NINTH STATE

Duration: 22min

Year Published: 1940

Creator: Emerson Yorke Studio

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: The historical reason for the title of this film is that New Hampshire was the necessary ninth state to ratify the constitution. Colonial houses and doorways are first shown, followed by a trip to the State House at Concord is shown with the statues to Daniel Webster, John Phillips, Franklin Pierce. The Memorial parade is shown which was held to commemorate the bi-centennial re-constitution. These background scenes are followed by others to show some of the industries of New Hampshire, its water power for generating electricity to use in transmitting plywood industrial advantages; the surprising advantages of skiing, skating, and dog sleds. Narrated by Alois Havrilla. "One of the best two-reelers ever to be fashioned as good-will ambassador for a community's industrial and recreational advantages. The photography is amazing amount of subject matter—historical, cultural, industrial, recreational and seasonal wanes. The finale, following stirring shots of New Hampshire in Winter, in contrast to the already delineated Summer glories, is ingeniously devised." Film daily

Complete Record: Dewey number: 917.42 Audience level: el-jh-sh Format/cost: 16-sd-color-sale apply Distributors / rental: Nh; Ohio Department of Education

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946