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FILMS FOR DEFENSE
A Descriptive List of Films Available for Use in Civilian Defense Training
SERIES II
FIRE PROTECTION FILMS
FILMS FOR DEFEHSE
A Descriptive List of Films Available for Use in Civilian Defense Training
SERIES I I
FIRE PROTECTION FILMS
Compiled and edited Ly
Workers of the Writers’ Program of the Work Projects Administration of the City of New York
Sponsored Ly
MAYOR F. H. LA GUARDIA
DECEMBER, 19*1
FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY
BRIGADIER GENERAL PHILIP B. FLEMING
ADMINISTRATOR
WORK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION
Howard 0« Kunter, Commissioner Florence Kerr, Assistant Commissioner Irving V. A. Huie, Administrator for New York City
NOTE
Material contained in the present pamphlet has been prepared from the extensive reference files of the FILM INDEX UNIT of the NEW YORK Cl TY WP A WRITERS’ PROJECT, on the basis of information available in these files, further pamphlets on Civilian Defense films are in preparation. The following subjects are planned;
FOREST FIRES	FIRST AID
FOOD CONSERVATION	CHILD WELFARE
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PHYSICAL TRAINING
HEALTH AND HYGIENE	CIVILIAN MORALE
NURSING AND RED CROSS WORK	AMERICANISM
Already issued
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS FILMS
FOREWORD
The films described herein include both fire prevention and fire-fighting films.* The majority of these are of recent origin (1937-1941). The selection was compiled from listings in authoritative education and fire protection sources and from the catalogs of producers and distributors of visual education films. A complete list of sources consulted is given at the end of each film listing.
Arrangement of the films is alphabetical. The brief evaluat ive comments given at the beginning of each listing, whenever such information was available, are based on a consensus of authoritative opinion. The fuller critical comments which follow are quoted verbatim from original reference sources. None of the films was viewed by the editors.
It is regrettable that several films produced by various city fire departments for local distribution had to be omitted for lack of information.
As full alist of distributors as it was possible to obtain is given for each film. Addresses of local and state depositories will be found on pages ix-x. prices quoted are per day and subject to change.
»Films on the hazards of Incendiary bombs will be found In an earlier booklet entitled "Air Raid Precautions Films." Forest fire films will be treated in a forth-com1 ng book Iet.
CONTEXTS
foreword
State and Local Depositories	1 x
FILMS
The ABC of Fire	1
Approved by the	underwriters	2
Control of Flammable	Liquids	4
„ .	5
Dangerous Dusts
Fi re
Q
F i re F i ghters
Fire prevention	10
.	12
Fire protection
Fire Safety	15
1A
The Fireman
21
London Fire Raids
23
Men of Fire
Modern Magic	in Fire	protection	24
□	,	26
A Modern Zeus •	2 A
More Dangerous Than Dynamite
30
The Municipal Salvage Man
Oil Fires —Prevent ion and Extinguishment *	31
Preventing Fires Through Electrical Safety	33
A
The Red Demon	’
Sixty Seconds to	Safety	37
Sounding the Alarm .	uo
U. S. Fire Fighters
41
Walk, Do Not ’Run _ _.	112
waterfog—Master of Fire •	43
A word to the wise	x
.	45
Worst of Farm Disasters
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STATE AHD LOCAL DEPOSITORIES
university of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
Boston university
School of Education
8U Exeter Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham Young university Bureau of Vi sual Instruction Extension Di vi sion
Provo, Utah
Bucknell university Classroom Film Library Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
University of California* Dep t. o f V i sual Instruction Extension Division 30 1 Cal i forn i a Hal 1 Berkeley, California
University of California** Dept, of Visual Instruction Extension Division
8 15 S. Hill Street Los Angeles, California
Central Washi ngton Col 1 ege of Education
Ellensburg, Washington
University of Colorado Bureau of visual Instruction Boulder, Colorado
Col umb i a Col 1ege Business office Dubuque, lowa
University of Florida Dept, of V i sual Instruction General Extension Division Gainesville, Florida
University System of Georg i a Division of General Extension 223 Walton Street, N. w.
Atlanta, Georgia
Harvard University
Film Service
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Uni versi ty of Hawai i Honolulu, T. H.
University of |11 i no i s
Visual Aids Service
Urbana, 111 inoi s
Indiana university Extension Division Bloomington, Indiana
University of lowa
Dept, of Visual Instruction Extension Division lowa City, lowa
lowa State College
Visual Inst ruct ion Service Ames, lowa
University of Kansas
Bureau of V i sual Instruction Extension Division Lawrence, Kansas
University of Kentucky Dept, of Vi sual Aids Lexington, Kentucky
Lou i s i an a State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana
University of Maine Orono, Maine
* Serves Northern California
** Serves Southern California
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Massachusetts’Dept, of Education
Division of university Extension, state House Boston, Massachusetts
University of Michigan
Extension Division
Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Minnesota
Bureau of Visual Instruction
Minneapolis, Minnesota
University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri
universi ty of New Hampshi re Extension Division Durham, New Hampshire
New Jersey state Museum
State House Annex
Trenton, New jersey
university of North Carol i na
Extension Division
Chapel h i 11, North Carol i na
N. Dakota Agricultural College
State College station
Fargo, North Dakota
State of Ohio Dept.of Educat ion
Visual instruction Exchange Columbus, Ohio
Oregon State System of
Higher Education
Dept, of Visual Education
Corval 1 i s, Oregon
St. Andrews College
Davenport, Iowa
Uni vers i ty of sout h Carolina Extension Division
Columbia, South Carolina
University of s. Dakota Extension Division Vermillion, South Dakota
South Dakota Statecollege of Agriculture
Extension Service Brookings, South Dakota
State Teachers College Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Syracuse university Cooperative Educational Film Library
School of Education
Syracuse, New York
University of Tennessee Extension Di vi sion Knoxville, Tennessee
Uni vers i ty of Texas Visual Instruction Bureau Austin, Texas
Texas A. à m. College Extension Service College station, Texas
Texas Technological college Dept, of visual Education Lubbock, Texas
Statecollege of Washington Extension Service pull man, Washington
West Texas State College
Canyon, Texas
university of west Vi rginia Morgantown, west Virginia
University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin
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FILMS
ABC OF FIRE# THE
instructional f i Im i n col or des i gned to reduce industrial fire hazards.
produced;	1939
Length;	minutes
Width;	16mm. sound
Price;	Sale $65*00. Rental free
Sponsor;	Associated Factory Mutual Fire insurance companies
Available from;
Boston, Massachusetts
Associated Factory Mutual Fire insurance Companies, inspection Department, 184 High street
Description
Demonstrates how flammable vapors burn; how the amount of flammable vapor in air determines whether mixtures will explode; and the fact that vapors are heavier than air and flammable gases lighter than air. Also illustrates laboratory methods of determi ni ng flash points and explains causes of dust explosions, common industrial fire hazards are shown and safety measures outlined. included is an elementary study of the chemistry of combustion.
