31. Acting : the Renaissance (29:21)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Arnold Moss presents the renaissance of acting as the re-birth of humanism. He discusses the actors of the Comedia del Arte and the age of Shakespeare. He believes that the test of a true actor is in the classic theatre. He talks about the actor of the French court theatres, the Comedie Francaise. Scenes from “The Duchess of Malfi” and “Would Be Gentleman” are used as illustrations of the styles of acting of this period.

32. Acting comes of age (29:38)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Arnold Moss discusses the social position of the actor in the romantic theatre and the relationship between the theatre, the actor and the birth of democracy. He explains the origination of the “star” system, the appearance of the director in the theatre, the box set, and the birth of the intimate style of acting. He also discusses the realism of the theatre in terms of the actor and explains the method of Stravinsky. A scene from “Under the Gaslight” is used to illustrate.

33. AD-Land Revisited (1:00:54)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Analyzes advertising in twentieth century America, and its dual function as mirror and molder of our culture. Demonstrates that admen have long been fluent with the familiar slogan, jingle, testimonial, and doctor's endorsement--by which values and dreams, rather than commodities, are made the fare of public consumption. Reminds us that we must guard against the temptation to make advertising the scapegoat for our own materialism, for admen can erect and support only the images that society tacitly permits.

34. Adaptation in animals (13:47)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Explains methods of adaptation which are characteristic of mammals and birds which live in an around the sea. Emphasizes movement, the capture of food, eating, and protection.

35. Adaptive radiation : the mollusks (18:16)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Defines mollusks and tells how classes are named, and pictures examples of each class and illustrates how the general form of mollusks is adapted in various species. Relates how mollusks reproduce and tells of their value to man. Shows the following mollusks: chitons, snails, a squid, clam, oysters, tooth shells, the octopus, and the nautilus.

36. Addition is easy (10:56)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Billy learns to add his savings, consisting of various coins, and the prices of things he wants to buy, in order to compare the totals. Explains the units place, the tens place, and the operation of carrying over.

37. Administration of projective tests (18:34)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Explains the theory, advantages, limitations, and administration of projective tests including the thematic apperception, word association, sentence completion, free-drawing, and the Szondi tests. Shows a subject taking the tests, while an examiner explains and summarizes the procedures. Concludes by asking questions on the procedures employed.

38. Adult education (18:49)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Shows night classes and activities attended by adults at Bryant School, Woodside, Long Island. Arts and crafts, mathematics classes, shop courses, and other activities are pictured. Students in a public-speaking class describe the benefits of adult education.

39. 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 Assistance Administration have helped Afghanistan increase output and develop resources.

40. Africa in Change: East Africa: Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda (21:41)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Paul Bohannan, Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Ned Hildreth, Peter H. Backhaus, Fred Strauss
Summary:
Pictures East Africa (Kenya, Tanganyika [modern day Tanzania], Uganda) as a region of diversity both in physical geography and people. Contrasts ancient tribal life with busy metropolitan activities. Relates the activities of minority groups as the Indians, Arabs, and Europeans. Shows such important agricultural crops as sisal, coffee, and pyrethrum. Emphasizes the importance of education in the future unification of the people of East Africa. | Shows the variety and natural beauty of the region's physical features, and reveals the influence of topography on settlement and economic development. Examines the contrasting ways of life of the different peoples who live there, and shows various activities, problems, and achievements.