COLLECTION NAME:
Rare and Distinctive Collections Moving Image Film and Video
Record
Collection Name:
Rare and Distinctive Collections Moving Image Film and Video
Title:
Marriage and Divorce
Name:
McGraw-Hill
Name Role Term Text:
Producer
Resource Type:
Moving Image
Genre:
Educational films
Genre:
television programs
Genre:
sound films
Date Created:
1949
Language Term:
English
Extent:
1 film reel (14min., 42sec.)
Form:
black-and-white film (film, material)
Form:
16mm (photographic film size)
Abstract:
Producer, McGraw-Hill. Educational film. Diescripton from Mountain Plains Film Library Catalogs (1960s-1970s), "Surveys the problems of broken homes and the increasing divorce rate."
Note:
00:00:00 Opening credits read, “The Editors of Time Life Fortune present The March of Time forum edition. Marriage and Divorce.” 00:00:32 A narrator talks about weddings and the act of marriage as a hope for most women and a symbol for the “continuity of family and home and their place in the life of the community.” 00:01:00 The narrator talks about the legal aspects of marriage as a bride is shown arriving to her wedding. 00:02:40 The narrator talks about the steps newlyweds must take after they are married such as finding affordable living and spending paychecks wisely to keep up with duties around the house. 00:03:30 The narrator talks about the disagreements couples might encounter over expenses and the potential those arguments could lead to divorce. Couples are shown arguing on the screen. 00:04:20 The narrator talks about divorce as a “propounding disturbing experience leaving deep psychological scars.” A woman is shown crying in divorce court. The scene changes to show the impacts divorce might have on children and families. 00:04:50 The narrator talks about the fact that the percentage of divorce had been doubling since 1900; 06:05 The narrator talks about the cultural shift outside of rural families and the experience of modern living. 00:06:58 The narrator talks about the increasing economic independence of women as one modern factor disrupting marriage. 00:07:15 Marynia Farnham is shown dictating some of her ideas about the independence of women and the impacts that has on families. 00:08:00 The narrator talks about the National Council on Family Relations and divorce. 00:08:27 The scene changes to show the role churches are taking to deter from divorce; Screen appears to read, “Throughout the ages, men and women have tried to find ways to make lasting and happy marriages.” 00:09:28 The narrator talks about the ideas of love before marriage with young adults and teenagers. The narrator talks about parents finding partners for their children, as well as arranged marriage. 00:10:44 The narrator talks about the increasing profession of marriage counselors to help couples avoid divorce. 00:11:35 The narrator talks about the rewards of married life despite the disagreements. The scene changes to show babies and the narrator talks about the rewards of having children and raising a family. The narrator talks about the benefits men have while providing for a family. 00:14:32 End credits appear and read “The End, The March of Time.” 00:14:42 End of recording.
Note Type:
Segment sequence
Note:
Collection of origin: Continuing Education and Extension Center papers
Subject Topic:
Marriage
Subject Topic:
Divorce
Subject Topic:
Families
Subject Name:
Farnham, Marynia F. (Marynia Foot), 1899-
Identifier:
U183050990051_narv_cuExtension_marriageDivorce_a.mp4
Physical Location:
University of Colorado Boulder Libraries Rare and Distinctive Collections
Shelf Locator:
COU: 2495
Date Captured:
2022
Internet Media Type:
video/mp4
Digital Origin:
reformatted digital
Access Condition:
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