Directed by H. E. Magnuson, photographed by Carleton R. Nel son.
Reference source
National Fire Protection Association* A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the Uni tedSta tes, 19-41. page 3
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APPROVED BY THE UNDERWRITERS
Technical film demonstrating test procedures of the Underwriters' Laboratories. Depicts the scientific testing of fire-fighting equipment, fireproofing mater— rals, and electrical appliances for efficiency, re) i-abi 1 ity, and safety.
Valuable for its exposition of the safety factor implicit in the use of approved electrical appliances and fireproofing materials.
produced:	1939
Length:	42 minutes
Width:	16mm. sound (mounted on one 1,600-foot reel. Requires the use of a special 16mm. pro jector capable of handling a reel of this size.) 35mm. sound (safety stock. Mounted on 5 reel s)
price:	Rental free
Sponsor:	Underwriters* Laboratories, |nc»
Ava i labi e	from: New York City Underwriters’ Laborator ies, Inc., 161 Sixth Avenue (16mm. only) Boston, Massachusetts National Fire Protection Association, 60 -Batterymarch street Chicago, Illinois Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., 20 7 E. Ohio Street San Francisco, California Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. , 500 Sansome street (16mm. only)
Description
"Fires, expl osions, tear gas, red hot safes-.drop
ping, bullets spattering against safety glass — it's all in the daily life of the underwri ters ’ Laboratories where thousands of devices are tested to prevent loss of life and property from fire, accident and theft."
Produced by the Atlas Educational Film company. Directed by Bert Bates, written by John Curtis. Photographed by Harry Peterson.
•-Sponsor. in Educational pii* Catalog (Revised Edition, 1939). page 136
Comment
"This film can be used equally well as a technical or popular attraction. "
American Film Center. 16mm. Sound notion Pictures Selected for the 75th (1941) Anniver-sary o f the Nat ionel Soard of Fire Underwriters (Folder)
Additional Reference Sources
National Education Association. Visual Aids in Safety Education. (Washington, I). C., 1940) . page 11
National Fire Protection Association. A List of Ufotion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the United States, 1941. page 1
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CONTROL OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Advert ¡sing film demonst rat i ng the dangers of handling flarnmabl e 1 iqu i ds wi thout the safety protection afforded by Protectoseal cans and containers.
Advert i s i ng does not greatl y impair the safety value of the film.
Produced;	1940
Length:	25 mi nutes
Width;	16mm. silent
Price;	Sale $27.00. Rental free
Sponsor;	protectoseal Company
Avail able	from; Chicago, Illinois Protectoseal Company, 1906 S, western Avenue
Desc ription
"We have several reports in our files from CCC camps which have used this filmmost satisfactorily. They found it particularly useful in safety training, and one camp reported it especially of value to the truck drivers, garage men, and gasol ¡ne, oil and grease attendants. It is definitely an advertising film for the Prdtectoseal Products."
• •Educational FilmCa talpg (Supplement, 1940) . page 67
Additional Reference Source
1000 and One; the Blue Book Non- theatrical Films, 1940-41. page 73
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DAKGEROOS DOSTS
Educational film on causes of dust explosions, resultant fires, and preventive measures.
Though primari 1 y a fiIm for science and vocational students, its dramatic appeal is general.
produced;	19 36
Length;	10 minutes
Width;	16mm. sound; 35mm. sound (safety stock)
Price;	U.S. Department of Agriculture Sale price on application. Rental free State and Local Depositories price on application
Sponso r;	U.S. Department of Agriculture
Available	from; Washington, D. C. U. S. Department of Agriculture, Motion pictures Extension service State and Local Depositories Boston university; university of California; University of Colorado; University System of Georgia; university of Illinois; Iowa State College; Universi ty of Kansas; university of Kentucky; university of Minnesota; Un i vers i ty of New Hampsh i re; University of North Carolina; State of Ohio Department of Education; Oregon State System of Higher Educaf-t i on; Uni ve rs i ty of South Carolina; State College of Washington
Description
Shows the major dust explosions of the past quart-
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er of a century, and the devastation wrought by the resultant fires. Also outlines the preventive efforts of the U.S. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils.
Reference Sources
Educational Film Catalog (Revised Edition, 1939). page 212
Federal Security Agency, U.S. . Office of Edy» cation. Directory of United States Government Films, October, 1940. page 6 National Education Association. Visual Aids in Safety Education. (Washington, D. C., 1940). page 20
National Fire Frotec tion Association. A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protec tion in the United States , 1940 . page 3 New England Educational Fi Im Associ at ion. Catalog No. 3 (The Arts). page 124
Y.M.C.A., Motion Picture Bureau. Selected Motion Pictures! 16mm. Sound and Silent ,1940 -Al. page 23
Current film catalogs of the following depositories: Boston University, University of Ca1ifornia, University of Colorado, University System of Georgia, University of Illinois, Iowa State College, University of Kansas, University of Kentucky,University of Minnesota, University of New Hampshire, University of North Carolina, State of Ohio Department of Educat ion, University of South Carolina, State College of Washington.
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FIRE
British instructional film on tne work of the Aux-il iary Fi re Service.
P rod uc ed:	19 40
Length:	15 minutes
width:	16mm. sound; 35mm. sound
Price:	Rental free
Available from:
London, England
Central Film Library, imperial institute, South Kensington, London S. W. 7
Reference Source:
British Film Institute. A Second List of Instructional Films for the Services, February, 1941, page 6
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FIRE FIGHTERS
instructional film on the training and work routine of a fireman.
produced:	19^7
Length:	15 minutes
Width:	16mm. silent
price:	Akin & Bagshaw,	inc.
