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Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Marvin J. Johnson, Milan Herzog
Summary:
Shows the importance of antibiotics in combating certain diseases, and defines antibiotics. Animation illustrates the ways in which bacteria are killed by antibiotics. Pictures their use in accelerating the growth of chickens and hogs. Then emphasizes the research which remains to be done in the field of antibiotics.
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 weaving, embroidery, tattooing, and making of statuary. Shows trinkets used to decorate costumes and presents details of the most ornate costume of the hereditary king.
Gives the United Nations' report on how the Food and Agriculture Organization was beginning, in 1949, to solve the tremendous problem of doubling the world's food output. Emphasizes that the FAO is waging a world-wide attack on rats and insects, and shows what the FAO was doing in China to provide insecticides, serums, and fertilizer. Pictures the FAO's attempts to introduce improved agricultural equipment and methods.
Shows many fish-eating birds and indicates how the characteristics of each, although different, enable them to catch and eat fish. Emphasizes such characteristics as the long neck, a strong bill, long legs, toes that are sometimes webbed, and the ability to swim and dive underwater.
Explains how the physical structure of birds is adapted to the kind of food they eat, and points out characteristics of birds that eat insects. Draws attention to the strong wings and wide bills of birds that chase insects in the air; the small size and agility of birds that hunt in bushes; and the strong chisel-shaped bill of woodpeckers. Shows the swallow, nighthawk, kingbird, chestnut-sided warbler, black-billed cuckoo.
Shows that birds that eat seeds have strong bills. Includes shots of the canary, evening grosbeak, junco, indigo bunting, goldfinch, white-crowned sparrow, song sparrow, cardinal, cross bill, and cedar waxwing.
Shows, through the interest of a boy and girl in birdhouses, the construction of different types of houses for different birds. Tells what materials to choose and how they can be used most effectively. Shows children putting up houses in the early spring, and pictures the bluebird, martin, tree swallow, and house wren in houses constructed for them.
A third-grade class decides who will be the week's host, shows one youngsters pretending she is a visitor while another acts out the part of the host. Pictures children making introductions, and using "magic-words" such as thank you, excuse me, and please.
Shows a skilled ceramist applying designs on several ceramic pieces prior to final firing. He uses the clay itself, a comb, a piece of burlap, or clay stamps to create textured designs. Other decoration methods illustrated include colored glazes, clay slip, "Mishima," sgraffito, and wax resist. Shows samples of representative pieces after decoration and firing.
United Productions of America, Howard T. Batchelder
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Through animation, the film compares and contrasts the "assembly line" kind of educational process with one that is tailored to meet young people's needs. Shows how in the former little or no consideration is given to individual needs, whereas in the latter a decentralized educational system can fit the curriculum to local community setups.
National Commission on Safety Education, National Education Association
Summary:
Economical driving practices are suggested by a service station operator to a boy who has just received permission to drive the family car alone. Includes care of the car's finish, warming up of the engine, proper use of clutch, efficient braking practices, and the effect of acceleration and speed on tire wear and gasoline consumption.
McRobbie-Gair Family Home Movies: Film consists mainly of European travelogue sequences from Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, with some shorter family sequences on a beach and possibly a backyard. Specific locations and sites include the Broelbrug bridge and towers, and Saint Martin’s Church in Kortrijk, Belgium, as well as shots of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode in Brussels, Belgium. Shots in Germany include a riverboat sequence on the Rhine and a riverboat labeled “Elberfeld,” and the New Town Hall at Marienplatz in Munich. A wonderful snowball fight sequence takes place in Austria, according to the title card. Shots in Italy are from Cortina, Venice, and Capri, with historic sites including Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In France there are shots of Notre Dame and the Equestrian statue of Maréchal Ferdinand Foch in Paris. Shots of an unknown port include US and Royal Navy ships. Family footage includes a beach day and more backyard footage. Footage consists of a combination of color and black and white film stock with title cards inserted for new locations or sites.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Willard Abraham, Gordon Weisenborn, John W. Barnes
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Tells the story of how Penny, Frank's dog, feels neglected when his master is too busy to play with him. Penny chases a cat up a tree, but Frank forgives him for getting into mischief.
Tells the story of how Penny, Frank's dog, feels neglected when his master is too busy to play with him. Penny chases a cat up a tree, but Frank forgives him for getting into mischief.
Edward R. Feil, Gertrude S. Hornung, Kirk Willis, Edward Feil Productions
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Presented from the Republican party point of view, this film addresses the average voter ("Mr. Citizen") about their importance of each individual's vote. Stresses the effects of political involvement and voting at the local level - the grass roots - and how this impacts national politics and Presidential elections. Works to demystify the voting process.
Queenie, a cat, tells the story of her life in Mary's house. Mary first finds Queenie and takes her home to meet her family and another cat, Tom. When she is one year old Queenie has four kittens which she raises for six weeks. Mary then takes them to new homes nearby, where Queenie can visit them regularly.
