16041. Biography of the motion picture camera (20:23)

Date:
1947
Main contributors:
Roger Leenhardt; Film Images; Les Films du Compas
Summary:
Traces early development of the camera: how first efforts of March in France, Muybridge in U.S. came about as a result of movements of animals and humans. How subsequent development by Lumiere and ...

16043. Birds that eat insects (05:49)

Date:
1952
Summary:
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...

16048. Blessings of Grass (20:33)

Date:
1940
Main contributors:
United States. Department of Agriculture; United States. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service
Summary:
Introduced as "the story of cattle grazing in the national forest," the film depicts cooperation between the Forest Service and local ranchers to manage the grazing of herds on public land. Origina...

16049. The head of the house (40:01)

Date:
1954
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Depicts the emotional problems of a young boy, his rebellion against parental controls, particularly his father's repressive discipline, and his gradual development into a potential juvenile delinq...

16050. 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...

16051. 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...

16052. 23 Skidoo (08:28)

Date:
1964
Summary:
"This short black-and-white film shows eerie scenes of a downtown without people. The effect is disturbing. The camera shoots familiar urban scenes, without a soul in sight: streets empty, building...

16053. [Hopscotch House carnival] (06:18)

Date:
unknown
Summary:
A young man and person in a lion costume walk around a carnival, enjoying the rides, interacting with a clown, before being united with a young woman looking for them. Deggeler Amusement Company a...

16055. [Grissom AFB air show] (01:34)

Date:
unknown
Summary:
This film shows people parachuting through the sky, and a helicopter flying about. The footage was possibly shot at the Grissom Air Force Base air show, year unknown.

16058. 16mm Sound Service Test Film (08:20)

Date:
1949
Summary:
Determines, with proper use and interpretation, the cause of poor sound if it lies in faulty 16mm motion picture projection equipment. Includes the following technical test sections: sound focusin...

16059. Untapped talents pursuing employment (21:49)

Date:
2001
Summary:
Presents information about the employment of people with autism spectrum disorder. People with the disorder discuss how the disorder impacts employment.

16060. Managing behavior in community settings (32:00)

Date:
1988
Summary:
Takes the viewer through the development of a philosophy, searching for the purpose of behaviors, environmental plans, and reactive plans. Shows students with autism involved in community life, fro...