Sale $25.00.	Cental	$.50-$. 75 per
day; $1.50 -	$2.25 per	week’
Bailey Film service
Sale $25.00. Rental $1.00
State of Ohio Department of Education Rental free to Ohio Schools only
Sponsor; Educational Film service
Available from;
Columbus, Ohio
State of Ohio Department of Educa-t ion
Denver, Colorado
Ak i n i Bagshaw, I nc., 1425 Williams
Street
Hollywood, California
Bailey Film Service, 1651 Cosmo St.
description
•‘Firemen at drill, use of the gas mask, leisure hours, an early morning alarm, getting up, sliding tne pole, off to the fire, a day at fire fighting. *
¿.-Sponsor
*$.50 per day — $1. 50 per week inthe states of Colorado, Idaho, 1 I ii no i s, I owa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas Panhandle,Utah, and Wyoming) $.75 per day — $ 2. 25 per week in all other states.
Comment
«photography not exceptional. This could contain much more — but it is the best thing we’ve seen on fire fighters, splendid for children and adults."
--Newark Board of Education, In Educat ional Film Catalog (Revised edition, 1939). page 153
Additional Reference Sources
Akin ft Bagshaw, Inc. Catalog of 16mm. Rental
Films, page 83
Bailey Film Service. Gateway to Learning; a Catalog of Teaching hot ion Pic tures,1941-42, page 6
National BoardofFire Underwriters (Card Catalog)
State of Ohio Department of Education. Manual and De sc r ip t i ve Ca talog of Si i des and Films, 19 40. page 82
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FIRE PREVENTION
Instructional fi 1 mon fire-resistant construction of buildings, the testing of electrical appliances and similar fire-causing materials by the Underwriters’ Laboratories, and on fire protection in the home.
Produced;	1930
Length:	15 minutes
Width;	16mm. silent
Price;	Akin 4 Bagshaw, Inc.
Rental $.50- $.75 per day; $1.50 -$2. 25 per week’
Dudley Visual Education Service Rental $1.00 per day; $49, 50 per year
Eastman Kodak Company Sale only $24.00
Visual Education Service Rental $.75 - $1.50
State and Local Depositories Price on appl ication
Sponsor:	Eastman Kodak Company
Available from;
Boston, Massachusetts
Visual Education Service, 131 Clarendon Street
Denver, Colorado
Akin i Bagshaw, Inc., 1425 Williams St reet
* $. 5$ per day —— $1. Ç0 per week in the states of Colo— radO) Idaho, Illinois, |owa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New MexI co, Ôk I ahorna, SouthOakota, Te xa s P anh an dt e, U t ah, and Wyçml ng ;	7 5 P® r day —— $ 2. 2Ç per week in all other
States.
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Mankato, Minnesota
Dudley visual Education service, Coughlan Building
Rochester, New York
Eastman Kodak Company, Teaching Films Division
State and Local Depositories University of Arizona; Bucknell university; university of Illinois; Indiana university; Iowa State College; Louisiana State university; Un i versi ty of Mi nnesota; University of Missouri; state of Ohio Department of Education; Syracuse univer -sity; Texas Technological College; University of Wisconsin
Dzsc rit>tion
First half of the film demonstrates methods of f i re-res i st ant bu i 1 d i ng const rue t ion and test p rocedures of the Underwri ters’ Laboratories, second hal f i ndicates proper methods of handling i nflammable material s, cleaning with gasoline, disposing of hot ashes and burning matches, and the fire danger always present in the rubbish heap.
Reference sources
Akin f: Baisbaw, I nc» . Ca talog of 16mm, Pental Films, page S3
Eastman Kodak Company, Eastman Classroom Films (catalog), page 27
Educational Film Catalog (Revised Edition, 1939). page 158
National Education Association. Visual Aids in Safety Education, ( Washington, D.C. , 1940), page 12	k
National Fire Protection Association, A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention end Protection in the Unit ed States, 19 40 , page 3
1000 and One; the Blue Book of Non-theatrical Films, 19A0-41, page 74
Current film catalogs of the fol lowing depositories: University of Arizona, University of 111 inois , Indiana University, Iowa State College, University of Minnesota, State of Ohio Department of Education, Syracuse Uni* versity
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FIRE PROTECTION
Instructional film on fire f i ght i ng.cont rast i ng old and new ( 19 29) equipment and training methods.
P roduced;	19 29
Length;	15 mi nutes
Wi dth;	16mm. silent
Price;	Akin & öagshaw, |nc. Rental $.50- $.7 5 per day; $1. 50 -$2. 25 per week* Dudley Visual Education Service Rental $1.00 per day; $49. 50 per year	« Eastman Kodak Company Sale only $24.00 University of Alberta Rental for public exhibition $1.00; for school and private exhibition $. 50 State and Local Depositories Price on application
Sponso r;	Eastman Kodak Company
Avai 1 abl e	f rom; Boston, Massachusetts Visual Education Service, 131 Clarendon Street Denver, Colorado Ak i n A Bagshaw, Inc., 14 25 Williams St reet
*$.50 per day- $1. JO per week in the states of Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, NewMexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas P an h and I e ,llt ah, and Wyoming^ $.75 per day- $1.25 per weekin all other states.
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Mankato, Minnesota
Dudley Visual Education Service, Coughlan Building
Rochester, New York
Eastman Kodak Company, Teaching Films Division
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University of Alberta, Department of Extension
State and Local Depositories
University of Arizona; Bucknell university; University of California; University System of Georgia; University of Illinois; Indiana University; Massachusetts Department of Education; university of Minnesota; University of Missouri; State of Ohio Department of Education; Texas Technological College; University of Wisconsin
Description
Shows old and new types of fire-extinguishing apparatus, demonst rat i ng the i r operation; i 11 ustrates correct procedure for turning in an alarm and methods of training firemen; and explains the principles of cooling, bl anketing, and smothering fires. Includes a brief demonstration of artificial respiration and a school drill in which pupils illustrate correct methods of leaving a burning building.
Reference Sources
Akin & Bagshaw, Inc. Catalog of 16mm. Rental Fi 1ms. page 33
Eastman Kodak Company. Descriptive List of Eastman Classroom Films. page 27
Educational Film Catalog (Revised Edition, 1939). page 153
National Education Association, Visual Aids in Safety Education. (Washington, D. C. , 1940), page 12
National Fire Protection Association. A List
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of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the United States , 1941, page 3 New England Educational Fi Im Association. Cat-
alogue No. 3 (The Arts). page 65
1000 and One; the Blue Book of Non- theatrical Films, 1940-41. page 71
University of Alberta. Catalogue of Sixteen Mi 11 ime te r Mo t i on Pic ture Fi 1ms, March-,1940, page 7
Current film catalogs of the following depositories: University of Aritona, University of Cali fornia, Universi ty System ofQeorgia. University of 111inois , Indiana University, University of Minnesota, State of Ohio Department of Education.
