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NATIONAL INSTITUTE URGED. INFLUENCING PRIVATE OPINION. Unilc-d Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received June 11, 8.35 a.m.) LONDON, June 10. The commission on educational and cultural films advises tlie establishment of a National Film Institute, in which to create an advisory committee, including representatives of the learned societies, and educational associations of Hie Dominions and India, with tlie object of influencing public opinion in appreciation of good films. Referring -to the effect on child education, the report expresses the opinion that films are a stimulant, not a sedative. There is much muddled thinking over the effect of films on children to-day, who are equally entitled lo their crooks as yesterday’s children were to their bandits. Slapstick comedy, miscalled vulgar, is healthy, and delights children.
The report urges the establishment of films in schools, also special programmes for children, and the interchange of films between Britain and the Dominions, to aid mutual understanding in llie Empire.
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Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18660, 11 June 1932, Page 5
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