Thesis for the Ph.D. Degree. Department of Education. The University, Leeds. January, 1952. Dr Woodhouse's research aimed to test the validity of arguments supporting the use of film appreciation in schools. Claims regarding the recognition of film as an art from are briefly examined and a critical survey of the scope of film appreciation as well as procedures and practices encountered by teachers form around 1947 to 1952. the investigations took place at Ellerby Lane County Primary School in Leeds between 1948 and 1950.