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FIRE SAFETY
Instructional film on the prevention of fire through the appl¡cation of safety measures in the home.
Designed primarily for the instruction of school ch i 1 dren.
p roduced;	1930
Length;	15 minutes
width;	16mm, silent
Price:	Akin & Bagshaw, 1nc. Rental $.50-$. 7 5 per day; $1.50 -$2. 25 per week* Dudley Visual Education Service Rental $1.00 per day; $49.50 per year Eastman Kodak Company Sal e onl y $24. 00 Visual Education Service Rental $. 75 - $1. 50 State and Local Depositories price on appi¡cation
Sponsor:	Eastman Kodak Company
Avai 1 abl e	from; Boston, Massachusetts Visual Education service, 131 Clarendon street Denver, Colorado Akin 4 Bagshaw, Inc., 1425 williams Street
*$.50 per day - $1. JO per week in the states of Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mont an a, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ok I ahoma, Sou th Dakota, Texas Panhandle, U -tah, and Wyoming; $.7J per day - $2. 2J per week In all other states.
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Mankato, Minnesota
Dudley Visual Education service, Coughlan Building
Rochester, New York
Eastman Kodak Company, Teaching Films Division
State and Local Depositories
University of Arizona; Bucknell university; university of California; University of Colorado; university of Hawaii; university of Illinois; Indiana university; university of Iowa; Iowa State College; university of Kansas; Massachusetts Department of Education; university of Minnesota; university of North Carolina; state of Ohio Department of Education; Syracuse university; Texas Technological College; university of Wisconsin
Desc rib ti on
Demonstrates safe methods of striking matches, starting and extinguishing camp fires, placing stoves, cleaning chimneys, handling fuse boxes, and locating sources of leaking gas* includes scenes of an actual fire started by a careless boy who is burned inputting it out. The burns are treated by his mother, the subtitles explaining the correct procedure for such treatment* The fi 1 m concl tides wi th suggest ions on how school children can contribute to fire prevention in the home.
Reference sources
Akin 3s Eagshaw, Inc,.Catalog of 16mm, Rental Filmit page 8 3
Eastman Kodak Company, Eastman Classroom Films (catalog). page 21
Educational Film Catalog, 1939. page 158
National Education Association, Films for the Teaching of Democracy, (Washington^ D, C., 1941), page 14
National Fire Protection Association, A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and
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Protection in the Uni ted States , 1941. page 3 New England Educational Fi Im Association. Cat* alog No. 3 (The Arts). page 65
1000 and One; the Blue Book of Non- theatrical Films, 1940-41, page 74
Current film catalogs of the foil owing depositories; University of Arigona, University of California, University of Colorado, University of Illinois, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Kansas, University of Minnesota, University of New Hampshire, State of Ohio Department of Education, Syracuse University
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FIREMAN, THE
Educational film on the organization, training, and operation of a metropolitan fire-fighting force.
Useful not only as a portrayal of modern methods for combating fire, but also as an example of the protective services maintained by the community.
P reduced;	1939
Length;	11 mi nutes
Width:	16mm. sound; 35mm. sound (safety stock)
P rice;	Erpi Classroom Films, 1 nc. Sale only. 16mm. $50. 00;	35mm. $100.00 (with 10? discount for school s) State and Local Depositories Price on application
Sponsor;	Erpi Classroom Films, Inc.
Avai 1 ab! $	f rom: New York Ci ty Erpi Classroom Films, Inc., 3511 35th Avenue, Long Island City, N.Y. State and Local Depositories Boston university; Brigham Young .University; university of Califor- nia; Central Washington College of Education; University of Colorado; Columbia Col 1 ege; Uni versity System df Georgia; Harvard Universi ty; University of Illinois; Indiana university; lowa State College; University of Kansas; University of Maine; University of Mi nnesota; Univers i ty of North Carolina; State of Ohio Department of Education; St. Andrews College; State Teachers Col-
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lege, (Kutzton, pa. ); Sy racuse university; state College of Washington; west Texas State Col 1 ege; university of West Virginia
Description
Depicts the departmental organization, the drill and emergency activities of a modern city's fire organization, emphasizing the necessity for care of equipment and for its frequent testing and inspection. Testing of trucks, hose 1 adders, and lifesaving devices are shown in typical settings. An actual fire affords an opportunity to observe firemen answering the alarm and extinguishing the blaze with the latest type (1930) of fire-fighting apparatus.
Comment
"...this is a good film for (1) suggesting some of the duties and activities in the life of a fireman (2) showing some of the services maintained by the community for the protection of life and property, and (3) furthering an appreciation of the value of firemen to the community. Some members of the panel felt that the film could have been improved with irore emphasis on fire fighting as a community service...Photography and sound are excellent."
--Preview staff, Motion Picture Project, American Council on Education. In Association of School Film Libraries, Inc, Catalog, 1940. Vol. 2
"Makes possible a realistic classroom portrayal of the work of an up-to-date fire department without inconvenience or hazard."
--University System of Georgia
Additional Reference Sources
Educational Film Catalog (Supplement, October, 1940). page 48
Erpi Cl assroom Fil ms , Inc. Instructional Sound Films for the Classroom, 1941 (Catalog), page IS
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National Fire Protection Assoc iat ion. A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the Uni ted States, 1941. page 6 New England Educational Film Association. Cat-elog No. 3 (The Arts). page 63
1090 and One; the Blue Book of Non-theatrical Films, 194.0-41. page 74
Current film catalogs of the following depositories." Boston University, Brigham Young University,University of California, Central Washington College of Education, University of Colorado, University System of Georgia, Harvard University, Indian* University, Iowa State College, University of Kansas, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota, Univers ity of North Carolina, State of Ohio Department of Education, Syracuse University, State Col lege of Washington
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1 pixels
LONDON FIRE RAIDS
Documentary film comp¡led by the British Mi ni st ry of information from material photographed by British Paramount News during the fire raid on the City of London the night of December 29, 1940.
Recommended by the British Library of information. New York, for ose by fire bri gades and assoc ¡at ed groups, but not for general showing.
Produced;	19 41
Length;	12 minutes
Width;	16mm. sound;	35mm.	sound
price;	British Library	of	information
Sale 16mm. $15.00; 35mm. $25.00.
Rental free to special groups
Col lege Film center
Rental 16mm. $1. 25
Walter 0. Gutlohn, inc.
