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This Traveltalk series short visits a few locations where the centuries-old traditions of ancient India are kept alive in contemporary times.

How Bill overcomes his fear of the water through understanding its sources.

The first travelogue released by Twentieth Century-Fox in CinemaScope, produced and directed by Otto Lang, is a photographic record of a journey from Milan to Naples, through Florence and Rome, on a streamlined passenger train. En route, the film takes time out in the cities mentioned to take a look at the landmarks -- past and present -- with the climax on the edge of Vesuvius' smoldering crater. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Actor Joe E. Brown narrates this compilation of film clips and behind-the-scenes footage of some of the screen's most famous comics, ranging from Ben Turpin and Fatty Arbuckle to W. C. Fields and Andy Clyde.

A film shot in the early 1930s and revised in 1952 which covers Moscow, the tribal areas of the Caucasus Mountains, avant-garde and Jewish theatre preformances, dance festivals, the newly established U.S. Embassy, as well as local daily life.

Part of BFI collection "Portrait of a People."

'A demented fable of alchemical inquisition. Ridiculed by his neighbours, a madman works in isolation on a chemical formula for making gold. He finally succeeds after being told the secret in a dream, but his conceit drives him to get back at his sceptical friends, turning one neighbour into gold before he is punished by being turned to gold himself.' -Mark Webber

The coach of a freshman track team explains the intricacies of the male reproduction system, and how to use it, to his team.

The tragic tale of a man and his singing flea.

1950 Jim Davis short

First shown on April 3, 1954, The New World Society in Action played a vital role in helping interested ones and longtime Witnesses of Jehovah to appreciate the smooth functioning and international scope of God's earthly organization. Following is the announcement of its release as it appeared on the front page of the May 1954 issue of Informant: "The Society has produced a motion picture entitled 'The New World Society in Action.' To enable all of Jehovah's witnesses and persons of good will to see it the Society is supplying each district servant throughout the world with the film and instructions for showing it at circuit assemblies and to individual congregations as opportunity affords. Beginning May 1, it will be shown on Saturday night at all circuit assemblies in the United States. Be sure to attend and see 'The New World Society in Action.'" In its first year alone,

The only film except for helping John Marshall with The Hunters that I did when I went to the Kalahari in 1957. I became entranced by an old lady about whom I photographed and made this little film.

Shot in Alfred Leslie’s Bowery loft on Fourth Avenue and 12th Street, this silent production footage belies the long-held belief that Pull My Daisy was purely improvised, offering a tender glimpse of Leslie clowning with Frank’s artist wife Mary Frank and young son Pablo. — Museum of Modern Art

Emphasizes the importance of wearing galoshes, being alert when crossing streets and dressing properly in winter. Also stresses safe sledding, throwing snowballs in proper places and ice skating cautiously.

Discusses the need for the Falcon Dam to aid in drought, flood control, and irrigation, then describes a severe flood that occurred within a year of the dam's construction, in which the Falcon Dam proved to be invaluable. With no major dams yet constructed on the Upper Rio Grande, cities in Val Verde, Webb, and Maverick Counties, as well as northern regions of the Mexican state of Coahuila, were devastated. When the flood waters rushed into the Lower Rio Grande region, the area that is controlled by the Falcon Dam, the dam was tested. It prevailed, saving the entire area from destruction.

Presents an overview of Pakistan--its geographic and climatic features, its methods of agricultural and industrial production, and its modes of travel.

Part of the Look at Life Rank series reels about ballon riding.

A slapstick domestic comedy about a middle-aged couple trying to live more economically.

Prompted by a discussion between painters sitting at lunch, this film analyzes seven common notions about races, heredity and group differences in the light of known scientific evidence, and proves them all wrong. Since it's situated on a college campus, the discussion benefits by the availability of modern audiovisual aids (an overhead projector) and attempts to delve under the surface of stereotype.

Poetic short about autumn in Norway.

Eddie Johnson is disappointed that none of his friends nominated him for treasurer of the school hobby club, he later learns from his dad the importance of being trustworthy.

The members of a sixth-grade class learn to construct good paragraphs by composing a topic sentence, by relating other ideas to it in proper sequence and by composing an effective concluding sentence.

This creepy film starts with newsagent posters telling of an escape from Broadmoor. We see a girl deliver newspapers to a house from which a small child emerges followed by a nanny pushing a pram. They both walk along quiet streets to a local park - followed by a sinister man. The nanny rests on a bench while the child chases her ball to an isolated spot. A shadow looms over her. Her scream alerts the nanny who finds the man on the ground revealing the Emperor moth he’s just caught.

