Synopsis
The Lexington School for the Deaf (1:22) presents a childhood development film. "That the Deaf May Speak" traces the path of education for deaf students; how different the world is for them and how to prepare them to operate within it. The film is based at the Lexington School for the Deaf; the largest school for the deaf operating out of New York City since 1864. This film was created under a grant from the estate of Lt. Lester N. Hofheimer Jr. It opens with a model named Marsha in a trim blouse at a photo shoot for a magazine (:15). She leaves the studio (:42) for New York's streets. Along the route she pauses at a baby in a carriage (:47) and at a newspaper stand (:54). As she prepares to cross the street, she is nearly hit by a car blaring it's horn (1:10). The driver comes out from the driver's side hollering "What's a matter with you are you deaf?" Marsha confirms she is (1:09). The film is narrated by Alexander Scourby (1:35); an extremely notable American film, television and voice actor. The film was produced by Nat Campus (1:43). A classroom for young deaf students appears (1:57). A small girl paints a painting (2:09). The film turns to present how sound affects society. Pedestrians jam city streets (2:56) taxi cabs ride by. A 1953 Cadillac ambulance siren screams (3:04). A traffic cop blows a whistle (3:06). Bells are rung signifying the hour of the day (3:20). St Patrick's midtown cathedral appears (3:26). Actors and actresses put on a play (3:38). A vinyl record…
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Details
- Running time
- 42 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Deaf
- 1951
- Lexington School For The Deaf
- Promotional Film
- New York City
- Stock Footage
- Periscope Film
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