
knowledge and experiences of others through the librarys facilities Marked by
a sense of adventure and discovery the film will be valuable in introducing
children to the use of libraries NEWENHOUSE 1965
LIBRARY ADVENTURE color L213 1 reel
A brother and sister find the childrens room of a public library to be a friendly
and interesting place Shows how to find fiction and nonfiction books and explains
how to use the card catalog how to check out books obtain a library card and
care for books Example used is the childrens room of the Los Angeles Public
Library NEUBACHER 1956
63LIBRARY ART OF GUIDANCE L167 1 reel
A training film made for use with students in library school classrooms library
staff members in inservice training programs and professionals in various fields
of library service It presents two interviews to demonstrate basic principles
and elementary techniques used in reading guidance One distinguishes reference
service from reading guidance the other illustrates techniques for securing
information needed for readers to make a meaningful choice Emphasizes a need
for sensitivity on part of librarian as he aids reads in their selection of
materials UNIV OF WISCONSIN 1965
LIBRARY IS A PLACE WHERE color L2497 2 reels
This is a film on library use which carries out well its purpose of helping
children discover that a library card can be an invitation to adventure to
experience of the most amusing fantastic or practical kind Tells the story
of a research project that started with a story hour in the public library and
ended as a dramatic production in a childrens theater The children in the
film look for answers and for help in books in their own homes in their school
library and in the Childrens Room of the Public Library They discover that
librarians can help in many ways not only to locate books but to find other
useful things such as pictures and recorded music EBF 1963
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS L2080 2 reels
A pictorial tour of the Library of Congress showing its many and varied facilities
and activities UWF 1945
LIBRARY ON WHEELS L2503 2 reels
One of the early documentary films dealing with one of the pioneer cooperative
public library service programs the Frazer Valley Union Library in Canada Stress
is laid on the importance of books not only to the valley people but also to people
all over Canada Pictures librarians taking courses such as are given at the
University of Toronto and McGill University Primarily useful now from the
historical point of view this film is valuable in documenting the growth of the
idea of cooperation for library service in a sparsely settled area NFBC 1945
LIFE IN THE SAHARA L2148 2 reels
Pictures nomadic desert camp life and a journey by caravan to the oasis market
place with its busy bazaars Includes views of the milking of goats the grinding
of grain bread making crushing of rock salt and weaving of camels hair Other
scenes are of a donkey train baby camel date palms street scenes typical
natives and a Mohammedan mosque EBF 1953
LIFE OF CHRIST L2032 2 reels
Woodcuts of Albrecht Durer 14711529 show the story of the life of Christ The
narration is based on the King James Version of the New Testament ATHENA 1950
LIFE OF CHRIST IN ART color L2172 2 reels
Paintings representing the work of artists of seven centuries and portraying
episodes from the life of Christ are used to tell the story of the life of Christ
from the annunciation crucifixion and the resurrection No identification of the
pictures or of the artists is made in the narration CORONET 1956
64LISTENING TO GOOD MUSIC THE STRING QUARTET L2194 2 reels
The Fine Arts Quartet illustrates the fundamentals of group musical performance
The range and distinctive qualities of each instrument are identified then
combined to show how the four voices develop theme and mood With excerpts
from quartets by Mozart Haydn and Schubert the film describes the relation
ship of performer to composer and of the individual performers to each other
EBF 1955
THE LITTERBUG color L343 1 reel
Walt Disneys Donald Duck cartoon brings home a needed message for every age
group as Donald undergoes all kinds of adventure and misadventure to learn not
to litter streets and highways DISNEY PRODUCTIONS 1962
LITTLE RED HEN L134 1 reel
This film retells the famous fable in a charming combination of art and live
action CORONET 1950
LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE color L266 1 reel
The Picture Book Parade has taken another favorite childrens story and
using the original illustrations and text made it a pleasing presentation
The narrator does not talk down to the children but does speak with under
standing and appreciation of the childs viewpoint Tells the story of the
small lighthouse which thought it was being replaced by the powerful beacon
for planes WESTON 1956
LITTLE SHEPHERD AND THE FIRST CHRISTMAS color L2628 19 minutes
Animated cartoons with highly stylized characters are used to tell the story
of a little shepherd who tried very hard to be a man and care for the sheep
all alone He was frightened and ran home too many times however and when
he witnessed the wonders in the heavens on the night of the birth of the Christ
Child he had difficulty persuading anyone to believe him Combines fiction
with parts of the Bible story of the first Christmas A useful addition to
the Christmas program films CORONET 1967
LITTLEST ANGEL color L2195 2 reels
The wellknown childrens story of the same title is brought to the screen
with animated drawings telling the sad story of the little fouryearold angel
who found it difficult to conform to the customs of the other angels in heaven
Tells how he was comforted by one of the older understanding angels and in
the end was honored by having his gift to the Child of God accepted Narrated
by male voice A welcome addition to seasonal films for Christmas CORONET
1950
65LIVELY ART OF PICTURE BOOKS color
Part I L2509 3 reels
Part II L2510 3 reels
Commissioned by the Childrens Services Division for presentation at the 1964
conference of the American Library Association the purpose of this film is to
help adults parents educators librarians who are concerned with children
to understand what makes a good picture book for children and why these picture
books are important in their development John Langstaff an author and
illustrator of childrens books narrates as children are shown looking at and
listening to picture books Uses illustrations from 63 wellknown childrens
books The last part of the film which could be omitted presents the entire
book by Robert McCloskey TIME OF WONDER as an illustration of the points
made Illustrators who comment are Barbara Cooney John Langstaff Robert
McCloskey and Maurice Sendak WESTON 1964
LOCKS OF SAULT SAINTE MARIE color L2173 3 reels
The system of locks which enables traffic to pass from Lake Superior to Lake
Huron is shown first in models then the film follows a freighter as it passes
through the locks The importance of the Great Lakes traffic to the economy of
the area is emphasized Useful for adult groups who are interested in trans
portation or economics MICH U 1955
LOONcS NECKLACE color L135 1 reel
A charming Indian legend telling how the loon a water bird received his dis
tinguishing neckband Authentic ceremonial masks carved by Indians of British
Columbia are used to establish the characters of the story and portray all of
the action Small children unaccustomed to masks should be prepared for the
grotesque faces Rich color photography delightful narration and effective
background music EBF 1949
LOUISIANA STORY
Part I L2350 3 reels
Part II L2351 3 reels
One of four famous documentary films made by Robert Flaherty this film is
significant for its remarkably beautiful photography and its presentation of
the life of the Cajuns in the bayous of Louisiana One 12yearold boy and his
family bring into focus the effects of the discovery of oil upon the bayou areas
and the contrasts in the Cajun way of life and that of people elsewhere Worth
while as a program in itself CONTEMPORARY 1948
THE LOUVRE A GOLDEN PRISON color L2528 4 reels
This specially edited version of the NBC TV special dealing with the Louvre has
something for almost everyone Charles Boyer as narrator and guide explains
the love of the Frenchmen for the Louvre and shows on a series of maps its
position in the heart of Paris Recounts the architectural alterations to the
structure over the centuries the additions to the art collection and events in
the lives of the kings queens and governments who made them Tells the story
of the emptying of the Louvre before the German occupation during World War II
and the successful concealment and return of every single work of art at the end
of the war EBF 1966
66 V
LOVE OF BOOKS L221 1 reel
Though this film deals primarily with the history of bookmaking in Great Britain
it is actually a general history or overview of the field of bookmaking Parti
cular attention is given to handwork and fine craftsmanship in creating beautiful
books Useful for almost any educational or book program BIS 1952
LOVE THAT CAR color L180 10 minutes
This is a tongueincheek approach to the importance of automobile maintenance
The victims are not injured they are embarrassed befuddled and thoroughly
entertaining Had they really loved their cars they would not have suffered
the flat tires broken radiator hoses broken fan belts and other mild disasters
with their resulting dilemmas A dozen victims and their assorted problems are
treated with patient good humor while the viewers are treated to a wildly funny
look at the consequences of carelessness in maintaining their cars CAHILL
1966
LSD 25 color L2629 27 minutes
This is a film used by the Food and Drug Administrations Bureau of Drug Abuse
Control to show the dangers of indiscriminate use of drugs LSD in particular
The use of scenes showing how young people react to the drug with only a minimum
of commentary carries a terrific emotional impact which should make anyone
contemplating experiments with the drug stop and think Excellent background
for discussion and for understanding of the problem by adults PROFESSIONAL
ARTS 1967
MADELINE color L237 1 reel
The delightful story of Madeline with its accompanying illustrations by Ludwig
Bemelmans comes to life on the screen in a delightful cartoon Useful for
childrens programs story hour etc COL 1952
MADELINES RESCUE color L146 1 reel
Madeline the charming little French girl created by Ludwig Bemelmans has another
adventure in which she is rescued from drowning by a stray dog The dog Genevieve
is then adopted by the twelve little girls of Madelines school who proceed to
fight over her The problem is solved when Genevieve gives birth to eleven
puppies Text is the original rhyme of the book and the drawings are animated
to create a remarkably lifelike effect CONTEMPORARY 1964
MAGIC BOOK color L336 1 reel
A magic book comes to life in a library to illustrate the proper care and handling
of books Somewhat moralistic and oldfashioned in places the film fills a
need for this type of material NEW METHOD 1961
MAGIC FIDDLE color L2232 2 reels
An old folk tale is presented by the Norwegian Ballet A young man gives away to
three beggars on the road three shillings which he has earned The last beggar
turns into a musician who gives the young man a magic fiddle that makes everyone
dance when it is played Being forced to dance offends the sheriff who later
arrests the youth and takes him to the gallows As a last request he is allowed
to play the fiddle Everyone dances and he makes his escape Surrealistic
settings colorful costumes excellent dancers and gay music make this film useful
for general programs dance music and folklore CONTEMPORARY 1957
67 MAGIC GIFTS color L2630 18 minutes
Flexible puppets without strings are used to present this version of the folk
tale about a hard working farmer who leaves his farm to seek a livelihood for
himself and his impoverished family After working for one year on the farm of
a wizard he is presented with a magic gift a food producing table A dishonest
innkeeper steals the table and two other gifts in succession the last of which
is a burlap bag containing a straw man who gives the thief the thrashing he
deserves The honest farmer regains all three gifts and returns from his travels
to become mayor of his village FLEETWOOD 1967
MAGIC MICHAEL color L322 1 reel
Michael imagines that he is a series of strange animals and unusual things in
this story by Louis Slobodkin transferred to the screen by the animation of
the pictures in the book WESTON 1960
MAHATMA GANDHI L2233 2 reels
Gandhi one of the outstanding figures of our time is shown as a spiritual as
well as a political leader who sacrificed personal ambition to lead India in its
struggle for freedom Emphasizes his philosophy of the use of nonviolence and
moral force Uses newsreel clips from the last halfcentury to form an important
record of history in the making EBF 1955
MAHNOMEN HARVEST OF THE NORTH color L2352 2 reels
Edible wild rice has always been found in relatively small areas of North
America The Chippewa Indians knew and used it and still harvest it today
according to the same principles they formerly used Its harvest is strictly
regulated This film shows the harvesting and processing of the rice for sale
and closes with a dance of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest FILM RES CO
1960
MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD color L2149 2 reels
Sketches fundamental beliefs and shows typical worship services and ritual of
five of the major religious groups of the world including nonChristian as well
as Christian groups Film serves as a good introduction to a broader study of
the topic EBF 1954
MAKE A MOBILE color L287 1 reel
The steps to be followed in making a mobile are clearly and simply demonstrated
Shows students making mobiles from wire thread sheet aluminum a discarded
towel rack a sponge toothpicks and a ping pong ball BAILEY 1948
MAKEUP color L2370 2 reels
One of a series for teenage girls on good grooming this film places the emphasis
upon good health as a basis for natural good looks Gives advice on complexion
care and use of makeup with emphasis on the natural effect IFB 1960
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS L222 1 reel
The original illustrations from the book are used to depict the story which is
well told by a masculine voice Usable for almost any childrens program
WESTON 1956
68MAKING A STAINED GLASS WINDOW color L2307 2 reels
Each step in the process of making a stained glass window is clearly demonstrated
and discussed by the artist Begins with designing and cutting the glass and
goes to the final firing leading and finishing CALIFU 1943
MAN AND HIS CULTURE L2150 2 reels
Shows the great variety of ways in which people live by comparing the African
tribesmen American city dwellers people of China Mexico South America India
etc Indicates the characteristics which all cultures have in common and the
conflict which results from the fact that cultures are constantly changing EBF
1954
MAN IN SPACE color L2234 3 reels
Dr Wernher von Braun traces the development of mans efforts to conquer space
and goes into the mechanics of the fourstage rocket and its development Models
and illustrations on paper are used to make his points From an imaginary island
proving ground the operation of the rocket is visualized from the moment the
crew takes places in the rocket through the tour into space and return to base
All of this is made possible through the use of animated cartoons based on the
best current knowledge of space flight Usable with adults and older boys and
girls who are interested in the possibilities of space flight and its effects on
man DISNEY PROD 1957
MAN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY L2024 2 reels
Pictures man today His material progress is at its highest peak but his daily
routine is often one of boredom and dissatisfaction And although he wants
peace his world is split into two opposite and conflicting philosophies
communism and democracy Yet through an ever widening system of public education
and through the mechanism of the United Nations 20th Century man is groping
towards the means which will insure peace and happiness for future generations
MOT 1950
MAN OF THE CENTURY CHURCHILL 54 minutes
Part I L2353 3 reels
Part IX L2354 3 reels
One of the TV Twentieth Century series this is a penetrating study of Winston
Churchill from his first appearance in public life through his leadership during
World War II and immediately after McGraw 1960
MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY L2146 3 reels
Edward Everett Hales classic story of the meaning of patriotism is well inter
preted in this film Narration and dramatization combine to produce a faithful
rendering of the story YA
MANY MOONS color L153 fel
Brings to life James Thurbers delightful tale of the princess who fell sick
and could not be cured unless she was given the moon Tells of her father the
kings remarkable efforts to get it for her Excellent narration accompanies
the animated original drawings CONTEMPORARY 1963
69MARC CHAGALL color L2529 3 reels
Vincent Price narrates this Academy Award winning film explaining what Chagall
means intends and achieves in his thoughtful paintings Works are shown in
chronological order and offer the opportunity to witness the developing maturity
of the man and the painter AUBERBACK 1964
MARK TWAIN BACKGROUND FOR HIS WORKS color L2196 2 reels
A brief but fairly comprehensive account of the life and early experiences of
Samuel L Clemens or Mark Twain and of how he came to write the books which
made for him a special place in American literature CORONET 1957
MARRIAGE TODAY L2026 2 reels
This film offers some of the answers to the problems raised in This Charming
Couple it provides dramatic treatment of the ideals and goals of adult love
Two couples are the protagonists of this film two couples who have made their
marriage work through clear analysis of their mutual aims and cooperation in
striving to achieve them McGRAWHILL 1950
MARSHES OF THE MISSISSIPPI color L2355 2 reels
The swamplands of the Mississippi support a wide variety of plant and animal
life which are shown in unusual scenes of natural beauty Trapping and hunting
afford livelihood for those who are hardy enough to follow those occupations
Will appeal to those interested in the wilderness and in nature DAGGETT 1960
MARTIN LUTHER
Part x L2219 3 reels
Part IX L2220 3 reels
Part m L2221 3 reels
This feature length film portrays the life and times of Martin Luther and the
Reformation movement which he led Will be of particular interest to Protestant
groups and those with a special interest in history or biography LUTH
MASK OF COMEDY color L2356 2 reels
This film traces the rise and development of the Italian popular theater known
as the Commedia dellArte from its Renaissance beginning through its influence
on the theater of the Western World to modern times Shows how masks were
used to establish and identify character types Closes with a marionette
performance featuring some of the Commedia dellArte characters PIZZO 1960
MEANING OF ENGAGEMENT color L2154 2 reels
Emphasis is placed on the engagement period as a period for mutual adjustment
and emotional preparation for marriage In the film the young couple change
their plans for a hasty wedding in order to see more of each other in their new
relationship and make sure that they are ready for marriage CORONET 1951
MEDICARE color Ll77 10 minutes
Words and symbols are used to explain the new health insurance program for people
65 and over By using symbols a square for hospital insurance and a circle for
medical insurance the film shows graphically how each is a separate part of the
health insurance program with different benefits and services HEW 1966
70MEDIEVAL WORLD L193 1 reel
Medieval times are pictured within the framework of the English walled city of
York the Flemish guildhalls of Ghent and the French Cathedral of Chartres New
meaning is given to such terms as knights feudalism castles crusades chivalry
etc CORONET 1950
MEETING EMOTIONAL NEEDS IN CHILDHOOD L2067 3 reels
This film one of the Vassor series of Personality Studies of Normal Development
is useful for community and youth leaders interested in obtaining a better under
standing of children NYU 1947
MEETING IN SESSION L2140 2 reels
The first sequence shows five nurses discussing staffing problems with an auto
cratic supervisor The second depicts the same group working democratically to
solve its problems The differences between the two ways of working are evident
and the viewer draws his own conclusions COL U PRESS 1953
MEGALOPOLIS color L2498 2 reels
A good survey of the eastern seaboard megalopolis that densely populated
highly builtup area reaching from the New York City area down to Washington and
Baltimore Useful for sparking discussion of problems of city living and city
planning EBF 1963
MEN AGAINST THE ARCTIC color L2530 3 reels
Shows the importance of the air and weather station maintained by the U S
government at Thule on the northwestern point of Greenland Particularly important
is the work of the helicopters and of the Navy and Coast Guard ships ice breakers
especially in keeping passage open between the outposts and the main station and
Thule Of interest to general audiences DISNEY PROD 1955
MERRY CHRISTMAS L2050 2 reels
The Vienna Boys Choir sing carols as they prepare for a Christmas celebration
plot or narration just music of the season STERLING 1949
No
MEXICO CITY PATTERN FOR PROGRESS color L2308 2 reels
A travel film which does more than bring to the screen the familiar sights of the
city Shows the ways in which the people are bringing about progress in education
in civic and economic improvements in agriculture and medicine in improved
housing conditions industry and more sanitary food supplies Emphasizes the
place of the arts in the heritage of modern Mexico City and the position of the
city as a leader in fashion design painting and culture in general HOEFLER
1959
MEXICO LAND OF COLOR AND CONTRAST color L2235 2 reels
Mexico City and Taxco are presented to contrast the old and the new in Mexican
civilization Clear brilliant color photography emphasizes the constant use
of brilliant color among the people in their everyday lives Emphasis is also
placed on the cultural artistic and historic phases of life in Mexxco NEUBACHER
1956
71MICHELANGELO color L2044 3 reels
Michelangelos life and work are portrayed through examples photographed in many
instances for the first time in collections in Florence Paris and Rome Gives
detailed exposition of major works in sculpture painting and architecture The
narration has been adapted from contemporary documents Michelangelos letters
and biographies by Vasari and Condivi two of the men who knew him best as man
and artist EBF 1964
MICHELANGELO AND HIS ART color L2454 2 reels
The many facets of the man and his art are explored in a film which is beautifully
made Useful for art appreciation groups of all ages and for program material
CORONET 1962
MICHELANGELO THE LAST GIANT color
Part I L2631 35 minutes
Part II L2632 32 minutes
A specially edited version of the twohour NBCTV special tells the story of the
turbulent exciting often troubled life of Michelangelo Buonarroti as seen
through his paintings sculptures and architecture as well as through quotations
from his biographers and excerpts from his own writings Peter Ustinov is the
voice of Michelangelo Jose Ferrer is narrator McGRAWHILL 1967
MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD color L2309 2 reels
A scenic essay on Americas natural beauty this film is entirely without
narration set to an allBach musical score Usable for meditation for church
groups and for many other occasions MILLERWOOD 1957
MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL color L288 1 reel
Mike Mulligan and his beloved if outdated steam shovel Mary Ann come to life
in this film which uses the drawings from the original book WESTON 1956
MILLIONS OF CATS color L247 1 reel
Wanda Gags story comes alive on the screen as the original illustrations are
animated and a pleasant voiced story teller narrates the wellloved childrens
tale WESTON 1956
MINERALS AND ROCKS color L2236 2 reels
This workmanlike film presents an introduction to rocks and minerals giving a
clear analysis of their properties and classifications Demonstrates for collec
tors or others who are interested in rock study Boy Scout groups collectors
clubs will find the film helpful EBF 1957
MIRACLE OF THE TREES color L200 1 reel
Tree buds swell burst open and relese miniature but perfect leaves and flowers
Uses timelapse photography IFB 1950
MISS GOODALL AND THE WILD CHIMPANZEES color L2633 28 minutes
The National Geographic Society has produced a film showing the remarkable
scientist Jane Goodall as she spent years studying the behavior of wild
chimpanzees NAT GEOG 1966
72MISSING QUEEN color L2531 2 reels
This film is one of a series designed to develop moral understanding and religious
insight through creative discussion among children and young people in the subject
areas of justice personal honor and responsibility The situation which is
dramatized is based on the theft of a valuable stamp from a young students
collection As the teacher and the class search for the stamp they incriminate
one girl through circumstantial evidence and discover their error when another
student confesses Brings into focus many possible courses of action and their
consequences for the individual involved Useful for church school classes
citizenship classes PTA meetings other groups such as Scouts etc TRAFCO
1962
MISSING WITNESS color L289 1 reel
A witness to an accident involving a teenage driver who was not at fault leaves
before anyone can get his name Finding him and vindicating the driver provide
the framework for a valuable lesson in safe driving SID DAVIS 1958
L2310
2 reels
MR CHAIRMAN FUNDAMENTALS OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW
color
Using the cartoon technique this film provides an introduction to the subject
and makes the basic points necessary to an understanding of parliamentary law
Indicates further topics which presiding officers may need to explore but gives
enough help to develop some selfconfidence and some idea of the necessity for
orderly procedure in conducting the business of any group EBF 1960
MOHAMMEDAN WORLD BEGINNINGS AND GROWTH color L114 1 reel
Good presentation of Islamic world today Compares and contrasts this area with
other parts of the world giving brief background for Mohammedan beliefs Reviews
the history of Mohammedan way of life and its impact on western culture CORONET
1953
MONKEY WHO WOULD BE KING color L248 1 reel
Simple fable concerning a monkey who accepts the crown of the animal kingdom and
then has to suffer the consequences Many animals are candidates for the retiring
lions crown The monkey wins but the fox resents it and plots vengeance The
monkey learns that the responsibility of the crown is heavy EBF 1957
MONTAUK color L2572 15 minutes
The camera concentrates on the natural beauty of Montauk Point on New York s
Long Island The film succeeds in achieving a mood of solitude by focusing
on secluded beaches and quiet paths A beautiful script dramatically delivered
enhances the entire work CONTEMPORARY 1964
MONUMENT VALLEY color L2174 2 reels
The natural beauty and wonders of the fourcorner country of Arizona Colorado
Utah and New Mexico in which Monument Valley is located provide a wealth of
information as well as beauty Shows the life and customs of the Navajo Indians
Excellent color and photography HOEFLER 1955
73MOONBIRD color L306 1 reel
Two children are the chief characters in this color cartoon It sketches their
adventures as they sneak out of their houses at night to catch a mysterious
bird Brings back reminisences of childhood for adult viewers and will prove
entertaining to children HARRISON 1959
MORNING ON THE LIEVRE color L2532 2 reels
The Lievre River which flows for 200 miles through southwestern Quebec was a
favorite haunt of the 19th century poet Archibald Lampman His poem Morning
on the Lievre describes the rivers dramatic beauty and its emotional effect
upon the poet and his friend as they travel up the river by canoe through morning
mists creamy sunlight and cool shadows Most of the area in the Laurentian
Country of Quebec is still unchanged EBF 1964
MORNING STAR color L2116 4 reels
Shepherd life in western U S is shown amid scenes of great beauty The hard
ships of herding sheep and the intensely hard work involved are shown and it is
pointed out that methods have changed very little since Biblical times Good
conservation theme and some meditation values as the narrator uses the 23rd
Psalm to summarize EBF 1949
MOSAIC color L2197 2 reels
Shows the planning collecting of native materials preparation of materials and
the actual construction of the mosaic for a public school building Emmy Lou
Packard San Francisco artist is assisted by the school children CVE 1956
MOTHER GOOSE STORIES color L137 1 reel
Mother Goose steps out of the nursery rhyme book and waving her wand brings to
life several of the bestloved characters of Mother Goose Land Among those shown
are Little Miss Muffet Old Mother Hubbard and her dog the Queen of Hearts the
Knave and the King Humpty Dumpty and the Kings Men BAILEY 1948
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK color L307 1 reel
A brief excurison into this national park is made with beautiful shots showing
the grandeur and beauty of the area Narrator lectures on the natural history
and phenomena to be observed as one travels through the park BARR 1960
MOUNT VERNON IN VIRGINIA L2063 2 reels
Mount Vernon is shown with all of its wellloved objects as it might have
been viewed by General Washington on Christmas Eve 1783 as he returned home
after completing his duties as commanderinchief of the American Armies
McGRAWHILL 1950
MOUNTAIN FARM color L2357 3 reels
Paul Samples wellknown painter of the New England landscape explains his
technique of painting He uses the canvas Mountain Farm to illustrate his
approach to oil painting Useful for art study groups or art students IFB
1961
74MOUNTAIN OF FIRE color L249 1 reel
A beautiful and awesome film depicting the eruption of Mt Etna in Sicily and
the effects of the volcano upon the lives of the people living nearby ALMANAC
1955
MRS AND MR PEACOCK color L250 1 reel
Delightfully whimsical story written and narrated by nineyearold Susan Elaine
Chaput who drew the pictures which were animated to tell the story Deals with
the imaginary town of Onion where all of the people have the shapes of vegetables
or fruits The things that happen to them are the everyday things that happen
to people everywhere but Susans comments and the drawings set them apart as
rather special EBF 1957
MUNRO color L181 9 minutes
Jules Feiffers cartoon character Munro is drafted into the Army A thoroughly
mad situation exists until the tough sergeant finally realizes that Munro is
really and truly only four years old CONTEMPORARY 1961
MUSIC IN AMERICA L2027 2 reels
Features such outstanding musical personalities as singer Marian Anderson com
poser George Gershwin bandsman Benny Goodman violinist Mischa Elman conductor
Serge Koussevitsky and others This film is designed not only to give a compre
hensive picture of U S music but also to intensify interest in it MOT
MUSIC OF WILLIAMSBURG color L2471 3 reels
Based on research into the customs and culture of the days of Colonial Williams
burg which revealed the instruments and the type of music popular in both England
and America in the early seventeenth century In this film competent artists
perform on authentic instruments to illustrate the enlightenment and entertain
ment which can be found in this restored city Actors wear colonial costume
as in other films dealing with Colonial Williamsburg Useful with music lovers
as well as those interested in historical topics COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 1963
MY FINANCIAL CAREER L349 l reel
An animated film of the celebrated essay by Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock
about a young man who is prospering and decides he should open a bank account
A San Francisco International Film Festival winner this film will have a wide
appeal both to bookish audiences and to those who want a brief film on the
light and entertaining side STERLING 1963
MY POPS A LINEMAN color L2263 2 reels
A lineman returning from his work sees his son Bill trying to retrieve a kite
tangled in a high voltage line In order to make the boy aware of the danger
involved the lineman takes Bill with him on a typical workday during which several
dangerous situations arise At the conclusion of the story the film by the use
of visual cause and effect scenes reemphasizes major electrical safety measures
IFB 1957
75 MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP color L2405 3 reels
Life in deep water provides a fascinating study Begins with the creatures of
the surface and pursues them and others to the depths of a rocky reef where many
types of marine life are found anemones feather dusters a sea lily sand
crabs sea slugs pipefish grouper squid dolphins sea horses and octopi to
name a few Illustrates the struggle for survival among the many kinds of animal
life to be found in the deep water DISNEY PROD 1961
NATION OF SPOILERS color L2573 11 minutes
Sharply contrasting views of some of the most beautiful scenic areas of the United
States and areas which have been ruined by senseless and careless vandalism
illustrate the way in which much of the natural beauty of the country is being
spoiled Respect felt by American citizens for their country and its valuable
resources is contrasted with their disrespect for its natural beauty its public
and private property and its recreation facilities A final appeal asks that
all Americans pass on to new generations a land about which they can write an
anthem not a lement HIGGINS 1964
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL color L2045 2 reels
A short film which captures the pageantry and glamour of the National Cherry
Blossom Festival which is held annually in Washington D C Shows all units
participating in the parade the reviewing stand with the dignitaries and beautiful
scenes of the Japanese cherry trees around the basin in full bloom STAR 1964
NATIONAL DRIVERS TEST
Part I L2533 3 reels
Part II L2534 3 reels
A slightly edited version of the test as presented on the television program
this film provides an opportunity for American drivers to test their driving
judgment knowledge and perception and to compare their results against a national
sampling tabulated by IBM computers Underlines the importance of learning
defensive driving Drivers are faced with a number of potentially serious driving
hazards and asked How many did you spot McGRAWHILL 1965
THE NATIVITY color L2264 2 reels
The story of the birth of the Christ Child is told through the use of religious
paintings of the masters throughout the ages A male voice narrates using the
King James version from the gospel of Luke Musical background is taken from
themes of the period portrayed Although there is no identification of the paint
ings the film is a rich art appreciation experience Ends with the return from
Egypt UWF 1958
NATURES HALF ACRE color L2265 3 reels
Shows the plant animal and insect life likely to be found in any garden field
or woodland Magnified closeups and timelapse photography help to picture the
constant struggle by earths creatures for existence Usable for almost all
ages DISNEY PROD 1953
76NATURES STRANGEST CREATURES color L2487 2 reels
Unusual color photography provides an interesting picture of some of the more
unusual and remarkable of the Australian mammals which are not commonly found in
this country nor for that matter in many zoos Has the usual Disney magic in
both narration and effective presentation DISNEY PROD 1963
NAVAJO A PEOPLE BETWEEN TWO WORLDS color
Robert a little Indian boy serves to illustrate
two worlds in which the inhabitants of the Navajo
today He goes to school for the first time and
isolated life and ancient ways The film makes a
conflicting worlds on the part of the rest of the
to keep the best of the old ways and adapting the
L2311 2 reels
the sharp contrast between the
reservation find themselves
within an hour is back to his
plea for understanding of the
world and for finding methods
best of the new LINE 1959
NEAREST STAR color L2455 3 reels
This film is an examination of the properties of the sun the earths nearest
star and of the relationship of solar activity to the earth Clear explanations
withexcellent scientific photographs and drawings contribute to understanding of the
phenomena Scenes from a geophysical laboratory show how scientists carry on
the work of examining the effects of the sun on the earth McGRAWHILL 1962
NEW INDIA color L2358 2 reels
Attempts to convey something of the background of Indias current problems and
the intensity with which she is attacking them Emphasizes Indias leadership of
half the free world and the crucial test democracy faces in that country Points
up the progress that has been made in changing India into a more industrial
country maintains that the overpopulation problem has been exaggerated in the
West and that religion is not so great a handicap to modern technological develop
ment as people have been led to believe Useful for the varying points of view
it presents on India CFD 1959
NICKY AND ROCK WORKING SHEEP DOGS color L2574 22 minutes
The work of an Arizona sheepherder and his dogs is shown in this film which follows
them on the annual trek to the high mountain meadows After the purchase of the
sheep from Navajo Indians the herd crosses the dry deserts fords rzvers and
passes through the territory of the mountain lion to come to safe pastures
Throughout there is opportunity to see the intelligence vigor and courage of
the dogs as they keep the sheep together and protect them from danger Gives
a realistic picture of sheepherding as a business with profits and losses like
any other Released in 35 mm with title Arizona Sheep Dogs DISNEY 1966
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS color L223 1 reel
This film is a dramatization of the poem by Clement Moore which eludes a
portrayal of the circumstances under which it was written EBF 1941
NIGHT IN A PET SHOP L2312 2 reels
The pet shop keeper makes his rounds checking the shop before he locks up for the
night Soon after he leaves the black cat and the baby orangutan work themselves
loose and begin investigating such things as the tropical fish and the bird cages
The uproar which results provides sheer entertainment as well as opportunity to
study excellent animal photography No narration Uses only the natural sounds
of the animals Suitable for all ages CONTEMPORARY 1959
77

NIGHTMARE IN RED 54 minutes
Part I L2313 3 reels
Part II L2314 3 reels