Rental 16mm. $1. 50
Sponsor:	British Ministry of information
Available from;
New York City
British Libraryof information, 620 Fifth avenue
Walter 0. Gutlohn, inc., 35 W. 45th
St reet
Chicago, Illinois
College Film Center, 59 E. Van Buren
St reet
Description
H|n the Central Control Roomthework of the London Fire Brigade is co-ordinated; with women of the Auxiliary Fire Service on duty. At the switchboard they take the reports on new fires needing appliances.
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etc., mark them on the control map and report to the men who send out orders to fire fighting units...
"Water is desperately needed and it must be relayed by hoses carried out into the Thames River by fire boats and laid across the mud flats at low tide to the pumps ashore. The whole City section of London is abl aze...sufficient pressure is not available. in spite of this the fire is under control by morning..."
•-British Library of Information. Films From Britain...Civil Defence (1941) (Leaflet)
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MEH OF FIRE
Educational film depicting the evolution of firefighting methods and equipment and the present day training of fi remen.
Produced;	1940
Length;	10 minutes
width;	16mm. sound;	35mm.	sound
Price;	Bailey Film	Service
Sale 16mm. $36.00;	35mm. $100.00.
Rental 16mm. $1. 50
Available from;
Hollywood, Cal i fornia
Bailey Film Service, 1651 Cosmo St.
San Francisco, California
State Fire Marshal, 40 6 Montgomery St reet
De sc ription
"How the fireman of today is trained to serve in various phases of fire department work, such as salvage operations at fires, rescue company, inspection for fire prevention, arson investigation, public relations and other duties. Following their period of training, the firemen are shown in act ion as men and equipment answer alarms and speed to fires."
Directed and edited by Chester n. Hess. Photographed by Guy D. Hasel ton.
--DistriLutor
Additional Reference sources
National Fire Protection Association. A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Fire Protection in the United States. 1941.
pa^e 4	,
1000 and One; the Blue Book of Non-theatrical Films, 1940-41. paie 74
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MODERN MAGIC IN FIRE PROTECTION
Advertising film for the Rockwood Sprinkler Company 's fi re prevent ion products, el aborat i ng on the construction and function of various types of sprinkling systems.
Prepared primarily for building superintendents and factory owners, the film of fers a technical presentation of fire prevention problems valuable to both en-g i neer and 1 ayman.
produced:	1937
Length:	29 minutes
Widths	16mm. sound
Price;	Rockwood Sprinkler Company
Rental free
Syracuse university Rental $.50
Sponsor:	Rockwood sprinkler Company
Available from:
New York ci ty
Rockwood Spri nkl er Company, 111 John
St rest
Austin, Texas
Un i versi ty of Texas, Vi sual I nst ruction Bureau, Division of Extension Syracuse, Now York
Syracuse university, cooperative
Educational Film Library, School of Education
Worcester, Massachusetts
Rockwood Sprinkler Company, 38 Harlow street
C owner1 t
"...the explanation of technical problems is un
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usually clear and easy to follow."
--National Education Association. Visual Aids in Safety Education, (Washington, D. C. , 1^40), page 13
"Contains much valuable educational material pn automatic fire cont rol... never before filmed in the history of the fire protection industry,."
--Syracuse University, Catalogue Issue of 16mm. Motion Pic tur?Films, 1941-4$ (Syracuse Univer s ity Bui letin > May 1,1941).Vol. 70, page 35
Additional Reference Sources
National Fite Protection Association. A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protect ion in tfie United Blates , 1941. page 5 1000 and One; the Blue Book of Non-theatrical
Films, 1940-41. page 74
University of Texas. 16mm. Motion Pictures; Sound and Silent, September 8, 1941. page 47 Victor Animatograph 'Corporation, Directory of
16mm. Film Sou reef, 1939. page 68
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MODERN ZEUS, A
Advertising film produced bythe Genera! Electric Company. Demonstrates the methods devised for the protection of electric power plantsand services from the hazards of lightning discharges.
P reduced:	1933
Length:	12 minutes
Width;	16mm. sound; 35mm. sound (inflammable)
price;	University of Colorado Rental $. 50 General Electric Company Rental free
Sponsor:	General Electric Company
Avai 1 abl e	f rom; University of Colorado Extension Division, Bureau of Visual Aids, Boulder, Colo. General Electric Company 1	River Road, Schenectady, N. Y. 1U0 Federal St., Boston, Mass. 1405 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa. 187 Spring St., N.W., Atlanta, Ga. 4966 Woodland Ave., Cl evel and, Ohio 840 S. Canal St., Chicago, 111. 180 1 N. Lamar st., Dallas, Texas 650 Seventeenth St., Denver, Colo. 200	S. Main St., Sal t Lake Ci ty, Utah 212 N. Vi gnes St., los Angel es, Cal i f. 920 s. w. Si xth Ave., Po rtl and, oreg.
Description'
"Demonstrates with artificial lightning produced by the 10,000,000—vol t lightning generator in the General Electric High-voltage Laboratory at Pittsfield,
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Mass., the destructive effects of natural lightning discharges, and shows the devices which have been built to protect electric power systems and servi ces from lightning.»
••Sponsor
Additional Reference Source
National Fire Protection Association. A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the Uni ted States , 1941. paie 3
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HORE DANGEROUS THAH DYMAHITE
instructional film on the more common causes of fires in the home, stressing the hazards of cleaning with inflammable liquids.
Based on authoritative statistics compiled for tne National Fire protection Association, the film offers an effective demonstration of simple fire prevention methods.
produced:	1938
Lengtn:	12 mi nutes
width:	16mm. sound;	35mm. sound (safety stock)
Price:	Bailey Film	service
Sale 16mm. $36.00. Rental $1.50 Nebraska State Fire Marshal
Rental 16mm. free Panorama pictures
Sale 16mm. $36.00. 35mm. $50.00
State and Local Depositories price on application
Sponsors: Fire Marshal, State of California d. S. junior Chamber of Commerce
Avai 1 able 'from;
Hollywood, California
Bailey Film service, 1651 Cosmo St. panorama Pictures, 7936 Santa Monica
Boul evard
Lincoln, Nebraska
State Fire Marshal, State House
San Francisco, California
State Fire Marshal, U06 (Montgomery St reet
State and Local Depositories
University of Minnesota; State of Ohio Department of Education; university of Texas; university of wis-cons i n
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Descrip ti on
Shows common art¡cles of household usage to be the cause of many fires in the home: the neglected electric iron, the lamp cord under the rug, cigar and cigarrete stubs, overzealous vanuum cleaning, and particularly cleaning fluids. Advocates, as a safety measure, the sending of clothes to dry cleaning establishments.
produced by panorama pictures.
