16031. The origin and nature of man (29:04)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses Christian dogma versus the Darwinian theory. Stresses the impact of modern psychology and biology upon man's concept of man. Discusses some sociological and legal distinctions between ma...

16034. The origins of weather (12:45)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
National Film Board of Canada; J. M. Leaver, M.A., Meteorological Service of Canada; A. T. Carnahan, M.A., B.Ed., Ontario Department of Education
Summary:
Uses live-action photography and animation to explain how the earth is protected from extremes of heat and cold by the layer of atmosphere which surrounds it, how the sun's heat is distributed by m...

16035. The other fellow's feelings (08:26)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Opens with a classroom scene in which Judy is crying at her desk. Her teacher learns that the accidental spilling of a bottle of perfume began a series of incidents of teasing by Jack which culmina...

16037. The overthrow of social democracy (30:04)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Immediately after the overthrow of the Czar in 1917 the Kerensky government was formed, the short-lived and only democratic national government Russia has ever known. Dr. Sworakowski provides a det...

16038. The Pacific : discovery and development (11:29)

Date:
1950
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Portrays and explains, by means of animation, the role played by the Pacific Ocean in international affairs. Shows the growth of man's knowledge of the Pacific through the voyages of the early expl...

16039. The Pacific Coast (15:37)

Date:
1947
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Reviews the important wartime changes and also points out their lasting effect upon the entire nation, as manufacturers planned to keep industry in the West after World War II. Offers glimpses of ...

16040. The painting takes shape (29:48)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Continues the painting shown in UNDERPAINTING. More area is covered with underpaint, the head and face are developed through the use of brushes, and additional work is done on the chest area.