Reconstructs the case of United States vs. Darby Lumber Company, which, in 1941, resolved long struggles over the question of whether Congress had the right to set minimum wages, limit child labor, and in other respects legislate employment standards.

A demonstration of Mobilcolor at a 1952 Guggenheim showing.

An animated short that summarizes the manufacture of steel and a humorous look at a world without it.

Short film documenting children's street games and songs in 1950s Edinburgh.

Unaware that Katnip is the night watchman, Herman takes his three nephews to the circus.

Little Audrey, while fishing, falls to the bottom of the sea, where she encounters all types of sea-life and then is arrested by the local fish-constable. She is tried by a jury of sardines who find her guilty, and she is sentenced to the 'eelectric chair." She makes an escape attempt, and wakes up to find it has all been a dream. She has a nibble on her fishing line and reels in a small fish, which she quickly returns to the water.

multi-colored circular lights swivel, refract, bleed

Two young boys learn why and under what conditions an object will float in water. For elementary and junior high school grades.

Reflections of the neon lights, pedestrians and street traffic on the sidewalks of New York’s Times Square at night in the rain….the lights resemble precious gems and the shiny sidewalks appear to be animated stained glass windows.

The three portrait sketches of the title are called 'Claudia', 'Fernando Birri' and 'Saulat Rahman'. Presumably made when Margaret Tait was a student at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematographia, Rome.

Indian film starring S.V. Ranga Rao

Directed, assembled by Hy Hirsch.

A short documentary directed by Kurt Baum.

A short film from the National Safety Council detailing six commonly held beliefs that can lead to death.

Sabrina spends some time pottering around the house.

Shows how classical Rome, the church, and the life and times of the people have influenced Italian artists. The Gates of Paradise by Ghiberti, the Arena Chapel in Padua. Giotto's frescoes, and other historic Italian monuments and works of art are pictured. For junior and senior high school, college, and adult groups.

This is the story of Naha, a Seminole Indian boy who lives many years ago in a bog Florida swamp. Visiting Naha's people, seeing his mother, father, and their way of life, and traveling into the swamp with Naha as he returns the baby alligator captured by his dog, Lugnee, pupils learn of life among the Indians of the Everglades.

A movie by the Shell Oil Company traces the history of the development of the diesel engine from the Otto 'SILENT' gas engine of 1877.

Made by the Hemel Hempstead Development Corporation in 1959, this short records the development of Hemel Hempstead following its assignment of New Town status a decade earlier. Originally this had a narrative track recorded by Wyndham Thomas, but this is now missing. Included as an extra on the BFI Flipside release of I Start Counting

Pictures the facilities and explains the educational value of children's museums in the United States. Shows Richard and a group of children as they visit the Brooklyn Children's Museum. They watch and operate mechanical displays, handle and pet animals on exhibit, and participate in projects such as movies, doll making, folk dancing, and photography.

A young couple, urged to wait before getting married, visit their minister for advice. Two case histories, where marriage was not postponed until school was completed, demonstrate that too early marriage may mean sacrifice of other important satisfactions.

Animated. Demonstrates how three sets of parents try to 'IMMUNIZE' their children against prejudice by using three different methods.

This cute little short was made for the Australian Broadcasting commission, with animation by the small Rowl Greenhalgh productions.

Short film by Robert Vickrey.

Short experimental film by Hy Hirsh. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with iotaCenter and National Film Preservation Foundation in 2000.

Behind-the-scenes documentary short about circuses.

Shows the relationship of the Constitution to organized labor. Presents the case of Whitaker et al. v. North Carolina, in which a group of unions challenged the constitutionality of a state ban on the closed shop, the union shop, and other union security provisions. Traces the role of the fourteenth amendment in labor struggles.

Short film about a 1952 attempt to climb the world's highest mountain.

The jazzy cartoon short about that "cool little bunny" giving baskets full of Easter joy. Stylish 1950s UPA production design in this Easter musical short features some very loose and exhilarating animation, largely by Grim Natwick - plus a great vocal track of the seasonal pop standard.

A documentary on the railroad's role in public transportaitons. Produced by Encyclopedia Britannica Films.

Litle Rocquefort, the mouse named after a cheese, is reading a horror book to his cat pal. A Dr. Jekyll/Mr.Hyde-type character is mixing his evil potion, and needs the tail of a black cat and chooses the one on Roquefort's buddy. The mouse comes to his rescue, and when Dr. Silvana ropes the cat's tail, Roquefort uses his tail to make an electrical short-circuit. After a few more harrowing chases, the mouse finally rescues the cat. The cat's finale act if to make Little Roquefort eat the book.

A short comedy about a group of skiers who end up spending their skiing weekend in the Gatineaus enjoying themselves despite their mishaps--but never making it onto the hill.