Greetings All,

I was watching "Flight of the Phoenix" with Jimmy Stewart and Hardy
Kruger the other day; made in the 60's I believe. Mr. Kruger used a
slide rule for his calculations throughout the movie. Can't tell
what it is, guessing a Nestler or a Faber. I won't tell you the plot
for those who want to rent it; good movie, if a little bit too long.
Thanks.

John K. Emmons

--- In sliderule@egroups.com, "Robert Demers" <bdemers@i...> wrote:
> Yesterday I happened to be watching (please, no comments on my
> taste) "The Deadly Mantis", a "B" grade, 2 star, flick from the
late
> 50's staring William Hooper (Paul Drake of Perry Mason fame) as a
> paleontologist.
>
> At one point he picks up a slide rule and uses it to calculate the
> size of the giant mantis from the width of tracks left by the
insect.
>
> Kind of fun to see. My rating on the film, I'd give it 1.5 stars.
> Translation: OK to watch - if your sick.
>
> Bob Demers