One of the early NBC television Project 20 series this film is an authentic
reconstruction of the historical development of Communism inside Russia from the
days of the Tsarist reign through the Revolutions of 1905 and 1917 and the early
days of Communism to the World War II purge trials and the threat of the present
day McGRAWHILL 1957
NIOK color L2406 3 reels
Niok is a tiny baby elephant who was left behind after the men of a village in
Cambodia went on an elephant hunt The village boys led by Ayot rush in to
capture the animal and there are amusing scenes as they struggle to lead him
back to the village to feed him to get him to the river to bathe and accustom
him to life in the village When the village elder sells him because of his
depredations and the poverty of the village Ayot follows the traders steals
Niok and takes him back to the forest where he releases him Offers insight
into the life of the people revealing some of their customs rituals and pastimes
Includes scenes in the ancient Buddhist temple of AngkorVat The love of the
boy for the elephant makes a charming story for all ages DISNEY PROD 1960
NOBODY KNOWS EVERYTHING L2634 20 minutes
Shows actual librarians in unposed situations about their daily business Gives
a view of the many things they do as they handle an astonishing variety of library
materials and contribute their skills wherever information must be classified
stored and distributed Shows some of the specialized skills of librarianship
with a quick tour through eight different libraries and library departments Of
special interest and use with students as a career film an informative program
for clubs and organizations and possibly as a public relations tool WASH STATE
LIB 1965
NOISY NANCY NORRIS color L245 11 minutes
Actress Shirley Maclaine reads the story from the picture book of the same name
as the illustrations are brought to life on the screen Nancys mother points
out to her that there is a time and a place to be noisy and that one must respect
the rights of others Useful in story hours or with those who will conduct them
with children McGRAWHILL 1967
NONE FOR THE ROAD color L337 1 reel
An ordinary citizen finds himself facing a oneyear term in jail as a result of
an auto accident and conviction on a charge of drunken driving Shows careful
police work and the use of blood tests to determine alcohol content and indicates
the farreaching economic effects of this type of accident and subsequent conviction
and sentence From adult viewpoint CAHILL 1961
NONE FOR THE ROAD L2266 2 reels
Discusses the vital problem of teenage drinking and driving by dramatizing the
story of a teenage group that includes a nondrinker a moderate drinker and a
heavy drinker stresses the fact that alcohol in any amount is dangerous to the
auto driver YA 1957
78JOEY L2626 28 minutes
The problems involved in placing an older child for adoption stand out clearly
in this dramatization of the story of an already frightened and badly hurt
sevenyearold boy who is placed in a foster home as a result of neglect and loss
of custody by his mother The social worker from the Childrens Aid Society and
the foster parents stand out as the mainstays of the childs life as they try
to draw him out and fill some of his longdenied emotional needs Shows the
careful investigation involved in the placement of children with adoptive parents
Useful in developing understanding of the need for foster parents and for social
workers who can undertake the investigation and guidance needed in placing children
for adoption IFB 1966
JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY 19171963 L2475 3 reels
The highlights of the life of the late president from boyhood until his assassina
tion Points up his close ties with his family and church his friendliness
sense of humor genuine interest in all people and their problems includes scenes
from his naval and political careers Clips from television and newsreels cover
the assassination the televised murder of Lee Oswald and scenes from the funeral
procession where the great of the world gathered to honor him FILMS INC 1964
JOHN MARSHALL L2085 2 reels
The founder of American constitutional law is portrayed in a film covering his
early life his role in the American Revolution and the experiences of his
political life leading up to his appointment as Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court Places emphasis on the value of Marshalls decisions which established
the Supreme Court as the highest authority in determining the constitutionality
of American legislation EBF 1941
50 minutes
JOHN M SLATON
Part I L2568
Part II L2569
This film reveals the courage and integrity of Georgias Governor John M Slaton
who sacrificed his political career and endangered his life to do that which he
saw as just and right Leo Frank accused of murder was found guilty and sentenced
to death The verdict was appealed and after two years the justice of the
conviction was called into question by judges of both the Georgia and United States
Supreme Courts and by two members of the State Prison Commission Governor Slaton
after a thorough investigation commuted Franks sentence in the face of controversy
prejudice mob hysteria and certain political doom He could have avoided the issue
by delaying action until his term of office expired only a few days later He chose
to follow the demands of his conscience in disregard of his own welfare and even
his own safety A stirring and beautiful film it was originally made for the
television series based on John F Kennedys Profiles In Courage IQ 1965
JOHNNY APPLESEED A LEGEND OF FRONTIER LIFE color
L2141 2 reels
The inspiring story of Johnny Appleseed a man of peace whose goal was to make
the world a better place for all living creatures imaginatively told against the
background of pioneer America CORONET 1954
59
rrtJOHNNY TREMAIN color
Part T L2570 30 minutes
Par5 TI L2571 32 minutes
Esther Forbes story of the American Revolution for young people is brought to
the screen with the technical skill and charm of the Disney organization Part 1
The Boston Tea Party tells the story of Johnny from the time he suffers the
tragedy of a severe burn to his hand and the loss of his job and is rejected by
a wealthy relative who refuses to acknowledge Tremains heritage through his
association with Paul Revere the Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party Part 2
The Shot Heard Round the World continues the story of the consequences of the
Boston Tea Party and the inevitable conflict It covers the ride of Paul Revere
the first shot at Lexington Green the rout of British troops and the harassment
of the English all the way back to Boston as Johnny and his friends learn to
understand the true meaning of liberty and the rights of men DISNEY 1966
JORDAN VALLEY L2077 2 reels
Presents the geographical background of the Bible given unity in the form of a
trip along the Jordan from Palestine to the Dead Sea IFB 1950
JOSE ITURBI PIANIST L128 1 reel
Jose Iturbi plays Sevilla by Albeniz and Fantasie Impromptu by Chopin OFFICIAL
JOURNALS OF LEWIS AND CLARK color L2527 3 reels
The actual words of the journals provide the script for the narration of much of
the film as each stage of the journey of the two explorers and their party is
recreated Shows the thrills and dangers they encountered as they pushed their
way by keelboat on horseback and in dugout canoe from the mouth of the Missouri
River to the shores of the Pacific Ocean exploring and charting the unknown lands
of the West EBF 1966
JOURNEY IN FRANCE color L2230 2 reels
A family trip aboard a barge up the river and through the canals from the city of
Marseille to Lyons and Strasbourg affords an excellent understanding of the river
and canal systems of France Beautiful scenes of the countryside and glimpses of
life along the river and on board a canal boat make this a usable travel film for
all ages CHURCHILLWESLER 1957
JOURNEY IN HEALTH color L2403 2 reels
The importance of regular health checkups and medical supervision from infancy to
adulthood is pointed out Uses examples showing how possible health difficulties
were averted by prompt medical attention and also shows some handicaps which might
have been overcome or made much less severe through such attention at the proper
time Useful for club groups PTA groups etc CORONET 1960
JOURNEY TO NAZARETH color L2305 3 reels
A modern pilgrims journey to the Bible land provides the opportunity to recapture
the times and events of Jesus life and to recall his teachings Not overcrowded
with narration there are several places where the viewer is allowed to meditate
with only the music supporting the visual images Suitable for both adult and
childrens programs the film can be used at any time throughout the year even
though it covers the Christmas season in Nazareth NOVIK 1959
60JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW THE GIDEON CASE color L2627 23 minutes
One of the series Our Living Bill of Rights this dramatization of an out
standing case in which the right of equal protection under the law was tested
within recent years provides a background for discussion and understanding of
the principles involved EBF 1966
KEY TO A FUTURE color L2480 2 reels
This library recruitment film uses the device of two high school students who
must prepare a career research paper as a class assignment They visit the
library discover a monograph on librarianship as a career and in their imagina
tion project themselves several years into the future as librarians in the major
types of libraries Gives a good if brief glimpse of what good librarians do
and the need for libraries Librarians come through as real flesh and blood
people rather than as oldfashioned stereotypes and both they and the profession
are made attractive to young people WING 1964
KIONIS POI POUNDER color L285 1 reel
Taken from Hawaiian folklore this legend explains the origin of a strangeshaped
island off the coast of Oahu When Kioni a young Hawaiian boy captures a shark
that has terrorized his village he is amazed to see it turn into a boy his own
age Sparing his life Kioni keeps the shark boy as his slave until one day he
realizes how unhappy the boy is and sets him free with the gift of his stone poi
pounder In gratitude the shark boy turns the pounder into an island as a pledge
that he will never again attack Kionis people The element of magic and the
beautiful setting give this film a special appeal to older children CINEPIC
1953
KNOW YOUR LIBRARY Rev Ed color L342 1 reel
School oriented and well done this film may be used to emphasize the value of
libraries of almost any type Using a student who has a research assignment for
a class the film shows how to use the card catalog how to find books classified
by the Dewey Decimal system and how to use reference materials such as the
encyclopedia and the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature CORONET 1962
LADYBIRD STORY color L246 1 reel
Pictures the beneficial effects of ladybird beetles in fields and gardens Useful
for garden clubs or others who need information picturing the helpful insects of
the world DOWLING 1957
LAND OF THE PINK SNOW color L2349 3 reels
An old Crow Indian legend about a lost lake pink snow and a grasshopper glacier
supplies the reason for a pack trip into the high mountains of Montana The
guide a father and two sons make up the party which explores the area and finds
the lake with the large trout Such things as camp cooking shaving with ice
water and drinking water from a hat add to the interest Useful for library
programs scouts mens clubs etc FRONTIER 1960
61
LANDSCAPING FOR THE FUTURE color L2404 2 reels
Basic principles to consider in making a plan for landscaping the grounds around
the average home are presented with advice on choice of shrubs trees and other
plants Explicit directions are given for transplanting trees and shrubs
Emphasizes the importance of having an orderly plan for developing the landscape
and for following it in progressive steps Especially useful for beginners
CORNELL U
LASCAUX CRADLE OF MANS ART color L2306 2 reels
The cave paintings discovered in 1940 in the Dordogne region in France are the
subject of this film which was made in 1950 The circumstances of the discovery
are recreated as two small boys chasing a rabbit with their dog fall through
the ground into the caverns whose walls are covered with pictures of animals
These paintings are explored at length as an excellent narrator discusses what
they are and why they are important IFB 1950
LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK color L305 1 reel
This film is a travelog type of presentation which takes viewers through the
Lassen Volcanic National Park giving some background on the phenomena which
produced the sights of the area BARR 1960
LEE THE VIRGINIAN L2452 3 reels
The late actor Thomas Mitchell narrates this study of the philosophy and career
of the Souths greatest hero Robert E Lee Sums up his personal philosophy
points out the high points of Southern resistance at Gettysburg and elsewhere
and shows Lees relations with his lieutenants Follows his career as an educator
after the war ended and examines the impact of his character and philosophy on
his era McGRAWHILL 1962
LEGEND OF THE PIED PIPER L133 1 reel
A puppet film dramatizing the well known fairy tale of the master musician who
drove the rats from the city of Hamelin CORONET 1949
LENTIL color L265 1 reel
Robert McCloskeys story of Lentil and his harmonica becomes a highly entertaining
1957
film in the Picture Book Parade Series WESTON
LEONARDO DA VINCI color L2231 3 reels
The life and work of the great artist and scientist of the Renaissance period
come to life in this film Opening in 1452 with his arrival at Florence the
film weaves his work into the historical period in such a way as to make the
film important for history and science as well as for art An outstanding
musical background contributes to the effectiveness of the film as does the
excellent color photography EBF 1957
LETS GO TO THE CIRCUS L192 1 reel
Excitement and thrills of the circus are all hereacrobats clowns racing
horses and elephants EBF 1949
62LETS TALK ABOUT FILMS L2164 2 reels
In a workshop session several group leaders discuss what was wrong when a leader
was able to get no response from an audience They compare his experience with
that of another who uses the same film and obtains lively response Should be
useful in training leaders to conduct film discussions of many types as well
as other discussions NFB 1953
LETS VISIT SCHOOL LIBRARIES color L2191 2 reels
The North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction has produced this film
to show how library service operates in its school system Pictures school
libraries in schools for both races showing examples of good planning of space
equipment attractive use of color display area etc NC 1956
LETTER FROM ALASKA color L2262 2 reels
In the form of a letter from an uncle to an elementary school student this film
gives a wealth of information about Alaska Shows large and small cities various
industries and geographical terrains Uses animated map to trace development from
Alaskas discovery in 1751 to the period just before statehood Useful for adult
groups needing background on Alaska NORTHERN 1957
LETTER FROM INDONESIA color L2192 2 reels
Life in Indonesia is described as an Indonesian student writes a letter to friends
in the United States In addition to picturing conditions in the country the
films places much emphasis on the peoples feeling of reliance on American ideals
of democracy and selfgovernment CHURCHILL 1955
THE LIBRARIAN L286 1 reel
The film emphasizes the background and training needed to become a librarian and
illustrates the variety of ways in which the modern library provides service to
the public The opening scene shows a young college science student who is
undecided as to his future An enthusiastic librarian who likes her job influences
him to enroll in a library school and he becomes head of the science department
in a large college library IFB 1956
LIBRARIES ARE FOR SHARING color L2592 11 minutes
The purposes here are to motivate children to browse in the library to encourage
them to read many kinds of books and especially to show the librarian as a friend
who can help them find answers to questions Emphasis is placed on sharing the
knowledge and experiences of others through the librarys facilities Marked by
a sense of adventure and discovery the film will be valuable in introducing
children to the use of libraries NEWENHOUSE 1965
LIBRARY ADVENTURE color L213 1 reel
A brother and sister find the childrens room of a public library to be a friendly
and interesting place Shows how to find fiction and nonfiction books and explains
how to use the card catalog how to check out books obtain a library card and
care for books Example used is the childrens room of the Los Angeles Public
Library NEUBACHER 1956
63LIBRARY ART OF GUIDANCE L167 1 reel
A training film made for use with students in library school classrooms library
staff members in inservice training programs and professionals in various fields
of library service It presents two interviews to demonstrate basic principles
and elementary techniques used in reading guidance One distinguishes reference
service from reading guidance the other illustrates techniques for securing
information needed for readers to make a meaningful choice Emphasizes a need
for sensitivity on part of librarian as he aids reads in their selection of
materials UNIV OF WISCONSIN 1965
LIBRARY IS A PLACE WHERE color L2497 2 reels
This is a film on library use which carries out well its purpose of helping
children discover that a library card can be an invitation to adventure to
experience of the most amusing fantastic or practical kind Tells the story
of a research project that started with a story hour in the public library and
ended as a dramatic production in a childrens theater The children in the
film look for answers and for help in books in their own homes in their school
library and in the Childrens Room of the Public Library They discover that
librarians can help in many ways not only to locate books but to find other
useful things such as pictures and recorded music EBF 1963
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS L2080 2 reels
A pictorial tour of the Library of Congress showing its many and varied facilities
and activities UWF 1945
LIBRARY ON WHEELS L2503 2 reels
One of the early documentary films dealing with one of the pioneer cooperative
public library service programs the Frazer Valley Union Library in Canada Stress
is laid on the importance of books not only to the valley people but also to people
all over Canada Pictures librarians taking courses such as are given at the
University of Toronto and McGill University Primarily useful now from the
historical point of view this film is valuable in documenting the growth of the
idea of cooperation for library service in a sparsely settled area NFBC 1945
LIFE IN THE SAHARA L2148 2 reels
Pictures nomadic desert camp life and a journey by caravan to the oasis market
place with its busy bazaars Includes views of the milking of goats the grinding
of grain bread making crushing of rock salt and weaving of camels hair Other
scenes are of a donkey train baby camel date palms street scenes typical
natives and a Mohammedan mosque EBF 1953
LIFE OF CHRIST L2032 2 reels
Woodcuts of Albrecht Durer 14711529 show the story of the life of Christ The
narration is based on the King James Version of the New Testament ATHENA 1950
LIFE OF CHRIST IN ART color L2172 2 reels
Paintings representing the work of artists of seven centuries and portraying
episodes from the life of Christ are used to tell the story of the life of Christ
from the annunciation crucifixion and the resurrection No identification of the
pictures or of the artists is made in the narration CORONET 1956
64LISTENING TO GOOD MUSIC THE STRING QUARTET L2194 2 reels
The Fine Arts Quartet illustrates the fundamentals of group musical performance
The range and distinctive qualities of each instrument are identified then
combined to show how the four voices develop theme and mood With excerpts
from quartets by Mozart Haydn and Schubert the film describes the relation
ship of performer to composer and of the individual performers to each other
EBF 1955
THE LITTERBUG color L343 1 reel
Walt Disneys Donald Duck cartoon brings home a needed message for every age
group as Donald undergoes all kinds of adventure and misadventure to learn not
to litter streets and highways DISNEY PRODUCTIONS 1962
LITTLE RED HEN L134 1 reel
This film retells the famous fable in a charming combination of art and live
action CORONET 1950
LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE color L266 1 reel
The Picture Book Parade has taken another favorite childrens story and
using the original illustrations and text made it a pleasing presentation
The narrator does not talk down to the children but does speak with under
standing and appreciation of the childs viewpoint Tells the story of the
small lighthouse which thought it was being replaced by the powerful beacon
for planes WESTON 1956
LITTLE SHEPHERD AND THE FIRST CHRISTMAS color L2628 19 minutes
Animated cartoons with highly stylized characters are used to tell the story
of a little shepherd who tried very hard to be a man and care for the sheep
all alone He was frightened and ran home too many times however and when
he witnessed the wonders in the heavens on the night of the birth of the Christ
Child he had difficulty persuading anyone to believe him Combines fiction
with parts of the Bible story of the first Christmas A useful addition to
the Christmas program films CORONET 1967
LITTLEST ANGEL color L2195 2 reels
The wellknown childrens story of the same title is brought to the screen
with animated drawings telling the sad story of the little fouryearold angel
who found it difficult to conform to the customs of the other angels in heaven
Tells how he was comforted by one of the older understanding angels and in
the end was honored by having his gift to the Child of God accepted Narrated
by male voice A welcome addition to seasonal films for Christmas CORONET
1950
65 LIVELY ART OF PICTURE BOOKS color
Part I L2509 3 reels
Part II L2510 3 reels
Commissioned by the Childrens Services Division for presentation at the 1964
conference of the American Library Association the purpose of this film is to
help adults parents educators librarians who are concerned with children
to understand what makes a good picture book for children and why these picture
books are important in their development John Langstaff an author and
illustrator of childrens books narrates as children are shown looking at and
listening to picture books Uses illustrations from 63 wellknown childrens
books The last part of the film which could be omitted presents the entire
book by Robert McCloskey TIME OF WONDER as an illustration of the points
made Illustrators who comment are Barbara Cooney John Langstaff Robert
McCloskey and Maurice Sendak WESTON 1964
LOCKS OF SAULT SAINTE MARIE color L2173 3 reels
The system of locks which enables traffic to pass from Lake Superior to Lake
Huron is shown first in models then the film follows a freighter as it passes
through the locks The importance of the Great Lakes traffic to the economy of
the area is emphasized Useful for adult groups who are interested in trans
portation or economics MICH U 1955
LOONS NECKLACE color L135 1 reel
A charming Indian legend telling how the loon a water bird received his dis
tinguishing neckband Authentic ceremonial masks carved by Indians of British
Columbia are used to establish the characters of the story and portray all of
the action Small children unaccustomed to masks should be prepared for the
grotesque faces Rich color photography delightful narration and effective
background music EBF 1949
LOUISIANA STORY
Part I L2350 3 reels
Part II L2351 3 reels
One of four famous documentary films made by Robert Flaherty this film is
significant for its remarkably beautiful photography and its presentation of
the life of the Cajuns in the bayous of Louisiana One 12yearold boy and his
family bring into focus the effects of the discovery of oil upon the bayou areas
and the contrasts in the Cajun way of life and that of people elsewhere Worth
while as a program in itself CONTEMPORARY 1948
THE LOUVRE A GOLDEN PRISON color L2528 4 reels
This specially edited version of the NBC TV special dealing with the Louvre has
something for almost everyone Charles Boyer as narrator and guide explains
the love of the Frenchmen for the Louvre and shows on a series of maps its
position in the heart of Paris Recounts the architectural alterations to the
structure over the centuries the additions to the art collection and events in
the lives of the kings queens and governments who made them Tells the story
of the emptying of the Louvre before the German occupation during World War II
and the successful concealment and return of every single work of art at the end
of the war EBF 1966
66LOVE OF BOOKS L221 1 reel
Though this film deals primarily with the history of bookmaking m Great Britain
it is actually a general history or overview of the field of bookmaking Parti
cular attention is given to handwork and fine craftsmanship in creating beautiful
books Useful for almost any educational or book program BIS 1952
LOVE THAT CAR color L180 10 minutes
This is a tongueincheek approach to the importance of automobile maintenance
The victims are not injured they are embarrassed befuddled and thoroughly
entertaining Had they really loved their cars they would not have suffered
the flat tires broken radiator hoses broken fan belts and other mild disasters
with their resulting dilemmas A dozen victims and their assorted problems are
treated with patient good humor while the viewers are treated to a wildly funny
look at the consequences of carelessness in maintaining their cars CAHILL
1966
LSD 25 color L2629 mies
This is a film used by the Food and Drug Administrations Bureau of Drug Abuse
Control to show the dangers of indiscriminate use of drugs LSD in particular
The use of scenes showing how young people react to the drug with only a minimum
of commentary carries a terrific emotional impact which should make anyone
contemplating experiments with the drug stop and think Excellent background
for discussion and for understanding of the problem by adults PROFESSIONAL
ARTS 1967
MADELINE color L2371 Tt a
The delightful story of Madeline with its accompanying illustrations by Ludwig
Bemelmans comes to life on the screen in a delightful cartoon Useful for
childrens programs story hour etc COL 1952
MADELINES RESCUE color l6 X xfel Q w
Madeline the charming little French girl created by Ludwig Bemelmans has othe
adventure in which she is rescued from drowning by a stray dog The dog Genevieve
is then adopted by the twelve little girls of Madelines school who proceed to
fight over her The problem is solved when Genevieve gives birth to eleven
puppies Text is the original rhyme of the book and the drawings are animated
to create a remarkably lifelike effect CONTEMPORARY 1964
MAGIC BOOK color L36 1 ve
A magic book comes to life in a library to illustrate the proper care and handling
of books Somewhat moralistic and oldfashioned in places the film fills a
need for this type of material NEW METHOD 1961
MAGIC FIDDLE color L2232 2 reels
An old folk tale is presented by the Norwegian Ballet A young man gives away to
three bfggars on the road three shillings which he has earned The last beggar
turns inS a musician who gives the young man a magic fiddle that makes everyone
dance when it is played Being forced to dance offends the sheriff who later
arrests the youth and takes him to the gallows As a last request he is allowed
to play the fiddle Everyone dances and he makes his escape Surrealistic
settings colorful costumes excellent dancers and gay fllm USeful
for general programs dance music and folklore CONTEMPORARY 1957
67 MAGIC GIFTS color L2630 18 minutes
Flexible puppets without strings are used to present this version of the folk
tale about a hard working farmer who leaves his farm to seek a livelihood for
himself and his impoverished family After working for one year on the farm of
a wizard he is presented with a magic gift a food producing table A dishonest
innkeeper steals the table and two other gifts in succession the last of which
is a burlap bag containing a straw man who gives the thief the thrashing he
deserves The honest farmer regains all three gifts and returns from his travels
to become mayor of his village FLEETWOOD 1967
MAGIC MICHAEL color L322 1 reel
Michael imagines that he is a series of strange animals and unusual things in
this story by Louis Slobodkin transferred to the screen by the animation of
the pictures in the book WESTON 1960
MAHATMA GANDHI L2233 2 reels
Gandhi one of the outstanding figures of our time is shown as a spiritual as
well as a political leader who sacrificed personal ambition to lead India in its
struggle for freedom Emphasizes his philosophy of the use of nonviolence and
moral force Uses newsreel clips from the last halfcentury to form an important
record of history in the making EBF 1955
MAHNOMEN HARVEST OF THE NORTH color L2352 2 reels
Edible wild rice has always been found in relatively small areas of North
America The Chippewa Indians knew and used it and still harvest it today
according to the same principles they formerly used Its harvest is strictly
regulated This film shows the harvesting and processing of the rice for sale
and closes with a dance of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest FILM RES CO
1960
MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD color L2149 2 reels
Sketches fundamental beliefs and shows typical worship services and ritual of
five of the major religious groups of the world including nonChristian as well
as Christian groups Film serves as a good introduction to a broader study of
the topic EBF 1954
MAKE A MOBILE color L287 1 reel
The steps to be followed in making a mobile are clearly and simply demonstrated
Shows students making mobiles from wire thread sheet aluminum a discarded
towel rack a sponge toothpicks and a ping pong ball BAILEY 1948
MAKEUP color L2370 2 reels
One of a series for teenage girls on good grooming this film places the emphasis
upon good health as a basis for natural good looks Gives advice on complexion
care and use of makeup with emphasis on the natural effect IFB 1960
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS L222 1 reel
The original illustrations from the book are used to depict the story which is
well told by a masculine voice Usable for almost any childrens program
WESTON 1956
68MAKING A STAINED GLASS WINDOW color L2307 2 reels
Each step in the process of making a stained glass window is clearly demonstrated
and discussed by the artist Begins with designing and cutting the glass and
goes to the final firing leading and finishing CALIFU 1943
MAN AND HIS CULTURE L2150 2 reels
Shows the great variety of ways in which people live by comparing the African
tribesmen American city dwellers people of China Mexico South America India
etc Indicates the characteristics which all cultures have in common and the
conflict which results from the fact that cultures are constantly changing EBF
1954
MAN IN SPACE color L2234 3 reels
Dr Wernher von Braun traces the development of mans efforts to conquer space
and goes into the mechanics of the fourstage rocket and its development Models
and illustrations on paper are used to make his points From an imaginary island
proving ground the operation of the rocket is visualized from the moment the
crew takes places in the rocket through the tour into space and return to base
All of this is made possible through the use of animated cartoons based on the
best current knowledge of space flight Usable with adults and older boys and
girls who are interested in the possibilities of space flight and its effects on
man DISNEY PROD 1957
MAN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY L2024 2 reels
Pictures man today His material progress is at its highest peak but his daily
routine is often one of boredom and dissatisfaction And although he wants
peace his world is split into two opposite and conflicting philosophies
communism and democracy Yet through an ever widening system of public education
and through the mechanism of the United Nations 20th Century man is groping
towards the means which will insure peace and happiness for future generations
MOT 1950
MAN OF THE CENTURY CHURCHILL
Part I
Part II
One of the TV Twentieth Century
54 minutes
L2353 3 reels
L2354 3 reels
series this is a penetrating study of Winston
Churchill from his first appearance in public life through his leadership during
World War II and immediately after McGraw 1960
MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY L2146 3 reels
Edward Everett Hales classic story of the meaning of patriotism is well inter
preted in this film Narration and dramatization combine to produce a faithful
rendering of the story YA
MANY MOONS color L153 1 reel
Brings to life James Thurbers delightful tale of the princess who fell sick
and could not be cured unless she was given the moon Tells of her father the
kings remarkable efforts to get it for her Excellent narration accompanies
the animated original drawings CONTEMPORARY 1963
69
MARC CHAGALL color L2529 3 reels
Vincent Price narrates this Academy Award winning film explaining what Chagall
means intends and achieves in his thoughtful paintings Works are shown in
chronological order and offer the opportunity to witness the developing maturity
of the man and the painter AUBERBACK 1964
MARK TWAIN BACKGROUND FOR HIS WORKS color L2196 2 reels
A brief but fairly comprehensive account of the life and early experiences of
Samuel L Clemens or Mark Twain and of how he came to write the books which
made for him a special place in American literature CORONET 1957
MARRIAGE TODAY L2026 2 reels
This film offers some of the answers to the problems raised in This Charming
Couple it provides dramatic treatment of the ideals and goals of adult love
Two couples are the protagonists of this film two couples who have made their
marriage work through clear analysis of their mutual aims and cooperation in
striving to achieve them McGRAWHILL 1950
MARSHES OF THE MISSISSIPPI color L2355 2 reels
The swamplands of the Mississippi support a wide variety of plant and animal
life which are shown in unusual scenes of natural beauty Trapping and hunting
afford livelihood for those who are hardy enough to follow those occupations
Will appeal to those interested in the wilderness and in nature DAGGETT 1960
MARTIN LUTHER
Part I L2219 3 reels
Part II L2220 3 reels
Part III L2221 3 reels
This feature length film portrays the life and times of Martin Luther and the
Reformation movement which he led Will be of particular interest to Protestant
groups and those with a special interest in history or biography LUTH
MASK OF COMEDY color L2356 2 reels
This film traces the rise and development of the Italian popular theater known
as the Commedia dellArte from its Renaissance beginning through its influence
on the theater of the Western World to modern times Shows how masks were
used to establish and identify character types Closes with a marionette
performance featuring some of the Commedia dellArte characters PIZZO 1960
MEANING OF ENGAGEMENT color L2154 2 reels
Emphasis is placed on the engagement period as a period for mutual adjustment
and emotional preparation for marriage In the film the young couple change
their plans for a hasty wedding in order to see more of each other in their new
relationship and make sure that they are ready for marriage CORONET 1951
MEDICARE color L177 10 minutes
Words and symbols are used to explain the new health insurance program for people
65 and over By using symbols a square for hospital insurance and a circle for
medical insurance the film shows graphically how each is a separate part of the
health insurance program with different benefits and services HEW 1966
70MEDIEVAL WORLD L193 1 reel
Medieval times are pictured within the framework of the English walled city of
York the Flemish guildhalls of Ghent and the French Cathedral of Chartres New
meaning is given to such terms as knights feudalism castles crusades chivalry
etc CORONET 1950
MEETING EMOTIONAL NEEDS IN CHILDHOOD L2067 3 reels
This film one of the Vassor series of Personality Studies of Normal Development
is useful for community and youth leaders interested in obtaining a better under
standing of children NYU 1947
MEETING IN SESSION L2140 2 reels
The first sequence shows five nurses discussing staffing problems with an auto
cratic supervisor The second depicts the same group working democratically to
solve its problems The differences between the two ways of working are evident
and the viewer draws his own conclusions COL U PRESS 1953
MEGALOPOLIS color L2498 2 reels
A good survey of the eastern seaboard megalopolis that densely populated
highly builtup area reaching from the New York City area down to Washington and
Baltimore Useful for sparking discussion of problems of city living and city
planning EBF 1963
MEN AGAINST THE ARCTIC color L2530 3 reels
Shows the importance of the air and weather station maintained by the U S
government at Thule on the northwestern point of Greenland Particularly important
is the work of the helicopters and of the Navy and Coast Guard ships ice breakers
especially in keeping passage open between the outposts and the main station and
Thule Of interest to general audiences DISNEY PROD 1955
MERRY CHRISTMAS L2050 2 reels
The Vienna Boys Choir sing carols as they prepare for a Christmas celebration
plot or narration just music of the season STERLING 1949
No
MEXICO CITY PATTERN FOR PROGRESS color L2308 2 reels
A travel film which does more than bring to the screen the familiar sights of the
city Shows the ways in which the people are bringing about progress in education
in civic and economic improvements in agriculture and medicine in improved
housing conditions industry and more sanitary food supplies Emphasizes the
place of the arts in the heritage of modern Mexico City and the position of the
city as a leader in fashion design painting and culture in general HOEFLER
1959
MEXICO LAND OF COLOR AND CONTRAST color L2235 2 reels
Mexico City and Taxco are presented to contrast the old and the new in Mexican
civilization Clear brilliant color photography emphasizes the constant use
of brilliant color among the people in their everyday lives Emphasis is also
placed on the cultural artistic and historic phases of life in Mexico NEUBACHER
1956
71MICHELANGELO color L2044 3 reels
Michelangelos life and work are portrayed through examples photographed in many
instances for the first time in collections in Florence Paris and Rome Gives
detailed exposition of major works in sculpture painting and architecture The
