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15061. Our community (12:04)

Date:
1952
Summary:
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.

15062. People along the Mississippi (22:16)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Clarence W. Sorensen, Gordon Weisenborn, John W. Barnes, Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Summary:
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.

15063. Philip Evergood (19:23)

Date:
1952
Summary:
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.

15064. Plan to Live (18:28)

Date:
1952
Summary:
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.

15065. Prenatal care (21:05)

Date:
1952
Summary:
Portrays three pregnant women through the nine-month period. Recommended exercise, clothing, diet and reportable symptoms are shown.

15066. Room for discussion (24:27)

Date:
1952
Summary:
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.

15067. Rules and laws : why we need them--how we get good ones (14:52)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Ritter, Young, Lerner Associates, Douglas Townsend
Summary:
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.

15068. Sailing a toy boat (06:58)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Willard Abraham, Gordon Weisenborn, John W. Barnes
Summary:
Shows Frank sailing his toy sailboat, with one of Jean's dolls as a passenger. When the doll falls overboard, Frank's dog, Penny, swims to her rescue.

15069. Silk screen textile printing (10:47)

Date:
1952
Summary:
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.

15070. Skipper learns a lesson (10:08)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Paul Burnford
Summary:
When Susan, who is about eight years old, moves to a new neighborhood, the children invite her to play with them; however her dog Skipper refuses to go along, because he does not like the looks of their dogs. When he falls into some paint, he learns that it is not only looks that count.