Start Over Date 1957 Unit IUL Moving Image Archive

381. The Sun (14:39)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the influence of the sun upon space travel. Describes how over ninety per cent of interplanetary travel will be made in the sun's gravitational field and only small portions of each journ...

382. The Theater: A Fine Art (29:25)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses three major aspects of expression in the fine arts: medium, subject, and form. Studies these aspects of theater as a fine art. Compares theater art with other art forms. Presents speci...

383. The three spinners (15:13)

Date:
1957
Summary:
This is the story of a young girl who didn't want to spin. Her mother beats her and when the Queen asks why, tells her that Maria will not stop spinning.The Queen takes Maria to her castle and prom...

384. The three wishes (15:09)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Hand puppets are used to tell the story of husband and wife who are visited by the Fairy Princess, disguised as an old woman. The husband and wife refuse to feed the Old Woman because their cupboar...

385. The Training of a Diplomat (29:25)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the training of the men who represent the U.S. overseas. Describes the embassies and the men we have abroad, the history of our diplomatic service, and its present organization and budget...

386. The unity of science (29:59)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Physicists and biophysicists find common ground in interpreting the oscillation of a suspended spring. It is a simple piece of coiled metal which pulses over a small pool of mercury. The spring and...

387. The use of philosophy (29:55)

Date:
1957
Summary:
This is the first of a series of four discussions on philosophy. In it, Dr. Adler defines philosophy and discusses the relationship of philosophy to science and religion. He also answers the quest...

388. The V-2 (14:50)

Date:
1957
Summary:
The V-2 was called the A-4 by the Germans and as such should have been the fourth in the A series of missiles. Actually it was the fifth since the A-5 was predecessor to the V-2. The A-4 incorporat...

389. The Viking (15:12)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Shows fueling operation, static firing, and the actual firing of the Viking missile. Pictures the recovery of the rocket after it has fallen, and explains that upper air information may be obtained...

390. The voices of a string quartet (24:07)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Introduces the instruments of the string quartet and indicates their similarities and differences. Presents selections in a variety of moods, including musical imitations of brasses, organ and harp...