narration has been adapted from contemporary documents Michelangelos letters
and biographies by Vasari and Condivi two of the men who knew him best as man
and artist EBF 1964
MICHELANGELO AND HIS ART color L2454 2 reels
The many facets of the man and his art are explored in a film which is beautifully
made Useful for art appreciation groups of all ages and for program material
CORONET 1962
MICHELANGELO THE LAST GIANT color
Part I L2631 35 minutes
Part II L2632 32 minutes
A specially edited version of the twohour NBCTV special tells the story of the
turbulent exciting often troubled life of Michelangelo Buonarroti as seen
through his paintings sculptures and architecture as well as through quotations
from his biographers and excerpts from his own writings Peter Ustinov is the
voice of Michelangelo Jose Ferrer is narrator McGRAWHILL 1967
MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD color L2309 2 reels
A scenic essay on Americas natural beauty this film is entirely without
narration set to an allBach musical score Usable for meditation for church
groups and for many other occasions MILLERWOOD 1957
MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL color L288 1 reel
Mike Mulligan and his beloved if outdated steam shovel Mary Ann come to life
in this film which uses the drawings from the original book WESTON 1956
MILLIONS OF CATS color L247 1 reel
Wanda Gags story comes alive on the screen as the original illustrations are
animated and a pleasant voiced story teller narrates the wellloved childrens
tale WESTON 1956
MINERALS AND ROCKS color L2236 2 reels
This workmanlike film presents an introduction to rocks and minerals giving a
clear analysis of their properties and classifications Demonstrates for collec
tors or others who are interested in rock study Boy Scout groups collectors
clubs will find the film helpful EBF 1957
MIRACLE OF THE TREES color L200 1 reel
Tree buds swell burst open and relese miniature but perfect leaves and flowers
Uses timelapse photography IFB 1950
MISS GOODALL AND THE WILD CHIMPANZEES color L2633 28 minutes
The National Geographic Society has produced a film showing the remarkable
scientist Jane Goodall as she spent years studying the behavior of wild
chimpanzees NAT GEOG 1966
72MISSING QUEEN color L2531 2 reels
This film is one of a series designed to develop moral understanding and religious
insight through creative discussion among children and young people in the subject
areas of justice personal honor and responsibility The situation which is
dramatized is based on the theft of a valuable stamp from a young students
collection As the teacher and the class search for the stamp they incriminate
one girl through circumstantial evidence and discover their error when another
student confesses Brings into focus many possible courses of action and their
consequences for the individual involved Useful for church school classes
citizenship classes PTA meetings other groups such as Scouts etc TRAFCO
1962
MISSING WITNESS color L289 1 reel
A witness to an accident involving a teenage driver who was not at fault leaves
before anyone can get his name Finding him and vindicating the driver provide
the framework for a valuable lesson in safe driving SID DAVIS 1958
MR CHAIRMAN FUNDAMENTALS OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW
color L2310 2 reels
Using the cartoon technique this film provides an introduction to the subject
and makes the basic points necessary to an understanding of parliamentary law
Indicates further topics which presiding officers may need to explore but gives
enough help to develop some selfconfidence and some idea of the necessity for
orderly procedure in conducting the business of any group EBF 1960
MOHAMMEDAN WORLD BEGINNINGS AND GROWTH color L114 1 reel
Good presentation of Islamic world today Compares and contrasts this area with
other parts of the world giving brief background for Mohammedan beliefs Reviews
the history of Mohammedan way of life and its impact on western culture CORONET
1953
MONKEY WHO WOULD BE KING color L248 1 reel
Simple fable concerning a monkey who accepts the crown of the animal kingdom and
then has to suffer the consequences Many animals are candidates for the retiring
lions crown The monkey wins but the fox resents it and plots vengeance The
monkey learns that the responsibility of the crown is heavy EBF 1957
MONTAUK color L2572 15 minutes
The camera concentrates on the natural beauty of Montauk Point on New York s
Long Island The film succeeds in achieving a mood of solitude by focusing
on secluded beaches and quiet paths A beautiful script dramatically delivered
enhances the entire work CONTEMPORARY 1964
MONUMENT VALLEY color L2174 2 reels
The natural beauty and wonders of the fourcorner country of Arizona Colorado
Utah and New Mexico in which Monument Valley is located provide a wealth of
information as well as beauty Shows the life and customs of the Navajo Indians
Excellent color and photography HOEFLER 1955
73
MOONBIRD color L306 1 reel
Two children are the chief characters in this color cartoon It sketches their
adventures as they sneak out of their houses at night to catch a mysterious
bird Brings back reminisences of childhood for adult viewers and will prove
entertaining to children HARRISON 1959
MORNING ON THE LIEVRE color L2532 2 reels
The Lievre River which flows for 200 miles through southwestern Quebec was a
favorite haunt of the 19th century poet Archibald Lampman His poem Morning
on the Lievre describes the rivers dramatic beauty and its emotional effect
upon the poet and his friend as they travel up the river by canoe through morning
mists creamy sunlight and cool shadows Most of the area in the Laurentian
Country of Quebec is still unchanged EBF 1964
MORNING STAR color L2116 4 reels
Shepherd life in western U S is shown amid scenes of great beauty The hard
ships of herding sheep and the intensely hard work involved are shown and it is
pointed out that methods have changed very little since Biblical times Good
conservation theme and some meditation values as the narrator uses the 23rd
Psalm to summarize EBF 1949
MOSAIC color L2197 2 reels
Shows the planning collecting of native materials preparation of materials and
the actual construction of the mosaic for a public school building Emmy Lou
Packard San Francisco artist is assisted by the school children CVE 1956
MOTHER GOOSE STORIES color L137 1 reel
Mother Goose steps out of the nursery rhyme book and waving her wand brings to
life several of the bestloved characters of Mother Goose Land Among those shown
are Little Miss Muffet Old Mother Hubbard and her dog the Queen of Hearts the
Knave and the King Humpty Dumpty and the Kings Men BAILEY 1948
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK color L307 1 reel
A brief excurison into this national park is made with beautiful shots showing
the grandeur and beauty of the area Narrator lectures on the natural history
and phenomena to be observed as one travels through the park BARR 1960
MOUNT VERNON IN VIRGINIA L2063 2 reels
Mount Vernon is shown with all of its wellloved objects as it might have
been viewed by General Washington on Christmas Eve 1783 as he returned home
after completing his duties as commanderinchief of the American Armies
McGRAWHILL 1950
MOUNTAIN FARM color L2357 3 reels
Paul Samples wellknown painter of the New England landscape explains his
technique of painting He uses the canvas Mountain Farm to illustrate his
approach to oil painting Useful for art study groups or art students IFB
1961
74MOUNTAIN OF FIRE color L249 1 reel
A beautiful and awesome film depicting the eruption of Mt Etna in Sicily and
the effects of the volcano upon the lives of the people living nearby ALMANAC
1955
MRS AND MR PEACOCK color L250 1 reel
Delightfully whimsical story written and narrated by nineyearold Susan Elaine
Chaput who drew the pictures which were animated to tell the story Deals with
the imaginary town of Onion where all of the people have the shapes of vegetables
or fruits The things that happen to them are the everyday things that happen
to people everywhere but Susans comments and the drawings set them apart as
rather special EBF 1957
MUNRO color Lm 9 minutes
Jules Feiffers cartoon character Munro is drafted into the Army A thoroughly
mad situation exists until the tough sergeant finally realizes that Munro is
really and truly only four years old CONTEMPORARY 1961
MUSIC IN AMERICA L2027 2 reels
Features such outstanding musical personalities as singer Marian Anderson com
poser George Gershwin bandsman Benny Goodman violinist Mischa Elman conductor
Serge Koussevitsky and others This film is designed not only to give a compre
hensive picture of U S music but also to intensify interest in it MOT
MUSIC OF WILLIAMSBURG color L2471 3 reels
Based on research into the customs and culture of the days of Colonial Williams
burg which revealed the instruments and the type of music popular in both England
and America in the early seventeenth century In this film competent artists
perform on authentic instruments to illustrate the enlightenment and entertain
ment which can be found in this restored city Actors wear colonial costume
as in other films dealing with Colonial Williamsburg Useful with music lovers
as well as those interested in historical topics COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 1963
MY FINANCIAL CAREER L349 1 reel
An animated film of the celebrated essay by Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock
about a young man who is prospering and decides he should open a bank account
A San Francisco International Film Festival winner this film will have a wide
appeal both to bookish audiences and to those who want a brief film on the
light and entertaining side STERLING 1963
MY POPS A LINEMAN color L2263 2 reels
A lineman returning from his work sees his son Bill trying to retrieve a kite
tangled in a high voltage line In order to make the boy aware of the danger
involved the lineman takes Bill with him on a typical workday during which several
dangerous situations arise At the conclusion of the story the film by the use
of visual cause and effect scenes reemphasizes major electrical safety measures
IFB 1957
75MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP color L2405 3 reels
Life in deep water provides a fascinating study Begins with the creatures of
the surface and pursues them and others to the depths of a rocky reef where many
types of marine life are found anemones feather dusters a sea lily sand
crabs sea slugs pipefish grouper squid dolphins sea horses and octopi to
name a few Illustrates the struggle for survival among the many kinds of animal
life to be found in the deep water DISNEY PROD 1961
NATION OF SPOILERS color L2573 11 minutes
Sharply contrasting views of some of the most beautiful scenic areas of the United
States and areas which have been ruined by senseless and careless vandalism
illustrate the way in which much of the natural beauty of the country is being
spoiled Respect felt by American citizens for their country and its valuable
resources is contrasted with their disrespect for its natural beauty its public
and private property and its recreation facilities A final appeal asks that
all Americans pass on to new generations a land about which they can write an
anthem not a lement HIGGINS 1964
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL color L2045 2 reels
A short film which captures the pageantry and glamour of the National Cherry
Blossom Festival which is held annually in Washington D C Shows all units
participating in the parade the reviewing stand with the dignitaries and beautiful
scenes of the Japanese cherry trees around the basin in full bloom STAR 1964
NATIONAL DRIVERS TEST
Part I L2533 3 reels
Part II L2534 3 reels
A slightly edited version of the test as presented on the television program
this film provides an opportunity for American drivers to test their driving
judgment knowledge and perception and to compare their results against a national
sampling tabulated by IBM computers Underlines the importance of learning
defensive driving Drivers are faced with a number of potentially serious driving
hazards and asked How many did you spot McGRAWHILL 1965
THE NATIVITY color L2264 2 reels
The story of the birth of the Christ Child is told through the use of religious
paintings of the masters throughout the ages A male voice narrates using the
King James version from the gospel of Luke Musical background is taken from
themes of the period portrayed Although there is no identification of the paint
ings the film is a rich art appreciation experience Ends with the return from
Egypt UWF 1958
NATURES HALF ACRE color L2265 3 reels
Shows the plant animal and insect life likely to be found in any garden field
or woodland Magnified closeups and timelapse photography help to picture the
constant struggle by earths creatures for existence Usable for almost all
ages DISNEY PROD 1953
76IHBHBHHiH
NATURES STRANGEST CREATURES color L2487 2 reels
Unusual color photography provides an interesting picture of some of the more
unusual and remarkable of the Australian mammals which are not commonly found in
this country nor for that matter in many zoos Has the usual Disney magic in
both narration and effective presentation DISNEY PROD 1963
NAVAJO A PEOPLE BETWEEN TWO WORLDS color
Robert a little Indian boy serves to illustrate
two worlds in which the inhabitants of the Navajo
today He goes to school for the first time and
isolated life and ancient ways The film makes a
conflicting worlds on the part of the rest of the
to keep the best of the old ways and adapting the
L2311 2 reels
the sharp contrast between the
reservation find themselves
within an hour is back to his
plea for understanding of the
world and for finding methods
best of the new LINE 1959
NEAREST STAR color L2455 3 reels
This film is an examination of the properties of the sun the earths nearest
star and of the relationship of solar activity to the earth Clear explanations
with excellent scientific photographs and drawings contribute to understanding of the
phenomena Scenes from a geophysical laboratory show how scientists carry on
the work of examining the effects of the sun on the earth McGRAWHILL 1962
NEW INDIA color L2358 2 reels
Attempts to convey something of the background of Indias current problems and
the intensity with which she is attacking them Emphasizes Indias leadership of
half the free world and the crucial test democracy faces in that country Points
up the progress that has been made in changing India into a more industrial
country maintains that the overpopulation problem has been exaggerated in the
West and that religion is not so great a handicap to modern technological develop
ment as people have been led to believe Useful for the varying points of view
it presents on India CFD 1959
NICKY AND ROCK WORKING SHEEP DOGS color L2574 22 minutes
The work of an Arizona sheepherder and his dogs is shown in this film which follows
them on the annual trek to the high mountain meadows After the purchase of the
sheep from Navajo Indians the herd crosses the dry deserts fords rivers and
passes through the territory of the mountain lion to come to safe pastures
Throughout there is opportunity to see the intelligence vigor and courage of
the dogs as they keep the sheep together and protect them from danger Gives
a realistic picture of sheepherding as a business with profits and losses like
any other Released in 35 mm with title Arizona Sheep Dogs DISNEY 1966
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS color L223 1 reel
This film is a dramatization of the poem by Clement Moore which includes a
portrayal of the circumstances under which it was written EBF 1941
NIGHT IN A PET SHOP L2312 2 reels
The pet shop keeper makes his rounds checking the shop before he locks up for the
night Soon after he leaves the black cat and the baby orangutan work themselves
loose and begin investigating such things as the tropical fish and the bxrd cages
The uproar which results provides sheer entertainment as well as opportunity to
study excellent animal photography No narration Uses only the natural sounds
of the animals Suitable for all ages CONTEMPORARY 1959
77 NIGHTMARE IN RED 54 minutes
Part I L2313 3 reels
Part II L2314 3 reels
One of the early NBC television Project 20 series this film is an authentic
reconstruction of the historical development of Communism inside Russia from the
days of the Tsarist reign through the Revolutions of 1905 and 1917 and the early
days of Communism to the World War II purge trials and the threat of the present
day McGRAWHILL 1957
NIOK color L2406 3 reels
Niok is a tiny baby elephant who was left behind after the men of a village in
Cambodia went on an elephant hunt The village boys led by Ayot rush in to
capture the animal and there are amusing scenes as they struggle to lead him
back to the village to feed him to get him to the river to bathe and accustom
him to life in the village When the village elder sells him because of his
depredations and the poverty of the village Ayot follows the traders steals
Niok and takes him back to the forest where he releases him Offers insight
into the life of the people revealing some of their customs rituals and pastimes
Includes scenes in the ancient Buddhist temple of AngkorVat The love of the
boy for the elephant makes a charming story for all ages DISNEY PROD 1960
NOBODY KNOWS EVERYTHING L2634 20 minutes
Shows actual librarians in unposed situations about their daily business Gives
a view of the many things they do as they handle an astonishing variety of library
materials and contribute their skills wherever information must be classified
stored and distributed Shows some of the specialized skills of librarianship
with a quick tour through eight different libraries and library departments Of
special interest and use with students as a career film an informative program
for clubs and organizations and possibly as a public relations tool WASH STATE
LIB 1965
NOISY NANCY NORRIS color L245 11 minutes
Actress Shirley Maclaine reads the story from the picture book of the same name
as the illustrations are brought to life on the screen Nancys mother points
out to her that there is a time and a place to be noisy and that one must respect
the rights of others Useful in story hours or with those who will conduct them
with children McGRAWHILL 1967
NONE FOR THE ROAD color L337 1 reel
An ordinary citizen finds himself facing a oneyear term in jail as a result of
an auto accident and conviction on a charge of drunken driving Shows careful
police work and the use of blood tests to determine alcohol content and indicates
the farreaching economic effects of this type of accident and subsequent conviction
and sentence From adult viewpoint CAHILL 1961
NONE FOR THE ROAD L2266 2 reels
Discusses the vital problem of teenage drinking and driving by dramatizing the
story of a teenage group that includes a nondrinker a moderate drinker and a
heavy drinker stresses the fact that alcohol in any amount is dangerous to the
auto driver YA 1957

78JOEY L2626 28 minutes
The problems involved in placing an older child for adoption stand out clearly
in this dramatization of the story of an already frightened and badly hurt
sevenyearold boy who is placed in a foster home as a result of neglect and loss
of custody by his mother The social worker from the Childrens Aid Society and
the foster parents stand out as the mainstays of the childs life as they try
to draw him out and fill some of his longdenied emotional needs Shows the
careful investigation involved in the placement of children with adoptive parents
Useful in developing understanding of the need for foster parents and for social
workers who can undertake the investigation and guidance needed in placing children
for adoption IFB 1966
JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY 19171963 L2475 3 reels
The highlights of the life of the late president from boyhood until his assassina
tion Points up his close ties with his family and church his friendliness
sense of humor genuine interest in all people and their problems includes scenes
from his naval and political careers Clips from television and newsreels cover
the assassination the televised murder of Lee Oswald and scenes from the funeral
procession where the great of the world gathered to honor him FILMS INC 1964
JOHN MARSHALL L2085 2 reels
The founder of American constitutional law is portrayed in a film covering his
early life his role in the American Revolution and the experiences of his
political life leading up to his appointment as Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court Places emphasis on the value of Marshalls decisions which established
the Supreme Court as the highest authority in determining the constitutionality
of American legislation EBF 1941
JOHN M SLATON
Part I L2568
Part II L2569 50 minutes
This film reveals the courage and integrity of Georgias Governor John M Slaton
who sacrificed his political career and endangered his life to do that which he
saw as just and right Leo Frank accused of murder was found guilty and sentenced
to death The verdict was appealed and after two years the justice of the
conviction was called into question by judges of both the Georgia and United States
Supreme Courts and by two members of the State Prison Commission Governor Slaton
after a thorough investigation commuted Franks sentence in the face of controversy
prejudice mob hysteria and certain political doom He could have avoided the issue
by delaying action until his term of office expired only a few days later He chose
to follow the demands of his conscience in disregard of his own welfare and even
his own safety A stirring and beautiful film it was originally made for the
television series based on John F Kennedys Profiles In Courage IQ 1965
JOHNNY APPLESEED A LEGEND OF FRONTIER LIFE color
L2141 2 reels
The inspiring story of Johnny Appleseed a man of peace whose goal was to make
the world a better place for all living creatures imaginatively told against the
background of pioneer America CORONET 1954
59JOHNNY TREMAIN color
Part I L2570 30 minutes
Part II L2571 32 minutes
Esther Forbes1 story of the American Revolution for young people is brought to
the screen with the technical skill and charm of the Disney organization Part 1
The Boston Tea Party tells the story of Johnny from the time he suffers the
tragedy of a severe burn to his hand and the loss of his job and is rejected by
a wealthy relative who refuses to acknowledge Tremains heritage through his
association with Paul Revere the Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party Part
The Shot Heard Round the World continues the story of the consequences of the
Boston Tea Party and the inevitable conflict It covers the ride of Paul Revere
the first shot at Lexington Green the rout of British troops and the harassment
of the English all the way back to Boston as Johnny and his friends learn to
understand the true meaning of liberty and the rights of men DISNEY 1966
JORDAN VALLEY L2077 2 reels
Presents the geographical background of the Bible given unity in the form of a
trip along the Jordan from Palestine to the Dead Sea IFB 1950
JOSE ITURBI PIANIST L128 1 reel
Jose Iturbi plays Sevilla by Albeniz and Fantasie Impromptu by Chopin OFFICIAL
JOURNALS OF LEWIS AND CLARK color L2527 3 reels
The actual words of the journals provide the script for the narration of much of
the film as each stage of the journey of the two explorers and their party is
recreated Shows the thrills and dangers they encountered as they pushed their
way by keelboat on horseback and in dugout canoe from the mouth of the Missouri
River to the shores of the Pacific Ocean exploring and charting the unknown lands
of the West EBF 1966
JOURNEY IN FRANCE color L2230 2 reels
A family trip aboard a barge up the river and through the canals from the city of
Marseille to Lyons and Strasbourg affords an excellent understanding of the river
and canal systems of France Beautiful scenes of the countryside and glimpses of
life along the river and on board a canal boat make this a usable travel film for
all ages CHURCHILLWESLER 1957
JOURNEY IN HEALTH color L2403 2 reels
The importance of regular health checkups and medical supervision from infancy to
adulthood is pointed out Uses examples showing how possible health difficulties
were averted by prompt medical attention and also shows some handicaps which might
have been overcome or made much less severe through such attention at the proper
time Useful for club groups PTA groups etc CORONET 1960
JOURNEY TO NAZARETH color L2305 3 reels
A modern pilgrims journey to the Bible land provides the opportunity to recapture
the times and events of Jesus life and to recall his teachings Not overcrowded
with narration there are several places where the viewer is allowed to meditate
with only the music supporting the visual images Suitable for both adult and
childrens programs the film can be used at any time throughout the year even
though it covers the Christmas season in Nazareth NOVIK 1959
60 JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW THE GIDEON CASE color L2627 23 minutes
One of the series Our Living Bill of Rights this dramatization of an out
standing case in which the right of equal protection under the law was tested
within recent years provides a background for discussion and understanding of
the principles involved EBF 1966
KEY TO A FUTURE color L2480 2 reels
This library recruitment film uses the device of two high school students who
must prepare a career research paper as a class assignment They visit the
library discover a monograph on librarianship as a career and in their imagina
tion project themselves several years into the future as librarians in the major
types of libraries Gives a good if brief glimpse of what good librarians do
and the need for libraries Librarians come through as real flesh and blood
people rather than as oldfashioned stereotypes and both they and the profession
are made attractive to young people WING 1964
KIONIS POI POUNDER color L285 1 reel
Taken from Hawaiian folklore this legend explains the origin of a strangeshaped
island off the coast of Oahu When Kioni a young Hawaiian boy captures a shark
that has terrorized his village he is amazed to see it turn into a boy his own
age Sparing his life Kioni keeps the shark boy as his slave until one day he
realizes how unhappy the boy is and sets him free with the gift of his stone poi
pounder In gratitude the shark boy turns the pounder into an island as a pledge
that he will never again attack Kionis people The element of magic and the
beautiful setting give this film a special appeal to older children CINE PIC
1953
KNOW YOUR LIBRARY Rev Ed color L342 1 reel
School oriented and well done this film may be used to emphasize the value of
libraries of almost any type Using a student who has a research assignment for
a class the film shows how to use the card catalog how to find books classified
bv the Dewey Decimal system and how to use reference materials such as the
encyclopedia and the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature CORONET 1962
LADYBIRD STORY color L246 1 reel
Pictures the beneficial effects of ladybird beetles in fields and gardens Useful
for garden clubs or others who need information picturing the helpful insects of
the world DOWLING 1957
LAND OF THE PINK SNOW color L2349 3 reels
An old Crow Indian legend about a lost lake pink snow and a grasshopper glacier
supplies the reason for a pack trip into the high mountains of Montana The
guide a father and two sons make up the party which explores the area and finds
the lake with the large trout Such things as camp cooking shaving with ice
water and drinking water from a hat add to the interest Useful for library
programs scouts mens clubs etc FRONTIER 1960
61LANDSCAPING FOR THE FUTURE color L2404 2 reels
Basic principles to consider in making a plan for landscaping the grounds around
the average home are presented with advice on choice of shrubs trees and other
plants Explicit directions are given for transplanting trees and shrubs
Emphasizes the importance of having an orderly plan for developing the landscape
and for following it in progressive steps Especially useful for beginners
CORNELL U
LASCAUX CRADLE OF MANS ART color L2306 2 reels
The cave paintings discovered in 1940 in the Dordogne region in France are the
subject of this film which was made in 1950 The circumstances of the discovery
are recreated as two small boys chasing a rabbit with their dog fall through
the ground into the caverns whose walls are covered with pictures of animals
These paintings are explored at length as an excellent narrator discusses what
they are and why they are important IFB 1950
LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK color L305 1 reel
This film is a travelog type of presentation which takes viewers through the
Lassen Volcanic National Park giving some background on the phenomena which
produced the sights of the area BARR 1960
LEE THE VIRGINIAN L2452 3 reels
The late actor Thomas Mitchell narrates this study of the philosophy and career
of the Souths greatest hero Robert E Lee Sums up his personal philosophy
points out the high points of Southern resistance at Gettysburg and elsewhere
and shows Lees relations with his lieutenants Follows his career as an educator
after the war ended and examines the impact of his character and philosophy on
his era McGRAWHILL 1962
LEGEND OF THE PIED PIPER L133 1 reel
A puppet film dramatizing the well known fairy tale of the master musician who
drove the rats from the city of Hamelin CORONET 1949
LENTIL color L265 1 reel
Robert McCloskeys story of Lentil and his harmonica becomes a highly entertaining
film in the Picture Book Parade Series WESTON 1957
LEONARDO DA VINCI color L2231 3 reels
The life and work of the great artist and scientist of the Renaissance period
come to life in this film Opening in 1452 with his arrival at Florence the
film weaves his work into the historical period in such a way as to make the
film important for history and science as well as for art An outstanding
musical background contributes to the effectiveness of the film as does the
excellent color photography EBF 1957
LETS GO TO THE CIRCUS L192 1 reel
Excitement and thrills of the circus are all hereacrobats clowns racing
horses and elephants EBF 1949
62LETS TALK ABOUT FILMS L2164 2 reels
In a workshop session several group leaders discuss what was wrong when a leader
was able to get no response from an audience They compare his experience with
that of another who uses the same film and obtains lively response Should be
useful in training leaders to conduct film discussions of many types as well
as other discussions NFB 1953
LETS VISIT SCHOOL LIBRARIES color L2191 2 reels
The North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction has produced this film
to show how library service operates in its school system Pictures school
libraries in schools for both races showing examples of good planning of space
equipment attractive use of color display area etc NC 1956
LETTER FROM ALASKA color L2262 2 reels
In the form of a letter from an uncle to an elementary school student this film
gives a wealth of information about Alaska Shows large and small cities various
industries and geographical terrains Uses animated map to trace development from
Alaskas discovery in 1751 to the period just before statehood Useful for adult
groups needing background on Alaska NORTHERN 1957
LETTER FROM INDONESIA color L2192 2 reels
Life in Indonesia is described as an Indonesian student writes a letter to friends
in the United States In addition to picturing conditions in the country the
films places much emphasis on the peoples feeling of reliance on American ideals
of democracy and selfgovernment CHURCHILL 1955
THE LIBRARIAN L286 1 reel
The film emphasizes the background and training needed to become a librarian and
illustrates the variety of ways in which the modern library provides service to
the public The opening scene shows a young college science student who is
undecided as to his future An enthusiastic librarian who likes her job influences
him to enroll in a library school and he becomes head of the science department
in a large college library IFB 1956
LIBRARIES ARE FOR SHARING color L2592 11 minutes
The purposes here are to motivate children to browse in the library to encourage
them to read many kinds of books and especially to show the librarian as a friend
who can help them find answers to questions Emphasis is placed on sharing the
knowledge and experiences of others through the librarys facilities Marked by
a sense of adventure and discovery the film will be valuable in introducing
children to the use of libraries NEWENHOUSE 1965
LIBRARY ADVENTURE color L213 1 reel
A brother and sister find the childrens room of a public library to be a friendly
and interesting place Shows how to find fiction and nonfiction books and explains
how to use the card catalog how to check out books obtain a library card and
care for books Example used is the childrens room of the Los Angeles Public
Library NEUBACHER 1956
63LIBRARY ART OF GUIDANCE L167 1 reel
A training film made for use with students in library school classrooms library
staff members in inservice training programs and professionals in various fields
of library service It presents two interviews to demonstrate basic principles
and elementary techniques used in reading guidance One distinguishes reference
service from reading guidance the other illustrates techniques for securing
information needed for readers to make a meaningful choice Emphasizes a need
for sensitivity on part of librarian as he aids reads in their selection of
materials UNIV OF WISCONSIN 1965
LIBRARY IS A PLACE WHERE color L2497 2 reels
This is a film on library use which carries out well its purpose of helping
children discover that a library card can be an invitation to adventure to
experience of the most amusing fantastic or practical kind Tells the story
of a research project that started with a story hour in the public library and
ended as a dramatic production in a childrens theater The children in the
film look for answers and for help in books in their own homes in their school
library and in the Childrens Room of the Public Library They discover that
librarians can help in many ways not only to locate books but to find other
useful things such as pictures and recorded music EBF 1963
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS L2080 2 reels
A pictorial tour of the Library of Congress showing its many and varied facilities
and activities UWF 1945
LIBRARY ON WHEELS L2503 2 reels
One of the early documentary films dealing with one of the pioneer cooperative
public library service programs the Frazer Valley Union Library in Canada Stress
is laid on the importance of books not only to the valley people but also to people
all over Canada Pictures librarians taking courses such as are given at the
University of Toronto and McGill University Primarily useful now from the
historical point of view this film is valuable in documenting the growth of the
idea of cooperation for library service in a sparsely settled area NFBC 1945
LIFE IN THE SAHARA L2148 2 reels
Pictures nomadic desert camp life and a journey by caravan to the oasis market
place with its busy bazaars Includes views of the milking of goats the grinding
of grain bread making crushing of rock salt and weaving of camels hair Other
scenes are of a donkey train baby camel date palms street scenes typical
natives and a Mohammedan mosque EBF 1953
LIFE OF CHRIST L2032 2 reels
Woodcuts of Albrecht Durer 14711529 show the story of the life of Christ The
narration is based on the King James Version of the New Testament ATHENA 1950
LIFE OF CHRIST IN ART color L2172 2 reels
Paintings representing the work of artists of seven centuries and portraying
episodes from the life of Christ are used to tell the story of the life of Christ
from the annunciation crucifixion and the resurrection No identification of the
pictures or of the artists is made in the narration CORONET 1956
64LISTENING TO GOOD MUSIC THE STRING QUARTET L2194 2 reels
The Fine Arts Quartet illustrates the fundamentals of group musical performance
The range and distinctive qualities of each instrument are identified then
combined to show how the four voices develop theme and mood With excerpts
from quartets by Mozart Haydn and Schubert the film describes the relation
ship of performer to composer and of the individual performers to each other
EBF 1955
THE LITTERBUG color L343 1 reel
Walt Disneys Donald Duck cartoon brings home a needed message for every age
group as Donald undergoes all kinds of adventure and misadventure to learn not
to litter streets and highways DISNEY PRODUCTIONS 1962
LITTLE RED HEN L134 1 reel
This film retells the famous fable in a charming combination of art and lxve
action CORONET 1950
LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE color L266 1 reel
The Picture Book Parade has taken another favorite childrens story and
using the original illustrations and text made it a pleasing presentation
The narrator does not talk down to the children but does speak with under
standing and appreciation of the childs viewpoint Tells the story of the
small lighthouse which thought it was being replaced by the powerful beacon
for planes WESTON 1956
LITTLE SHEPHERD AND THE FIRST CHRISTMAS color L2628 19 minutes
Animated cartoons with highly stylized characters are used to tell the story
of a little shepherd who tried very hard to be a man and care for the sheep
all alone He was frightened and ran home too many times however and when
he witnessed the wonders in the heavens on the night of the birth of the Christ
Ghild he had difficulty persuading anyone to believe him Combines fiction
with parts of the Bible story of the first Christmas A useful addition to
the Christmas program films CORONET 1967
LITTLEST ANGEL color L2195 2 reels
The wellknown childrens story of the same title is brought to the screen
with animated drawings telling the sad story of the little fouryearold angel
who found it difficult to conform to the customs of the other angels in heaven
Tells how he was comforted by one of the older understanding angels and m
the end was honored by having his gift to the Child of God accepted Narrated
by male voice A welcome addition to seasonal films for Christmas CORONET
1950
65LIVELY ART OF PICTURE BOOKS color
Part I L2509 3 reels
Part II L2510 3 reels
Commissioned by the Childrens Services Division for presentation at the 1964
conference of the American Library Association the purpose of this film is to
help adults parents educators librarians who are concerned with children
to understand what makes a good picture book for children and why these picture
books are important in their development John Langstaff an author and
illustrator of childrens books narrates as children are shown looking at and
