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1. Royalty (17:04)

Date:
195u
Main contributors:
McRobbie Family
Summary:
Comprised of three short films by Walton Films, "The Reign of King George VI," "Elizabeth - Our Queen," and "Trooping the Colour Ceremony," and one film by Peak Film Productions, "London," about En...

2. Writers of today. Frank O'Connor (28:39)

Date:
195u
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Summary:
Walter Kerr, drama critic for the New York Herald Tribune, interviews noted Irish author Frank O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor contrasts the novel and the short story in relation to characterization, plot, ...

3. A young girl's dream by Corot (15:06)

Date:
1957
Summary:
A young girl is playing Chopin’s Nocturnes on the piano. The music brings back recollections of her childhood – which was painted by Corot.

4. Abstract Art: Part 2 (29:32)

Date:
1957
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Summary:
Continues the discussion of abstract art begun in ABSTRACT ART: PART 1. Discusses inspiration, technique, and communication in abstract painting. Features Stuart Davis, American abstract painter, a...

5. Across These Borders: Nato (29:21)

Date:
1957
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Discusses the purpose, successes, and failures of NATO, the prospects for extending its economic functions, and ways of making it more effective. Gives the history of NATO's formation and explains ...

6. Across These Borders: The Afro-Asian Bloc (29:46)

Date:
1957
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Discusses the formation of the Afro-Asian bloc, the declaration issued by it, and the possible influences this organization may have in world politics. Considers official United States reaction to...

7. Addiction Among Teenagers (29:28)

Date:
1957
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Discusses the conditions and effects of drug addiction among young people. Reveals how an individual may be enticed to use narcotics. Outlines some of the causes of addiction and considers the po...

8. American influence in my country (29:18)

Date:
1957
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
This series, aired from 1954 through 1958, is built around the annual New York Herald Tribune World Youth Forum, which hosts approximately thirty foreign high school students from around the world ...

9. An Essay in Sound (29:40)

Date:
1957
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Summary:
Analyzes the score of a symphony and explains why it was scored as it was. Compares this symphony to a painting and to an austere essay and shows how the background, the highlights, and the essent...

10. Animals in the world of art (30:27)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Consisting of 13 programs, the World of Art series, hosted by Joseph Fitzpatrick, is designed to give a brief historical background of the various art expressions and their influences upon contempo...

11. Are teenagers universally misunderstood? (29:31)

Date:
1957
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
This series, aired from 1954 through 1958, is built around the annual New York Herald Tribune World Youth Forum, which hosts approximately thirty foreign high school students from around the world ...

12. Belgian Congo (29:43)

Date:
1957
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Summary:
Outlines the political history of the Congo and discusses the success of the Belgian colonial policy. A native of the Congo proposes a program for more self-government of the people. Stresses the ...

13. Blossom Possum (15:04)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Hand puppets with lively personalities tell this original story by Tom Tichenor of Blossom Possum, who forgets where she puts things. When she receives a phone call from Grandma Rabbit, she can't f...

14. Colors in Music (29:35)

Date:
1957
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Explains the use of the tone colors of an instrument or groups of instruments to achieve desired musical effects. Concentrates on the winds and the brasses as a number of musicians display the tona...

15. Conquering the West (29:31)

Date:
1957
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Summary:
Discusses the discovery and exploitation of the natural resources of the West--minerals, grazing, lumber--plus agricultural development of the Great Plains and the Pacific Coast valleys. Also, cons...

16. Conservatism in America (29:18)

Date:
1957
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Summary:
Discusses Conservationism in America by Clinton Rossiter. Outlines the contents, clarifies terms, and assesses the author's position. Considers the techniques used and appraises the historical and ...

17. Delinquency areas (29:24)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Dr. Dietrich Reitzes, associate professor of social psychology at the University of Indiana and a member of the US Selective Service in Felon Studies, joins Sheriff Lohman for a study of the relati...

18. Delinquency Areas (29:24)

Date:
1957
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Summary:
Uses film, interviews, graphic devices, and discussions to describe the areas which produce the majority of delinquents and to picture the life of young people in these areas. Emphasizes the facto...

19. Delinquent Self (29:10)

Date:
1957
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Summary:
Outlines the ways in which an individual develops a concept of himself as delinquent or criminal. Pictures typical episodes from the record of a delinquent and presents an interview with a delinqu...

20. Discovery: Who Walked Here? (29:30)

Date:
1957
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Summary:
Shows how animal tracks may be identified and explains how various types of tracks are classified. Demonstrates the making of track stamps through the use of potatoes. Discusses the making of plas...