Comment
"An excellent safety film for school use... i recommend this picture for general use."
--J. K.. White, Principal, General Pershing School, Berwyn, Ill. In Educational Film Catalog (Revised edition, 1939). page 203
"The recommending of sending garments to dry cleaning establishments could be construed by some as an advertising film...An effective object lesson in fire safety."
-•University of California. In Educational Film Catalog (Revised edition, 1939). page 203
Additional Reference Sources
American Film Center. 16mm. Sound Motion Pictures Selected for the 75 th (1941) Anniversary of the National Board of Fire Underwriters (Folder)
Bailey Film Service. Gateway to Learning; a Catalog of Teaching Films, 1941-42» page 9
National Education Association. Visual Aids in Safety Education, ( Washington, D. C., 1940). page 12
National Fire Protection Association, A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in theUni ted States , 1941.page 5 1000 and One; The Blue Book of Non-theatrical
Films, 1940-41. page 74
Current film catalogs of the following depositories: University of Minnesota, State of Ohio Department of Education, University of Texas
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MUNICIPAL SALVAGE MAN, THE
Depicts the various methods devised for the protection of salvageable property in burning buildings from water damage.
p roduced:	1936
Length;	2 reels
width;	16mm. sound; 35mm. sound
Price;	Rental free
Sponso rs:	National Board of Fire underwriters. Los ¿nunsles Fire Department
Available	f rom; New York City National Board of Fire underwriters, 85 John Street Ch icago. 111i no i s Nat ional Board of Fi re underwri ters, 22 2 W. Adams Street San Francisco, California National Board of Fire underwriters, Merchants Exchange Building, U65 Cali fornia Street
Référé nee	Sources
National Board of Fire Underwriters» (Card Catalog)
National Fire Protection Association, A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the Uni ted States , 1941»page 6

OIL FIRES — PREVENTION AND EXTINGUISHMENT
Educational film produced by the standard oil Company of California for the instruction of oil industry employees.
produced;	1938
Length;	18 minutes
Width;	16mm. sound
price:	Standard oil	company	of	California
Sale $200.00
Sponsors:	standard oil	Company	of	California
California oil and Gas Association
Available from:
San Francisco, California
Cal iforniaOi1 and Gas Associat ion, 225 Bush Street
Standard 0 i 1 Company of Cal i forni a, Standard oil Building
Description
"...teaches the elementary chemistry of fire and shows the differences between oil fires and ordinary fires. It shows the differences between fire and explosion and differentiates between boiler and combustion explosions. It shows demonstrations of various types of oil fires upon which all different types of extinguishing agents and methods are tried, explaining the proper technique for using each. It also shows the merits and limitations of the various extinguishing a-gents and methods, and ends by showing the successful extinguishment of a fire in a gasoline tank>H5 feet in diameter."
written and directed by M. B, Anfenger, fire pro
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tection engineer, and photographed by Don Reynolds, both of the standard oil Company of California.
• -Standard Oil Company of California
Additional Reference source
National Fira Protection Association. A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the United States ,1941. page 5
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PREVENTING FIRES THROUGH ELECTRICAL SAFETY
An effective revelation of fire hazards in the home caused by careless handling of electrical appliances.
produced wi th the ass istance of the Newark city Fire Department.
produced;	1939
Length;	30 minutes
width;	16mm. silent
Price;	international Association of Electric-
al inspectors
Sale $35.00. Rental free
Newark, New jersey Board of Education Rental $.75. Free to Newark schools State of Ohio Department of Education Rental free to Ohio schools only
Available from;
New York C i ty international Association of Electrical inspectors, public Relations Committee, 85 John Street National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 155 E. uuth street Austin, Texas
University of Texas, Visual instruction Bureau
Columbia, South Carolina j. w. Dunning, city Hall Columbus, Ohio
State of Ohio Department of Educa-t ion
Los Angeles, California
Herbert G. ufer, p. 0. Box 6360, Metropolitan station Madison, Wisconsin
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John E. Wi se, State of f ice Building Newark, New Jersey
Board of Education, Department of Library and Visual Aids, 31 Green St reet
Portland, Oregon
F. 0. Weber, P.O. Box 70 Rapid City, South Dakota
Marion m. Wilson, 804 Farlow Avenue San Francisco, California
Howard G. Dodge, 500 Sansome Street Seattle, Washington
E. G. S. Pryor, gox 1818 Shreveport, Louisiana
Frank G. Camus, City Hall Topeka, Kansas
£. J. Stewart, 70 1 Jackson street
Description
Reveals the mo re comrton causes of fires in homes; an electric iron left attached and forgotten, a too large light bulb shaded with paper, a frayed lamp cord. Charts illustrate dangers to be avoided in the use of extension wires. A demonstration shows what an unapproved heater may do to a rug, and how electrically lighted Christmas trees may catch fire. Abused lighting fixtures and fuses which have been tampered with are revealed as highly dangerous. A house with makeshift wiring is correctly wired by an electrician.
photographed by Stanley B. Poole.
Commont
"An excellent presentation of the dangers of using improper fuses, defective cords and devices, insufficient insulation».."
--Univerai ty of Texaa. In Educat ional Film Catalog (Supplement, April, 1941,)- page 26
"...Shows clearly and simply the incorrect habits and practices used by many in regard to electricity in
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the home... *
--National Education Association. Films for the Teaching of democracy. ( Washington , D.C. . April, 1941). page 14
Additional Reference Sources
International Association of Electrical Inspectors. Advertising Leaflet
National Fire Prevention Association. A List of Motion Pic tures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the United States , 1941. page 5 New England Educational Film Association. Catalog No. 3 (The Arts)- page 65
Newark, New Jersey Soard of Education.
Current List of Free Films, November, 1941 State of Ohio Department of Education. Manual and Descriptive Catalog of Si ides end Films (Supplement, February, 1941). page 9
University of Texas. 16mm. Mot ionPic tures;
Sound and Silent .September 8, 1940. page 86
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RED DEMON, THE
Educational film on the fire hazards resulting from incorrect use of electrical wiring and appliances in the home.
Sponsor has only one print, for use in local schools.