listening to picture books Uses illustrations from 63 wellknown childrens
books The last part of the film which could be omitted presents the entire
book by Robert McCloskey TIME OF WONDER as an illustration of the points
made Illustrators who comment are Barbara Cooney John Langstaff Robert
McCloskey and Maurice Sendak WESTON 1964
LOCKS OF SAULT SAINTE MARIE color L2173 3 reels
The system of locks which enables traffic to pass from Lake Superior to Lake
Huron is shown first in models then the film follows a freighter as it passes
through the locks The importance of the Great Lakes traffic to the economy of
the area is emphasized Useful for adult groups who are interested in trans
portation or economics MICH U 1955
LOONcS NECKLACE color L135 1 reel
A charming Indian legend telling how the loon a water bird received his dis
tinguishing neckband Authentic ceremonial masks carved by Indians of British
Columbia are used to establish the characters of the story and portray all of
the action Small children unaccustomed to masks should be prepared for the
grotesque faces Rich color photography delightful narration and effective
background music EBF 1949
LOUISIANA STORY
Part I L2350 3 reels
Part II L2351 3 reels
One of four famous documentary films made by Robert Flaherty this film is
significant for its remarkably beautiful photography and its presentation of
the life of the Cajuns in the bayous of Louisiana One 12yearold boy and his
family bring into focus the effects of the discovery of oil upon the bayou areas
and the contrasts in the Cajun way of life and that of people elsewhere Worth
while as a program in itself CONTEMPORARY 1948
THE LOUVRE A GOLDEN PRISON color L2528 4 reels
This specially edited version of the NBC TV special dealing with the Louvre has
something for almost everyone Charles Boyer as narrator and guide explains
the love of the Frenchmen for the Louvre and shows on a series of maps its
position in the heart of Paris Recounts the architectural alterations to the
structure over the centuries the additions to the art collection and events in
the lives of the kings queens and governments who made them Tells the story
of the emptying of the Louvre before the German occupation during World War II
and the successful concealment and return of every single work of art at the end
of the war EBF 1966
66LOVE OF BOOKS L221 1 reel
Though this film deals primarily with the history of bookmaking in Great Britain
it is actually a general history or overview of the field of bookmaking Parti
cular attention is given to handwork and fine craftsmanship in creating beautiful
books Useful for almost any educational or book program BIS 1952
LOVE THAT CAR color L180 10 minutes
This is a tongueincheek approach to the importance of automobile maintenance
The victims are not injured they are embarrassed befuddled and thoroughly
entertaining Had they really loved their cars they would not have suffered
the flat tires broken radiator hoses broken fan belts and other mild disasters
with their resulting dilemmas A dozen victims and their assorted problems are
treated with patient good humor while the viewers are treated to a wildly funny
look at the consequences of carelessness in maintaining their cars CAHILL
1966
LSD 25 color L2629 27 minutes
This is a film used by the Food and Drug Administrations Bureau of Drug Abuse
Control to show the dangers of indiscriminate use of drugs LSD in particular
The use of scenes showing how young people react to the drug with only a minimum
of commentary carries a terrific emotional impact which should make anyone
contemplating experiments with the drug stop and think Excellent background
for discussion and for understanding of the problem by adults PROFESSIONAL
ARTS 1967
MADELINE color L237 1 relT
The delightful story of Madeline with its accompanying illustrations by Ludwig
Bemelmans comes to life on the screen in a delightful cartoon Useful for
childrens programs story hour etc COL 1952
MADELINES RESCUE color L16 X T MAw
Madeline the charming little French girl created by Ludwig Bemelmans has another
adventure in which she is rescued from drowning by a stray dog The dog Genevieve
is then adopted by the twelve little girls of Madelines school who proceed to
fight over her The problem is solved when Genevieve gives birth to eleven
punpies Text is the original rhyme of the book and the drawings are animated
to create a remarkably lifelike effect CONTEMPORARY 1964
MAGIC BOOK color L336 l ree
A magic book comes to life in a library to illustrate the proper care and handling
of books Somewhat moralistic and oldfashioned in places the film fills a
need for this type of material NEW METHOD 1961
MAGIC FIDDLE color L2232 2 reels
An old folk tale is presented by the Norwegian Ballet A young man gives away to
three beggars on the road three shillings which he has earned The last beggar
turns into a musician who gives the young man a magic fiddle that makes everyone
dance when it is played Being forced to dance offends the sheriff who later
arrests the youth and takes him to the gallows As a last request he is allowed
to plav the fiddle Everyone dances and he makes his escape Surrealistic
settings colorful costumes excellent dancers and gay music make this film useful
for general programs dance music and folklore CONTEMPORARY 1957
67 MAGIC GIFTS color L2630 18 minutes
Flexible puppets without strings are used to present this version of the folk
tale about a hard working farmer who leaves his farm to seek a livelihood for
himself and his impoverished family After working for one year on the farm of
a wizard he is presented with a magic gift a food producing table A dishonest
innkeeper steals the table and two other gifts in succession the last of which
is a burlap bag containing a straw man who gives the thief the thrashing he
deserves The honest farmer regains all three gifts and returns from his travels
to become mayor of his village FLEETWOOD 1967
MAGIC MICHAEL color L322 1 reel
Michael imagines that he is a series of strange animals and unusual things in
this story by Louis Slobodkin transferred to the screen by the animation of
the pictures in the book WESTON 1960
MAHATMA GANDHI L2233 2 reels
Gandhi one of the outstanding figures of our time is shown as a spiritual as
well as a political leader who sacrificed personal ambition to lead India in its
struggle for freedom Emphasizes his philosophy of the use of nonviolence and
moral force Uses newsreel clips from the last halfcentury to form an important
record of history in the making EBF 1955
MAHNOMEN HARVEST OF THE NORTH color L2352 2 reels
Edible wild rice has always been found in relatively small areas of North
America The Chippewa Indians knew and used it and still harvest it today
according to the same principles they formerly used Its harvest is strictly
regulated This film shows the harvesting and processing of the rice for sale
and closes with a dance of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest FILM RES CO
1960
MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD color L2149 2 reels
Sketches fundamental beliefs and shows typical worship services and ritual of
five of the major religious groups of the world including nonChristian as well
as Christian groups Film serves as a good introduction to a broader study of
the topic EBF 1954
MAKE A MOBILE color L287 1 reel
The steps to be followed in making a mobile are clearly and simply demonstrated
Shows students making mobiles from wire thread sheet aluminum a discarded
towel rack a sponge toothpicks and a ping pong ball BAILEY 1948
MAKEUP color L2370 2 reels
One of a series for teenage girls on good grooming this film places the emphasis
upon good health as a basis for natural good looks Gives advice on complexion
care and use of makeup with emphasis on the natural effect IFB 1960
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS L222 1 reel
The original illustrations from the book are used to depict the story which is
well told by a masculine voice Usable for almost any childrens program
WESTON 1956
68MAKING A STAINED GLASS WINDOW color L2307 2 reels
Each step in the process of making a stained glass window is clearly demonstrated
and discussed by the artist Begins with designing and cutting the glass and
goes to the final firing leading and finishing CALIFU 1943
MAN AND HIS CULTURE L2150 2 reels
Shows the great variety of ways in which people live by comparing the African
tribesmen American city dwellers people of China Mexico South America India
etc Indicates the characteristics which all cultures have in common and the
conflict which results from the fact that cultures are constantly changing EBF
1954
MAN IN SPACE color L2234 3 reels
Dr Wernher von Braun traces the development of mans efforts to conquer space
and goes into the mechanics of the fourstage rocket and its development Models
and illustrations on paper are used to make his points From an imaginary island
proving ground the operation of the rocket is visualized from the moment the
crew takes places in the rocket through the tour into space and return to base
All of this is made possible through the use of animated cartoons based on the
best current knowledge of space flight Usable with adults and older boys and
girls who are interested in the possibilities of space flight and its effects on
man DISNEY PROD 1957
MAN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY L2024 2 reels
Pictures man today His material progress is at its highest peak but his daily
routine is often one of boredom and dissatisfaction And although he wants
peace his world is split into two opposite and conflicting philosophies
communism and democracy Yet through an ever widening system of public education
and through the mechanism of the United Nations 20th Century man is groping
towards the means which will insure peace and happiness for future generations
MOT 1950
MAN OF THE CENTURY CHURCHILL 54 minutes
Part x L2353 3 reels
Part xx L2354 3 reels
One of the TV Twentieth Century series this is a penetrating study of Winston
Churchill from his first appearance in public life through his leadership during
World War II and immediately after McGraw 1960
MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY L2146 3 reels
Edward Everett Hales classic story of the meaning of patriotism is well inter
preted in this film Narration and dramatization combine to produce a faithful
rendering of the story YA
MANY MOONS color L153 1 reel
Brings to life James Thurbers delightful tale of the princess who fell sick
and could not be cured unless she was given the moon Tells of her father the
kings remarkable efforts to get it for her Excellent narration accompanies
the animated original drawings CONTEMPORARY 1963
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MARC CHAGALL color L2529 3 reels
Vincent Price narrates this Academy Award winning film explaining what Chagall
means intends and achieves in his thoughtful paintings Works are shown in
chronological order and offer the opportunity to witness the developing maturity
of the man and the painter AUBERBACK 1964
MARK TWAIN BACKGROUND FOR HIS WORKS color L2196 2 reels
A brief but fairly comprehensive account of the life and early experiences of
Samuel L Clemens or Mark Twain and of how he came to write the books which
made for him a special place in American literature CORONET 1957
MARRIAGE TODAY L2026 2 reels
This film offers some of the answers to the problems raised in This Charming
Couple it provides dramatic treatment of the ideals and goals of adult love
Two couples are the protagonists of this film two couples who have made their
marriage work through clear analysis of their mutual aims and cooperation in
striving to achieve them McGRAWHILL 1950
MARSHES OF THE MISSISSIPPI color L2355 2 reels
The swamplands of the Mississippi support a wide variety of plant and animal
life which are shown in unusual scenes of natural beauty Trapping and hunting
afford livelihood for those who are hardy enough to follow those occupations
Will appeal to those interested in the wilderness and in nature DAGGETT 1960
MARTIN LUTHER
Part I L2219 3 reels
Part II L2220 3 reels
Part III L2221 3 reels
This feature length film portrays the life and times of Martin Luther and the
Reformation movement which he led Will be of particular interest to Protestant
groups and those with a special interest in history or biography LUTH
MASK OF COMEDY color L2356 2 reels
This film traces the rise and development of the Italian popular theater known
as the Commedia dellArte from its Renaissance beginning through its influence
on the theater of the Western World to modern times Shows how masks were
used to establish and identify character types Closes with a marionette
performance featuring some of the Commedia dellArte characters PIZZO 1960
MEANING OF ENGAGEMENT color L2154 2 reels
Emphasis is placed on the engagement period as a period for mutual adjustment
and emotional preparation for marriage In the film the young couple change
their plans for a hasty wedding in order to see more of each other in their new
relationship and make sure that they are ready for marriage CORONET 1951
MEDICARE color L177 10 minutes
Words and symbols are used to explain the new health insurance program for people
65 and over By using symbols a square for hospital insurance and a circle for
medical insurance the film shows graphically how each is a separate part of the
health insurance program with different benefits and services HEW 1966
70MEDIEVAL WORLD L193 1 reel
Medieval times are pictured within the framework of the English walled city of
York the Flemish guildhalls of Ghent and the French Cathedral of Chartres New
meaning is given to such terms as knights feudalism castles crusades chivalry
etc CORONET 1950
MEETING EMOTIONAL NEEDS IN CHILDHOOD L2067 3 reels
This film one of the Vassor series of Personality Studies of Normal Development
is useful for community and youth leaders interested in obtaining a better under
standing of children NYU 1947
MEETING IN SESSION L2140 2 reels
The first sequence shows five nurses discussing staffing problems with an auto
cratic supervisor The second depicts the same group working democratically to
solve its problems The differences between the two ways of working are evident
and the viewer draws his own conclusions COL U PRESS 1953
MEGALOPOLIS color L2498 2 reels
A good survey of the eastern seaboard megalopolis that densely populated
highly builtup area reaching from the New York City area down to Washington and
Baltimore Useful for sparking discussion of problems of city living and city
planning EBF 1963
MEN AGAINST THE ARCTIC color L2530 3 reels
Shows the importance of the air and weather station maintained by the U S
government at Thule on the northwestern point of Greenland Particularly important
is the work of the helicopters and of the Navy and Coast Guard ships ice breakers
especially in keeping passage open between the outposts and the main station and
Thule Of interest to general audiences DISNEY PROD 1955
MERRY CHRISTMAS L2050 2 reels
The Vienna Boys Choir sing carols as they prepare for a Christmas celebration
plot or narration just music of the season STERLING 1949
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MEXICO CITY PATTERN FOR PROGRESS color L2308 2 reels
A travel film which does more than bring to the screen the familiar sights of the
city Shows the ways in which the people are bringing about progress in education
in civic and economic improvements in agriculture and medicine in improved
housing conditions industry and more sanitary food supplies Emphasizes the
place of the arts in the heritage of modern Mexico City and the position of the
city as a leader in fashion design painting and culture in general HOEFLER
1959
MEXICO LAND OF COLOR AND CONTRAST color L2235 2 reels
Mexico City and Taxco are presented to contrast the old and the new in Mexican
civilization Clear brilliant color photography emphasizes the constant use
of brilliant color among the people in their everyday lives Emphasis is also
placed on the cultural artistic and historic phases of life in Mexico NEUBACHER
1956
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MICHELANGELO color L2044 3 reels
Michelangelos life and work are portrayed through examples photographed in many
instances for the first time in collections in Florence Paris and Rome Gives
detailed exposition of major works in sculpture painting and architecture The
narration has been adapted from contemporary documents Michelangelos letters
and biographies by Vasari and Condivi two of the men who knew him best as man
and artist EBF 1964
MICHELANGELO AND HIS ART color L2454 2 reels
The many facets of the man and his art are explored in a film which is beautifully
made Useful for art appreciation groups of all ages and for program material
CORONET 1962
MICHELANGELO THE LAST GIANT color
Part I L2631 35 minutes
Part II L2632 32 minutes
A specially edited version of the twohour NBCTV special tells the story of the
turbulent exciting often troubled life of Michelangelo Buonarroti as seen
through his paintings sculptures and architecture as well as through quotations
from his biographers and excerpts from his own writings Peter Ustinov is the
voice of Michelangelo Jose Ferrer is narrator McGRAWHILL 1967
MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD color L2309 2 reels
A scenic essay on Americas natural beauty this film is entirely without
narration set to an allBach musical score Usable for meditation for church
groups and for many other occasions MILLERWOOD 1957
MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL color
L288
1 reel
Mike Mulligan and his beloved if outdated steam shovel Mary Ann come to life
in this film which uses the drawings from the original book WESTON 1956
MILLIONS OF CATS color L247 1 reel
Wanda Gags story comes alive on the screen as the original illustrations are
animated and a pleasant voiced story teller narrates the wellloved childrens
tale WESTON 1956
MINERALS AND ROCKS color L2236 2 reels
This workmanlike film presents an introduction to rocks and minerals giving a
clear analysis of their properties and classifications Demonstrates for collec
tors or others who are interested in rock study Boy Scout groups collectors
clubs will find the film helpful EBF 1957
MIRACLE OF THE TREES color L200 1 reel
Tree buds swell burst open and relese miniature but perfect leaves and flowers
Uses timelapse photography IFB 1950
MISS GOODALL AND THE WILD CHIMPANZEES color L2633 28 minutes
The National Geographic Society has produced a film showing the remarkable
scientist Jane Goodall as she spent years studying the behavior of wild
chimpanzees NAT GEOG 1966
72 MISSING QUEEN color L2531 2 reels
This film is one of a series designed to develop moral understanding and religious
insight through creative discussion among children and young people in the subject
areas of justice personal honor and responsibility The situation whichis
dramatized is based on the theft of a valuable stamp from a young students
collection As the teacher and the class search for the stamp they incriminate
one girl through circumstantial evidence and discover their error when another
student confesses Brings into focus many possible courses of action and their
consequences for the individual involved Useful for church school classes
citizenship classes PTA meetings other groups such as Scouts etc TRAFCO
1962
MISSING WITNESS color L289 1 reel
A witness to an accident involving a teenage driver who was not at fault leaves
before anyone can get his name Finding him and vindicating the driver provide
the framework for a valuable lesson in safe driving SID DAVIS 1958
MR CHAIRMAN FUNDAMENTALS OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW
color L2310 2 reels
Using the cartoon technique this film provides an introduction to the subject
and makes the basic points necessary to an understanding of parliamentary law
Indicates further topics which presiding officers may need to explore but gives
enough help to develop some selfconfidence and some idea of the necessity for
orderly procedure in conducting the business of any group EBF 1960
MOHAMMEDAN WORLD BEGINNINGS AND GROWTH color L114 1 reel
Good presentation of Islamic world today Compares and contrasts this area with
other parts of the world giving brief background for Mohammedan beliefs Reviews
the history of Mohammedan way of life and its impact on western culture CORONET
1953
MONKEY WHO WOULD BE KING color L248 1 reel
Simple fable concerning a monkey who accepts the crown of the animal kingdom and
then has to suffer the consequences Many animals are candidates for the retiring
lions crown The monkey wins but the fox resents it and plots vengeance The
monkey learns that the responsibility of the crown is heavy EBF 1957
MONTAUK color L2572 15 minutes
The camera concentrates on the natural beauty of Montauk Point on New York s
Long Island The film succeeds in achieving a mood of solitude by focusing
on secluded beaches and quiet paths A beautiful script dramatically delivered
enhances the entire work CONTEMPORARY 1964
MONUMENT VALLEY color L2174 2 reels
The natural beauty and wonders of the fourcorner country of Arizona Colorado
Utah and New Mexico in which Monument Valley is located provide a wealth of
information as well as beauty Shows the life and customs of the Navajo Indians
Excellent color and photography HOEFLER 1955
73 MOONBIRD color L306 1 reel
Two children are the chief characters in this color cartoon It sketches their
adventures as they sneak out of their houses at night to catch a mysterious
bird Brings back reminisences of childhood for adult viewers and will prove
entertaining to children HARRISON 1959
MORNING ON THE LIEVRE color L2532 2 reels
The Lievre River which flows for 200 miles through southwestern Quebec was a
favorite haunt of the 19th century poet Archibald Lampman His poem Morning
on the Lievre describes the rivers dramatic beauty and its emotional effect
upon the poet and his friend as they travel up the river by canoe through morning
mists creamy sunlight and cool shadows Most of the area in the Laurentian
Country of Quebec is still unchanged EBF 1964
MORNING STAR color L2116 4 reels
Shepherd life in western U S is shown amid scenes of great beauty The hard
ships of herding sheep and the intensely hard work involved are shown and it is
pointed out that methods have changed very little since Biblical times Good
conservation theme and some meditation values as the narrator uses the 23rd
Psalm to summarize EBF 1949
MOSAIC color L2197 2 reels
Shows the planning collecting of native materials preparation of materials and
the actual construction of the mosaic for a public school building Emmy Lou
Packard San Francisco artist is assisted by the school children CVE 1956
MOTHER GOOSE STORIES color L137 1 reel
Mother Goose steps out of the nursery rhyme book and waving her wand brings to
life several of the bestloved characters of Mother Goose Land Among those shown
are Little Miss Muffet Old Mother Hubbard and her dog the Queen of Hearts the
Knave and the King Humpty Dumpty and the Kings Men BAILEY 1948
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK color L307 1 reel
A brief excurison into this national park is made with beautiful shots showing
the grandeur and beauty of the area Narrator lectures on the natural history
and phenomena to be observed as one travels through the park BARR 1960
MOUNT VERNON IN VIRGINIA L2063 2 reels
Mount Vernon is shown with all of its wellloved objects as it might have
been viewed by General Washington on Christmas Eve 1783 as he returned home
after completing his duties as commanderinchief of the American Armies
McGRAWHILL 1950
MOUNTAIN FARM color L2357 3 reels
Paul Samples wellknown painter of the New England landscape explains his
technique of painting He uses the canvas Mountain Farm to illustrate his
approach to oil painting Useful for art study groups or art students IFB
1961
74MOUNTAIN OF FIRE color L249 1 reel
A beautiful and awesome film depicting the eruption of Mt Etna in Sicily and
the effects of the volcano upon the lives of the people living nearby ALMANAC
1955
1 reel
an I
Deals with
MRS AND MR PEACOCK color L250
Delightfully whimsical story written and narrated by nineyearold Susan Elaine
Chaput who drew the pictures which were animated to tell the story Deals witt
the imaginary town of Onion where all of the people have the shapes of vegetables
or fruits The things that happen to them are the everyday things that happen
to people everywhere but Susans comments and the drawings set them apart as
rather special EBF 1957
TT i L181 9 minutes
MUNRO color u Ji
Jules Feiffers cartoon character Munro is drafted into the Army A thoroughly
mad situation exists until the tough sergeant finally realizes that Munro is
really and truly only four years old CONTEMPORARY 1961
MUSIC IN AMERICA L2027 2 reels
Features such outstanding musical personalities as singer Marian Anderson com
poser George Gershwin bandsman Benny Goodman violinist Mischa Elman conductor
Serge Koussevitsky and others This film is designed not only to give a compre
hensive picture of U S music but also to intensify interest in it MOT
MUSIC OF WILLIAMSBURG color L2471 3 reels
Based on research into the customs and culture of the days of Colonial Williams
burg which revealed the instruments and the type of music popular in both England
and America in the early seventeenth century In this film competent artists
perform on authentic instruments to illustrate the enlightenment and entertain
ment which can be found in this restored city Actors wear colonial costume
as in other films dealing with Colonial Williamsburg Useful with music lovers
as weU as those interested in historical topics COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 1963
MY FINANCIAL CAREER L349 rel
An animated film of the celebrated essay by Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock
about a young man who is prospering and decides he should open a bank account
A San Francisco International Film Festival winner this film will have a wide
appeal both to bookish audiences and to those who want a brief film on the
light and entertaining side STERLING 1963
MY POPS A LINEMAN color L2263 2 reels
A lineman returning from his work sees his son Bill trying to retrieve a kite
tangled in a high voltage line In order to make the boy aware of the danger
involved the lineman takes Bill with him on a typical workday during which several
dangerous situations arise At the conclusion of the story the film by the use
of visual cause and effect scenes reemphasizes major electrical safety measures
IFB 1957
75 MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP color L2405 3 reels
Life in deep water provides a fascinating study Begins with the creatures of
the surface and pursues them and others to the depths of a rocky reef where many
types of marine life are found anemones feather dusters a sea lily sand
crabs sea slugs pipefish grouper squid dolphins sea horses and octopi to
name a few Illustrates the struggle for survival among the many kinds of animal
life to be found in the deep water DISNEY PROD 1961
NATION OF SPOILERS color L2573 11 minutes
Sharply contrasting views of some of the most beautiful scenic areas of the United
States and areas which have been ruined by senseless and careless vandalism
illustrate the way in which much of the natural beauty of the country is being
spoiled Respect felt by American citizens for their country and its valuable
resources is contrasted with their disrespect for its natural beauty its public
and private property and its recreation facilities A final appeal asks that
all Americans pass on to new generations a land about which they can write an
anthem not a lement HIGGINS 1964
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL color L2045 2 reels
A short film which captures the pageantry and glamour of the National Cherry
Blossom Festival which is held annually in Washington D C Shows all units
participating in the parade the reviewing stand with the dignitaries and beautiful
scenes of the Japanese cherry trees around the basin in full bloom STAR 1964
NATIONAL DRIVERS TEST
Part I L2533 3 reels
Part II L2534 3 reels
A slightly edited version of the test as presented on the television program
this film provides an opportunity for American drivers to test their driving
judgment knowledge and perception and to compare their results against a national
sampling tabulated by IBM computers Underlines the importance of learning
defensive driving Drivers are faced with a number of potentially serious driving
hazards and asked How many did you spot McGRAWHILL 1965
THE NATIVITY color L2264 2 reels
The story of the birth of the Christ Child is told through the use of religious
paintings of the masters throughout the ages A male voice narrates using the
King James version from the gospel of Luke Musical background is taken from
themes of the period portrayed Although there is no identification of the paint
ings the film is a rich art appreciation experience Ends with the return from
Egypt UWF 1958
NATURES HALF ACRE color L2265 3 reels
Shows the plant animal and insect life likely to be found in any garden field
or woodland Magnified closeups and timelapse photography help to picture the
constant struggle by earths creatures for existence Usable for almost all
ages DISNEY PROD 1953
76 NATURES STRANGEST CREATURES color L2487 2 reels
Unusual color photography provides an interesting picture of some of the more
unusual and remarkable of the Australian mammals which are not commonly found in
this country nor for that matter in many zoos Has the usual Disney magic in
both narration and effective presentation DISNEY PROD 1963
NAVAJO A PEOPLE BETWEEN TWO WORLDS color
Robert a little Indian boy serves to illustrate
two worlds in which the inhabitants of the Navajo
today He goes to school for the first time and
isolated life and ancient ways The film makes a
conflicting worlds on the part of the rest of the
to keep the best of the old ways and adapting the
L2311 2 reels
the sharp contrast between the
reservation find themselves
within an hour is back to his
plea for understanding of the
world and for finding methods
best of the new LINE 1959
NEAREST STAR color L2455 3 reels
This film is an examination of the properties of the sun the earths nearest
star and of the relationship of solar activity to the earth Clear explanations
with excellent scientific photographs and drawings contribute to understanding of the
phenomena Scenes from a geophysical laboratory show how scientists carry on
the work of examining the effects of the sun on the earth McGRAWHILL 1962
NEW INDIA color L2358 2 reels
Attempts to convey something of the background of Indias current problems and
the intensity with which she is attacking them Emphasizes Indias leadership of
half the free world and the crucial test democracy faces in that country Points
up the progress that has been made in changing India into a more industrial
country maintains that the overpopulation problem has been exaggerated in the
West and that religion is not so great a handicap to modern technological develop
ment as people have been led to believe Useful for the varying points of view
it presents on India CFD 1959
NICKY AND ROCK WORKING SHEEP DOGS color L2574 22 minutes
The work of an Arizona sheepherder and his dogs is shown in this film which follows
them on the annual trek to the high mountain meadows After the purchase of the
sheep from Navajo Indians the herd crosses the dry deserts fords rivers and
passes through the territory of the mountain lion to come to safe pastures
Throughout there is opportunity to see the intelligence vigor and courage of
the dogs as they keep the sheep together and protect them from danger Gives
a realistic picture of sheepherding as a business with profits and losses like
any other Released in 35 mm with title Arizona Sheep Dogs DISNEY 1966
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS color L223 1 reel
This film is a dramatization of the poem by Clement Moore which includes a
portrayal of the circumstances under which it was written EBF 1941
NIGHT IN A PET SHOP L2312 2 reels
The pet shop keeper makes his rounds checking the shop before he locks up for the
night Soon after he leaves the black cat and the baby orangutan work themselves
loose and begin investigating such things as the tropical fish and the bird cages
The uproar which results provides sheer entertainment as well as opportunity to
study excellent animal photography No narration Uses only the natural sounds
of the animals Suitable for all ages CONTEMPORARY 1959
77 NIGHTMARE IN RED 54 minutes
Part I L2313 3 reels
Part II L2314 3 reels
One of the early NBC television Project 20 series this film is an authentic
reconstruction of the historical development of Communism inside Russia from the
days of the Tsarist reign through the Revolutions of 1905 and 1917 and the early
days of Communism to the World War II purge trials and the threat of the present
day McGRAWHILL 1957
NIOK color L2406 3 reels
Niok is a tiny baby elephant who was left behind after the men of a village in
Cambodia went on an elephant hunt The village boys led by Ayot rush in to
capture the animal and there are amusing scenes as they struggle to lead him
back to the village to feed him to get him to the river to bathe and accustom
him to life in the village When the village elder sells him because of his
depredations and the poverty of the village Ayot follows the traders steals
Niok and takes him back to the forest where he releases him Offers insight
into the life of the people revealing some of their customs rituals and pastimes
Includes scenes in the ancient Buddhist temple of AngkorVat The love of the
boy for the elephant makes a charming story for all ages DISNEY PROD 1960
NOBODY KNOWS EVERYTHING L2634 20 minutes
Shows actual librarians in unposed situations about their daily business Gives
a view of the many things they do as they handle an astonishing variety of library
materials and contribute their skills wherever information must be classified
stored and distributed Shows some of the specialized skills of librarianship
with a quick tour through eight different libraries and library departments Of
special interest and use with students as a career film an informative program
for clubs and organizations and possibly as a public relations tool WASH STATE
LIB 1965
NOISY NANCY NORRIS color L245 11 minutes
Actress Shirley Maclaine reads the story from the picture book of the same name
as the illustrations are brought to life on the screen Nancys mother points
out to her that there is a time and a place to be noisy and that one must respect
the rights of others Useful in story hours or with those who will conduct them
with children McGRAWHILL 1967
NONE FOR THE ROAD color L337 1 reel
An ordinary citizen finds himself facing a oneyear term in jail as a result of
an auto accident and conviction on a charge of drunken driving Shows careful
police work and the use of blood tests to determine alcohol content and indicates
the farreaching economic effects of this type of accident and subsequent conviction
and sentence From adult viewpoint CAHILL 1961
NONE FOR THE ROAD L2266 2 reels
Discusses the vital problem of teenage drinking and driving by dramatizing the
story of a teenage group that includes a nondrinker a moderate drinker and a
heavy drinker stresses the fact that alcohol in any amount is dangerous to the
auto driver YA 1957
78NONOBJECTIVE ART color L290 1 reel
Clearly defines this style and how it differs from other types of painting
Attention is directed to nonobjective things in nature Illustrates basic
elements line shape color uses of nonobjective art in industrial design
unique interests of the creative painter outstanding examples of noted painters
BAILEY
NOTES ON THE PORT OF ST FRANCIS L2103 2 reels
Vincent Price bases his narration upon an essay by Robert Louis Stevenson which
even today captures part of the atmosphere of the city of San Francisco Excellent
photography AFFILMS 1952
NO TIME TO SPARE color L243 1 reel
The back pressurearm lift method of artificial respiration is demonstrated and
urged as a means of saving lives when first aid is needed Made in Canada the
film uses Canadian illustrations but that in no way detracts from the films
usefulness IFB 1956
OCEAN TIDES BAY OF FUNDY color L2199 2 reels
A general explanation of how tides are caused and the ways in which tides
influence the lives of people who live near the ocean Pictures the unusual
tides in and near the Bay of Fundy Shows and explains the fortyfoot tides in
the Bay the tidal bore that rushes up the Petitcodiac River and the reversing
fallsrapids of the St Johns River EBF 1956
OFFICE COURTESY color L120 1 reel
Dramatizes techniques in meeting and working with people both facetoface and
over the telephone EBF 1953
OFFICE ETIQUETTE L2086 2 reels
A film emphasizing some of the essential points of human relations in business
Shows values in courtesy efficiency reliability promptness and friendliness
EBF 1950
OFFICE TEAMWORK color L270 1 reel
Effective illustration of the importance of cooperation among the members of a
business organization A large office provides the setting for dramatizing
representative office situations in which teamwork is extremely important reveals
the effects of various employee attitudes on company morale and business EBF
1953
OLD MOTHER HUBBARD AND HER DOG color L354 7 minutes
Paul Galdones picture book of the same name delightfully comes to life on the
screen Everyone remembers the opening lines to this Mother Goose tale but not
everyone remembers the merry chase the dog led Old Mother Hubbard to a baker
a fishmonger an ale house just to mention a few McGRAWHILL 1965
79OPPORTUNITY UNLIMITED color L218 1 reel
The major purpose of the film is to show how a planned program of publicity and
public relations projects can help improve service and increase support for the
library Although it advocates the use of a packaged service the film will
be of value to library boards needing help in visualizing a broad public relations
program It is also useful for visualizing expanded library service programs
with library boards and citizens groups McNALLY 1955
OREGON TRAIL L2201 3 reels
A simple but effective dramatic recreation of the saga of the westward movement
in American history Shows typical experiences of a pioneer family as they
migrate to Oregon in a wagon train Depicts how they are involved not only in
the forces of history but also in their own very human family problems EBF
1956
ORGANIZING DISCUSSION GROUPS L2060 2 reels
Designed for those who are interested in forming discussion groups but need help
in going about it This film dramatizes various steps to be taken by discussion
groups EBF 1953
ORIENTAL BRUSHWORK color L2179 2 reels
Produced by Elliot OHara a wellknown watercolorist this film features Cyrus
Wong and Chiate Obata at work plus paintings from the Freer Gallery of Art
