40 BILLION ENEMIES

Duration: 25 min

Year Published: 1941

Creator: Westinghouse

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: "Describes first the improvement of general health brought about by mechanical refrigeration since its development in the 1800s. The relation between temperature and food spoilage is explained." "The storing of foods in an electric refrigerator is demonstrated at length, and advice is given on the care and use of food." "The main value of the film derives from its graphic presentation of how to use a refrigerator. The film continuously emphasizes the importance of temperature in preserving perishable foods and omits health hazards caused by contamination. No advertising." Health films

Complete Record: Dewey number: 621.5 Audience level: jh-sh-trade-adult Format/cost: 16-sd-loan Distributors / rental: Montana State Library of Visual Aids loan; University of Texas 25c; Division of Correspondence Study, Film Library, North Dakota 50c; State College of Washington 50c; NYH loan

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946