John W. Barnes Movies

  • 1977
    The Portable Phonograph

    The Portable Phonograph

    The Portable Phonograph

    01977HD

    An adaptation of the short story of the same title by Walter Van Tilburg Clark, in which four men who have survived a catastrophic war share memories...

    The Portable Phonograph
  • 1975
    The Art of Silence: The Cage

    The Art of Silence: The Cage

    The Art of Silence: The Cage

    01975HD

    One in a series of twelve films in which the great French mime Marcel Marceau performs some works from his repertoire. In his introduction he...

    The Art of Silence: The Cage
  • 1970
    The Bible as Literature: Part 1 -- Saga and Story in the Old Testament

    The Bible as Literature: Part 1 -- Saga and Story in the Old Testament

    The Bible as Literature: Part 1 -- Saga and Story in the Old Testament

    01970HD

    Deals with the Old Testament as a collection of literary forms. Combines paintings with narrative sculptures to relate the saga of the creation, the...

    The Bible as Literature: Part 1 -- Saga and Story in the Old Testament
  • 1954
    The Pilgrims

    The Pilgrims

    The Pilgrims

    01954HD

    Follows the Pilgrims from England to Holland and to New England. Discusses the Mayflower compact and the hardships in the New World.

    The Pilgrims
  • 1953
    The Living City

    The Living City

    The Living City

    51953HD

    This short explores the early planning innovations and the subsequent mistakes that resulted in developing urban sprawl, suburbia, and gentrification...

    The Living City
  • 1970
    The Art of Silence: Youth Maturity Old Age and Death

    The Art of Silence: Youth Maturity Old Age and Death

    The Art of Silence: Youth Maturity Old Age and Death

    01970HD

    One in a series of twelve films in which the great French mime Marcel Marceau performs some works from his repertoire. In his introduction Marceau...

    The Art of Silence: Youth Maturity Old Age and Death
  • 1975
    The Painter

    The Painter

    The Painter

    01975HD

    short from of Series “The Art of silence: pantomimes with Marcel Marceau and his partner Pierre Verry”. Mime makes the invisible visible...

    The Painter
  • 1975
    Bip as a skater

    Bip as a skater

    Bip as a skater

    01975HD

    This Bip pantomime deals with his visit to a skating rink. Featuring Marcel Marceau.

    Bip as a skater
  • 1970
    Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island

    Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island

    Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island

    01970HD

    Recreates the conflict of Roger Williams with the Puritan leaders of New England, including his attempts to achieve separation of church and state,...

    Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island
  • 1953
    The Baltimore Plan

    The Baltimore Plan

    The Baltimore Plan

    01953HD

    Documentary concerning Baltimore's efforts at urban renewal with an emphasis on improving housing in the city's slums.

    The Baltimore Plan
  • 1970
    Shaw vs. Shakespeare I: The Character of Caesar

    Shaw vs. Shakespeare I: The Character of Caesar

    Shaw vs. Shakespeare I: The Character of Caesar

    01970HD

    This is the first film in Barnes' 'Shaw vs. Shakespeare' series, considered by experts to be among the finest educational films ever made. Here is...

    Shaw vs. Shakespeare I: The Character of Caesar
  • 1958
    Chaucer's England

    Chaucer's England

    Chaucer's England

    01958HD

    Follows Chaucer's pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, telling stories as they ride. Chaucer's England (1958) Shows some background scenery taken in...

    Chaucer's England
  • 1970
    Roy - Sheep Dog Of The Scottish Highlands

    Roy - Sheep Dog Of The Scottish Highlands

    Roy - Sheep Dog Of The Scottish Highlands

    01970HD

    Tells the story of a young Scottish boy and his sheep dog.

    Roy - Sheep Dog Of The Scottish Highlands
  • 1953
    The American Revolution

    The American Revolution

    The American Revolution

    01953HD

    Explains strategy, movement of forces and important battles of the revolutionary war. Geographical, social and political factors which brought...

    The American Revolution
  • 1970
    Look to the Land

    Look to the Land

    Look to the Land

    01970HD

    Presents man's use and misuse of land throughout the country. Includes conservation measures now in operation and suggests further steps.

    Look to the Land
  • 1970
    To Live Together

    To Live Together

    To Live Together

    01970HD

    The story of a summer camp in which children of different racial backgrounds participate. Points out that the prejudices of the children, when...

    To Live Together
  • 1951
    People Along the Mississippi

    People Along the Mississippi

    People Along the Mississippi

    01951HD

    A boy in Minnesota builds a toy boat and, after writing his name and address on the craft, sends the small vessel on its journey to the Gulf of...

    People Along the Mississippi
  • 1954
    The Civil War

    The Civil War

    The Civil War

    01954HD

    The American Civil War (also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865, fought between the northern United States...

    The Civil War
  • 1975
    The Mask Maker

    The Mask Maker

    The Mask Maker

    01975HD

    Marcel Marceau pantomimes the story of a man who becomes trapped in one of his ‘masks.’

    The Mask Maker