Explains that the oriental artist suggests the essence movement and harmony
of things in nature rather than rendering exact details Illustrates the relation
ship between Chinese painting and calligraphy EBF 1956
OTHER CHOICE color L2536 2 reels
The problems of recognizing property rights and developing a sense of personal
responsibility are explored in this dramatic presentation After one brother
destroys anothers newly made kite and the owner insists on receiving payment
the two brothers and their friends become involved in a tomato fight using
tomatoes from their neighbors garden The older boy refuses to tattle but he
does confess his part in the damage and apologizes to the neighbor and agrees
to clean up and to repair the damage and he settles with his younger brother
about the kite Useful for church club or school discussion groups TRAFCO
1961
OTHER FELLOWS FEELINGS THE L139 1 reel
Focuses on the problem of teasing or ridicule that is prolonged to the point
where it really hurts No conclusions are drawn and the audience is challenged
to discover its own answers to the problem Intended for young people YA 1951
OUR BASIC CIVIL RIGHTS L2094 2 reels
Civil rights are defined and explained in a film which points out the interrelation
of those rights Emphasis is placed on the fact that civil rights are preserved
by our citizens and defined by our courts CORONET 1950
80ON THE TWELFTH DAY color L2200 2 reels
The words of On the Twelfth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me come
to life as never before through a mad collection of innocent partridges royally
clad leaping lords and ladies drummers and all the other gifts cataloged in the
old song For all those who love the delightful nonsense of a rhyme and the
sweet joy of Christmas BRANDON 1955
ONCE UPON A BICYCLE color L291 1 reel
ONCE UPON A BICYCLE employs the positive approach only graphically showing young
riders the correct and responsible way of handling their bicycles and themselves
attempts to make of youth todays safe bike riders and tomorrows responsible
automobile drivers Useful for scout groups PTA youth groups of various
kinds SID DAVIS 1958
ONE LOVE CONFLICTING FAITHS L2359 3 reels
Describes difficulties faced in a ProtestantRoman Catholic marriage and presents
problems for discussion Takes the Protestant point of view METHODIST 1959
ONE WISH TOO MANY
Part I L2047 3 reels
Part II L2048 3 reels
This is a feature length film which will be enjoyed by children and by many
adults Peter a small boy discovers a magic marble which leads to a series of
frantic situations and wild adventures The marble when rubbed as the wish is
made provides whatever has been wished for from new furniture for the family
to stopping time while Peter and his friends return to the classroom at school
to enlarging Peters toy steamroller to a full size one which runs away with
him and all his friends There is a happy ending which will seem perfectly
logical to children Useful for library programs special film showings for
children CH FLM FD 1956
ONE WORLD OR NONE L138 1 reel
Five concepts are developed Illustrates that there is no secret as atomic
energy was discovered through the combined efforts of scientists of many nations
compares the destruction at Hiroshima after the explosion of the atomic bomb with
that of other weapons of the past emphasizes the vulnerableness of any nation
proves graphically that there is no effective defense Therefore the film concludes
the people of the world must learn to live together ASSN FILMS 1946
OPEN WINDOW color L2535 2 reels
The Netherlands Government Information Service has reissued a film which takes
the viewer on a journey through the landscapes of Belgium France Luxembourg
the Netherlands and the United Kingdom as portrayed by great painters during a
period of five centuries Includes in whole or in part 59 paintings by 43 world
famous artists Paintings are not always identified therefore a resource person
with a wide knowledge of painting would be a helpful addition to a group just
beginning to study famous paintings IFB 1965
81OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE L2407 3 reels
Produced on the television Crossroads series this film deals with the intro
duction of the decorated Christmas tree to America Tells the story of the
Reverend Mr Henry Schawn newly arrived from Europe to take over as pastor of
the Zion Church in Cleveland Ohio in 1851 Decorating evergreen trees for
Christmas regarded by many in America as a pagan custom although it was accepted
as custom in churches in Europe Mr Schawn was immediately plunged into a stormy
controversy Emphasizes the virtues of tolerance and forbearance as opposed to
bigotry and prejudice and stresses the joy to be found in religious observance
OUR FRIEND THE ATOM color 50 minutes
Part I L2238 3 reels
Part II L2239 3 reels
The Disney Studios exhibit at Disneyland showing atomic energy in action is
the setting for this film It combines the scientific knowledge of Dr Heinz
Haber nationally known atomic scientist and the story telling skills of the
regular staff to produce a most usable and understandable film on the story of
the atom its discovery the first chain reaction and the possibilities of its
control and use for peaceful purposes Should contribute to a better understanding
of this branch of science by all viewers junior high school to adults who lack
technical science background Has the expected Disney technical excellence
DISNEY PROD 1957
OUR IMMIGRANT HERITAGE color L2635 32 minutes
The history of immigration to the United States picturing the status of immigrants
and their contributions to this countrys culture is shown in this survey
Immigration is traced from the first English settlement at Jamestown through many
waves of religious and national groups to the arrival of Jews from Czarist Russia
during the early 20th century Gives reasons for each groups immigration their
areas of settlement their most common type of work and some of their contributions
Explores the activities of immigrant societies and general public discrimination
against each group of newcomers McGRAWHILL 1966
OUR LIVING CONSTITUTION color L188 1 reel
Shows how government changes and grows to meet the needs of the times within the
framework of principles outlined in the Constitution Points out how the Constitu
tion operates to guarantee rights and freedom CORONET 1949
OUR LIVING DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE color L2083 2 reels
A film showing that the Declaration of Independence is still a vital force and
guide to living in the modern world Illustrations from the lives of an immigrant
family CORONET 1950
OVERDEPENDENCY L2031 3 reels
The case history of Jimmy an attractive young man whose life is crippled by
behavior patterns carried over from a toodependent childhood When Jimmy first
appears he is sick though the viewer later learns his illness has no physical
cause Jimmy finds it difficult to face and deal with the ordinary problems of
life and takes frequent refuge in the comforting of his mother sister and wife
But through the patient retracing of childhood experiences in talks with a doctor
Jimmy comes to understand the emotional causes of his illness and fear and takes
hold of life with new confidence McGRAWHILL 1948
82OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT color L352 1 reel
An animated version of the beloved childrens poem by Edward Lear The Owl
and the Pussycat Excellent traditional narration with an original musical
score The owl and the pussycat jump into their peagreen boat and sail out
to sea The owl sings of his love for the pussycat they sail to the land where
the bong tree grows in search of a wedding ring All is accomplished with the
help of a piggywig and a turkey and they live happily ever after Especially
useful with childrens programs CONTEMPORARY 1963
PADDLE TO THE SEA color L2575 28 minutes
Holling C Hollings childrens story of the same title comes to life as a carved
toy canoe and an Indian figure are launched into a river which flows into Lake
Superior by the Indian boy who made them Over a twoyear period the canoe
proceeds through the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean where it is found by a
lighthouse keeper who relaunches it perhaps to cross the ocean Primarily for
children the film also appeals to family groups and to all ages NFBC 1967
PAINTING A PORTRAIT color L154 1 reel
Elliot OHara wellknown water color artist illustrates his technique for
painting portraits Useful in interpreting other paintings and as an example
of successful water color technique EBF 1957
PAINTING CLOUDS color L2051 2 reels
Elliot OHara demonstrates ways to represent the basic cloud forms to suggest
their movement and to capture natural lighting effects The film shows how
cloud forms may be used to set the mood of a painting accent the dominant
features in a landscape or complete the artists interpretation EBF 1963
PAINTING SHADOWS color L157 1 reel
Elliot OHara relates the physical laws of light to the specific needs of the
art student In his own painting of a twostory white house in the sunlight
Mr OHara shows the application of the four basic elements of lighting the
direct light of the sun shadow influenced by sky shadow with reflected light
shadow with very dim light EBF 1963
PAKISTAN ITS LAND AND PEOPLE color L2175 2 reels
The life and customs of the people of Pakistan are shown as the peoplebegin their
existence as an independent nation Objective coverage makes the film usable for
groups in many areas McGRAWHILL 1955
PANAMA CANAL GATEWAY TO THE WORLD color L2408 2 reels
A straightforward account of the history of the canal Explains why a French
attempt to build it failed and the importance of the canals geographical setting
in relation to world shipping and U S security Detailed sequences show how
ships are raised and passed through the eight miles of the canal and the sets of
locks at each end EBF 1960
PANCHO color L324 1 ree
Pictures Berta and Elmer Haders story of a young Mexican boy who wins glory and
wealth by ingeniously roping a wild bull that had terrorized his village Excellent
narrator uses the exact words of the book and the illustrations from the book are
animated WESTON 1960
83 PANTOMINES MARCEL MARCEAU color L2203 2 reels
Gives several examples of the work of the outstanding French pantomine artist
Marceau Useful for groups interested in pantomine dance and the theatre arts
BRANDON 1955
PARAGUAY A NEW FRONTIER color L2240 2 reels
Concerns itself chiefly with the El Chaco the western division of the country
Special emphasis is laid upon the modern pioneering necessary for full development
of this area Provides good coverage of this little known South American country
especially its history its people and its economic development Attention is
given to agriculture and cattle raising and to the work of the Mennonite group
who went to Paraguay in 1930 to help build a pioneer community in the undeveloped
land HOEFLER 1957
PARENT TO CHILD ABOUT SEX color L2576 32 minutes
This is not a sex instruction film on the physiology of reproduction it is con
cerned with when and how facts are taught The focus is on a comfortable re
lationship and on free communication between parent and child which are essential
in building a foundation for healthy mature responsible attitudes It is
recommended that a qualified person or panel be prepared to lead discussion fol
lowing the film The content is of value to high school age youth as part of
sociology and family living instruction in which attitudes can be discussed and
prior preparation can be given but the film is primarily for parents WAYNE
1966
PARIS CITY OF ART color L194 1 reel
Depicts famous and familiar points in one of the worlds most glamorous cities
EBF 1948
PARIS ON THE SCENE color L2202 3 reels
A travel film about Paris which brings out the well known and familiar places
frequented by all tourists also presents a personal view of Paris and its
treasures by the photographer Jack Cardiff REMBRANDT 1953
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE L195 1 reel
An actual meeting shows correct parliamentary procedure explains the reading
of the minutes the order of business the treasurers report committee reports
voting obtaining the floor amending a motion and adjournment CORONET 1952
PEOPLE OF MALAYSIA color L2052 2 reels
An overview of the four countries which in 1963 became the nation of Malaysia
Takes up the social economic and religious backgrounds of the more than ten
million Southeast Asians who inhabit the area Useful as background information
on this part of the world AVED 1964
PEOPLE OF THE REINDEER WIND FROM THE WEST L2166 2 reels
A boy dreams in the spring as the wind from the west stirs his imagination and
his realization of the things which make up the cultural heritage of the Lap
landers Excellent camera work by the Swedish photographer Arne Sucksdorff EBF
1956
84 PEOPLE WITHOUT FEAR L2108 3 reels
Shows the activities of a number of Protestant foreign missions in various parts
of the world Emphasis on necessity for religion in rebuilding a wartorn world
B F COMM 1953
PERCUSSION GROUP Rev ed color L211 1 reel
Provides an introduction to the study of percussion instruments and presents an
exciting demonstration of the contribution each instrument makes to the rhythmic
pattern of a composition and to the total tone of the symphony orchestra
Excerpts from the works of Tschaikowsky and others are played by the Vienna
Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hans Swarowsky EBF 1956
PERU PEOPLE OF THE ANDES color L2336 2 reels
This film develops the story of the Indian people who live in the highlands of
the Andes Mountains Traces their history from the early Inca Empire to today
using as an example the modern city of Lima EBF 1959
PERU UPPER AMAZON REGION color L2241 2 reels
The work of the American agricultural mission is shown to introduce the Upper
Amazon region of Peru where the U S and Peru are cooperating in experiments in
tropical agriculture The mission is near the village of Tingo Maria in a valley
east of the Andes Mountains Excellent pictures of family life of both American
and Peruvian groups also of plants and agricultural methods HOEFLER 1957
PETER AND THE POTTER color L2315 2 reels
Pottery making is the subject of this delightful and informative film A small
boy breaks a glass bowl intended as a birthday gift for his mother Mr and Mrs
Deichmann famous potters come to his rescue and make a bowl of clay as Peter
watches in fascination through every stage of the bowls creation STERLING
1960
PETER AND THE WOLF color L2488 2 reels
A beautiful picturization of the tale of the young Peter who escapes from his
protective grandfather and sets forth to capture the wolf The animation is
perfectly set to the Prokofieff composition of the same title Useful as an
entertainment film for children as well as for music study and appreciation for
elementary groups DISNEY PROD 1963
PETER TCHAIKOVSKY STORY color L2053 3 reels
A biographical treatment of Peter Tchaikovsky this film provides a sympathetic
and skillful presentation of some of the major events and influences of his boy
hood and his musical career Themes from his major works make the sound track
especially tuneful Some interesting shots of Ulanova and the Corps de Ballet of
the Bolshoi Theatre are included during the performance of Swan Lake Beautifully
and professionally staged and performed DISNEY PROD 1964
PHILIPPINES NATION OF ISLANDS color L2456 2 reels
Something of the history of the island and the progress being made by a hardworking
people is conveyed by this film which is general in nature and suitable for use as
a travel film Introduces the people and the geography and discusses developments
in public education rapid transportation housing and the nations economy UWF
1962
85 PHILIPPINES TODAY color L2267 2 reels
This is a travel film showing an interesting and little known land and its people
The cities and villages the scenic attractions and the modern conveniences are
shown Colorful native dances and music enliven the film Many of the Filipino
words will be new and interesting A useful travel film LOBETT 1958
PICTURE OF BRITAIN L2090 2 reels
An interesting social and industrial impression of modern Britain and its people
showing many phases of their daily life Commentary written and spoken by Alan
M Michie London Correspondent of Colliers Weekly BIS 1952
PIGEON THAT WORKED A MIRACLE color 47 minutes
Part I L2577
Part II L2578
The story follows the adventures of a blue bar pigeon named Pidge from the
instant it cracks the shell to emerge from the egg to the time it takes to the
air in a first long distance race Tells the story of a 12yearold boy confined
to a wheel chair as a result of an accident a year earlier Physically the
doctors know he is well but a mental handicap fear of failure keeps him in
the wheelchair He turns to raising pigeons as a hobby and develops a special
bond for one particular pigeon Pidge Through his love for his pigeon a
climactic episode occurs in which he finds the use of his legs once again Part
of the Wonderful World of Color series on TV DISNEY 1966
PILGRIMS L2151 2 reels
Skillful presentation of the development of religious differences and political
conditions which made the early dissenters leave England in search of religious
freedom Useful for the Thanksgiving season or for early United States history
EBF 1955
PLACE TO LIVE L2105 3 reels
This film is a rather dramatic study of the growing problem of housing for old
people produced by the National Committee on the Aging of the National Social
Welfare Assembly Taking the case of one grandfather whose presence leads to
constant tension in his married daughters home the film stresses the need for
more residences especially designed for the welfare of the aged Shows how
family counselors work with families to find solutions acceptable to all parties
helps to change attitudes toward homes by showing how outstanding ones are
designed to help Pleads for planning ahead and for adaptability and under
standing of older people DYNAMIC 1955
PLAIN WHITE ENVELOPE L2537 2 reels
Honesty is the theme of this dramatic presentation involving elementary or junior
high school children One of a series developed for use in church school curriculum
it tells the story of a sixth grade boy who accidentally picks up an envelope con
taining the list of words to be used in a school spelling competition In spite
of family and fellow student examples of sliding principles the boy confesses
to his teacher that he first unknowingly then deliberately peeked at the envelopes
contents A secondary theme is his difficulty in talking to his family about the
problem because of their preoccupation noise and continued activity Realistic
situations provide an excellent background for discussion of the problem of
cheating TRAFCO 1964
86 PLANNING OUR FOREIGN POLICY L2152 2 reels
Develops the idea that shaping foreign policy is the work of experts since it in
volves choices which affect the U Ss economic political military and psycholog
ical position in the world Problems of the Middle East are used to illustrate
facets of problems in planning policy EBF 1954
PIASTER SCULPTURE IN COLOR color L267 1 reel
Aimed at students of junior and senior high school age the film provides both in
formation and motivation for threedimensional art activity Its chief purpose is
to encourage students to apply imagination to the expression of the forms they see
in the world about them Although aimed at school groups it will be useful to
any group which is interested in exploring art techniques and media IFB
PLAYING GOOD MUSIC THE STRING QUARTET L2204 2 reels
The performance technique of the Fine Arts Quartet shown in closeup illustrates
bowing fingering teamwork and the ways in which the musical ideas and leadership
pass from one player to another With excerpts from quartets by Schubert Beethoven
Hayden Tschaikowsky and Mozart the film illustrates ways of combining the four
voices of the stringed instruments to express the composers ideas EBF 1955
PLEASURE IS MUTUAL color L2579 24 minutes
This film is concerned with how to plan and conduct picture book story hours for
children Actual scenes from libraries and day care centers in several localities
in New York state are used to emphasize points dealing with general planning specific
criteria for selection of suitable picture books methods of preparing and techniques
of group control It should be useful with library staffs for inservice training
and in working with day care center personnel Head Start personnel or others who
use books in working with small children CHILDRENS BOOK COUNCIL
POISONS PESTS AND PEOPLE
Part I L2501 3 reels
Part II L2502 3 reels
A documentary film this production carefully examines the effects of widespread
use of chemical insecticides both on the insect population and on warmblooded crea
tures including humans There are interviews with government officials represen
tatives of concerned private organizations chemical researchers farmers entomo
logists and doctors which reveal the complicated nature of the problem NFBC 1963
POLAND AND THE SOVIET POWER BACKGROUND IN RECENT HISTORY
L2409 3 reels
Examines the forces which have shaped Polands recent history pointing out the in
fluence of the Soviet Union on communistdominated nations Documentary in nature
the film deals with Polands relations to both the Soviet Union and the West Covers
the period since 1939 EBF 1960
POLAND THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE color L2419 2 reels
This geographic overview shows how the Polish people still cling to many of the tra
ditions of their long history although the government has been Communist for many
years Shows industrial installations in Warsaw Krakow and Nowa Huta the chief
urban centers of Poland as well as outstanding views of agricultural regions In
cludes interiors of chemical plants textile mills steel works and scenes of ship
building to illustrate that Poland has become an important maritime nation
CORONET 1961
87 PONY EXPRESS L140 1 reel
A story of how in 1860 letters were dispatched across the western frontier by
horse relays and couriers A letter is followed from the time it is mailed in
a general store post office and franked with the running horse seal until it
reaches California ten days later and is delivered to a miner at Sacramento
Closeups of the steps and tools used in this service afford an understanding of
the mochila cantina and saddle of Pony Express days BARR 1956
PONY PENNING ON CHINCOTEAGUE color L2205 3 reels
Records the various activities connected with the roundup penning and sale of
the Chincoteague wild ponies a custom dating from colonial times and preserved
as a means of raising funds to safeguard the town of Chincoteague against fire
VIRGINIA ED BD0 1955
PORTRAIT OF A DISADVANTAGED CHILD TOMMY KNIGHT L2538 2 reels
Tommy Knight is a little Negro boy who represents the disadvantaged child so
frequently found in the inner city schools Portions of a day in his life
illustrate the factors which affect his ability to learn discouraged and
uncomprehending teachers disinterested or overdemanding parents crowded and
unpleasant home conditions unsatisfactory books intelligence tests and curriculums
and continuous background of failure Film contrasts these factors with the opposite
attitudes of parents and teachers using better educational materials to produce a
different result Documentary style makes this useful for parents adult civic
groups etc McGRAWHILL 1965
PORTUGAL color L2489 3 reels
One of Disneys People and Places series this film depicts faithfully and
well the daytoday life of people in Portugal Special emphasis is put on their
fishing industry which uses boats especially developed for their purposes the
making of port wine and bull fighting DISNEY PROD 1963
POSTER MAKING DESIGN AND TECHNIQUE color L232 1 reel
A contest for a poster to advertise an amateur play provides a discussion and
demonstration of the basic principles of poster making and many of the more
usable techniques for doing them Some of these techniques are too professional
for amateur poster makers but the film will prove helpful in spite of them
BAILEY 1953
POSTURE color L325 1 reel
This film on the need for good posture as an attribute of an attractive appearance
is one of a series on personal grooming Models demonstrate correct and incorrect
posture in standing sitting walking and ascending and descending stairs IFB
1960
PRESSURE GROUPS L2153 2 reels
Explains what pressure groups are and considers that when democratically used
they are a necessary instrument for decision making in a democracy Contrasts
desirable and undesirable methods of various groups at work EBF 1952
88PRINCE OF PEACE L2268 3 reels
Events leading up to and following the birth of Christ are reverently and faith
fully depicted Begins with the annunciation shows the shepherds in the fields
the appearance of the angel and the journey to the manger Continues with the
three wise men and King Herods edict against the male children and ends with the
flight into Egypt and the return of the holy family Narration is taken from St
Lukes gospel Some of the music may be disappointing but it is in keeping with
the location and the times UWF 1938
PRINCESS AND THE DRAGON L141 1 reel
Lifelike puppets act out the story of a mythical kingdom where a monster dragon
defies all the kings men until the unknown hero comes on the scene and slays
the monster to win the beautiful princess STERLING 1947
PRIVATE LIFE OF THE KINGFISHER color L2636 25 minutes
The kingfisher a bird found throughout the world is studied in detail as the
film follows a pair of birds throughout the year The film concentrates on the
European kingfisher studying the pair as they go through their courtship ritual
build a nest hatch the young and care for them until they leave the nest
Excellent color photography of the birds Selected for showing at the 1967 con
vention of the National Audubon Society the film was produced for BBCTV
ROBECK 1967
PROBLEMS OF THE MIDDLE EAST color L2269 2 reels
A professionallywrought compilation which examines the Middle East in the four
main problem areas namely minorities versus Arab unity agriculture and back
wardness industry and westernization education and the future ATLANTIS 1958
PROBLEM WITH WATER IS PEOPLE color L2539 3 reels
Chet Huntley narrates this edited version of an NBC News report which examines
the potential crisis in the nations water resources The camera follows the
course of the Colorado River from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico
Points up the conflict between the states which attempt to regulate water use
between rural and urban users between the U S and Mexico and between legal
and illegal users of river water Comments on other problems involving water
pollution evaporation dropping water tables and increasing mineral deposits
which ruin crops near the mouth of the riverproblem which all intensify the
conflict based on the increasing needs for water for all uses McGRAWHILL
1963
PRODIGAL SON color L2316 3 reels
This dramatization of the parable of the prodigal son adheres faithfully to the
spirit of the story as told by Jesus to His followers as recounted in the King
James Version of the Bible While some of the detail is not in the biblical
version the spirit of the parable is not violated and the teaching is clear
Usable in church groups UWF 1958
89PRODUCTIVITY KEY TO AMERICAS ECONOMIC GROWTH color
L2540 3 reels
Basically an introduction to Americas economic system this film gives clear
explanations about the relationship between productivity and wages and of the
relationship between productivity and the standard of living Defines the causes
of economic growth and comments on what needs to be done to continue increasing
productivity also defines some of the problems created by changing technology
SUTHERLAND 1965
PRODUCTIVITY KEY TO PLENTY L2034 2 reels
Explains vividly and dramatically how America has attained the worlds highest
standard of living because its people have developed and learned to use machines
machines which in turn have enabled them to achieve a tremendous capacity for
production Warns that continued prosperity depends on uninterrupted technological
progress and on full use of the basic sources of power EBF 1949
THE PROTEST L2580 26 minutes
The significance of protest in todays culture is the subject of this light non
scholarly film A Look Up and Live program produced for CBS News the film
discusses social satire in folk song and ballad as it is directed toward psy
chology conformity and suburbia The role of humor in todays culture and its
application against false tenets are included in the discussion Church groups
especially youth groups could make good use of the film although the subject
matter is not in the least restricted to younger people CAROUSEL 1965
PROUD CITADEL color L2270 2 reels
A documentary film covering the great period of Florence under the leadership of
the Medici to the present Begins when Lorenzo the Magnificant at the age of 20
took charge of the Florentine state Makes an exciting art tour Photographed
in Italy all works of art photographed from the originals PIZZO 1958
PROUD YEARS L2242 3 reels
Shows how old people can be helped to live active and useful lives in spite of
illness and disability that formerly would have marked the end of selfsufficiency
Stresses that a will to live is most important in fighting infirmity Shows an
ideal home for the aged which ministers to their special physical and social needs
The ideal home is a composite of several of the better known ones with outstanding
programs Useful in groups studying the problems of old age and possibly with
older people themselves COL U PRESS 1956
PROWLERS OF THE EVERGLADES color L2360 3 reels
Many of the forms of wild life to be found in the Everglades of Florida are shown
in the introduction to this film which shows how each animal finds his food in
his own particular fashion but is always on the alert for his enemy the alligator
The remainder of the film is devoted to the study of the alligator and his way of
life DISNEY PROD 1960
90PUBLICS BUSINESS L233 1 reel
A group of high school boys illustrates the ethical problems involved when one
uses a public office for private gain Although the situation and characters
illustrated deal with teenagers the problem is a universal one and the film
will lend itself to discussion groups of all kinds McGRAWHILL 1955
PUPPETS color L2581 15 minutes
This film shows several types of puppets and explains how to make and operate
them While it is not long enough nor detailed enough to provide instruction
in puppet making it does stimulate interest in the craft and illustrates the many
uses made of puppets Includes a few suggestions for costumes puppet theatres
etc Useful with handicraft groups ACI 1967
PUSS IN BOOTS L251
The old fairy tale is dramatized using animated silhouettes
done CONTEMPORARY 1958
1 reel
Very effectively
QUACKS AND NOSTRUMS L2457 2 reels
Medical quacks the ways in which they dupe consumers and the steps taken by local
and federal agencies to protect the public are the subject of this film The story
centers around a young premedical student who learns that his mother is taking an
herb tea cureall for her attacks Describes his efforts to persuade her to
go to the family physician before something serious develops A gall bladder
attack sends her to the hospital in time to convince her that the tea is worth
less and both she and the son learn how government and medical agencies work
to protect the public against such products and people who promote them McGRAW
HILL 1958
QUEST FOR TOMORROW L2035 2 reels
A documentary showing the conference at Versailles the growth of Fascism World
War II and present day political and economic crises Compares the foundation ot
the United States with the forming of the United Nations and points out the similar
troubles faced by both organizations IDEAL
QUETICO color L2317 2 reels
In the heart of a wilderness area between Lake Superior and the Lake of the Woods
is a provincial park which has been set aside to be preserved in its primeval
state The park is shown through the device of following one canoeist as he
explores the lakes makes and breaks camp fishes hunts cooks and enjoys the
solitude of the wilderness FrenchCanadian folk music is used as a background
for the scenic beauty and the wild life of Quetico in Thunder Bay District on
the boundary of Ontario Canada and Minnesota Useful for boy scouts nature
groups mens groups interested in fishing camping and the outofdoors CON
TEMPORARY 1959
91RACE FOR SPACE 54 minutes
Part I L2361 3 reels
Part II L2362 3 reels
Steps in the race between the United States and Soviet Russia to be the first
to conquer space are traced in this documentary film which has Mike Wallace
narrating and features some of the outstanding figures in the development of
rockets and missiles Contains some films not previously available to the general
public The story of the development of space vehicles and space flight achieve
ments stops short of manned flight which reduces the impact of its climax but
the factual material is usable and well presented Will be useful for mens clubs
which can use a film of this length McGRAWHILL 1960
RADIATION color L2458 3 reels
A factual study of radiation for general audiences this film shows how various
forms of radiation originate their similarities and their effects on living
things Included in the film are views of Canadas atomic research center at
Chalk River and the gamma field at the U S Brookhaven National Laboratory
where effects of radiation on plant growth are studied NFB 1959
RAILROAD RHYTHMS color L252 1 reel
Demonstrates the activity of three different types of engines the steam engine
the diesel engine and the switch engine Routines for each are shown as engines
are serviced and pick up their cars for the next trip The combination of the
actual sounds of the freight yard with the special musical score gives an added
treat Useful for teachers of music dance and art FILM ASSOCIATES 1954
RAINBOW VALLEY color L2363 3 reels
The Rocky Mountain country around Ennis Montana is the setting for this presenta
tion of conservation and wildlife control by the National Park Service and the
State Fish Culture Station in Ennis Shows how game wardens work from the ground
and from the air Useful for adult entertainment family enjoyment scouts and
mens clubs FOCAL 1959
RAPUNZEL color L292 1 reel
The old fairy tale of Rapunzel with the long golden tresses is enacted by puppets
BAILEY
READ THE LABEL AND LIVE color L355 10 minutes
The title of the film contains the message of this straightforward film Suitable
for any age from grammar school through adult it places emphasis on reading the
labels especially any cautions or warnings on such common household items as
medicines insecticides aerosols etc HIGGINS 1967
RECOGNITION OF MAN THE RENAISSANCE color L2637 18 minutes
The theme of this film in the History of Art series is the emergence of the
individual during the Renaissance and the recognition of mans creative destiny
in life and art A wellwritten script is combined with examples of the art of
the period to illustrate the theme ALEMANN 1968
92RED AND BLACK color L175 1 reel
A clever travesty of bullfighting this entertaining animated film presents a
black bull and a redcaped matador who do not act out their roles in the traditional
way They pursue each other perform successful passes unintentionally share the
Ole of the audience and make a mockery of the real danger and drama of the
Fiesta Brava The animator himself joins the fun and pours the bull back into a
bottle of black ink and the matador into a red one and places them back on the
shelf where they continue to jostle one another in a lighthearted fashion Won
the Grand Prize at the Cannes Festival of Films for Children and Youth in 1964
and awards at other festivals STERLING 1965
RED BALLOON color L2410 3 reels
Here is a fanciful story about a red balloon that follows a small boy wherever he
goes and is the cause of a wonderful ride over the rooftops of Paris Much
excitement stems from the boys efforts to protect the balloon from his tormentors
Sensitive and artistically done it will appeal to both older and younger children
as well as to adults BRANDON 1959
RED CARPET color L224 1 reel
This film uses the actual illustrations from the book to bring to life the story
of the Red Carpet used for welcoming distinguished visitors which branched out
on an adventure of its own WESTON 1956
RED WHITE AND BLUE color L2582 27 minutes
A history of the use of the American flag from the era of freestyle flag waving
to present day apathy this film serves to remind Americans that Old Glory and
the country it symbolizes can be only as great as we choose to make them The
script narrated by Walter Brennan uses subtle humor to disparage apparent
neglect of the flag Despite its criticism of current unconcern the film is
basically positive in its approach Shows some programs where there are serious
displays of patriotism which have relevance and meaning to current happenings
Scouts 4H Clubs and civic groups will find the film useful EBF 1965
REDWOOD TREES color L2318 2 reels
A sensitive treatment of one of the important recreational areas of the U S
this film is filled with factual information about redwood trees compares and
contrasts the redwoods of the Pacific coast the giant Sequoias and briefly
the Metasequoias in China BARR 1960
RELIGIOUS ARCHAEOLOGY L2271 2 reels
This film shows the origins of much of todays religious heritage Archaeological
discoveries in many cases substantiate Bible stories Objects more than 3000 years
old a jar a sickle a plowshare a variety of ancient writing tools anecunei
form characters used by the Assyrianstell much about the daily life of the
people of ancient times ALMANAC 1956
REMBRANDT 16091669 L2095 2 reels
Introduction provides a survey of the chronological development of art from the
caveman to the time of the great Dutch master Commentary on reproductions of
Rembrandts works and discussion of techniques used are woven into a biographical
sketch of his life His understanding of both humanity and divinity is reflected
in the examples shown of his masterpieces FRENCH FILM EXCH 1946
93 REMBRANDT VAN RUN A SELFPORTRAIT color L2542 3 reels
Rembrandts autobiography is recorded in his paintings and etchings More than
60 selfportraits show him as a young cavalier a prosperous middleaged burgher
and finally as a shabbilydressed troubled old man Excellent commentary on his
life and his paintings EBF 1963
RENAISSANCE color L2206 3 reels
The film portrays the splendor and significance of the dramatic age known as the
Renaissance Shows examples of the work of many of the outstanding men of the
period Giotto Da Vinci Michelangelo della Robbia and others primarily in
the city of Florence Musical background is from the RCA Victor History of
