International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

dinated, national program of motion picture archives is desperately needed." Flory commended the work of the Library of Congress, the National Archives, several private museums, and a number of government agencies. But he said that these few institutions could not cope with the economic and engineering problems posed by ever increasing numbers of films. '"The current output of new motion pictures in the U. S. is nearly 30,000 per year," he said, "more than double the number of books published annually in this country." "We will reach a point-of-no-return unless orderly channels can be set up to cope with the problems of housing, preserving, and cataloging this material," Flory stated. "The task is too great for one or a small number of groups. It must be undertaken at local, state, regional, and national levels." Flory recommended a broad program to include : 1 ) efforts to make archivists more aware of the historical significance of film; 2) better dissemination of technical information; 3) the development of personnel qualified to serve as film archivists; 4) the collection of films by specialized institutions; 5) the collection and publication of a list of institutions where films exist; and 6 1 an immediate catalog of films now held in archives. iP Harwald Develops "Coordinator" for Auto. Film Inspection A further stride in the automation of motion picture film inspection and maintenance is offered in the new dual-unit "coordinator" developed by the Harwald Co.. Evanston, 111., manufacturer, to increase the efficiency and reduce worker fatigue in film libraries where one man operates two of the firm's widely used film inspection and cleaning machines. The new coordinator unit is designed to fill the corner created by two adjacent Inspect-O-Film machines set at right angles to each other. It adds to their already ample table space, keeps a record of the time each machine has been run, and affords an indisputable graphic paper record of an inspected film's physical condition. When an expert inspector works by hand he passes the film slowly through his gloved fingers to "feel" for tears, thick spices, burned frames, punch marks, bad sprocket holes — the machine does all this automatically by means of jewelled feelers with an electronic control that stops a film instantly, without coasting, whenever such defects appear. Furthermore, it does this many times faster than the most expert manual inspector, and much more accurately. Professional engineering counsel is offered on all film inspection and cleaning problems, and on film library layout and operating routines, on a non-obligation collect phonecall basis, to Evanston, 111. Area Code 312, DAvis 8-7070. iP SOS Has New Front Projector Editor NEW YORK— A new way of direct front projection editing by means of a small bench or table mounted unit has been announced by S.O.S. PhotoCine-Optics, Inc. This device, measuring 7 in. by 6 in. by 7 in. is said to project a large image without flicker or distortion. Called the S.O.S. Projectola, it is designed for viewing by a number of persons simultaneously. A four element projection lens with front objective 40mm diameter comprises the optical system which has been coated and corrected for high illumination and sharp, brilliant pictures. The film guiding elements have grooves for the picture and soundtrack, thus safegarding the film against damage and ensuring uniformly sharp pictures with forward, reverse or still projection. Little adjustment is required. The gate holds the picture in focus at all times. The S.O.S. Projectola for 16mm silent and sound films, left to right operation, including lamp and projection case sells for $169.50. Rewinds, rods and a splicing table for the unit cost $29.95 additional. iP MARTIN KIRCHNER SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Martin A. Kirchner, 63, suffered a fatal heart attack while working at the Gillioz Theatre here. He had been employed at the Gillioz since it opened 36 years ago. Mr. Kirchner was a member of IA local 447, Springfield, for most of that time. Surviving are his widow. Edna M.. two daughters, a brother, two sisters and two grandchildren. A. J. Hatch of Strong Electric Details Xenon Lamp to Dealers CLEVELAND— The place of the new Xenon projection lamp in motion picture theatres was the subject of an address by Arthur J. Hatch, president of the Strong Electric Corp., before more than 30 independent theatre supply dealers at a special meeting at the Allied-TESMA TEDA meet at the Sheraton-Cleveland. Hatch also presented a low current economy model projection lamp. k The dealers were briefed on the Strong sales policy, new prices and discounts. Cliff Callender, sales manager discussed the blown arc type lamp and cold type reflectors. William White, sales, and Harold Plumadore, projection lighting engineer, were also in attendance. A question and answer session also was on the program. Dealers registered at this special session included Jack Dusman of Baltimore; Hal Hornstein of Miami; George Hornstein, New York City; Lou Walters. J. H. Elders and J. C. Skinner, Dallas; Joe Birdwell, El Paso; Dick Sutton, Des Monies; William Edmondson and A. E. Geissler. Atlanta; Harold Wayne and Tom Graham. Charlotte; H. J. Ringold, Grand Rapids: Roy Smith, Jacksonville; Vivian Harwell, Birmingham; S. L. Contos. Lou Watke, and J. E. Miller, Los Angeles; A. Weiss and N. Lubich, Cleveland; Al Boudouris. Toledo; Bob Tankersley, Denver; Phil Wicker, Greensboro; John Kinney, Detroit; Al Morton, Houston; Ernest J. Comi and Peter E. Comi, Boston; Armond Besse, Montreal. . IP Norelco projection equipment Available from leading theatre supply dealers North American Philips Co., Inc. Motion Picture Equipment Division 100 E. 42nd St., New York 17, N.Y. International Projectionist February, 1963 13