Made in 1935, this 25 minute, b&w film features Dr. Arnold Gesell’s work at the Yale Clinic of Child Development. It discusses the remarkable growth of human infants, both mentally and physically. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural laws governing this growth to appreciate the psychological significance of infancy. The text highlights the need for a strong foundation of mental health from infancy to manage complex civilizations. It describes a research program at Yale University that studies the mental growth of infants using motion picture cameras to record and analyze their behavior. The study aims to establish a baseline for diagnosing mental characteristics in early stages. The text also details various developmental milestones and behaviors observed in infants, such as grasping objects, sitting, creeping, and walking, illustrating the progressive changes in their physical and mental abilities. Stresses the need for infant hygiene and treats many phases of infant behavior.

This film is “Part 2”. Part 1 is GG1631A