Shows the British system of conducting an election. Explains some of the laws governing elections, and pictures the many activities of a campaign. Shows voting day and the counting and announcing of the returns.
A high school boy who is having trouble understanding poetry learns that he should find out about the poet's background, discover what experience the poet is sharing, and watch for such devices as rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration. Includes examples from many poets' works.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, R. O. Freeland, Warren P. Everote
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Presents an overview of the field of biology for prospective and beginning pupils. Discusses botany and zoology as the two big areas, uses animation to show some of the fundamentals of how plants and animals live, and applies biology to everyday life.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, John T. Rettaliata, Hal Kopel
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Explains through animation the principles of jet propulsion and Newton's third law of motion. Shows various types of jet engines, jet airplanes in flight, and their advantages and disadvantages. Also describes the limitations of the propeller.
Edward R. Feil, Kathryn Hellerstein, Mary Feil Hellerstein
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Mary Feil Hellerstein (sister of Ed Feil) shows off her firstborn baby, Kathryn (Kathy) Hellerstein. Shows Mary pushing the baby in a carriage and holding her up for the camera. Uses scrap film from Case Western for leader.
Begins in the Harold Feil home, where Nellie sits reading the paper in the living room. Follows with footage taken from a moving car driving through the town of Lakewood, Ohio.
A librarian describes the many services of a modern library. She lists microfilm, Braille books, records, films, exhibits, newspapers, and magazines, as well as books, among available materials. She also explains why a librarian's job, working with people and materials, is interesting.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, David Slight, Hal Kopel
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Defines good mental health, describes its attributes, and emphasizes our steps in acquiring, maintaining, and improving mental health: express emotions naturally, respect yourself, respect others, and solve problems as they arise. Stresses the importance of discussing problems with someone, and briefly shows symptoms of mental ill-health.
Focuses on seven children five to seven years of age with mental ages of four to five, or moderate retardation. Demonstrates their abilities and shows how various educational methods help them to progress. Clearly illustrates the behavioral functioning of children classified as moderately retarded.
Portrays the role of Nanking in the history of China. Pictures its modern city life and its surroundings, including the Yangtze River, the mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, ancient landmarks, and famous buildings.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Hans Kohn, John T. Bobbitt
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Develops the concept of nationalism in a classroom situation, describes its types--democratic, independence, and imperialist--and depicts its rise in France, Italy, England, and Germany. Shows the conditions which grow out of extreme nationalism and asks how the sentiments of nationalism can be used constructively.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, John B. Youmans, Milan Herzog
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Illustrates the physiology of fat formation in the human body, and explains some of the dangers of excess fat. Gives some of the reasons for overweight and emphasizes the importance of medical supervision when taking medicine or reducing pills. Animated drawings illustrate fat formation and utilization.
Describes the constant activity of the industries and public services of a typical American town, and shows how inhabitants of the town are dependent upon each other for their comfort and well being.
Historical Summary:
Illustrates community institutions, their services and activities, by portraying a day in the life of ten-year-old Richard. Points out ways in which the members of a community serve each other, and emphasizes the responsibility of membership in a community.
Clarence W. Sorensen, Gordon Weisenborn, John W. Barnes, Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
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A Minnesota farm boy sends a small carved boat containing his address down the Mississippi River. From the letters which he receives he learns that people of many lands and varying backgrounds make their homes along the great river.
Historical Summary:
As a toy boat sails down the Mississippi, boys and girls of different backgrounds and origins who live along the river find it and write to its young owner in Minnesota. Shows the geography and economy of the Mississippi River Valley.
Presents a comprehensive analysis of the paintings of Philip Evergood. Portrays a review of his paintings, as the artist himself comments on them. The film is accompanied by a piano musical score.
Tells the story of Bob Carter's introduction to a research job in a large chemical company. Both his chemistry professor and his new laboratory supervisor stress the importance of good safety practices on the job. Pictures many safety devices in use in the chemical industry. Selected scenes filmed at Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis.
Dramatized incidents including a discussion between a disgruntled son and his parents over the boy's plans for a college education are used in explaining that discussion brings information to the individual, leads to a broader and richer life, and expedites cooperative achievement.
Ritter, Young, Lerner Associates, Douglas Townsend
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A group of children learn how rules and laws are made and changed as they play games together. Emphasizes the concept that rules must be changed with changing conditions. Points out ways in which laws serve the needs of entire communities and the nation.
Shows silk screen printing from the choice of design to the application of dyes to the cloth. Demonstrates the making of a stencil with silk over a wooden frame, and explains that there is one stencil for each color to be applied. Pictures the making of the trial print, and finally, shows the actual application of the colors to the fabric.
This film traces social changes during the past two hundred years; it contrasts constructive or peaceful methods of change with destructive or violent methods.
Shows the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Indian Government in a cooperative project to control malaria in the Terai district of India. Foreign specialists work with Indian teams making blood tests, spraying homes with DDT, and checking results. Shows the difficulty of winning the confidence of the inhabitants before improvement in the health, work, and lives of the people can result.