Produced;	1939
Length;	15 minutes
Width;	16mm. (part sound, part silent)
Price:	Rental free. Not available for sale
Sponsor;	Providence, Rhode Island, Fire Depart-
	ment
Avai 1 abl e	from;
Providence, Rhode island
Fire Department, LaSalle Square
Desc ription
"It is necessary for a commentator to read script in showing first part of film which is silent. Deals with the general subject of fire safety in Providence, Rhode Island, showing what happens when electrical appliances, wiring, and fuses are incorrectly used and a-busedi Various methods of reporting a fire and ringing an alarm are also shown. "
-¿National Education Association. Visual Aids in Safety Education. (Washington, D. C. , 1940). page 13
Comment
"picture is slow moving in parts, but might be shown in general safety classes. "
•-National Education Association. Visual Aids in Safety Education. (Washington, D. C. , 1940). page 13
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SIXTY SECONDS TO SAFETY
Safety film on tire hazards in schools and fire drill training, produced by Gordon Knox in cooperation with the los Angeles public school System.
produced:	1937-38
Length;	10 minutes
width:	16mm. sound;	35mm.	sound (safety stock)
price:	princeton Film	center
Sale 16mm. $35.00; 35mm. $50.00
Rental 16mm. $1.50; 35mm. $2.50 University of Kansas
Rental 16mm. $1.50
Sponsor; princeton Film Center
Available from;
Lawrence, Kansas
Universi ty of Kansas, Bureau of Visual instruction
princeton, New Jersey
princeton Film Center, mo Nassau Street
¿esc rib tion
«A minute may be saved by tossing old rags into an out-of-the-way corner of the school basement, or an hour by skipping a school fire drill. But all that is saved may be lost forever when disaster strikes. Sixty Seconds to Safety tells what may be forgotten, and it shows what can be done in a well-administered school with the cooperation of the local fire department."
-•‘American Film Center. 16mm. Sound Motion Pictures Selected for the 75th (1941) Anniversary of the National Foard of Fire Underwriters (Folder)
Additional Reference Source
Uni versity of Kansas. Announcement of Visual Aids , Motion Pictures and Glass Slides (Bulletin, March 15, 1941. Vol. 42, page 119)
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SOUNDING THE ALARM
Educational film designed to show thoughtless youths the possibly disastrous results of a false alarm.
Though sponsored by tfie AetnaLife Affiliated Companies, advertising is limited to the name of the Company at the beginning and end of the film.
produced;	1937-38
tengt h;	10 minutes
Width;	16mm. sound; 35mm, sound
price;	Aetna (Jfe Affiliated Companies Rental free 1 nd iana universi ty Rental $1.25 University of south Carolina Rental $.50
Sponso r:	Aetna Life Affiliated Companies
Ava i 1 abl e	f rom; Bloomington, indiana Indiana University, Extension Division Chicago, illinoi$ National Fire Protection Associar-t ion, c/o Western Actuarial Bureau, 222 west Ad-ams Street (35mm. only) Columbia, South Carolina universityof South Carol i na> Audiovisual Aids Bureau Hartford, Connecticut Aetna Life Affiliated companies, Safety Education Department, 151 Farmi ngton Avenue San Francisco, California State Fire Marshal, 406 Mo-ntgomery Street
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Description
Following a demonstration of the proper way to turn in a fire alarm, whether in person, by telephone, or at the al arm box, a group of school children is shown sending in a series of false alarms. The final alarm results in an accident and the death of a fireman. The culprits are apprehended and thrown in jail overcome by remorse.
Reference Sources
American Fi Im Center. Motion Pictures Selected for the 75th (1941) Anniversary of the National Board of Fire Underwriters (Folder)
National Education Association. Visual Aids in Safety Education. (Washington, D. C. , 1941). page 13
National Fire Protection Association. A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the United States, 1941. page 5 Indiana University.Audio-Visual Teaching Aids (catalog). September, 1941. page 56
Univers ity of South Caroli vt.Audio-Visual Aids for School and Community (catalog), September, 1940. page 84
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U. S. FIRE FIGHTERS
"March of Time" documentary stressing the benefits derived from intensive appi Ì cat ion of modern fire prevention methods.
Produced:	1938
Length;	8 minutes
width;	16mm. sound; 35mm. sound (inflammable)
Price;	On appi ¡cation
Sponsor;	The March of Time, Inc.
Available from;
New Yo rk Ci ty
RKO Radio pictures, Inc., 630 Ninth Avenue
Desc ription
Describes the campaign waged by Franklin Wentworth of the National Fire Protection Association in behalf of modern fire-fighting methods, with their emphasis onthe number of fires prevented rather than the number extinguished. Using Memphis as an example., the film demonstrates how the Tennessee capital cut its annual fi re 1 osses by 400 %, savi ng its citi zens $1, 500,0 0 0. Firemen are shown inspecting homes for fire hazards, frayed wi res, exposed gasol ine, unprotected fireplaces, and pennies used as substitutes for fuses.
Reference Sources
British Film titute Monthly Film Bulletin, November 30, 1938. Vol, 5, pago 231
National Board of Review Magazine, November, 1938. Vol. 8, page 23
National Educa tion Association. Visual Aids in Safety Education. (Washington, D. C. , 1940). page 13
National Fire Protection Association. A List of Motion Pic t.ures on Pire Prevention end Protection in the UnitedStates ,1941. page 6
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WALK, DO NOT RUN
Demonstrates various forms of school fire drill procedure.
produced by Harmon Foundation, inc., in cooperartion with the Department of Publ i c school s, providence, Rhode island.
produced:	1940
Length;	15 mi nutes
Width;	16mm. silent
price;	Sale $25.00. Rental $1.50
Sponsor; Harmon Foundation, inc.
Available from;
New York Ci ty
Harmon Foundation, inc., 140 Nassau St reet
Describ tion
Opening wi th' an ac t ual school fire, the film proceeds to review the system of fire drills used in the public schools of Providence, Rhode island, included are a blockade dri 11, where exi ts are considered blocked, and an aud i tor i um cl earance drill. In add i tion, a school t raf f i c squ^d demonst rates an efficient system for street clearance 'ouring an outdoor fire drill.
