The Cine Technician (1953-1956)

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September 1955 CINE TECHNICIAN 139 RUSSIAN TECHNICIANS MEET A.C.T. MEMBERS Messrs. Belyaev (Sound), Solovie (Head of Soviet Film Division) and Khomutov (Art) discuss a sound problem with John Cox and Dave Boston. Mr. Rudocoff (Head of the Soviet Delegation) talks over a technical point with Lighting Cameraman Oswald Morris. [Photographs by George Hill 21 YEARS AGO In September 1934 WINSTON CHURCHILL signed by London Film Productions to edit a series of topical films — provisional list, selected by Churchill, was Will Monarchies Return? Rise of Japan, Marriage Laws & Customs, Gold and Unemployment. TRADES UNION CONGRESS at Weymouth pledged support to cinema workers for a revision of the 1909 Cinematograph Act so as to improve working conditions. Main resolution at Congress was one condemning fascism. THE Queen Mary LAUNCHED at Clydebank; 25 Gaumont-British cameramen and staff covered the event; Movietone flew their cameramen's negative from Glasgow to London, where editing and lab staff worked through the night; Pathe and Universal Talking News also competed in the race to bring the event to the screens the following day. G.P.O. FILM UNIT condemned by Select Committee on Estimates for competing with commercial companies in making documentaries; the Unit should, they said, stick to publicising the Post Office. Stolen Assignment A.C.T. FILMS' recently-completed second feature Stolen Assignment, made for British Lion, commences a complete A. B.C. circuit deal on October 3rd. Our film is teamed up with Geordie and will play with it wherever the latter is shown. Favourable notices were again received in the Trade Press. The DAILY FILM RENTER says " Breezing unfolding, well-maintained mystery factor, hearty fistic finale." This paper commends the director, Terence Fisher; " He brings a light-hearted touch to bear from the directional end, and the laughs come plentifully. Like wise the cast takes its uncomplicated dialogue and situations well in its stride." KINE WEEKLY sums it up as " Lively story, competent cast, handy footage and quota ticket." THE CINEMA'S summary is "Plenty of easy humour and lightly suggested romantic interest. Background of journalism and police work has reasonable authenticity, direction is smooth, camera work lively. Bright British quota booking." The full technical credit list for this film was published in last month's CINE TECHNICIAN. Who Wants a Car? Here is a chance for a car enthusiast. We recently received a letter from Mrs. Dan Birt in which she said: " I am wondering whether any A.C.T. member would be interested in Dan's car. " It is a 1934 Talbot 105 Sports Tourer. It is at present in the garage of a friend, Mr. Scates, of 2 Rushton Mews, St. Mark's Road, Ladbroke Grove, W.ll (Telephone Park 9562 and LAD 3732). He is fully authorised by me to handle everything. The car is in very good condition, but she is, of course, an enthusiast's car." TECHNICAL LECTURE We hope to carry a report of the Technical Lecture on the TODD-AO PROCESS in our October issue