Movie Makers (Jan-May 1928)

of the folded end of the adhesive, which is always loose, and peel it off. In addition to using this with the leader strip, the film, instead of being inserted into the hub of the projection reel, may be fastened to it by means of the tape, a much simpler and quicker operation. It was quite a coincidence that some time ago Mr. Robbins, and Mr. W. Woodcock, of Charles Willoughby, Inc., New York City, although working separately, came upon the idea of having the Filmo projector rewind its own film by motor power, with no attachments other than an ordinary Filmo projector spring belt. All that is necessary is to slip off the top and bottom belt on the projector, place the extra belt around the top pulley, bringing it down in a half turn around the shaft connected with the motor. Simply turn on the starting switch and you will find that it does a nice job of rewinding. Of course, this method applies only to those Filmo projectors that have the shaft projecting. The projectors are now being supplied equipped this way, with an extra spring belt for rewinding. A Correction nPHROUGH a proof error the fol•* lowing paragraph in the Showat-Home Movie Library advertisement in December Amateur Movie Makers should have been placed beneath the name of the Metropolitan Motion Picture Co., Film Exchange Building, Detroit, Michigan, instead of beneath the name of Regina Films, Ltd., where it appeared: "Dealers and home projector owners please communicate with them for complete details." The Metropolitan is exclusive agent for Show-at-Home Movie Library for the State of Michigan. Dealer Enterprise /"\NE of the most interesting plans ^-^ for extending sales of cine equipment which has come to our attention is that of dealers reprinting special articles from Amateur Movie Makers and sending them to the list of local citizens to whom the particular articles would directly appeal. Articles on the use of cine equipment in medical and surgical work have so far proved most popular for this purpose, the reprints being sent to all of the doctors within the dealer's trade territory. However, there have been many special articles in Amateur Movie Makers which would apply as directly to other specific groups, and it is obvious that this clever sales plan should be followed whenever an opportunity presents itself. Among the dealers who have pioneered in this salesmanship have been the Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc., of Baltimore, Md., and Butler's, Inc., of Wilmington, Del. Another interesting variation of this plan has also been evolved by Kelly & Green, of Erie, Pa., who mailed several hundred postcards to medical men offering them a copy of Amateur Movie Makers, if they would like to read the medical article in question. Film Progress AT a meeting of the American College of Surgeons in Montreal some time ago, a committee was formed to formulate procedures for the development of the cinema as an adjunct to medical teaching. In December, 1916, the committee met in Rochester, New York, with Will H. Hays, president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America; George Eastman, head of the Eastman Kodak Company, and several other representatives of that company, and initial working plans were adopted. Mr. Eastman offered the technical resources of his company and the cooperation of the School of Medicine and Dentistry of Rochester for experimental efforts. On December 15th, 1927, in the office of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, in New York, a medical film, "Infection of the Hand," the first of this series, prepared under the supervision of Dr. Finnegan, head of the educational department of the Eastman Kodak Company, was given a private showing to a group that included Will Hays and Dr. J. B. Squier, famous surgeon. A group representing the public was invited, its representatives being Roy W. Winton, Lee Hanmer, and Walter D. Kerst, of the Amateur Cinema League. The picture shown, which depicts important methods of operations for treating hands, is expected to be of great value to surgeons who treat men and women who are injured in accidents in industrial plants. This will teach surgeons everywhere the most modern ways for saving hands and fingers that under many conditions would be amputated. It is expected that many other medical films will be produced, with the cooperation of some of the foremost surgeons of the world. Such films will be of untold value to student surgeons, opening up to them the most modern methods of surgery, besides preserving for future generations the work of eminent surgeons of the present day. The showing was concluded with the projection of classroom films made by the Eastman Kodak Company for visual instruction in the public schools of the country. Make*Vbur Own Movies of this MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Gardner Wells, the famous expert in amateur movie making, will be along to help you film many strange and beautiful scenes. YOU can come along on this cruise which a limited number of Movie-Makers will take to the Mediterranean, leaving New York February 8th. The party will go on James Boring's Third Annual Mediterranean Cruise sailing on the White Star Liner S. S. Doric. Every travel comfort has been arranged by experts so that you can devote full time to filming the quaint customs and thrilling beauty of the colorful Mediterranean countries. As much or as little companionship of other Movie Makers as you want. Expert filming advice from Gardner Wells. And the whole 62 day cruise for one reasonable fee. A Cruise You Can Never Forget No other part of the world is more attractive to traveling Movie Makers than the Mediterranean. Blue skies and a faithful sun. Beautiful remnants of past civilization. Strange and wonderful natural scenes. Odd peoples with interesting habits and dress. Every hour will have its thrill. And each thrill can be recorded in your camera to entertain you and your friends when you return. Think what a diversity of scenes this itinerary will give you: Madeira, Gibraltar, Granada, Algiers, Blidah, Tunis and Carthage, Malta, Athens, Constantinople, Beirut, Damascus, Jerusalem, Cairo, Luxor, Syracuse, Naples, Amalfi, Capri, Monte Carlo and the Riviera. And you can stop over in Europe if you wish. Send Now For Full Details Reservations are going fast. So decide now to join Gardner Wells and his party of Movie Makers. Mail the coupon today for full particulars. Gardner Wells JAMES BORING'S TRAVEL SERVICE, Inc. DEPT. M-271 45 Astor Place, New York City "Assistants to the traveling movie maker" gardner wells, James Borings Travel Service, DEPT. M-271 45 Astor Place, New York City. Please send me details of the Movie Makers' Mediterranean Cruise under your personal direction, sailing from New York, February 8th, 1928. Name Address City State Forty-five