'This film presents a revelation of the beauty and colorful activity of the trees of New York State. Beautiful time-lapse pictures show the emerging buds, leaves, and flowerings on the trees. The identifying features on tree branches, flowers, fruit, and bark are shown, utilizing time-lapse photography to show the moving detail," via SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
"An Old Oak Production. 38 minutes. Produced by Joan Baldwin, Chris Von Erpecom. Handwritten title cards throughout with sound of sleighbells ringing just during cards. Begins with snowy scenes of house and barn, snowblower. Views of Ogunquit, Maine, including Ogunquit post office. Interiors with parties and holiday activities, man at piano plays medley of carols. A sequence of three women with dogs and cats, "Joan wants to take a picture of the animals. Looks like the Bronx zoo." Woman with still camera is likely Joan, who has a 16mm camera on a tripod. The voice is distinctively mid-century media influenced. Views of gift exchange." oldfilm.org
"Short wide screen amateur film made by George Ives, a Chicago Metro Movie Club member, and edited by Kenosha Cine Club member Ron Doerring." Chicago Film Archives
"Expedition to the Bunsby Island group on the west coast of Vancouver Island to undertake a survey of plants, wildlife and marine life there. Made for lecture use." (BC Archives)
"The dependence of all living things on water. The physical properties of water; water as a habitat for such creatures as insects, birds, beavers, frogs; use and abuse of water resources by man." (BC Archives)
"Glen Turner might take a cue from "Gigi" and "Thank Heaven for little girls" with curly hair and their interesting mud pies. With teddy bear and dog, she does for a walk. En route we view the ducks, geese and other farm animals. The trees display their fall wardrobe to add to the delight of a walk in the woods. Soon the dog realizes they have gone too far from home and he goes back for Mother. Soon we return to the little girl asleep admidst the golden leaves. An enjoyable picture of things little girls like to do" PSA Journal, Nov. 1958, 46-47.
"Effective film transitions spark an interesting story of a trip to Texas. The narration indicates careful preliminary research into the geology, history, economic and social conditions of this state." PSA Journal, Dec. 1955, 37.
"Undoubtedly a great deal of time and effort went into this production. An ambitious undertaking, complete with specially designed costumes and props. Excellent lighting." PSA Journal, Dec. 1955, 37.
"Excellent handling of camera and lights. A nice story telling family film starring Maxine (who has appeared in several other prize winning films) and her new baby." PSA Journal, Dec. 1955, 37.
Total Pages: 299
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