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SOUND FILM

ROOF OF AMERICA
T.9691 Domunento,.., 2 REELS
This is a record of the Polish mountaineering expedition to the High Andes,
in a remote corner of Argentina. The highest mountains of the group, El
Mercedario and Aconcagua, both over 23,000 feet in height, were climbed by
the expedition, and unique pictures were taken of · the ascents. The thrills and
adventures of the party have been captured by the camera, and their journey
through the strange, unique snow formations, which cover acres of ground, is
something the like of which has not previously been seen on the screen.
The full rage of a storm at 20,000 feet above sea level is experienced, and
we see the final conquest of the summits by men who have to fight for every step
they take by reason of the effect of the high altitude on the human frame. Men
who, dragging their feet behind them step by step, are afraid to sit down because
the effort of getting up again would be too great.
JIVIN" AND JAMMIN"
T.9692 llu•ical 2 REELS
This film brings to the screen the Maurice Arnold Sextet with melodies both I
old and new.
Maurice Arnold, at the piano, plays his own arrangement of "Three Blind
Mice", and provides the accompaniment for the husky voice of Dinah Kaye in I
"Honeysuckle Rose" and "These Foolish Things".
The pleasantly informal atmosphere of a recording studio provides a novel
background to this two reel musical, and the film should please "Jive" fans all
over the country.
L ND"'S END TO dOHN O"GROATS
T.9693 Docunumtary 3 REELS
True to its title, this film follows the route from Lands End, in Cornwall, to
John O'Groats, in the north of Scotland. The camera takes us along the
pleasant bye-ways of Devon, where we see something of the local industries, and
on to Wells with its magnificent cathedral.
Continuing our journey, we pass through Gloucester, Buxton Spa and on to
Manchester. Here we look around some of the many industries. The famous
Manchester Ship Canal is next visited and carries us on to Liverpool, the city
of shops. Then back into the open country again to enjoy the beauties of
Cumberland, and to watch the fascinating sheep dog trials before visiting
Carlisle.
On the Scottish border we visit the old forge at Gretna Green before
moving on to the fair city of Edinburgh and the historic town of Stirling. The
Highland scenery has much appeal to the eye, while the games and Scottish
reels, danced at Inverness, reflect the trl:le spirit of Scotland. And so on to
John O'Groats, where our picture ends with some fine views of the Scottish
scene.
The commentary, in this most interesting documentary, is spoken by three
well-known broadcasters, Michael Brooke, Frederick Allen and James Urquhart',
who all contribute much to the interest.

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