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Erria/Aberria [Town/ Homeland]

Date produced: 1961

Filmmaker(s):

Gotzon Elorza

Description:

Profunda reflexión sobre la Patria. Refleja la visión del ambiente rural de Euskal Herria a través de tomas de personajes populares como los bertsolaris Valentin Enbeitia y Jon Lopategi y el bailarín Victor Olaeta. Por razones de censura la película pasó a llamarse Erria (El Pueblo)

A profound reflection about the Homeland. Reflects the perspective of the rurality in Euskal Herria, through shots of popular characters such as the bertsolaris Valentin Enbetia and Jon Lopategi, and the dancer Victor Olaeta. Because of censorship, the name of the film had to be changed to Erria (The Town).


Flight to Fantasy

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Llloyd J. Sullivan

Description:

"Mother gives Junior a model airplane kit and immediately, he sets about the task of assembly while Dad works on the opposite side of the table editing motion pictures. During the night, Junior goes into a dream sequence of flying his airplane. Later he flies his toy in a local contest and wins the big prize. A likely event in the life of a boy" PSA Journal, Oct. 1961, 48.


Visitor, The

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Gerald Wilson

Description:

"The visitor gains entrance to use the telephone. He is a person of strange power. Everything in the house feels and responds to his ghostly presence. After much apprehension, the housewife persuades him to leave; the spell is broken" PSA Journal, Nov. 1960, 42.


Wilderness Alps of Stehekin, The

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

David Brower

Description:

"A story of the natural wilderness, people, and mountains 200 miles from the sea, the wilderness alps of Stehekin in the North Cascade country. Brought into its scenic grandeur through the ages never the same, yet not to be changed by man. There are the wild gardens and glaciers high above the sea but far below the icecaps on Mt. Rainier, from time preceding us. A beautiful, relaxing retreat with a narration to be remembered for its refreshing call to the wilderness" PSA Journal, Nov. 1960, 42.


Rex Malloy

Date produced: 1960

Description:

"A man is shot, the gun is handed to an innocent lad who is promptly grabbed by a police officer. Rex Malloy is asked to defend the young man. Money is available to Rex if he will not defend the boy. Rex is much concerned, money vs. professional conscience. In a moment of sleep, head on hands on the desk, his subconscious finds a way to remind him of his duty" PSA Journal, Nov. 1960, 42.


Just Another Day

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Willard Stevens

Description:

"Just another day with junior and the usual problems of getting a boy to get out of bed, wash, dress, and finally eat his breakfast as he must get along to school. An opportunity for some of us to relive those long-ago days" PSA Journal, Nov. 1960, 42.


Golden Week in Kyoto

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Oscar H. Horovitz

Description:

"This time Oscar visited Kyoto during cherry blossom time when all of the art activities are centered about the showy blossoms. Our filmer does take the time to do those not easy to get closeups of the children and grownups as they go about their daily chores. We visit the theatre to see the cherry blossom dance, a fitting symbol of Golden Week in Kyoto" PSA Journal, Nov. 1960, 42.


Disneyland

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Aaron L. Binekorb

Description:

"There are many things at Disneyland for the filmer and, of course, these must be filmed as they are. It is not every filmer who makes an interesting motion picture of a portion of this holiday land. Binekorb takes us on the water excursion and through the "back country and jungle." A picture to be enjoyed by all. The film was returned to the maker before a frame enlargement could be made" PSA Journal, Nov. 1960, 41.


Crosses and Cod

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Gene Arneson

Description:

"In the land of the Gaspe Peninsula the people live by the sea, fishing for cod, cleaning and preparing these for market; sheep, wool, spinning, cloth weaving; and wood carvings. The wood carving center of Canada has many excellent carvings; works of art, creations of all sizes. A bird sanctuary three miles from the peninsula is a breeding ground for gannets. An unusual but happy visit with people and their daily affairs" PSA Journal, Nov. 1960, 41.


Catnap

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Jack Pashkovsky

Description:

"Mother is tired and catnaps while junior is at play. Soon junior takes his teddy bear and goes exploring the park, highway, and railroad. There are automobiles and trains to spark anxious moments. When Mother awakens, the young man has returned from his venture. A dream, perhaps" PSA Journal, Nov. 1960, 41.


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