Music in Sound and is unusually fine Useful for any group pursuing an interest
in art music history or science EBF 1957
RENAISSANCE AND DURER color L2411 2 reels
The city of Venice and the work of the painter Durer are chosen to illustrate the
development of art in many forms in the period of the Renaissance Coordinated
with the McGrawHill Encyclopedia of World Art McGRAWHILL 1962
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES color L2319 2 reels
This important area of the world is surveyed with a Filipino teacher serving as
narrator Introduces the physical geography agriculture and natural resources
people homes and family life plus an overview of the major industries Useful
in groups studying cultures of other lands and for groups with travel interests
UW 1960
RESURRECTION FIRST EASTER L2272 2 reels
The happenings of the first Easter morning are dealt with in a very beautiful way
With delicate handling the appearance of the risen Lord to Mary and the disciples
is presented The walk to Emmaeus and the convincing of the doubting Thomas are
portrayed in a striking manner The film is specially appropriate for the Easter
season but it can be used at any time UWF
RETIRE TO LIFE L2143 2 reels
Effective although somewhat long presentation of the problems brought on by re
tirement Strongly suggests preparation for this event so that retirement will
be to something rather than from everything Overlong introduction is rather
somber in tone but will prove helpful in raising points for discussion IFB
1953
RETRIEVERES AT WORK color L338 1 reel
Bird hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts will be especially interested in this
film showing how good hunting dogs work in retrieving game Shows black Labradors
Chesapeakes Goldens and Irish Water Spaniels IFB 1960
THE RHINE color L2287 2 reels
An informative film about the Rhine River which tells in a factual yet interesting
way the whole story of this amazing waterway The film is carefully documented in
four sections with map illustration introducing each division The products manu
factured at various points along the Rhines course are shown as the river carries
the items to their destination IFB
94RISE OF GREEK ART color L2412 2 reels
This film summarizes and introduces main currents of Greek Art as expressed pri
marily in architecture and sculpture and to some degree in painting One of a
series of art films coordinated with the McGRAWHILL Encyclopedia of World Art
McGRAWHILL 1962
THE RIVER L2036 3 reels
A dramatic documentary picture of the Mississippi River Some critics say it is
probably the greatest documentary American film Directed by Pare Lorentz US
Department of Agriculture CASTLE 1939
ROAD TO CANTERBURY color L2130 2 reels
The film follows along the route of the medieval pilgrims described in Chaucer s
Canterbury Tales points of literary and historic interest in modern England
Exceptional photography BIS 1954
ROBERT E LEE A BACKGROUND STUDY color L2112 2 reels
Lee is studied first as a Virginian a devout Christian who was forced to decide
between his home and the Union he loved then as a brilliant strategist and beloved
commander who stood for Cause country and all a man whose integrity of
principle even in defeat set an example of the New South and for future generations
to follow CORONET 1953
ROBERT FROST color L2413 3 reels
In a film made for the United States Information Service Robert Frost recites
several of his best known poems and discusses literature and life Poems are
selected to interpret and enhance the beauty of Vermont which is presented in
superb color photography Enough brief biographical comments are included to
introduce viewers to this American poet and scholar UW 1960
ROCK OF GIBRALTAR color L339 1 reel
The Rock has played a tremendous part in history although it is less than two
square miles in area The film shows the British naval base and tourist attrac
tions in the area Good travel film FRITH
ROCKETS HOW THEY WORK color L2273 2 reels
The multiple stage rocket is explained its fueling its motor and direction
system are shown Excellent graphic coverage of the basic principles of the
rocket Diagrams help in defining the more technical aspects discussed
Illustrations by using familiar things clearly show the flight principles
Useful for those whose background in science and technology is limited EBF
1958
ROCKHOUND color L2414 2 res
The purpose of this film is to familiarize the viewer with all phases of rock
hunting and collecting Briefly reviews mans search for and use of rocks then
turns to modern rock hunting Shows equipment needed and methods of testing rock
and has an especially interesting sequence on cutting and polishing stones gemology
and methods of displaying collections Useful for hobbyists and a good introduc
tion to the subject MIKELS 1962
95ROGER WILLIAMS FOUNDER OF RHODE ISLAND L2243 3 reels
Recreates the story of Roger Williams conflict with the Puritan leaders of
New England bringing out his fight for separation of church and state freedom
of conscience and protection of minority groups Shows the heresy trial which
resulted in his banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony and his decision to
establish a new colony Will be useful in discussion groups EBF 1955
ROME THE CITY ETERNAL color L196 1 reel
The best known buildings and other general points of interest are shown in this
pictorial tour of the city EBF 1951
RUBENS L2127 4 reel
Careful portrayal of the work of the 17th century Flemish painter describes his
influence on the painters of his period and artists who followed him Many of
the artists most famous paintings are shown and analyzed BRANDON 1948
RUMPELSTILTSKIN L142 1 reel
The film tells the fairy tale of Princess Juliana and the strange little man who
could spin straw into gold STERLING 1950
RUSSIA color L2274 2 reels
Russia under the Tsars and modern Russia under Soviet rule are contrasted in this
film which shows education economic conditions agriculture religion and
scientific development in Soviet Russia Much footage is devoted to the peasants
who make up the bulk of the people in Russia The early documentary footage on
the Tsarist period taken by an unknown Pathe News photographer adds a bit of
unusual historical interest to the film Music is authentic Russian recorded in
Russia shots of atomic energy and jet planes are from Soviet news photographers
Narrated by Julien Bryan the picture is starkly realistic but honest INT FILM
FD 1958
RUSSIAN LIFE TODAY INSIDE THE SOVIET UNION color
L2275 2 reels
The Russian people are photographed in cities and rural communities at work at
home and on their annual holidays Shows large Russian cities their stores
markets schools transportation and public buildings Farming communities and
village markets show a different side of Russian life Portrays a society under
rigid state control Made by Fred Christian nationally known lecturer and
world traveler after an extensive tour of the Soviet Union in 1958 BAILEY 1958
RUSTY AND THE FALCON color 47 minutes
Part I L2646
Part II L2647
Edited version of the Disney program of the same title presented on NBCTV This
film uses a story to acquaint the viewer with the sport of falconry Rusty a
12yearold boy who lives in a mining town finds a wounded falcon While he
nurses it back to health he spends hours at the library reading about the history
and training of falcons A crisis comes when the townspeople insist that the boy
set the bird free The problem is resolved and the ending is what one would wish
DISNEY 1967
96 RUTH L2276 4 reels
Faithful telling of the story of Naomi and her daughterinlaw Ruth their journey
to Bethlehem and Ruths meeting with and marriage of Boaz The picture of Biblical
family and farm life should be helpful Much of the photography was actually done
in Palestine The voices have heavy British accents but are good UWF 1948
RUTH ST DENIS AND TED SHAWN L2277 3 reels
Two of the most distinguished founders of modern dance in America are interviewed
at Shawns farm in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts The conversation
covers many phases of their life and work during the first half of the twentieth
century and features performances of three dances they created which greatly
influenced American choreography Incense and White Nautch performed by Miss
St Denis and Japanese Warrior performed by Mr Shawn EBF 1958
THE SADDLEMAKER color L2459 2 reels
The skill and care which go into the making of a really fine saddle are shown in
detail in this film which is built around the wish of a 14yearold girl to have
a saddle and her efforts to get it Felmer Eamor a well known Canadian saddle
maker is shown at work in his shop as he explains that it takes the very best
selected hides of one and a half cows to make a saddle Some expert horseback
riding is displayed NFB 1961
SADLERS WELLS BALLERINA color L217 1 reel
Deals with the younger experimental group of the Sadlers Wells ballet centers
about Patricia Miller a young ballerina about to make her debut in Beauty and
the Beast Shows the life of the closelyknit community of artists rehearsals
and parts of an actual performance McGRAWHILL 1952
SAFETY IN THE HOME 3d ed color L2543 2 reels
A series of live action scenes shows home accidents as they occur and shows how
they may be avoided by ones thinking ahead and making wise choices which increase
safety Uses old movie comedies in which exaggerated accidents humorously un
real serve as contrast to the precautions taken by industry to avoid accidents
A minimum of lecturing enables the film to make its points concerning running
inside the house careful handling and storage of knives closing of baby gates
using ladders rather than chairs to reach high places storing poisons in safe
places and careful handling of electrical cords and power tools EBF 1965
SAFELY TO SCHOOL color L326 1 reel
This traffic safety film was designed to teach preschool and first grade children
the rules of safety in going to and from school Applicable to both rural and
suburban areas as well as city areas PARK 1960
ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY color L2320 2 reels
Using maps drawings and diagrams the film describes the need for the Seaway and
its construction Surveys background of need for and study of feasibility of con
struction of the Seaway and shows how both Canada and the United States came to
agreement concerning the project Brings out human as well as engineering problems
with emphasis on details of construction Opens with scenes from the visit of Queen
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in the Royal yacht Britannia as they came to take part
in the dedication and opening ceremonies with the President of the United States in
1959 EBF 1959
97SAMOA color L2490 3 reels
This film in Disneys People and Places series examines the daily life of the
people of Samoa It explains who the Polynesians are describes the land climate
ceremonies customs food and principal exports and industry of the country DISNEY
PROD 1963
SAN FRANCISCO STORY OF A CITY color L2494 2 reels
Modern San Francisco is presented as a busy seaport a beautiful city a thriving
industrial and financial center and an educational and cultural center Beautiful
photography and good narrative HOEFLER 1963
SANDY STEPS OUT L183 1 reel
A little dog named Sandy adventures forth to make friends with chickens ducks
goats rabbits and other animals STERLING 1948
SARDINIA color L2054 3 reels
Walt Disney has added another country Sardinia to those presented in his People
and Places series Useful for armchair travelers and for those who wish to know
more about this rugged country and its people in modern times DISNEY PROD 1956
SCIENCE OF THE SEA color L2278 2 reels
The film shows how the bottom of the sea is studied how the continental shelves
continental slopes and the deep sea basins are mapped how the thickness of the
sediment is measured and samples brought up for laboratory study It raises a
number of questions still to be answered by oceanography which is the study of
the ocean in all its aspectsphysical geological meterological chemical and
biological Beautiful photography adds to the films appeal IFB 1958
SCOTLAND DANCES color L2364 2 reels
Both men and women proudly interpret the spirit of their country as they perform
the lilts jigs and reels that are the national dances of Scotland Very colorful
CONTEMPORARY nd
SCOTTISH RHAPSODY color L2117 2 reels
The countryside of Scotland is shown to acquaint the traveler with the variety of
scenery and activity in Scotland Scenes from various festivals add color and
variety FON 1952
SEAL ISLAND color L2279 3 reels
Seals are the subject of this Disney essay in nature study Accurate information
is interestingly presented for both children and adults DISNEY PROD 1949
SEARCH COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES Uranium Prospecting
L2207 3 reels
Prospectors explain how they hunt uranium with Geiger counters how claims are
staked out and recorded The film follows one claim through the varous processes
including an assay of the mineral sample Features an interview with Vernon Pick
who struck it rich as a prospector One of CBS television series YA 1955
98 SEARCH WAYNE UNIVERSITY Juvenile Delinquency L2208 3 reels
Tells of the joint attack being made on juvenile delinquency by Wayne University
and the Detroit Police Department Shows four basic types of delinquents and
discusses factors contributing to their behavior Presents interrogations and
interviews and some of the conclusions reached One of the CBS television series
YA 1955
SECOND UNITED STATES color L2460 2 reels
Using specific examples from cities selected from various parts of the nation the
film documents the need for community redevelopment The importance of the archi
tect in community planning is stressed particularly the need for his cooperation
and collaboration with city planners engineers builders bankers and realtors
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS 1960
SECOND WORLD WAR ALLIED VICTORY L2499 3 reels
This is one of a series of three films dealing with various phases of World War
II Its purpose is to develop an appreciation of the vast scope the enormous
cost and the heroism of the effort by which the Allied Nations defeated the Axis
aggressors The film demonstrates how the total mobilization of Allied manpower
and resources and the brilliant strategic coordination of Allied fighting forces
enabled the Allies to turn near defeat into victory Shows how the present con
flict between the communist bloc and the western powers developed from the war
EBF 1963
SECOND WORLD WAR PRELUDE TO CONFLICT L2544 3 reels
This film composed largely of newsreel clips footage made available by the armed
forces and captured footage from the enemy documents the events between 1918 and
1939 It traces the events leading up to the great conflict through the failure
of the peace of Versailles the Russian Revolution the economic chaos in Germany
the boom of the early 20s and the depression which followed It demonstrates
clearly the utter futility of appeasement as an instrument of national policy
EBF 1964
SECOND WORLD WAR TRIUMPH OF THE AXIS L2500 3 reels
One of a series dealing with World War II The narrator describes the developing
conflict and uses World War II newsreel footage and some official films to show
the march of the Axis powers at the height of their conquest Takes the action
to the point at which the Allied forces begin to push them back and to break
through their defenses EBF 1963
SECRETS OF THE BEE WORLD color L2583 14 minutes
The Walt Disney organization presents another in its Secrets of Life series
Shows how the hive is built and explains the complicated social system which bee
colonies observe with the queen the drones the workers living and working to
gether Photography and narration are excellent Useful for nature study groups
with young people and for people of all ages who are curious about bees WALT
DISNEY 1966
99
VISECRETS OF THE PLANT WORLD color L2491 2 reels
Many strange and unusual plants are shown at various stages of their growth
Timelapse photography underwater photography and other unusual techniques are
employed to reveal the marvels of how plants grow DISNEY PROD 1963
SEEDS OF DESTRUCTION color L143 1 reel
Reveals the alarming extent to which man is depleting the soil and forest resources
upon which his very survival depend Recalls the wealth of Americas original re
sources and contrasts this with the tragic waste from devastating forest fires
floods erosion and overworked land Recommends effective conservation measures
but reminds viewers that little time remains for putting them into practice
EBF 1948
SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE L2070 2 reels
Depicts a segment of constitutional history showing the conditions of confusion
under the Articles of Confederation and dramatizing the sessions of the convention
in 1787 where the Constitution was prepared and adopted Shows the individual
contribution made by various early leaders particularly Benjamin Franklin and
some of the methods which were used to arrive at conclusions which established
unity in the government TFC 1937
SETTING THE STAGE FOR LEARNING L2584 22 minutes
Part of a series aimed at teaching the 3s 4s and 5s this film is aimed at
adults who have had no formal training in the education of young children It is
intended to help them understand some of the things they can do in preschool
programs and day care centers to prepare children for regular school when they
are old enough to attend Affirms the importance of play as a resource for
learning in the lives of children CHURCHILL 1966
SEVEN CITIES OF ANTARCTICA color L2321 3 reels
Seven bases were set up on the continent of Antarctica by the United States Navy
Task Force in Operation Deepfreeze These were to be used by U S scientists
during the International Geophysical Year In two years the cities of Ellsworth
Wilkes Hallett Byrd Base Amundsen Scott Little America and McMurdo were finished
This film is a documentary coverage of their creation and indicates some of their
importance to science Beautiful color and widescreen production add to the
interest of this film Usable with all ages DISNEY PROD 1960
SEVEN GUIDEPOSTS TO GOOD DESIGN color L2365 2 reels
Analyzes the principles of good design and shows how seven of them apply to such
articles of everyday use as houses furniture tableware etc CONTEMPORARY 1961
SHADOW ON THE PRARIE L2157 2 reels
Presents a ballet by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company Theme settlement of the
Canadian West and the fate of a young wife who comes to the praries with her
pioneer husband to begin a new life NFB 1953
100 SHAKESPEARE SOUL OF AN AGE color
part x L2056 3 reels
part ii L2057 3 reels
This film is a kinescope of the NBC special television production in honor of
the 400th anniversary of Shakespeares birth It examines his work as the re
flection of the age in which he lived As Sir Michael Redgrave recites illustra
tive passages from key speeches from the comedies tragedies and chronicles some
15 in all the camera moves from landmark to landmark in Shakespeares life
Authentic maps buildings towns estates and cities are shown and discussed in
relation to Shakespearean writings concerning them or the characters placed there
in the writings McGRAWHILL 1964
SHAKESPEARES THEATRE THE GLOBE PLAYHOUSE L2131 2 reels
A reconstruction of the Globe Playhouse is used to show how the stage may have
been used for the production of Shakespeares plays in his time CALIF U 1952
SHIELD OF FAITH 50 minutes
Part j L2244 3 reels
part n L2245 3 reels
In a small Welsh mining town the only religious unbeliever is the village school
master He finds the girl he loves is not prepared to bridge the spiritual gulf
which divides them When the parsons son and the other village youths are killed
in a plane crash which only the schoolmaster and one other survive he sees how
the parson sustains his faith begins to understand its meaning and finds some of
it for himself In spite of its length this film will fill a need for young people
or adult programs UWF 1955
SHY GUY L2039 2 reels
Helps the shy adolescent adjust as he witnesses the screen shy guys effort to
improve social relations through principles of friendly association demonstrated
by his better adjusted fellow students CORONET 1947
SIAM color L2280 3 reels
A little known country Siam is presented to help develop understanding of this
vital Far Eastern land and its people as they struggle to build a sound government
for their country DISNEY PROD 1958
SICILY ISLAND OF MEMORY color L2281 2 reels
The heritage of Sicilys exotic past is told with wonderfully true and imaginative
spirit Her archaeological ruins stand as landmarks along the trail of history
Photography is expressive and beautiful Recommended for study groups in history
and art and as a travel film PIZZO 1958
SIGNS TAKE A HOLIDAY L176 1 reel
This cartoon fantasy stresses the importance of faithfully obeying all traffic
signs and signals through the technique of presenting the bafflement and confusion
which would occur if suddenly all traffic signs and signals should disappear
Illustrates and explains the six basic sign shapes that everyone should know
JOURNAL 1965
j
101SILENT NIGHT color L2113 2 reels
Tells story of the famous and beloved Christmas carol Useful for holiday season
CORONET 1958
SIMPLE HAND PUPPETS color L2492 2 reels
Produced in cartoon fashion The viewer is led through the stages in making a
simple hand puppet to represent a character in a story to be dramatized After
the instructions have been followed there is a demonstration of how to manipulate
the puppet to obtain the action desired in the play Useful with childrens
groups and with adults who work with children and might need to know how to use
puppets DISNEY PROD 1963
SINGING REELS color L2585 13 minutes
Fishermen will welcome this film which shows experts at work in the waters sur
rounding Bermuda They catch a dolphin Spanish mackerel barracuda and shark
Sportsmen or mens civic clubs will find it good entertainment CAROUSEL 1965
SKYSCRAPER color L2461 2 reels
Presents the case history of a skyscraper documented from the planning stage to
the completion of construction the supplying of furniture and decoration and re
ceipt of the buildings first tenants The building is the 39story Tishman
Building in the heart of New York City Of special interest is the emphasis on
the human side of so large a construction project and on the relationship among
craftsmen in designing and constructing a skyscraper Interesting and unusual
sound effects and musical score add to the pleasure of the film BRANDON 1962
SLEEPING BEAUTY L294 1 reel
This silhouette version of the wellknown story is faithful to the popular tale of
the princess who slept along with the entire kingdom until awakened by the kiss
of the prince who broke the evil fairys magic spell CONTEMPORARY 1956
SMALL CRAFT SAFETY color L2209 2 reels
Demonstrates basic safety methods in the prevention of accidents with canoes
rowboats outboard motorboats and small sailboats Clearly and simply presented
KERKOW 1955
SMALLTOWN USA L2546 3 reels
The questions Why are so many small towns dying out and What can keep them
alive are considered in this edited version of an NBC News TV Special Case
studies of Cimarron Kansas Hellier Kentucky and Greenville Maine depict the
weaknesses and strengths of the small town Considers the economic and social
problems caused by increased technology rising costs and failure to realize that
small towns need more than one industry to stay alive EBF 1965
SMOKE ANYONE color L168 1 reel
This film is a direct appeal to junior and senior high school students not to
begin a lifetime habit of smoking Stimulates personal reactions from young people
concerning their goals ability to compete independence of thought and action and
knowledge of the consequences of smoking An animated section illustrates the
physiological effect of smoking Makes skillful use of adolescent psychology in
appealing to an individuals ambition desire for independence and belief in his
ability to make mature decisions Useful with church groups PTA groups or young
peoples discussion groups COLUMBIA UNIV PR 1964
102SNOW WHITE AND ROSE RED L295 1 reel
Silhouettes portray rather prettily the old fairy story about the prince who was
turned into a bear by the wicked dwarf only to be released by the kindness of
children CONTEMPORARY
SNOWY DAY color L158 1 reel
The Caldecott Medal winner for 1963 by Ezra Jack Keats is presented by a technique
which gives movement to the authors illustrations A little Negro boy with
wonder in his eyes enjoys the snow as he makes crunchy footprints builds a snow
man makes angel outlines in the snow and tries to save a snowball in his pocket
All little children will share his pleasure in the snow WESTON 1964
SOCIAL CHANGE AND THE AMERICAN WOMAN L2639 19 minutes
A brief survey of the basic social changes that have affected American women pro
vides an excellent background for further study or discussion of the place of
women in the social economic and political schemes in the United States Takes
up such points as legal emancipation widening economic and educational opportunities
the advent of technology and changing social patterns Suggests some of the major
problems confronting the American woman today particularly those of economic
opportunity and social identity Makes brief references to the careers of out
standing women who influenced American life such as Eleanor Roosevelt Amelia
Earhart and Frances Perkins EBF 1967
SONG OF CHRISTMAS color L2222 2 reels
Presents the nativity story through songs carols and passages from the Bible as
arranged by Roy Ringwald and as originally introduced by Fred Waring and his chorus
who perform the vocal parts Although the pageantry may not be as pleasing as more
traditional picturizations the film satisfies the need for Christmas program
materials The music and narration are superbly done PORTAFILMS 1957
SONG OF THE PRAIRIE color L2366 2 reels
Produced by Jiri Trnka of the Czechoslovak State Films this is the horse opera
to end all horse operas A satire on the stereotyped Hollywood musical western
it is complete with singing hero Metropolitan Opera voice the innocent heroine
same a mustachioed villain stagecoach robbery chase gunfight and rescue
Pokes fun at the adult westerns OFFICIAL 1952
SORCERERS APPRENTICE color L2064 2 reels
This film interprets visually the musical composition The Sorcerers Apprentice
and shows the interrelationship of art and music The familiar story is inter
preted in line and color by artist Lisl Weil After the narrator briefly identifies
the musical sounds representing the characters Miss Weil sketches in broad sweeps
on a huge sheet of paper and acts out some episodes in dancelike movements Based
on the book The Sorcerers Apprentice Miss Weils treatment gives a special
flair WESTON 1963
103SOUND OF A STONE color L2167 3 reels
Action in this film revolves around a young high school teacher wellliked and
respected who comes under suspicion when he recommends to his students a book on
a list considered subversive by one group in the town The point is made that al
though the man who made the original charge withdraws it and makes a public apology
the teacher and his family and his friends who stood by him continue to feel the
effects of the charge long afterward METH 1955
SOUTH AMERICA color L2323 3 reels
In beautiful color this film presents a good overview of the countries of South
America from the most modern to the most primitive and underdeveloped Covers
the people geography economics government and some of the outstanding contri
butions of the countries of this continent Useful as a travel film and for
general background for any group studying special problems of this area INT
FILM FD 1960
SOUTHEASTERN STATES revised ed color L144 1 reel
Provides an overview of the geography resources and cultural patterns of the
Southeastern states Combines animated maps with live photography to analyze
geographical features of the region describe population trends and show the
interdependence of the Southeast with other regions in the United States EBF
1956
SOVIET UNION THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE color L2210 2 reels
Workmanlike presentation of the geography and physical features of the land and
the characteristics of the people who comprise the Soviet Union Useful for
quick background although little political information regarding the area is
included CORONET 1956
SPACE color L234 1 reel
The principles of using space in design are clearly illustrated with applications
in all fields painting industrial design textile prints household goods
etc BAILEY 1955
SPACE PROBES EXPLORING OUR SOLAR SYSTEM color L159 1 reel
Diagrams charts animation and clips from motion picture films are used to pro
vide a factual account of mans probes into space Shows the equipment basic to
all space exploration Summarizes some of the knowledge gained through space
probes thus far and presents an insight into some of the problems and purposes
of future space probes EBF 1964
SPAIN LAND OF TRADITION AND PROMISE color L2462 2 reels
Presents a general survey of Spain as a traveler might see the country Traces the
history and shows present economic development through visits to the major cities
and historic points of interest Closeup photographs show craftsmen at work
interior scenes of schools and museums their characteristic architecture and
famous paintings Other scenes show colorful traditional folk music and dancing
in the streets Useful as travel film and for general background information on
Spain UWF 1962
104SPAINTHREE OF ITS FACES color L2415 2 reels
Well organized material is presented in an interesting manner to give a survey ot
the three main regions of Spain Maps colorful costumes dancing music and
narration by a native voice add to the usefulness of the film UW 1961
SPEECH CONDUCTING A MEETING 1112 1lel
Demonstrates and explains basic parliamentary procedures which contribute to an
efficient and successful meeting YA 1950
L2322 2 reels
was done by the White Mountain Apache
Tells the story of the development of
economic conditions which have in
much of the spirit and beauty of
to educational groups service clubs
Indians or the Southwest DAGGET
L2211 2 reels
flag and emphasizes how to display it
SPIRIT OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS color
More than just a travel film this production
Tribe in the interests of tourist promotion
their modern Indian reservation and describes
fluenced them Shows how they have preserved
their old traditions Should be of interest
womens clubs and organizations interested in
1959
STARS AND STRIPES ON DISPLAY color
This film presents the story of the American
and flag etiquette IND U 1957
STATE LEGISLATURE L2040 2 reels
Explains the detailed procedure of the legislative branch of state governments in
the enactment of a state law Starts with the origin need and reason for a law and
shows stepbystep how surveys and statistical data are obtained to back a bill
how it is introduced discussed and passed by the Assembly concurred m by the
Senate signed by the Governor then challenged and reviewed by the state Supreme
Court ACADEMY 1948
STATUE OF LIBERTY color L2547 2 reels
The history of the symbol of liberty to the whole world comes alive and assumes
fresh meaning A history teacher takes his young son to see the Statue of Liberty
which the teacher first saw as an immigrant boy 33 years earlier Traces the
building of the statue in France its disassembly and reassembly after shipment to
the U S and its dedication on what was then Bedloes Island in N Y Harbor by
President Grover Cleveland in 1886 Useful for all ages HANDEL 1965
STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER color L2155 2 reels
This is a faithful puppet presentation of Hans Christian Andersen s famous story
Artistically and sensitively done the film will be valuable in story hours for
children BRANDON 1955
STEP A LITTLE HIGHER color L2640 18 minutes
The Cleveland Ohio Public Library carries on an outstanding adult basic education
program within the library Some of the programs are described in the film show
ing how the disadvantaged people who enroll in the classes are enabled to improve
themselves economically and otherwise Provides material for discussion and gives
examples of one library system which did something about the problem of disadvantaged
adults FEIL 1967
105STEPS OF THE BALLET L2041 2 reels
A fascinating portrayal of a modern ballet narrated by Robert Helpmann a choreo
grapher and dancer Reveals basic ballet positions and movements and explains
their significance Illustrates the work of the choreographer solo dancers
composer and designer of stage settings in the creation of a ballet Takes viewer
backstage where he can see a ballet in rehearsal and shows a finished performance
of the ballet EBF 1949
STONE SOUP color L296 1 reel
The old folk tale of the soldiers who persuaded the villagers to make them a
feast to go with their wonderful stone soup is faithfully retold from the
picture book by Marcia Brown WESTON
STOP DRIVING US CRAZY color L323 1 reel
Cleverly done in cartoontype animation this film was produced to help youth and
adult groups discuss safe driving and how Christian values apply to the everyday
practice of driving a car METHODIST TEMP 1961
STORIES OF HOLLAND BACKGROUND FOR READING L145 1 reel
Hollands windmills dikes wooden shoes etc give children a vivid visual back
ground for their reading both fiction and nonfiction about Holland Viewers
visit Broek the setting for the story of Hans Brinker see Voledam a typical
fishing village on the Zuider Zee explore the old city of Leiden at tulip time
and visit many other places of literary interest on this delightful film journey
CORONET 1949
STORY ABOUT PING color L253 1 reel
The book of the same title comes to life on the screen as its illustrations are
animated and the narrator tells the story exactly as it is written in the book
WESTON 1956
STORY OF A BOOK color L340 1 reel
H C Holling and his wife describe how they created the book Pagoo the story
of a hermit crab Follows their steps from getting the idea doing the research
both in the library and by observation writing and rewriting illustrating
planning the dummy and printing Done in a manner that will appeal to both adults
and children CHURCHILLWEXLER 1962
STORY OF ANYBURG USA color L297 1 reel
Solutions to the traffic situation are shown in animated color technique in a
court scene in Anyburg USA In this court the cars are on trial as the cause
of traffic accidents The defense lawyer with the aid of his magic screen proves
that an accident was the result of a speeding man rather than a speeding car
Verdict man is guilty The people are impressed with the trial and for a while
everyone drives with courtesy and consideration watching signs and markers But
alas their new attitude is shortlived and the speeding and crashing caused by
thoughtless careless people are in evidence again DISNEY PROD 1958
STORY OF CHINESE ART color L2106 2 reels
A survey of Chinese art from unknown beginnings to modern times Shows all forms
of expression pottery painting sculpture porcelain etc ATHENA 1952
106STORY OF MY LIFE HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN L2156 3 reels
Sympathetic telling of Andersens life story illustrated with his actual drawings
Many contemporary portraits help to set the tone of the story BRANDON 1955
STORY OF PALOMAR new ed color L2367 4 reels
Records the building and operation of the 200inch Hale telescope at the Palomar
Observatory Originally released in 1947 this version has new material added
as late as June 1960 Many drawings supplement the photography assisting the
viewer in a clearer understanding of the mirror and the telescope the largest
in the world EBF 1960
STORY OF POISONOUS SNAKES color L2065 2 reels
This study of poisonous snakes presents a useful picture of the most frequently
encountered and best known of the species Illustrates their habits food habitat
etc Especially useful for nature study Boy Scouts etc PRODUCTIONS UNLIMITED
1964
STORY THAT COULDNT BE PRINTED L171 1 reel
The story of Peter Zenger preRevolutionary War printer and publisher who was
persecuted arrested and tried for publishing reports reflecting on the honesty
of His Majestys Colonial representative Useful in conveying the significance
of freedom of the press TFC 1939
STOWAWAY color L2416 2 reels
A 13yearold boy stows away on his fathers fishing boat and goes to sea with the
fishing fleet of Nova Scotia He is discovered and sentenced to hard work with
no special privileges but is allowed to stay He goes out in a dory with one of
the experienced fishermen and they get lost in the fog for a few hours As they
return to port they pass modern fishing boats with modern equipment their boat
does not have but Danny is proud to have proved himself able to be a doryman
CONTEMPORARY 1960
STRANGERS color L268 1 reel
Illustrates the rules which children should observe in dealing with strangers who
might prove to be molesters Without undue emotionalism proper procedure in
possible situations is dramatized and then summarized Useful to parent groups
as well as other adults who work with children SID DAVIS 1957
STRATFORDONAVON color L2324 2 reels
Shows the ancient market of StratfordonAvon with views of its Tudor buildings
and gardens which are rich in historical and literary associations Usable with
travel groups study clubs or any other group with an interest in England and
English literature CONTEMPOPARY 1956
STRING BEAN color L2548 1S u i
Without a word of narration this film makes its points through skillful use of both
color and black and white photography It is the story of a wispy old woman who
cultivates a potted string bean plant with tender devotion Sunning and watering
it is her only diversion in her drab Paris lodging in which she sews handbags tor
a living Wanting to see the plant live she surreptitiously plants it in a row
of shrubs in the Jardin de Tuileries which she visits daily The ultimate fate of
the plant and the optimism of its guardian form the slender thread of the tale
C0NTEMP0PARY 1964
107 STRING CHOIR Revised ed L212 1 reel
Portrays the stringed choir with its great flexibility and range of tone as form
ing the solid core of the symphony orchestra Offers vivid examples of the dis
tinctive tonal qualities of each stringed instrument and illustrates the role of the
stringed ensemble in the orchestra Excerpts from the works of Tchaikowsky and others
are played by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hans Swarowsky EBF 1956
SUEZ CANAL color L2212 2 reels
Shows through old points and animation the history of mans efforts from Biblical
times to the present to create a waterway through the Egyptian land barrier Some
parallel is drawn from the story of the construction of the Panama Canal Useful as
