A resource guide for a course in the history of American movies is presented. Although the guide is specifically intended for use with the text, "Movies in America" (EM 010 853), the authors feel that it can be used to enhance any course in American film history regardless of the main text. The first section of the guide discusses the basic technical and administrative information necessary for getting a course going. The remainder allows the teacher to choose between two modes of instruction; the follow-the-book mode and the adaptation study mode. The book does not have discussion questions or lessons per se, but it does have a complete set of appendixes that include a film index, an annotated list of film sources, and a list of film periodicals, organizations and services. (MC)