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1. A city of Cathay (25:03)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Presents the people of the Sung dynasty in everyday activities in old Cathay through the use of a photographic representation of a famous Chinese art scroll. Uses music and narration to bring the ...

2. A giant people : the Watussi of Africa (10:53)

Date:
1939 (Creation date: 1939)
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; George Herzog
Summary:
Reveals the activities, customs, and traditions of the Watussi, an African people characterized by their advanced culture. Shows the ruling prince and royal family and activities in the royal house...

3. Afghanistan moves ahead (11:02)

Date:
1952
Summary:
Shows Afghanistan's traditional way of life, and pictures its efforts to develop and improve its agriculture and industry. Shows how the new knowledge and techniques brought in by the UN Technical ...

4. Arabian children (15:20)

Date:
1954
Summary:
Shows the experiences of children in a family and a community in the desert land near Jordan. Pictures their roles in the family and shows how they help their parents in house-keeping and farming....

5. Are Americans civilized? (29:47)

Date:
1957
Summary:
In his final program, John Dodds poses a startling question: “Are Americans civilized?” Undoubtedly, he says, most Americans will reply without hesitation. “Of course, we are!” Yet, Dr. Dodds point...

6. Artisans of Florence (20:34)

Date:
1947
Summary:
Students at the Institute of Art, in Florence, Italy, typify the Florentine love of beauty and skill in many arts and crafts. Shows homes, shops, and classrooms where they do sculpturing, drawing, ...

7. Bakuba (17:25)

Date:
1952
Summary:
Describes the arts and crafts of the Bakuba people of the Congo and briefly describes other aspects of their culture. Indicates the probable origin of the Bakuba in northern Africa. Pictures weavin...

8. Bauernvolk in den bergen (10:28)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Uses the activities of a farmer, his wife, and nine children living in the Alpine country of southern Austria as an example of a cooperative family enterprise. Shows members of the family participa...

9. Bolivian boy (15:55)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Shows the life of a ten-year-old Amarya Indian boy living with his family on the Altiplano in Bolivia. Explains that the boy asks the household wish god to help him get a truck. Follows the boy a...

10. Brasil (o povos das plantacoes) (11:04)

Date:
1952
Summary:
Surveys the over-all geographic characteristics of Brazil, depicts agricultural and commercial activities in the central and coastal uplands; and presents aspects of family life on the coffee plant...