background to understanding the recent crises over the Suez but does not include
Nassers seizure of the Canal DE ROCHEMONT 1956
SURREALISM color L341 1 reel
One of a series on modern art this short film serves as an introduction to sur
realistic painting Will prove useful in leading viewers further into the subject
BAILEY 1961
SURVIVAL UNDER ATOMIC ATTACK L147 1 reel
Explains the blast heat and radiation effects of atomic air ground and water
burst Provides instructions for what to do with or without advanced warning in an
atomic attack while at home at work and outdoors walking or driving Reveals
six basic survival secrets This film is being furnished to the Georgia Department
of Education Film Libraries for distribution by the Civilian Defense Program of the
State of Georgia CASTLE 1951
SWITZERLAND color L2417 3 reels
Life in the villages and the modern cities of Switzerland is shown in a beautiful
travel film Shows industries and crafts as well as sports and incomparable mountain
scenery DISNEY PROD 1960
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Rev ed color L2217 2 reels
Traces the development of the orchestra from an ensemble of five string players to
the presentday large symphony body Examples from masterworks of three centuries
are used to demonstrate contributions of each major development in the orchestra
Excerpts from the works of Dvorak Mozart Bach and others are played by the Vienna
Symphony Orchestra EBF 1956
TALE OF THE FIORDS L219 1 reel
Beautiful photography shows several incidents in the day of a simple family in one
of the Scandinavian countries The beauty of the fiords is shown as the people go
about their daily lives EBF 1955
TALKING HANDS color L2549 2 reels
One of the Breakthru series of films which consider moral values in the education
of young people this film deals with motivation and use of an individuals talents
A student council assembly and talent show serve as the vehicle for exploring the
personal values and character of two youngsters as they prepare and present their
displays One has selfish motivation oriented toward winning and is unprincipled
in his methods Another chooses embroidery but drops it in an effort to learn sign
language so that she can communicate with a visiting deafmute aunt An accident
prevents her displaying the talent but her project is selected as the most worth
while because of its usefulness Should be useful to church youth groups of any
denomination in which moral values are considered TRAFCO 1963
108 TANGLED TRUTH color L2550 2 reels
Interfaith relationships and dishonesty are the subjects considered in this film
one of the Breakthru series It illustrates the distinct problems encountered
by young people when they encounter religious prejudice by showing the reaction
of a boy whose mother is a Jew to the feeling which his best friends family has
against Jews Should prove useful with church groups youth groups or any adult
group which is studying the problems presented in the film TRAFCO 1965
TAXCO VILLAGE OF ART color L2246 2 reels
The charm and attraction of this favorite tourist center of Mexico serve to focus
attention on the travel possibilities of the country Focuses attention on the
art colony at Taxco and its retention of much of the old Mexican culture Unusually
good photography HOEFLER 1957
TEACHING TEENAGERS ABOUT ALCOHOL L2368 2 reels
Designed to give teachers a better understanding of the problem of teaching their
students about alcohol this film a record of a seminar for teachers in high
school who have this responsibility presents an account of how one teacher did it
successfully along with examples of how not to do it Produced by the Yale Univer
sity Laboratory of Applied Biodynamics More useful for teachers parents and
others working with young people than with the young people themselves McGRAW
1959
TEENAGERS WILL READ L2369 3 reels
Various techniques for stimulating reading and discussion are presented as Lou
LaBrant is shown working with a junior high school class in literature Useful
with teacher groups and with proper guidance with teenagers themselves
McGRAWHILL 1960
TELLTALE HEART color L185 10 minutes
The animated cartoon becomes a vivid vehicle for drama with Edgar Allen Poes short
masterpiece The TellTale Heart The art work is in the finest tradition of the
impressionist school The sound track heightens the suspense with the ominous
beats of the heart and a magnificently chilling narration by James Mason COLUMBIA
1965
TERRIBLE TWOS AND THE TRUSTING THREES L2096 2 reels
One of the series depicting the various ages and stages of child growth and de
velopment this film points out what to expect as normal behavior from children of
this age group McGRAWHILL 1950
THE TEST color L2463 3 reels
This film comes to grips with the problem of cheating on tests in school An
idealistic teacher who faces widespread cheating on a test prefers to resign rather
than condone the practice Her resignation brings the problem into the open and
forces parents and the school administration as well as the students to look at
it and work for its solution Useful in discussion groups concerned with the
responsibilities of home and school in relation to the problems of cheating and
honesty McGRAWHILL 1962
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109THAILANDS STREAMS OF LIFE L197 1 reel
Life along the waterways of Thailand is shown and three technical assistance
programs sponsored by the United Nations are pictured in operation UN 1952
THAT THEY MAY LIVE color L2325 3 reels
Illustrates the use of mouthtomouth or direct artificial respiration for saving
lives of victims of suffocation Depicts several suffocation dangers to children
such as plastic bags and abandoned refrigerators and shows how victims of drown
ing electrocution respiratory obstructions and choking can be saved by prompt
action Illustrates clearly and graphically how to apply this technique
PYRAMID 1960
THAT WAR IN KOREA 52 minutes
Part I L2586
Part II L2587
This study provides an exhaustive overview of the Korean conflict Accomplished
wholly with newsreel footage and accompanied by a commentary by Richard Boone it
was produced as a Project 20 television program The action begins with the
enjoy yourself atmosphere of postwar Japan and ends with the unsettled truce
along the 38th parallel Covers the military aspects of the war the MacArthur
Truman controversy the McCarthyite repercussions of the fighting on the home
front The film provides a clear picture of Korea as a symbol of the first unified
international action against aggression and some insight into the substance of
U S policy in postWorld War II times EBF 1963
THEY ALL LEARN TO READ L2176 3 reels
Here is a demonstration of how a teacher divides the children of her class into
groups and works with each group to teach reading skills Photographed in an
actual classroom the film shows four groups of children cooperating on a class
project which is the outcome of an integrated unit in social studies and reading
SYRACUSE 1955
THIS CHARMING COUPLE L2042 2 reels
This film focuses on a frequent cause of broken marriagesthe false ideals of
romantic love on which too many marriages are built This Charming Couple
follows the courtship of two young people who refuse to evaluate each others
good qualities and shortcomings in a realistic adult fashion Winnie and Ken
are very much in lovebut each with a dream of the other In a series of dramatic
episodes each clearly reveals certain characteristics of their true natures The
audience sees that in every instance when an opportunity for proper appraisal of
character or personality traits is presented Winnie and Ken are unwilling or un
able to alter their romanticized ideas of each other to agree with actual facts
Neither will change yet each expects the other to conform after marriage to an
idealized pattern Because they are in love with love and not with each other
their marriage is doomed to failure McGRAWHILL 1950
THIS IS NEW YORK color L2464 2 reels
Based on the book of the same title by Sasek this childishly sophisticated book
of impressions of New York City will appeal to both children and adults Using
the oconographic technique of the Picture Book Parade the childlike drawings
of scenes around the city are made to appear as motion pictures Narration is by
a child WESTON 1962
110THIS IS OUR HERITAGE color L2477 2 reels
The camera takes viewers on a tour of some of the more notable churches in the city
of Washington D C pointing out those which are outstanding for hitjcture
because certain presidents worshipped there or for other reasons Has both patriotic
and religious significance since one of the producers purposes is to deepen our
awareness of the religious faith which has been and still is a vital part of life
in our nations capital BURT MARTIN 1963
THIS VITAL EARTH color L148 Jeel Mni
Portrays both the beauty and the logic of the balance in nature and the organization
of the living community Clearly explains the dependence of plants and animals on
each other for survival and control Reveals how man upsets the balance in nature
by robbing the soil of hidden values and illustrates the nonproductiveness of soil
deficient in certain minerals EBF 1948
THOMAS JEFFERSON L2087 2 reels
Vividly outlines the distinguished career of Jefferson by dramatizing incidents
that characterized him best Includes scenes of writing the Declaration of
Independence contributions to social reform success as Minister to France and
as Secretary of State political campaign for the Presidency the Louisiana Pur
chase the commissioning of Lewis and Clark and his founding of the University of
Virginia EBF 1949
L149 1 reel
a piece of cheese a stork and
THREE FOX FABLES
The Aesop fable in which a fox encounters a crow
a bunch of grapes EBF 1948
THREE TWO ONEZERO minutes
Part II L2327 3 re6lS
One of three films in the Project 20 NBC television series recreating events in
the 20th century that have changed the course of history Uses newsreel footage
from several countries to reconstruct the history and development of atomic power
Excellent background for adult discussion programs which could have science
world affairs or philosophical emphasis More adult treatment than others in
this collection McGRAWHILL 1958
THREE WISHES L298 1 reel
Lotte Reiniger silhouettes tell the story of Martin the Woodcutter who was granted
three wishes by the fairy whom he released from the oak tree CONTEMPORARY
THUMBELINA
A good presentation of a fairy
CONTEMPORARY 1956
L254 1 reel
tale done in silhouette animation by Lotte Reiniger
TIBETAN TRADERS color L2335 c fc 2 f4
The culture of a littleknown people is stressed in this informative and interest
ing coverage of these people and their way of life Few modern changes have come
to the villages amid the scenic beauty of the Himalayas Usable for discussion
groups travel audiences ATLANTIS 1957
Ill iHMi
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TIJEAN GOES LIMBERING color L2247 2 reels
A FrenchCanadian folk tale about the exploits of a mysterious little boy who rode
into a logging camp one winters day and proved to be the greatest lumberjack of
them all The beautiful winter setting in the northern woods gives the film strong
visual appeal while the tall tale humor and the triumphs of the young hero make
it a top favorite with children IFB 1953
TIMELESS TREASURE L2588 27 minutes
UNESCO made this film to show what one of its departments is doing to preserve
the priceless treasures which many countries own in their historical records
from the Valley of the Kings in Egypt to the jungles of India These monuments
and treasures are visited by camera and the viewer is shown graphically the marks
left on the face of the irreplaceable records by time neglect and vandalism as
well as what is being done to preserve protect and restore many of them through
this United Nations agency UNESCO 1964
TIME OF WONDER color L2421 2 reels
Animation and excellent narration bring to life the drawings and prose of Robert
McCloskeys second Caldecott Award book The setting is an island in Maine and
the story is of fog lifting about sparkling water of storms and roaring winds
of ferns in misty woods and of boats moving about among the islands Useful for
developing and emphasizing an awareness of nature WESTON 1961
TIME OUT OF WAR L2282 2 reels
A moving story of the events of an hours truce between two northern soldiers
and a southern soldier during the U S Civil War CALIF U 1954
TO A BABYSITTER color L2589 14 minutes
A typical teenage babysitter is followed through an evening The film shows
the inquiries a sitter must make before accepting the job information the sitter
must have from the parents ideas for entertaining children what to do if the
baby cries at night what to do if the boy friend calls etc A fireman a police
man and a Red Cross nurse explain emergency procedures Although directed to the
sitter the film is equally informative for parent groups HIGGINS 1965
TO YOUR HEALTH color L327 1 reel
Philip Stapp produced this unusual film for the World Health Organization It
deals with the nature of alcohol and its physical effects on the human body Gives
various reasons why people drink and some historical background on the use of
alcohol through the centuries Done in brisk cartoon form Presents much material
to stimulate discussion COL U PRESS 1956
TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS color
L312
1 reel
A program piece this film presents a short introduction narrated by Charles
Earner followed by a continuous flow of beautifully designed and fascinating old
trains All are toys and they represent the whole period of trains with the
roundhouse the station the platform the porter train caller the conductor and
all that went with the era No narration other than the short introduction but
special music by Elmer Bernstein makes the perfect complement for the action
BRANDON 1957
112 TOM TIT TOT color L330 1 reel
Actors performing in silhouette and pantomime against colorful stylized backgrounds
dramatize this English version of Rumpelstiltskin while storyteller Margaret Lott
reads the fairy tale offscreen Her English accent and the unusual visual tech
nique make the film unusually effective CREATIVE 1955
TOOT WHISTLE PLUNK AND BOOM color L299 1 reel
Disneys animated cartoons show the development of the four classes of musical
instruments wind woodwind strings and percussion The instruments are traced
from the days of cave men to the present DISNEY PROD 1959
TOTEMS color L136 1 reel
Depicts in color the enormous cedar totems with their ritual and religious carv
ings made by the West Coast Indians of British Columbia IFB 1944
TOUR OF THE WHITE HOUSE WITH MRS JOHN F KENNEDY
part i L2465 3 reels
Part II L2466 3 reels
The unprecedented television tour of the White House conducted by Charles Colling
wood of CBSTV with Mrs Kennedy as hostess is made available in complete form
in this film Mrs Kennedy and Mr Collingwood conduct the audience through
several rooms of the White House commenting on their history paintings furniture
and other objects Mrs Kennedy gives a brief general history of the White House
and discusses the project she and her committee are working on to redecorate and
refurnish some of the rooms to make the Presidents home truly reflect the best
of American history and tradition and to emphasize its significance to the
American people The tour includes the diplomatic reception room the East Room
or main audience room the State Dining Room the Red Room Blue Room Green Room
Lincoln and Monroe Rooms President Kennedy appears briefly at the conclusion
of the film McGRAWHILL 1962
THE TOWERS color L331 1 reel
Simon Rodilla a small wrinkled old man who is a tile setter by trade spent 30
years building his towers from bits of glass broken bottles and tiles gathered
from wherever he found them Even he does not fully understand their purpose
but building them satisfied his urge to build something of beauty by himself
Remarkable photography CREATIVE 1957
TRADITIONAL ENGLAND color L160 1 reel
An excellent short introduction to the country this film presents a camera study
of traditional Englandher revered monuments royal parks and palaces her literary
landmarks and romantic countryside For the armchair traveler or for those ex
pecting to visit the country AVED 1963
TRI0 L2126 3 reels
An intimate photographic study of musical genius at work Rubinstein Heifetz
and Piatigorsky three outstanding solo artists combine their gifts to present
the first movement of Schuberts Trio in BFlat and the second and third move
ments of the Trio in DMinor by Mendelssohn Violin piano and cello WORLD
ARTISTS INC

113 TRIP WITH CURRIER AND IVES color L353 1 reel
A pleasing combination of Currier and Ives prints and folk songs brings to life
the times and ways of life of a century ago The prints show Little Old New
York the clipper ships and the whaling trade New England winters paddle
wheelers on the Mississippi early steam engines and the wagon trains moving west
No narration the folk songs sung simply provide the accompaniment to the
pictures The songs include Long Long Ago Mary Jane and Michael Roy
Blow Blow Blow Nellie Was a Lady Working on the Railroad and Sweet
Betsy From Pike CONTEMPORARY 1963
TROPICAL AFRICA color L2467 3 reels
This film is an introduction to the tropical area of the African continent
Illustrations and maps show how civilization spread around the Mediterranean and
flourished in the North but withered in the South The film acknowledges the
great political revolution and social change taking place in this area and emphasizes
the changes which have been brought about by contact with the white mans world
from the earliest traders and explorers through the colonial period the mission
aries etc to the present day with its rapid transportation good means of com
municating propaganda etc The accent is on the people themselves and on some
of their problems Does not identify geographically the various sections of
Africa but presents an overall view of tropical Africa which encompases three
quarters of the African continent Excellent discussion background material
INTERNATIONAL FILM FOUNDATION 1961
TROUT MADNESS color L2450 2 reels
Robert Traver wellknown both as a lawyer and as a novelist Anatomy of a
Murder waxes philosophical about fishing as an art and as a source of pleasure
to man Scenes showing the joys and skills of the anglers art are beautiful
and will appeal to the outdoorsman Perhaps a bit more reflective than one might
expect from a film on fishing it should nevertheless be useful in the librarys
film programs BRANDON 1963
TURKEY NATION IN TRANSITION color L2468 3 reels
A brief history of Turkey from the Hittites to the present precedes this dramatiza
tion of the physical social and economic situation in Turkey in the middle of the
twentieth century The opening sequence of animation is somewhat slow and has no
narration only native music but after that the pace quickens to provide a stimu
lating picture of a nation which has become the most western of the middleeastern
states since the rise to power of Kemal Ataturk in 1923 Useful background for
discussion and study INTERNATIONAL FILM FOUNDATION 1962
20th CENTURY ARTA BREAK WITH TRADITION color L2075 2 reels
A new title in the series History Through Art this film provides many excellent
examples of the work of artists representing various periods and schools of the
twentieth century Cubists surrealists and expressionists are represented Com
pares paintings of a tree a face or a landscape to those of another period there
by giving meaning to what the artist is trying to say ALEMANN 1965
114 TWISTED CROSS
Part x L2283 3 reels
Part xx L2284 3 reels
This film traces in dramatic detail the rise to power in Germany of Hitler and
the Nazis Beginning with the Saar plebiscite in 1935 it shows how Hitler led
the Third Reich to domination of 15 countries and ends with the defeat and occupa
tion of Germany It shows forcefully the course of a dictators rise to power
One of three films in the NBCTV series Project 20 which recreated events of
the 20th century that have changed the course of history McGRAWHILL 1958
UNDERSTANDING OUR UNIVERSE color L255 1 reel
A workmanlike film explaining the operation of giant telescopes and pointing out
the ways in which they are used to contribute to scientific knowledge CORONET
1957
UNDERWATER ADVENTURE color L308 1 reel
Marineland Florida is the setting for this film showing the antics of a variety
of sea animals Included are shots of porpoises leaping out of water to be fed
by hand the cormorant bird chasing fish under water and of anemones sharks sea
turtles barracudas octopuses and others STERLING 1950
UNICORN IN THE GARDEN color L186 10 minutes
James Thurbers story comes to life on the screen in an animated version None
ef the satire is lost and all of the whimsy and charm of the fable comes through
It is the story of a meek little man who sees one of those mythical creatures a
unicorn in his garden His domineering wife considers this the highest form of
nonsenseshe sees no unicorn and tries to arrange to have her husband carted off
to the booby hatch COLUMBIA 1965
UNIQUE PETITE BELGIQUE color L2098 2 reels
Surveys the history and the present social and economic situation of the country
of Belgium Presents visual material on many of the lesserknown aspects of Belgian
life such as the Procession of Penitence crossbow shooting an openair museum
and shrimpfishing on horseback all of which substantiate Belgiums claim to
uniqueness ROBT DAVIS 1962
UNIVERSE L2372 3 reels
Visualizes the structure and movements of the universe using principles and
theories worked out by modern astronomers Makes use of manipulated models anima
tion and special camera effects to take the viewer on a tour of space under the
guidance of astronomer Donald MacRae Presents a spectacular display of the
cratered moon gaseous explosions on the sun rotating planets orbiting moons
streams of comets the Milky Way and many of the galaxies making up the universe
CONTEMPORARY 1960
URBAN SPRAWL color L2373 2 reels
This film is designed to show the characteristics of recent urban growth in our na
tion to define the problems that have arisen and to develop an understanding of
the necessity for planned urban growth Shows that how well we live tomorrow de
pends on the action we take today BARR 1960
115 U S GRANTAN IMPROBABLE HERO L2940 3 reels
The late actor Thomas Mitchell narrates this character study of one of the con
troversial figures in American history Originally produced for television the
film makes a good program for groups interested in the Civil War American history
or the U S Presidency Old photographs and drawings are combined with live
photography to produce a sympathetic and understanding account of the life and
career of Ulysses S Grant McGRAWHILL 1962
VALLEY OF THE TENNESSEE L2043 3 reels
Emphasizes the change in agricultural methods made possible by flood controls
through the Tennessee Valley with particular reference to the people affected
UWF 1944
VELASQUEZ color
Vincent Price actor art enthusiast and critic
life and work of the Spanish painter Velasquez
groups IFB 1956
L2169 2 reels
narrates this film about the
Useful for art appreciation
VICTORIA FALLSTHE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS color L198 1 reel
Aerial and ground views show the magnificence of these mighty falls of water
They are shown in relation to Northern and Southern Rhodesia and all of South
Africa Animals and plants of the area are also shown HOEFLER 1953
VICTORY OVER POLIO L2329 3 reels
Originally produced for CBS television this film narrated by Walter Cronkite
uses old newsreel shots to illustrate the history of polio and the study of various
treatments for its relief Franklin D Roosevelt is shown as he went to Warm
Springs Georgia for treatment Sister Kenny is shown as she applied her method
of treatment A sequence shows some of the medical men who worked on solving the
mystery of the disease The film ends with the triumph of Dr Jonas E Salk who
discovered the successful vaccine Good adult discussion material useful in
promoting health programs McGRAWHILL 1959
VILLAGE OF SPAIN color L2248 2 reels
A travel film which covers the economy family life religion education and
recreation of a Spanish village In contrast with the rather primitive conditions
found in the village scenes in the nearby city of Malaga provide a glimpse of
modern urban life The film is informative beautifully photographed and avoids
the stereotyped approach
WEXLER 1956
Useful as background material on the country CHURCHILL
VINCENT VAN GOGH color L2374 2 reels
An unseen narrator uses Vincent Van Goghs letters to his brother as a background
for the presentation of the painters landscapes portraits and drawings Makes
good use of the camera to study details of the paintings CORONET 1959
116VISIT TO SANTA color L2420 2 reels
Santa sends one of his elves in a magic helicopter to bring a small boy and girl
for a visit to the North Pole There they visit the toytown village Santas toy
warehouse a special electric train display a big circus tent and parade Just
before they return home Santa reminds the children that the purpose of the whole
Christmas celebration is to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ Santas elves
are played by real children who provide a contrast to the animated toys but it
is the toys that will hold childrens interest WILLIAMS 1961
VISIT WITH COWBOYS L150 1 reel
A city boy visits a real western ranch for the first time He sees cowboys round
ing up roping and riding horses watches cowmen roping and branding calves meets
a fence rider at work helps to shoe and feed horses and ends his visit in the
excitement of a bigtime rodeo EBF 1949
VISITING GEORGIAS GARDENS color L2180 2 reels
Scenes from the Visiting Gardens Tours sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs
of Georgia introduce the gardens and homes of Georgias antebellum past Towns
included are Athens Covington Oxford Madison Augusta Marietta and Atlanta
While it would help to have the scenes more clearly identified this film will
fill a great need in club work GA GARDEN CLUB
VOLCANO color L256 1 reel
The eruption of the Mexican volcano Paricutin in 1943 is shown and analyzed in
detail Scientific explanation adds to understanding of the phenomenon CALIF U
1955
VOTING PROCEDURES L2213 2 reels
Several common voting procedures are illustrated and explained in detail the
Australian ballot voting machines voting a straight party ticket voting a split
ticket writein votes etc Primary elections and the necessity for registration
are also emphasized While the procedures are those found in Indiana this film
could be used very well in any state for discussion study or instruction IND U
1955
WALES color L2551 3 reels
Walt Disney again demonstrates his art in one of his Lands and Peoples series
The traditions of the past are honored by the Welsh people even today They rely
on the sea since threefourths of their boundary is coastline Shows sheep
raising mussel and cockle gathering fishing slate and coal mining artisans
working at boat making spinning weaving and woodworking Illustrates the
peoples love of music and presents scenes from their theatre showing how they
cling to the old Welsh tongue DISNEY PROD 1965
WALT WHITMANS LEAVES OF GRASS color L2590 21 minutes
This is the story of Walt Whitmans life It is a vivid portrayal of the influences
which caused him to write Leaves of Grass The story is told entirely in the
poets own words in both prose and verse the Whitman voice being interpreted by
actor Marvin Miller Shows the actual places on Long Island and in Manhattan
where the poet lived dreamed and worked The film provides an aesthetic and
visual introduction to Whitmans work LINE 1965
I
117WAR IN SPAIN L2375 3 reels
One of the Twentieth Century television series this film traces the course of
the Spanish Civil War from its outbreak through the intervention of outside powers
for their own personal ends to the final defeat of the loyalist government by
Franco and his Falange McGRAWHILL 1960
WAR ON POVERTYA BEGINNING L2641 26 minutes
This film examines the nature scope and challenge of poverty in the United States
and considers some of the ways in which the federal government is waging war
against it Describes the purposes and goals of the war on poverty from the view
points of young people teachers and counselors involved Reports on onthescene
activities problems and progress at two of the first worktraining centers of
the Neighborhood Youth Corps and the Job Corps Makes a strong plea for the con
tinuance of the poverty programs EBF 1967
WARDROBE color L2376 2 reels
One of a series of four films for teenage girls on personal grooming this is a
capsule course in selecting clothes to fit individual needs and in the use of
care and intelligence in choosing garments and accessories for school and social
occasions Emphasizes the need for dressing for the occasion seasonal suitability
importance of posture and other basic principles of building a suitable wardrobe
IFB 1960
WASHINGTON D C CAPITOL CITY USA color L2163 2 reels
This film takes the viewer on a tour of the city pointing out some of its best
known and most unusual sights Incorporates some scenes from a recent cherry blos
som festival parade shows the Library of Congress the Washington Monument the
Bureau of Printing and Engraving the FBI Building the National Art Gallery
the Smithsonian Institution the White House the Capitol and the Supreme Court
Building Useful for groups planning a trip to the national capital or for arm
chair travelers FILMS INC 1964
WASTAGE OF HUMAN RESOURCES L151 1 reel
Presents a stirring account of the tragic wastage of human resources caused by
societys failure to provide healthful safe living conditions Calls attention
to the dreadful wastage caused by crippling diseases careless accidents juvenile
delinquency widespread unemployment oldage dependency alcoholic and drug addic
tion mental diseases crime and most tragic of all war EBF 1947
WATER BIRDS color L2418 3 reels
Water birds from all parts of the earth are the performers in this film one of the
True Life Adventure series from the Disney studios Behavior patterns and living
habits are contrasted and body contours eating habits and flight patterns are
shown for the viewers edification and enjoyment Artistically and accurately
done Filmed in cooperation with the National Audubon Society Suitable for old
and young DTSNEY PROD 1957
118WAY OF THE CROSS color
Part x L2552 3 reels
Part II L2553 3 reels
Shrines sacred to three religious traditions are shown in this documentary film
which has a timelessness and an appeal to all ages and all faiths Using almost
no professional actors it was filmed in the Holy Land and captures the mood
flavor and spirit of Jesus steps along the Via Dolorosa with His cross Quota
tions from the Bible and from The Greatest Story Ever Told are used to enhance
the photography and the specially composed musical score Narrated by Alexander
Scourby the film was originally presented on NBCs Project 20 television program
at Easter FILMS INC 1963
WE THE PEOPLES L152 1 reel
An orientation film designed to show the various purposes and functions of the
United Nations organization Through the combined use of live action and selected
animated charts the film describes fully the basic functions of the six major
divisions of the United Nations YA 1945
WENDYS CHRISTMAS CARD color L328 1 reel
A childs delight at receiving a Christmas card introduces this brief story of
graphics and printing as they are illustrated in the design and production of a
Christmas greeting card for a child Useful for the Christmas season and for
showing the steps in creating greeting cards as well IFB 1960
WEST INDIES 2nd ed color L2511 3 reels
In addition to presenting the beauties of these tropical islands which make them
tourist attractions the film explores the social and economic conditions which
lie beneath the surface Interviews with leaders of the islands point up prob
lems arising from overpopulation poverty limited opportunity underemployment
onecrop economies inadequate educational facilities and rapid urbanization
Shows some attempts which have been made to solve the problems and compares them
with those of other nations emerging from colonialism and seeking to establish a
firm economy EBF 1965
WESTERN GERMANY THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE color L216 1 reel
The industrial agricultural and commercial life of western Germany is shown in
relationship to the dense population natural resources and relatively infertile
soil of this area The importance of the coal trade and synthetic products in the
industrial development of this country is vividly shown against the background
of its presentday economy CORONET 1954
WHALES AND WHALERMEN color L2249 2 reels
This unusual film provides a picture of the whaling industry off the coast of
South Africa There is much information on the science of whaling and the use of
whale products in industry One catches the feeling of the strength of the whalers
their skill and knowledge of their jobs and their allabsorbing pursuit of the
whale once he is sighted HOEFLER 1957
119 WHAT ABOUT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY L206 1 reel
A powerful dramatic sketch which sets the stage for a discussion of this timely
topic No solutions are offered the viewer is left to ponder the problem Three
teenage boys members of a gang beat up a man who happens to be the father of
another member of the gang City council is about to declare a curfew feelings
rise and the question remains to be answeredwhat about it YA 1955
WHAT DOES CLASSICAL MUSIC MEAN
Part I L2642 30 minutes
Part II L2643 30 minutes
Leonard Bernstein conducts one of his youth symphony appreciation programs which
was originally presented on CBSTV He uses the interpretive possibilities of I
Cant Give You Anything But Love Baby to help implant the concept of classical
as exact music in his listeners minds He explains the terms application to
18th century European music as he shows how composers Handel and Bach typified
the spirit of the period Mr Bernstein discusses the deeply emotional qualities
of classical music and stresses the contribution of Beethoven as a classicist
who led the music world into romanticism Bernstein conducts the orchestra in
excerpts from Mozarts PIANO CONCERTO NO 21 IN C MAJOR Mozarts OVERTURE to the
MARRIAGE OF FIGARO and Haydns SYMPHONY NO 102 Concludes with the Beethoven
EGMONT OVERTURE McGRAWHILL 1967
WHAT IS A HOUSE color L2330 2 reels
Traces the evolution of the American house from the Carpenter classic to the
residence of the future Presents some of the problems of site planning orienta
tion and building technology as well as the social and economic needs which must
be considered in order to make a house a home AM INST ARCH 1958
WHAT IS CONSCIENCE color L190 1 reel
Purpose of this film is to help the audience discover for themselves the many
effects of conscience and how each person can use his own conscience to improve
his mental health Different explanations of conscience are presented dramatically
CORONET 1952
WHAT IS MODERN ART color L2144 2 reels
Traditional and modern points of view are expressed by a girl and an artist as
the artist tries to explain why modern painters paint in their particular styles
No pat answer is given but an attempt is made to stimulate further thought about
the styles Scene Museum of Modern Arts Penthouse Paintings by Van Gogh
Picasso Mondrian Dali Miro and others PRINCETON FILM CTR 1948
WHAT KIND OF FEET DOES A BEAR HAVE color L356 5 minutes
Actor James Garner reads the story of the same name from the book to the delight
of an imaginary audience The story explores the childrens world of similes
metaphors puns riddles and paradoxes of language Useful for story hours and
for storytelling training groups McGRAWHILL 1967
120WHAT MADE SAMMY SPEED color L257 1 reel
Analyzes the causes and portrays the effects of excessive speed leading to a fatal
automobile crash Calmly and thoughtfully done the film presents good material
for discussion The situation chosen is one of teenage speeding but the message
is universal SID DAVIS 1957
WHAT WILL CLAY DO color L269 1 reel
A howtodoit type film showing various ways clay can be manipulated by pinching
squeezing joining pieces twisting carving etc Illustrates the use of these
techniques in making figurines of animals and people Forming figures from a solid
mass of clay is shown as well as methods of making figures from short and long
coils and blocks The film also shows ways of combining methods to help the beginner
find his own individual way of handling clay as an art medium to express his own
ideas Church school workers teachers or adult volunteer workers with children
will find the film useful as will those interested in the techniques of working
with clay TABLETOPPER 1956
WHISTLE FOR WILLIE color L169 1 reel
The appealing story of a little boy who wanted terribly to be able to whistle for
his dog the way big boys do this film brings to life the book of the same title
in an especially delightful way Makes learning to whistle seem the happiest thing
that any boy could possibly do WESTON 1965
WHITE HOUSE PAST AND PRESENT color L2377 2 reels
The major public and semipublic rooms of the White House are shown in this study
of the Presidents home as a national symbol Includes scenes of the Blue Room
the Green Room the Red Room the State Dining Room the China Room closeups of
the dinnerware used by former presidents the Oval Room Diplomatic Reception
Room the East Room and the Presidents office Should be useful on many
patriotic occasions and for program showings by local community groups CORONET
1960
Made during the last Eisenhower administration the film shows the White House as
it was before the redecorating done by Mrs Kennedy
WHITE MANE L2177 2 reels
This film tells a beautiful legend about a little French boy and his love for a
wild stallion who would not be tamed by man REMBRANDT 1953
WHO IS SYLVIA L2237 2 reels
Presents a sensitive study of the dreams fears and hopes of a 14yearold
girl half child half woman and her relationships with her family school and
school friends Using as a catalyst the impromptu and unchaperoned get together
of the gang after school this film captures and spotlights a toooften characteristic
lack of communication and understanding between parents and their adolescent chxl
dren and the results of this impasse IFB 1957
121
r aWHOS BOSS L2046 2 reels
Competition in marriage is the theme of this motion picture Ginny and Mike are
each successful in their separate business careers but combining their careers with
marriage has not been nearly so successful After two years and in spite of a
mutual love the marriage is a series of conflicts on finances friends and on their
whole way of living The quarrel with which the film begins reveals how reluctant
