15361. How to read poetry (10:42)

Date:
1952
Summary:
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 ...

15364. Introduction to biology (13:41)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; R. O. Freeland; Warren P. Everote
Summary:
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 ...

15365. Jean and her dolls (07:12)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; Willard Abraham; John W. Barnes
Summary:
A little boy plays a trick on his sister and her friend.

15366. Jet propulsion (12:52)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; John T. Rettaliata; Hal Kopel
Summary:
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. ...

15367. Kathy 4 Months (04:17)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil; Mary Feil Hellerstein; Kathryn Hellerstein
Summary:
Home movie of Kathryn Hellerstein as a baby. Shows Kathy in a playpen, Mary giving her a bath, and feeding her.

15368. Kathy 9 Weeks (03:08)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil; Kathryn Hellerstein; Mary Feil Hellerstein
Summary:
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 fro...

15369. Lakewood, Ohio (02:10)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil; Nellie Feil
Summary:
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.

15370. Library Story (14:15)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
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Summary:
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. S...

15372. Mental health : keeping mentally fit (12:30)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; David Slight; Hal Kopel
Summary:
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,...

15373. Moderate Retardation In Young Children (4:47:42)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Edward Feil Productions
Summary:
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 p...

15374. NANKING the southern capital (11:04)

Date:
1952
Summary:
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 bu...

15375. Nationalism (20:08)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; Hans Kohn; John T. Bobbitt
Summary:
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 ...

15376. Obesity (problems of fat formation and overweight) (12:41)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; John B. Youmans; Milan Herzog
Summary:
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 supe...

15377. 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 bein...

15378. People along the Mississippi (22:16)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Clarence W. Sorensen; Gordon Weisenborn; John W. Barnes
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...

15379. 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.

15380. 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 pract...