The handbook of kinematography, the history, theory, and practice of motion photography and projection (1911)

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HANDBOOK OF KINE MA TOGRAPH Y. 145 THE NEW CENTURY KALEE PROJECTOR stands out in the accom- panying figure (109) like the Rock of Gibraltar. It is solid, business- like, and has with it a sort of general air of being invulnerable, which should go far of itself to reassure the intending purchasers of one of these excellent machines. We like the general design, with its firm, amply supported base and clean cut proportions, and what is more, we are sure the motion picture proprietor and operator will like it too. It will be seen, the Kalee projector is of the neat self-contained inside light shutter type, while the Maltese Cross is of generous proportions, by which means wear is minimised and steadiness maintained. Ample gate masking, diagonal cut gears, arid a generally sound and scientific design and construction complete a projector which the parent firm may well be proud of. FIG. no. THE " IRON DUKE" STILL VIEW LANTERN. The " IRON DUKE " is the appropriate name given to the extremely serviceable still view lantern next figured. The lantern is especially designed for installation in the operating box to relieve the projector of its generally somewhat doubtfully performed function of projecting title and illustrated song slides. That such work should by right be relegated to a distinct lantern is a matter insisted on elsewhere in this volume, and that the one who cares to follow such advice couldjdo