each one is to surrender any part of his individuality to the essential compromises
of marriage Shocked by the threat this conflict offers to their marriage they
determine to make an honest cooperative effort to save it Adjustments are not easy
for each is accustomed to thinking in terms of himself as an individual first and
only secondarily as a member of a partnership But a good balance can be achieved
with patience and love and understanding At the end of the film Ginny and Mike are
tasting the fruits of a marriage in which each contributes to the breadwinning and
the homemakingwhere neither is boss but both are partners McGRAWHILL 1950
WHO SHOULD DECIDE color L329 1 reel
An open letter from a teenage boy to his parents asks the questions which raise the
problems and introduce the most common areas of disagreement between parents and
their teenage children No conclusions are drawn but problems are clearly stated
and the film should lead to fruitful discussion CORONET 1958
WHOS RUNNING THINGS L235 1 reel
This discussiontype film deals with the problem of an unpopular order from the
chosen leader of a group The situation chosen for dramatization is a high school
gymnasium program in Canada A few words are definitely Canadian in their pronuncia
tion and use but they do not detract from the films usefulness in almost any com
munity Adults as well as young people will find it usable McGRAW 1955
WHY EXPLORE SPACE color L2469 2 reels
The historic flight of John Glenn the first American to circle the earth in space
is presented to underscore the questions in the minds of many people concerning
the purposes and values of space research Raises such questions as these How
does space research relate to world problems How will the new knowledge change
your life What are the values of space research Offers some answers by point
ing out some of the applications of some of the things which have been learned or
developed in pursuit of space exploration Thought provoking CHURCHILL 1962
WHY VANDALISM L2214 2 reels
A study of the underlying causes that lead three boys to destroy a classroom
Vandalism is found to originate in the personal traits and in the environmental
factors that create antisocial personalities While the film is rather dramatic
it does offer possibilities for discussion and suggests ways in which vandalism
may be curbed EBF 1955
WILD FLOWERS OF THE FIELD AND MEADOW color L161 1 reel
Shows some of the principles by which common families of wild flowers of the field and
meadow are identified and encourages greater appreciation of their beauty Identi
fies 20 flowers of the composite pea mint and morning glory families Flowers in
moist areas and marsh areas are identified Introduces the principles by which
flowers are classified The film provides a close view of flowers not usually found
in urban areas and provides a good introduction to the knowledge and appreciation
of wild flowers for boy and girl scout groups or Sunday School classes CORONET
1964
122 WILDFLOWERS OF THE WEST color L2644 12 minutes
The wildflowers of the Pacific Southwest have been photographed in the deserts
mountains valleys and on the seashore in great variety to create a colorful
picture of natural flowers to be found in the area Narration points out the
climatic conditions and soil character in seacoast and valley regions of California
Timelapse photography and closeups show many blossoms including marigolds
lupine poppies Indian paintbrush columbine fireweed Mojave asters apricot
mallow desert dandelion and scores of others CAHILL 1967
WILDFOWL IN SLOW MOTION color L309 1 reel
A remarkable study in grace and beauty made possible by slowmotion photography
Featured are the Canada goose pintail and canvasback ducks and many others Use
ful for mens club groups and any other outdoorinterest groups STERLING 1947
WILD HIGHLANDS color L2591 21 minutes
Beautiful color photography and a commentary which is well written and beautifully
delivered remove this film from the single category of a nature film and make it
an art film as well The wild highlands of Scotland are explored and birds
animals and plants are shown as they renew themselves in the spring and summer
Shows how the natural balance of plant and animal life maintains itself Also
gives a feeling for the Scottish highlands IFB 1964
WILLIAMSBURG RESTORED color L2132 4 reels
This camera study emphasizes the extensive research and painstaking attention to
detail which have been involved in the restoration of Williamsburg to its
eighteenthcentury appearance COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 1951
WILLIAMSBURGTHE STORY OF A PATRIOT color L2331 4 reels
John Fry and his family present a composite of the Virginia planter of the period
in American colonial times just before the outbreak of the Revolution Through his
eyes are seen the events leading up to the break between the Colonies and the
British Crown Careful attention is given to details in showing buildings and
costumes of the time Useful with groups having interest in American history as
well as those with a strong interest in the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 1957
WINGED WORLD color L2645 28 minutes
The world of birds is presented in beautiful color The film is worldwide m
scope presenting typical and exotic birds from various parts of the world for
the information and enjoyment of viewers Useful with bird clubs and nature study
groups of all ages Edited version of onehour film presented on television
NAT GEOG 1967
WINGS ON THE WIND color L2486 2 reels
Birds are the focus of this conversation film Pays particular attention to the
large and conspicuous birds which live in marshes and swamps where food and pro
tective foliage are abundant Illustrates some of the special adaptations of
the ibis heron egret snakebird manowar bird gallinule and flamingo Use
ful for conservation and naturestudy groups as well as for general audiences
WILCOX 1960
123WITNESS TO AN ACCIDENT color L345 1 reel
This film documents the activities of a trained police officer in the investiga
tion of an automobile accident Emphasizes training and teamwork as the keys to
proper police investigation Useful in working with safedriving programs and in
showing adequate police work INDIANA U 1963
WOMEN ON THE MARCH
Part I L2332 3 reels
Part II L2333 3 reels
This film is a documented story of the suffragette movement in England and America
using contemporary photographs newsreels and other motion pictures Part One
deals with conditions up to World War I and much of the change in attitude and
gaining of political rights is attributed to the role of women in the war Part
Two deals with conditions after World War I the achievements of women in many
different fields and their work for peace economic equality and legal rights
Of particular interest to womens groups CONTEMPORARY 1958
WOODCHUCK color L170 1 reel
The traits and habits of this little animal are explored in this gay little film
Shows how clever the woodchuck is in hunting food and protecting himself from his
enemies Shows him digging a home in a hollow log eating a farmers corn en
countering a skunk and being chased and captured by two farmers armed with a
milk pail Will appeal to small children WING 1964
WOODROW WILSON SPOKESMAN FOR TOMORROW L2215 3 reels
Old newsreel clips and reproductions of documents and cartoons present Woodrow
Wilson from his presidency of Princeton University to his death in the White
House Shows how Wilson gained renown as a reformer as a statesman and as a
spokesman for peace with his pleas for international cooperation and American
participation in the League of Nations McGRAWHILL 1956
WOODWIND CHOIR Rev ed color L214 1 reel
The various instruments in the woodwind choir are introduced in the warmup room
of a concert hall Then at a concert the woodwinds are heard in solo roles as
a chamber group and as an important part of the whole symphony orchestra Played
by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hans Swarowsky EBF 1956
WORKSHOP FOR PEACE L2128 3 reels
This film takes one on a tour through the United Nations building in New York
giving a clear explanation of the many types of activity which go on at this
gigantic workshop for peace UN 1954
WORLD AFFAIRS ARE YOUR AFFAIRS L2089 3 reels
This film is a documentary on the work of the World Affairs Council of Cleveland
Ohio EBF 1952
WORLD GARDEN color L202 1 reel
Beautiful study of worldfamous Kew Gardens in London In addition to presenting
the Gardens as a beauty spot and as a place of recreation for many of the city
dwellers the producers have placed emphasis on their functions in economic botany
the development of new plants classifying specimens overcoming plant diseases
improving strains etc BIS 1951
124 WORLD TRADE FOR BETTER LIVING L2058 2 reels
Graphically illustrates how the exchange of goods and services between countries
of the world contributes to the welfare of the worlds people Describes major
features of international trade indicates conditions which have led to the
growth of restrictions of trade and discusses solutions for major trade problems
Explains that a rising level of trade between countries is essential for a higher
standard of living in every country EBF 1951
WORLD WAR I L2250 3 reels
This film shows events leading up to the first World War the role of the United
States as a latecomer into the action and Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations
which he hoped to develop as an instrument to end war Historical footage shows
actual battles during the fall and winter of 1917 and 1918 This film is a survey
of the war which was the culmination of the struggle of the major powers in Europe
for control of raw materials for world markets Tells the story of the interven
tion of the United States Valuable background of factual information EBF
1957
WORLD WAR II PROLOGUE USA L2251 3 reels
Newsreel footage from the years 193141 is skillfully edited to provide a dramatic
record of the events leading to the United States entry into World War II Fol
lowing scenes of Japans surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941
flashbacks document the main factors which led to the outbreak of hostilities
the impact of the Depression the growth of Fascism and Nazism aggressive moves
by the Axis nations the failure of the League of Nations and the Munich crisis
A parallel theme is the changing climate of opinion in the US from the strong
neutrality of the midthirities to the popular support that greeted Roosevelts
war message to Congress on Dec 8 1941 EBF 1956
WORLD WITHOUT END L2135 4 reels
The story of UNESCO and three other UN agencies Filmed by Basil Wright and Paul
Rotha outstanding film makers Shows work in Thailand Siam and Mexico Points
up likenesses as well as differences among peoples The effort to alleviate
poverty and illness provides the theme which unifies this picture of the world s
knowledge at work for the peoples of the world BRANDON 1954
WORSHIP A FAMILYS HERITAGE color L2506 3 reels
Natural warm and appealing this film shows how the habit of family worship in
fluences the lives of succeeding generations A girl brought up in a family where
the custom did not prevail marries into a family where there has always been family
worship as a natural part of everyday living She is impressed with the added
dimension this brings to all phases of life and the young couple add family worship
to their daily life TRAFCO 1964
YANKEE PAINTERTHE WORK OF WINSLOW HOMER color L2521 3 reels
A rich wellpaced commentary accompanies the presentation of examples of the work
of Winslow Homer American realist showing his drawings oils and watercolors
The film traces the painters artistic development Originally produced and pre
sented on television by the Univ of Arizona CONTEMPORARY 1964
125YEATS COUNTRY color L2554 2 reels
The Irish countryside which was such an inspiration to William Yeats has inspired
the film producer to create a film which shows those same mountains rivers lakes
and ancient buildings and which illustrates the legends of western Ireland Some
of Yeats greatest poems are included in the narration and each one is coupled
with scenes of the places and the things about which he wrote Extremely beautiful
and satisfying IFB 1965
YELLOW LEAF L2378 3 reels
An elderly widow is shocked and disappointed when she learns that her daughter wants
her to leave their home and live in a home for the aged She overcomes these
feelings as she finds congenial friends new interests and a measure of inde
pendence she had not had before A sympathetic study of the problems of the aging
parent in a childs household NFBC 1956
YELLOWSTONE color L2495 2 reels
An armchair visit to the famous Yellowstone National Park designed to create
interest not only in this park with its geysers but also in all national parks
and the whole conservation movement and in the preservation of some of the natural
wilderness of the country HOEFLER 1963
YOSEMITE END OF THE RAINBOW 2nd ed color L2285 2 reels
An outstanding pictorial tour of this worldfamous national park Presents scenes
of the many waterfalls stupendous rock formations regions of the Big Trees and
a multitude of birds and animals BAILEY 1958
YOU AND MEDICARE color L2526 27 minutes
Karl Knoltan age 65 learns he needs a serious operation He has heard about
medicare but realizes he knows little about it The film dramatizes his story to
show how the program of medicare health insurance works what benefits it provides
how one applies for the benefits and how benefits are paid The film ends with
a summary by Vice President Hubert H Humphrey emphasizing how medicare safeguards
the right of older Americans to enjoy their retirement income without the threat
of unexpected bills for illness always hanging over their heads HEW 1966
YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU L201 1 reel
One factory worker from a plant with an enviable safety record learns the hard
way that you can take home the safety principles and practices you follow at work
or you can take them anywhere else outside the plant to your very great advantage
NAT SAFETY COUNCIL 1952
YOUR NATIONAL GALLERY L155 1 reel
A motionpicture tour through the National Gallery of Art in Washington D C
As if through the eyes of an appreciative visitor the camera looks at the price
less paintings sculpture and tapestries walking down massive corridors stop
ping repeatedly before especially outstanding masterpieces going in for a closer
look then proceeding on to new treasures Works by Rembrandt Rubens Renoir
Gainsborough Romney Reynolds Van Dyke and Whistler as well as some of Americas
own immortal originals are shown UWF 1945
126YOURS IS THE LAND color L2088 2 reels
A conservation film showing how man has upset the balance in nature Prepared
especially for discussion groups to demonstrate how we have wasted our resources
and the need for conserving them for future generations EBF 1950
YOUTH DANCES L2334 2 reels
Shows how small children learn simple steps and movements and learn to move with
precision timing and grace Develops the idea by showing how girls develop
more exacting techniques as they mature and how with discipline and a welltrained
body a dancer can employ whatever technique best expresses mood and ideas A non
professional group performs a modern jazz ballet and a humorous dance combining
classical and jazz techniques Useful for any group interested in the dance
CONTEMPORARY 1959
YUGOSLAVIA color L2470 3 reels
This film presents developments in one of the highly controversial areas of the
world Follows the pattern of using animation to introduce the film and trace
the historical development of the country and then turning to live photography
to examine its present day government economy and social life Looks at Com
munist values and their meaning and direction in Yugoslavia and examines Yugoslavias
role in international politics INTERNATIONAL FILM FOUNDATION 1962
ZION NATIONAL PARK color L310 1 reel
Another in the series of travel films dealing with the grandeur and beauty of
Zion National Park in Utah Usable with armchair travel groups BARR 1960
ZOO color I56 1 reel
A gay colorful visit to one of the worlds largest most modern zoos where
animals are observed in areas simulating their natural habitats Includes intimate
and fascinating studies of polar and kodiak bears lions tigers kangaroos alpacas
giraffes zebras baboons sea lions hippopotami rhinoceri and elephants Excel
lent natural color and closeup photography contribute much to realism and authenti
city EBF 1949
127 SUBJECT INDEX
ACCIDENTS PREVENTION
City Driving Tactics
Defensive Driving Tactics
Freeway or Expressway Driving Tactics
Human Factor in Driving
Missing Witness
My Pops A Lineman
National Drivers Test
Once UpOn a Bicycle
Safely to School
Safety in the Home
Signs Take a Holiday
SmallCraft Safety
Stop Driving Us Crazy
What Made Sammy Speed
You Can Take It With You
ADAMS FAMILY
Adams House
ADOLESCENCE
Age of Turmoil
Friendship Begins at Home
Shy Guy
Who Is Sylvia
Who Should Decide
ADOPTION
Joey
ADULT EDUCATION
Step a Little Higher
AFRICA
Africa Awakens Modern Nigeria
African Big Game
Africans All
David Livingstone
East Africa
Life in the Sahara
Tropical Africa
AGE
AIRPLANES
Day Man Flew
ALASKA
Alaska Setting of a New
Frontier
Alaskan Sled Dog
Animals of Alaska
Letter from Alaska
Alaska Highway
ALCOHOL
Teaching Teenagers about
Alcohol
ALCOHOL PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT
Alcohol and the Human Body
Alcoholism
None for the Road YA
None for the Road Cahill
ALCOHOLISM
Alcoholism
How Long the Night
ALGAE
Japan Harvests the Sea
ALLIGATORS
Prowlers of the Everglades
ALPINE PLANTS
Alpine Wildflowers
AMAZON RIVER
Amazon Family
AMERICAN FLAG
See FLAGS
ANDERSEN HANS CHRISTIAN
Story of My Life Hans
Christian Andersen
See OLD AGE
AIR PILOTS
Charles Lindbergh
128ANIMALS
Adventures of a Baby Fox
African Big Game
Animals of Alaska
Black Bear Twins
East Africa
Zoo
Natures Strangest Creatures
ANIMALS HABITS AND BEHAVIOR
Beaver Dam
Beaver Valley
Camouflage in Nature through
Pattern Matching 2nd ed
Elsa the Lioness
Forest Babies
Fox
Grizzly Bear A Case Study in
Field Research
Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees
Woodchuck
ANTARCTICA
Seven Cities of Antarctica
ANTHROPOLOGY
Man and His Culture
ARCHITECTURE
Architecture West
Brasilia
Frank Lloyd Wright
From Doric to Gothic
Jefferson the Architect
Second United States
Skyscraper
ARCHITECTURE GOTHIC
Gothic Art
ARCHITECTURE GREEK
Rise of Greek Art
ARGENTINA
Argentina Es Muy Riga
ART
Art and Motion
Art in America
Art in the Western World
Art of Metal Sculpture
Arts and Crafts of Norway
Brush Techniques
Caravaggio and the Baroque
Crafts of the Fire
Cubism
Design
Discovering Color
Discovering Perspective
Discovering Texture
Dong Kingman
Enameling on Copper
Fiddle De Dee
French School of Painting
Gothic Art
Grandma Moses
Graphic Elements in Landscape
Henri Matissee
Japans Art From the Land
Leonardo Da Vinci
Life of Christ
Life of Christ in Art
Michelangelo and His Art
Mosaic
Mountain Farm
Oriental Brushwork
Paris City of Art
Plaster Sculpture in Clay
Rembrandt
Renaissance
Renaissance Durer
Rise of Greek Art
Rubens
Space
Story of Chinese Art
Surrealism
The Towers
Trip with Currier and Ives
Velasquez
Vincent Van Gogh
What is Modern Art
What Will Clay Do
Your National Gallery
Art Portrays a Changing World
Gothic to Early Renaissance
Michelangelo
129 ART continued
Painting a Portrait
Painting Clouds
Painting Shadows
20th Century Art A Break
With Tradition
Jackson Pollock
Marc Chagall
Open Window
Rembrandt Van Rijn A Self Portrait
Yankee Painter The Work of
Winslow Homer
Composition in Painting
The Critic
American Vision
Ceramic Mural
Recognition of Man The Renaissance
ART ABSTRACT
Nonobjective Art
ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
Earth Satellites Explorers
of Outer Space
Exploring by Satellite
Space Probes Exploring
Our Solar System
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Chairmaker and the Boys
The Towers
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Clay
ASTRONOMY
Universe
ATATURK KEMAL
Ataturk the Father of
Modern Turkey
ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
Louvre A Golden Prison
ART GREEK
Rise of Greek Art
ART JAPANESE
Japans Art
From the Land
ART INDUSTRIES AND TRADE
Arts and Crafts of Norway
Chairmaker and the Boys
Colour in Clay
Crafts of the Fire
Making a Stained Glass Window
The Saddlemaker
ATOMIC BOMB
Decision to Drop the Bomb
ATOMIC ENERGY
Atomic Energy
International Atom
Our Friend the Atom
Three Two One ZERO
AUDUBON JOHN JAMES
Audubon and the Birds of
America
AUSTRALIA
Australia
Christmas in Australia
ART OBJECTS
Art Treasures from the
Vienna Collections
ART PRIMITIVE
Lascaux Cradle of Mans Art
AUTHORSHIP
Story of a Book
AUTOMOBILE DRIVERS
City Driving Tactics
Defensive Driving Tactics
Freeway and Expressway
Driving Tactics
Human Factor in Driving
Impact
Love That Car
Missing Witness
130AUTOMOBILE DRIVERS continued
National Drivers Test
None for the Road YA
None for the Road Cahill
Signs Take a Holiday
Stop Driving Us Crazy
Story of Anyburg USA
What Made Sammy Speed
AUTOMOBILES
Love That Car
AUTUMN
Autumn Pastorale
AZALEAS
How to Grow Beautiful Azaleas
and Camellias
BABYSITTERS
To A BabySitter
BALLADS
Frog Went ACourtin1
Protest
BASHFULNESS
Shy Guy
BEARS
Bear Country
Black Bear Twins
Grizzly Bear A Case Study in
Field Research
BEAUTY PERSONAL
See GROOMING PERSONAL
BEAVERS
Beaver Dam
Beaver Valley
BEES
Secrets of the Bee World
BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN
Beethoven Symphony 8 in FMajor
Tempo D Minuetto
BEHAVIOR
Feud on Third Avenue
Genuine Diamond Ring
Missing Queen
Other Choice
Plain White Envelope
Talking Hands
Tangled Truth
BELGIUM
Unique Petite Belgique
BERLIN
Berlin Outpost of Freedom
BERNSTEIN LEONARD
What Does Classical Music
Mean 2 parts
BIBLE
Way of the Cross
BIBLE ANTIQUITIES
Religious Archaeology
BIBLE GEOGRAPHY
Holy Land
Jordan Valley The
Journey to Nazareth
BIBLE HISTORY
And There Was Light
BIBLE NEW TESTAMENT
He Is Risen
Prodigal Son
BIBLE OLD TESTAMENT
Book of Job
Ruth
BICYCLES AND BICYCLING
Once UpOn A Bicycle
BIG HORN RIVER
Dangerous River

131BIRDS
Adventures of a Young Eagle
African Birdlife
American Flamingo
Audubon and the Birds of America
Bald Eagle
Bird Migration
Birds in Winter
Birds of the Countryside
Birds of the Dooryard
Birds of the Marshes
Birds that Never Fly
Bobolink and Blue Jay
Cultivate Your Garden Birds
Five Colorful Birds
Private Life of the Kingfisher
Rusty and the Falcon 2 parts
Water Birds
Wildfowl in Slow Motion
Winged World
Wings on the Wind
BIZET GEORGE
Immortal Bizet
BLINDNESS
Eyes of A Child
BOATS AND BOATING
Dangerous River
Booming World of Boats
Small Craft Safety
BOLIVIA
Amazon Family
BOOKS
In Black and White
Love of Books
Magic Book
Story of a Book
BOOKS AND READING
Teenagers Will Read
BOOKS CENSORSHIP
See PROHIBITED BOOKS
BOONE DANIEL
Daniel Boone
BOSTON
Freedom Trail in Boston
BOSTON TEA PARTY
See JOHNNY TREMAIN
BRASILIA
Brasilia
BRAZIL
Brasilia
Brasilian Rain Forest
BUDDHA AND BUDDHISM
Buddhism
Four Religions
BUILDING
Skyscraper
BUILDING ADOBE
Adobe City
BULLFIGHTS
The Day Manolete Was Killed
Red and Black
BURIED TREASURE
Haunts of Pirates
BUSINESS ETHICS
Office Courtesy
Office Etiquette
CAMBODIA
Niok
CAMELLIAS
How to Grow Beautiful
Azaleas and Camellias
CAMPING
Camping A Key to
Conservation
132CARAVAGGIO MICHELANGELO MERISI DA
Caravaggio and the Baroque
CAREY WILLIAM
Empty Shoes
CARIBBEAN AREA
Caribbean Antigua Barbados
Martinique Trinidad Tobago
and Jamaica
CAROLS
Christmas Carols
Friendly Beasts
Merry Christmas
Silent Night
Song of Christmas
CARVER GEORGE WASHINGTON
George Washington Carver
CATHEDRALS
Gothic Art
Chartres Cathedral
Act of Faith
CAVE DRAWINGS
Lascaux
Cradle of Mans Art
CENSORSHIP
Freedom to Read
Sound of a Stone
CERAMICS
See
POTTERY
CHAGALL MARC
Marc Chagall
CHAPMAN JOHN
Johnny Appleseed
CHARACTER EDUCATION
Feud on Third Avenue
Genuine Diamond Ring
Missing Queen
Other Choice
Plain White Envelope
Talking Hands
Tangled Truth
CHARTRES FRANCE NOTRE DAME
CATHEDRAL
Chartres Cathedral
CHEKHOV ANTON
Cherry Orchard Pt I
Chekhov Innovator of
Modern Drama
Cherry Orchard Pt II
Comedy or Tragedy
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Washington D C
National Cherry Blossom
Festival
CHILD STUDY
Allen is My Brother
Face of Youth
Four Families
From Sociable Six to Noisy Nine
From Ten to Twleve
Frustrating Fours and
Fascinating Fives
Helping the Child to Accept
the Dos
Helping the Child to Face
the Donts
Meeting Emotional Needs in
Childhood
Setting the Stage for
Learning
Strangers
Terrible Twos and Trusting
Threes
Who is Sylvia
CHILDRENS STORIES
Aesops Fables
Anatole
Andy and the Lion
Black Bear Twins
Camel Who Took A Walk
Caps for Sale
Christmas Visitor
Cinderella
Circus Baby
Cranes Magic Gift
Cuckoo Clock that Wouldnt
Cuckoo
133CHILDRENS STORIES continued
Curious George Rides a Bike
Dick Whittington and His Cat
Doughnuts
Emperors New Clothes
Emperors Nightingale
Emperors Oblong Pancake
Fish That Nearly Drowned
Five Chinese Brothers
Frog Prince
Frog Went ACourtin
Frowning Prince
Gallant Little Tailor
Georgie
Gerald McBoing Boing
Golden Fish
Hailstones and Halibut Bones
Hare and the Tortoise
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Hello Pirro
Hercules
Here Comes the Circus
Honest Woodsman
Hound That Thought He Was A Raccoon
In the Forest
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jennys Birthday
Johnny Tremain
Legend of the Pied Piper
Lentil
Lets Go to the Circus
Little Red Hen
Little Red Lighthouse
Littlest Angel
Lively Art of Picture Books
Loons Necklace
Madeline
Madelines Rescue
Magic Gifts
Magic Michael
Make Way for Ducklings
Many Moons
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Millions of Cats
Monkey Who Would be King
Mother Goose Stories
Mrs and Mr Peacock
Munro
CHILDRENS STORIES continued
Night Before Christmas
Niok
Noisy Nancy Norris
Old Mother Hubbard and Her
Dog
One Wish Too Many
Owl and the Pussycat
Paddle to the Sea
Peter and the Wolf
Poncho
Princess and the Dragon
Puss in Boots
Red Balloon
Red Carpet
Rapunzel
Rumpelstiltskin
Sandy Steps Out
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and Rose Red
Snowy Day
Steadfast Tin Soldier
Stone Soup
Stories of Holland
Story About Ping
S towaway
This Is New York
Three Fox Fables
Three Wishes
Thumbelina
Time of Wonder
Tom Tit Tot
TiJean Goes Lumbering
Visit With Cowboys
What Kind of Feet Does a
Bear Have
Whistle for Willie
White Mane
Zoo
CHIMPANZEES
Miss Goodall and the Wild
Chimpanzees
CHINA
China Under Communism
134 CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND
Pony Penning on Chincoteague
CHRIST
See
JESUS CHRIST
CHRISTIANITY
Crescent and the Cross
Christianity in World History
to 1000 AD
Four Religions
Life of Christ
Life of Christ in Art
Our First Christmas Tree
CHRISTMAS
Big Downtown Christmas
Charles Dickens Christmas
Childs Christmas in Wales
Christmas Carol Musical Version
Christmas Cracker
Christmas Customs Near and Far
Christmas Deer
Christmas in Australia
Christmas in Denmark
Christmas on Grandfathers Farm
Christmas Rhapsody
Christmas Through the Ages
Christmas Visitor
Friendly Beasts
How the Animals Discovered Christmas
Journey to Nazareth
Littlest Angel
Little Shepherd and the First
Christmas
Nativity
Night Before Christmas
On the Twelfth Day
Our First Christmas Tree
Song of Christmas
Wendys Christmas Card
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
See CAROLS
CHURCH WORK
How to Visit
CHURCHILL SIR WINSTON LEONARD
SPENCER
Man of the Century
CIRCUS
Circus Baby
Circus Day in Our Town
Circus 2 parts
Here Comes the Circus
Lets Go to the Circus
CITIES AND TOWNS
City and its Region
City and the Future
City as Mans Home
City Cars or People
City Heaven and Hell
Heart of the City
Smalltown USA
CITIZENSHIP
Citizen Participates
Publics Business
Who s Running Things
CITY PLANNING
Brasilia
Megalopolis
Second United States
The City
Urban Sprawl
CIVIL RIGHTS
Our Basic Civil Rights
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
Survival Under Atomic Attack
CLOTHING AND DRESS
Wardrobe
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Choosing Your College Career
COLOR
Discovering Color
135
COLOR OF ANIMALS
Camouflage in Nature Through
Pattern Matching
COLOR PRINTS
Trip With Currier and Ives
COLUMBIA RIVER
The Columbia
COMMERCE
World Trade for Better Living
COMMUNICATION
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Interview The
COMMUNISM
Berlin Outpost of Freedom
Challenge of Ideas
China Under Communism 2nd ed
Communist Accent on Youth
Communist Imperialism
Hoaxters
Nightmare in Red
Poland and the Soviet Power
Background to Recent History
Yugoslavia
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Second United States
COMMUNITY LIFE
Citizen Participates
Community Responsibilities
COMPOSITION ART
Composition in Painting
CONDUCTING
Conducting Good Music
CONSCIENCE
What is Conscience
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
See NATURAL RESOURCES
COPPER
Enameling on Copper
COSTUME
Dolls of Many Lands
COURAGE
John M0 Slaton
COURTESY
Office Courtesy
COURTSHIP
Meaning of Engagement
COWBOYS
Visit with Cowboys
CREDIT
Credit and Loans
CUBISM
Cubism
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
Czechoslovakia A Satellite
State
Czechoslovakia Anatomy of
a Satellite
DAHLIAS
How to Grow Dahlias
DANCING
American Square Dance
Ballet Girl
Magic Fiddle
Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn
Sadlers Wells Ballerina
Scotland Dances
Shadow on the Prairie
Steps of the Ballet
Youth Dances
DANUBE RIVER AND VALLEY
Danube
136
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
See US DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
DEMOCRACY
Challenge of Ideas
Communist Accent on Youth
Defining Democracy
Whos Running Things
DESERTS
Flowering Desert
DESIGN
Design
Design in Silver
Space
Seven Guideposts to Good Design
DISADVANTAGED
See SOCIALLY HANDICAPPED
DISCUSSION GROUPS
How to Conduct a Discussion
Lets Talk About Films
Meeting in Session
Organizing Discussion Groups
DISSENTERS
The Protest
DIVING SUBMARINE
See SKIN AND SCUBA DIVING
DOGS STORIES
Sandy Steps Out
Hound That Thought He Was A Raccoon
DOGS TRAINING
Alaskan Sled Dog
Retrievers at Work
DOLLS
Dolls of Many Lands
DRAFT MILITARY
See MILITARY SERVICE
DRAMA
Cherry Orchard Part I
Chekhov Innovator of
Modern Drama
Cherry Orchard Part II
Comedy or Tragedy
Dolls House Part I The
Destruction of Illusion
Dolls House Part II
Ibsens Themes
DROUGHTS
Dust Bowl
DRUG ADDICTION
See NARCOTIC HABIT
DURER ALBRECHT
Life of Christ
Renaissance Durer
DUST BOWL
Dust Bowl
DUST STORMS
Dust Bowl
EASTER
Easter Season
The Resurrection First Easter
He Is Risen
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Productivity Key to
Americas Economic Growth
Smalltown USA
ECONOMICS
Productivity Key to Plenty
EDINBURGH
Festival in Edinburgh
EDUCATION
Catfishing is for Saturday
EGYPT
Egypt a Country in Transition
137ELECTIONS
Voting Procedures
ELEPHANTS
Niok
EMOTIONS
Anger
Anger at Work
Feeling of Hostility
Feeling of Rejection
Meeting Emotional Needs in Childhood
Overdependency
Shy Guy
ENAMEL AND ENAMELING
Enameling on Copper
ENGLAND
See GREAT BRITIAN
EROSION
Birth of the Soil
River The
Seeds of Destruction
ETHICS
Other Fellows Feelings
Publics Business
F Bo I
See US FEDERAL BUREAU
OF INVESTIGATION
FABLES
Hare and the Tortoise
Little Red Hen The
Three Fox Fables
FAIRY TALES
Cinderella
Cranes Magic Gift
Emperors New Clothes
Frog Prince
Jack and the Beanstalk
Legend of the Pied Piper
Mother Goose Stories
Princess and the Dragon
Puss in Boots
Rapunzel
Rumpelstiltskin
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and Rose Red
Three Wishes
Thumbelina
Tom Tit Tot
FAITH
Shield of Faith
ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia Africas Ancient Kingdom
ETIQUETTE
Office Etiquette
ETNA MOUNT
Mountain of Fire
EUROPEAN WAR 19141918
World War I
EVERGLADES FLORIDA
Prowlers of the Everglades
EXPRESSIONISM ART
Expressionism
FALCONRY
Rusty and the Falcon 2 pts
FAMILY
Amazon Family
Families First
Family Circles
Four Families
Friendship Begins at Home
Getting Along With Parents
Have I Told You Lately That
I Love You
Japans New Family Patterns
Whos Boss
FAMILY RELIGIOUS LIFE
Worship A Familys Heritage
138
HB
FAULKNER WILLIAM
Faulkners Mississippi Land
Into Legend
FIRE
Crafts of the Fire
FIRST AID IN ILLNESS AND INJURY
First Aid on the Spot
That They May Live
FISHERIES
Fishermen
S towaway
FISHING
Singing Reels
Trout Madness
FLAGS
American Flag
Fifty Stars and Thirteen Stripes
Stars and Stripes on Display
Red White and Blue
FLIGHT
Day Man Flew
FLOODS
River The
Seeds of Destruction
Valley of the Tennessee
FLORENCE
Proud Citadel
FLORIDA
Prowlers of the Everglades
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
Arranging Flowers in Your Home
Cut Flowers to Last Longer
Flower Arrangements for the Home
Part I
Flower Arrangements for the Home
Part II
Flow Arrangements of Williamsburg
Flowers at Their Best
Japanese Flower Arrangements
FLOWER GARDENING
How to Grow Beautiful
Azaleas and Camellias
How to Grow Dahlias
How to Grow Gladiolas
How to Grow Iris
How to Grow Roses
FLOWERS
Flowers at Work
Glory of Spring
Growth of Flowers
FOLK SONGS
Frog Went ACourtin
Trip with Currier and Ives
FOLKLORE
Kionis Poi Pounder
Loons Necklace
Magic Fiddle
Magic Gifts
Stone Soup
TiJean Goes Lumbering
FOOD SUPPLY
Food and People
FORESTS AND FORESTRY
Forest Conservation
FOXES
Adventures of a Baby Fox
Fox
FRANCE
Carcassonne A French Fortress
Journey in France
FREEDOM
Freedom to Speak People of
York vs Irving Feiner
FRONTIER AND PIONEER LIFE
Daniel Boone
Flatboatmen of the Frontier
Oregon Trail
FROST ROBERT
Robert Frost
139 FUR TRADE GLASS
Fur Country Glass
Glass From the Old to the
GAME PROTECTION New Through Research
Rainbow Valley
GLASS MANUFACTURE
GANDHI MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND Glass
Mahatma Gandhi Glass From the Old to the
New Through Research
GARDENING
How to Grow Beautiful Azaleas GLASS PAINTING AND STAINING
and Camellias Making a Stained Glass Window
How to Grow Dahlias
How to Grow Gladiolas GLENN JOHN HERSHEL
How to Grow Iris Why Explore Space
How to Grow Roses
Ladybird Story GOD
God In Nature
GARDENS
Gardens of England GOGH VINCENT VAN
Visiting Georgias Gardens Vincent Van Gogh
World Gardens
GRAND CANYON
GEOLOGY Grand Canyon
Hidden Earth
GRAND CANYON SUITE
GERMANY Grand Canyon
Germany Today Fathers and Sons
Twisted Cross GRANT ULYSSES SIMPSON
Western Germany The Land and the U S Grant An Improbable
People Hero
GEYSERS GRAPHIC ARTS
Geysers and Hot Springs Basic Reproduction Process
in the Graphic Arts
GIBRALTAR
Rock of Gibraltar GREAT BRITAIN
Britain Searching For A
GIFTED CHILDREN New Role
Gifted Ones Picture of Britain
Road to Canterbury
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Traditional England
Glacier Park and the
Canadian Rockies GREAT LAKES
Glacier Park Locks of Sault Sainte Marie
GLADIOLAS GREECE
How to Grow Gladiolas Aged Land
Greece The Immortal Land
140
GREETING CARDS
Wendys Christmas Card
GROOMING PERSONAL
Good Grooming For Girls
Hair Care
MakeUp
Posture
Wardrobe
GULF STATES
Gulf Coast The Souths Land
of Opportunity
HANDICRAFT
Crafts of the Fire
Design in Silver
Enameling on Copper
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Hawaii USA
Kionis Poi Pounder
HEALTH EDUCATION
Journey in Health
HEART
Doctor Examines Your Heart
HEIFETZ JASCHA
Trio
HEMINGWAY ERNEST
Hemingway
HIMALAYA MOUNTAINS
Himalaya Life on the Roof of
the World
Tibetan Traders
HINDUISM
Four Religions
Hinduism
HISTORIC HOUSES ETC
Adams House
Freedom Trail in Boston
George Mason of Gunston Hall
HISTORIC HOUSES ETC continued
Jefferson the Architect
Williamsburg Restored
White House Past and Present
HITLER ADOLPH
Twisted Cross
HOLLAND
See NETHERLANDS
HOMER WINSLOW
Yankee Painter The Work
of Winslow Homer
HONESTY
Test The
HONG KONG
Hong Kong Free Port
HORSES
Horse Farm
Pony Penning on Chincoteague
White Mane
HOSPITALS
Hospital
HOUSES
What Is A House
HOUSING
Baltimore Plan
HUMAN RELATIONS
Office Etiquette
Office Teamwork
HUNTING
African Big Game
IBSEN
Dolls House Pt I The
Destruction of Illusion
Dolls House Pt II
Ibsens Themes
141ICELAND
Incredible Iceland
IMPRESSIONISM ART
Impressionism
INDIA
India Introduction to its History
New India
INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA
Indian Influences in the United States
Loons Necklace
Monument Valley
Navajo A People Between Two Worlds
Spirit of the White Mountains
Totems
INDONESIA
Letter from Indonesia
Indonesia New Nation of Asia
INSECTS
Balance in Nature
Crickets Backyard Science
Hidden World A Study of Insects
Ladybird Story
Poisons Pests and People 2 pts
INSECTICIDES
Poisons Pests and People 2 pts
INSTALLMENT PLAN
Credit and Loans
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Expanding World Relationships
Food and People
International Atom
Man in the Twentieth Century
One World Or None
Quest for Tomorrow
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Planning our Foreign Policy
World Affairs are Your Affairs
World Trade for Better Living
IRELAND
Yeats Country
IRIS Plant
How to Grow Iris
ISRAEL STATE
Israel
Middle East Neighbor
ITALY
Italian Interludes
Proud Citadel
ITURBI JOSE
Jose Iturbi Pianist
JAPAN
Japan
Japan Harvests the Sea
Japanese Family
Japans Art From the Land
Japans New Family Patterns
JEFFERSON THOMAS
Jefferson the Architect
Thomas Jefferson
JESUS CHRIST
He Is Risen
Life of Christ
Life of Christ in Art
The Nativity
Prince of Peace
The Resurrection First
Easter
Way of the Cross
JEWELRY
Design in Silver
Enameling on Copper
JEWS HISTORY
Israel
JEWS SOCIAL LIFE AND CUSTOMS
Days Work
Home
JOB
Book of Job
142JUGOSLAVIA
See YUGOSLAVIA
JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION OF
Justice Under the Law The
Gideon Case
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
Children in Trouble
The Search Wayne University
Why Vandalism
What About Juvenile Delinquency
KELLER HELEN
Helen Keller in Her Story
KENNEDY JACQUELINE BOUVIER
Tour of the White House With
Mrs John F Kennedy
KENNEDY JOHN FITZGERALD
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
19171963
KINGMAN DONG
Dong Kingman
KOREAN WAR 19501953
That War in Korea
LSD
Insight or Insanity
LSD 25
LANDSCAPE GARDENING
Landscaping for the Future
LAPLAND
People of the Reindeer
LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK
Lassen Volcanic National Park
LAW ENFORCEMENT
FBI
LEADERSHIP
How to Conduct a Discussion
Organizing Discussion Groups
LEATHER WORK
Saddlemaker The
LEE ROBERT EDWARD
Robert E Lee a Background
Study
Lee the Virginian
LEGISLATION
State Legislature
LEONARDO DA VINCI
Leonardo Da Vinci
I Leonardo Da Vinci
LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION
Journals of Lewis and Clark
LIBERTY OF THE PRESS
Story That Couldnt Be Printed
LIBRARIANS
Careers in Librarianship
Key To A Future
Nobody Knows Everything
LIBRARIES
Adult and the Public Library
Books and People The Wealth
Within
Books for Beaver River
Careers in Librarianship
Challenge of Change
Common Heritage
Fifth Freedom
Help Yourself
Key To a Future
Know Your Library
Lets Visit School Libraries
The Librarian
Libraries are for Sharing
Library Adventure
Library Art of Guidance