Reference sources
Educational Eil-m Catalog ( Supplement t July 1941). page 15
U, S. Department of Commerce, Current Releases o f Non-the a t r i 1 Films, November, 1940
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WATERFOG — MASTER OF FIRE
Advertising film in color demonstrating the Rockwood Sprinkler Company's "Waterfog" fire-extinguishing apparatus.
produced;	1941
Length;	40 minutes
Width;	16mm. sound
P rice:	Sale $185.88. Rental free
Sponsor;	Rockwood Sprinkler Company
Aval 1 abl e	from; New York City Rockwood sprinkler Company, tn John St reet Worcester, Massachusetts Rockwood Sprinkler Company, 38 Harlow Street
esc ribtion
. present s... the basic story of Waterfog both in theory and by practical demonstrations... You will see 38 f i res in f 1 ammabl e 1 iquidsandother materials..«-, HA number of the actu-al tests conducted by the underwri ters’ Laboratories and the Associated Factory.. Mutual Laboratori es are shown,.. other featu-res are demo strations of waterfog Systems of fixed piping,waterfog nozzles and applicators on hose lines, and the specific appl i cat i on of Waterfog for the protection of fire hazards in industrial plants, in the electric power industry and in the oil industry."
produced by the Worcester Film Corporat ion..
--Sponsor Additional Reference Source
National Fire Protection Association, A List of Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and Protection in the Uni ted Stat es,19A1, page 6
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WORD TO THE WISE, A
Advertising film containing instructions on the prevention of fire in the home. Available for free exhibition under the sponsorship of local agents of the sponsoring organizations or on loan to responsible civic groups.
The advertising, limited to a display and recommendation of the National Retailers Mutual insurance Company, does not detract from the value of the film.
P roduced;	19 HO
Lengt h:	15 minutes
Wi dth;	16mm. sound
price;	Boston university Pental $. 50 Federal Mutual Fire Insurance Co. National Fire protection Association National Retailers Mutual insurance Co. Sale $35.00. Rental free
Sponsors:	Federal Mutual Fire Insurance Co. National Retai 1 ers Mutual Insurance Co.
Avai 1 abl e	from: Boston, Massachusetts Boston university, School of Education, Division of Teachi ng Ai ds, 6a Exeter Street Federal Mutual Fire insurance Co., 260 Tremont Street (for distribution in New England territory only) Chicago, 111inoi s National... Fire Protection Association, c/o Western Actuarial Bureau, 2 22 W. Adams Street National Retailers Mutual insurance
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Company, 7450 Sheridan Road San Francisco, California
State Fire Marshal, 406 Montgomery Street
[) escri [>t ion
Scenes of houses ablaze i 11 ust rate the dev'astat i ng result of carelessness in the average American home. A demonstration of the offenses of which so many householders are gu i 1 ty follows. Ashes are shown being dumped into a wooden box, rubbish is heaped in cellar corners, matches are dropped on inflammable material s, cigarettes are mislaid and bl own from shal 1 ow ash trays by vagrant breezes, electric irons are neglected, clothes are thrown or dropped on lighted electric heaters, inflammable liquids are used in close proximity to open flames.
produced bythe Chicago Film Laboratory. Directed by Tom Matt Gordon, story by T. L. Osborn, Jr. Scenario by Edschager. Narrated by Don Dowd and Jack odell. with Dick Bates, Francyne Semmons, "Dickie" Graf, Harry Wenzel, and Kay Campbell.
Reference Sources
Boston University. Free Films Library (List) Educational Film Catalog (Supplement, April, 1941). pages 26-7
National Fire Protection Association. A List ,\^f Motion Pictures on Fire Prevention and
Protection in the United States ,1941. pege 6 U.S.Dcp&rtment of Commerce. Current Releases of Non- theatrical Films, July, 1940
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WORST OF FARM DISASTERS
"A poster-like warning of the hazard caused by fire $n the farm, with a summary of how electricity prop-erly used can help prevent farm fires."
--U.S. Department of Commerce, Current Releases of Non-the atrical Films, September, 1941
produced:	19 41
Length;	6 minutes
width;	16mm. sound; 35mm. sound
Price;	U.S. Department of Agriculture Sale price on application Rental free State and Local Depositories price on appl i cat ion
Sponsor;	Rural Electrification Administration
Ava liable	f rom; Washington, D. C. U.S. Department of Agricul ture, Motion pictures Extension Service State and Local Depositories university of Arizona; university of California; university of Colorado; university of Florida; university system of Georgia,' university of Illinois; Indiana university; lowa State College; university of Kansas; university of kent-ucky; University of Michigan; university of New Hampshire; New Jersey State Museum; university of North Carol i na; no rth Dakota Agr icul t oral College; State of Ohio Department of Education; university of south Carol i na; universi ty of south Dakota; South DakotaState College of Agri-
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culture; university of Tennessee; university of Texas; Texas A. a m. College; State College of Washington; university of Wisconsin
Descript i on
Illustrates the reduction of farm fire hazards by the installation of electricity for lighting, water pumps, and other purposes. Cites the dangers inherent in the use of the oil stove and the swinging lantern, pointing out the ineffectiveness of the bucket brigade, the only defense against fire that many farmshave.
Produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Additional Reference sources
Univentity System of Georgia. Film Service News Letter, October, 1941. page 7
University of Florida. Free Industrial Films; and Films of the Florida Cooperative Film Library, /94J-42. page 43
University of Illinois. The Lens Speaker (Monthly Bulletin, 1941. Vol. 3, page 3)
Indiana University. News from the Pureau of Audio-Visual Aids,November 12, 1941t Vol. 2, page 3
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THE FILM INDEX
VOL. I: THE FILM AS ART
Compì led and edited by
New York City WPA Writers* Project
780 pages	-	51 Ulus.
Published jointly by
The Museum of Modern Art Film library The H. W. Wilson Company
THE film INDEX, a three-vdl ume b i b 1 i og raphy deal i ng wi t h the creative, social, and industrial phases of the film, is a pioneer attempt to organize the vast literature of the motion picture.
THE FILM aS ART, volume I of the INDEX, is devoted to the creative aspects of the film. The publication of this volume makes accessible for the first time the enormous accumulation of information about films housed in the many libraries all over the country.
Classified and fully annotated, THE FILM AS ART contains some 8,600 entries, representing the work of 2,100 authors. Approximately 4,300 films are covered throughout the book. Biographical or other references are given for 4 , 200 film craftsmen. The 70-page alphabetical index contains over 12,000 entries.
Material is arranged by subject under 160 main classifications. Part i, History and Technique, contains ger>-eral works; critical and aesthetic studies; hi stories of the film in America and abroad; discussions of 13 departments of technique, from act i ng through writing; and biographical material on the film’s outstanding craftsmen. Part ll, Types of Film, is devoted to material on individual fi1ms, classified according to content or form under some 40 f ict ional, factual, or animated film types.
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