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When the telephone wires are broken in a storm an eight-year old boy rides to town to fetch a veterinarian for a sick horse. As he rides he imagines himself to be a pony express rider braving mountains and desert and overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles in order to carry his message. Filmed in Arizona.
Portrays the Bell System's role in expanding the horizons of television. Explains how a musical ballet television program originating in a New York City studio is delivered, via coaxial cable and radio relay facilities, to a residence in Waukesha, Wis. | Within the framework of a family's viewing a ballet via television, the film explains the method of carrying television by coaxial cable, and by a telephone relay system. Animated diagrams are used to show the relay, step-up, and re-transmission system. Closes with a summary of the Bell Telephone Company's program for keeping up-to-date. | Within the framework of a family's viewing a ballet via television, the film explains the method of carrying television by coaxial cable, and by a telephone relay system. Animated diagrams are used to show the relay, step-up, and re-transmission system. Closes with a summary of the Bell Telephone Company's program for keeping up-to-date. | Within the framework of a family's viewing a ballet via television, the film explains the method of carrying television by coaxial cable, and by a telephone relay system. Animated diagrams are used to show the relay, step-up, and re-transmission system. Closes with a summary of the Bell Telephone Company's program for keeping up-to-date.
A chemist explains to two boys how a spider's method of spinning a web compares with the manufacture of synthetic fibers. They shows in detail the processes by which rayon and nylon are made. Pictures briefly the manufacture of nylon hose.
When John catches a cold from his friend, the family doctor tells him how colds are carried, how to guard against them, and what to do to cure a common cold.
One in a series of twelve, one-reel films designed to present behind-the scenes activities of the motion picture industry. This film explains the work of the costume designer in the production of a feature motion picture, illustrating the skill, the research, and the sense of the appropriate which must go into the designing of costumes. Factual knowledge must be combined with artistic creative ability in making costumes. Shows how each character in a movie is attired to sustain the mood of the scene or to portray a segment of society, a country, or an era in history in accurate detail. Featuring Edith Head.
Shows how the ear transforms sound waves into nerve impulses, which in turn are interpreted by the brain as sounds. Uses animated drawings to explain sound and how sound waves reach the ear; then by cross-section shows how the middle ear moves and the signals pass from the cochlea to the brain. Shows the function of the various parts of the ear, and the hearing process; then describes three aspects of the pathology of the ear.
Portrays the active life of Jefferson by showing him in the Continental Congress, as Governor of Virginia, as Ambassador to France, as Secretary of State, in retirement, and then as Vice-President and President of the United States. Emphasizes his actions while President by showing the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
While Don and Claire are in a hypnotic state, the hypnotist suggests that they are the subjects of a neurosis at an unconscious level. After re-awakening, Don and Claire feel inner tension, worry, and guilt. These feelings are analyzed through a questioning process; interpretation of symbolic dreams; and responses to the Rorschach inkblot, thermatic apperception, and word-association tests. With the understanding they gain from these tests, Don and Claire feel free of the guilt and anxiety they have had.
Outlines the literary growth of Irving from his youth to his retirement. Describes the early death of his fiance, his meetings with Sir Walter Scott, his travels in Europe, and his experience as Minister to Spain. Illustrates Irving's place in the development of American literature and mentions many of his books.
Two boys help each other develop good habits, one in softball, the other in his personality. Steps in habit formation are explained as identifying the problem, getting help from others, starting promptly to practice the habit, and not slipping back. Various examples of good habits summarize the topic.