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Jan., 1930] SOUND PICTURES IN EUROPE 19
a second film, similar to that of British Acoustics. The results have not been satisfactory, according to the trade, and little hope is held that the system will be much in favor. The Cinevox process is being sponsored by a well known French producer and distributor, but little is said about this system, except that it is for sound on the film. It should offer no real competition for American outfits.
In view of the unsatisfactory credit conditions in film circles, and the heavy demands made on sales of recording equipments, it is probable that only the few larger producers will be able to contract for the expensive American installations. So far as the numerous smaller producers are concerned, they will be obliged either to rent space in equipped studios or to confine their activities to silent film production as in the past.
Reproducing Equipment. — Several American companies and representatives of Tobis, Petersen-Poulsen, Cinevox, and Melovox are in the French market for sales of reproduction equipment. The Thomson-Houston Company is advertising a non-synchronous reproduction device. Companies selling the Boma apparatus, Ampliphonaubert, Survox, Brkaphototone, and Synchrophone are reported to be in the formative stage.
ITALY
Sound and talking movies have been introduced into this market, and, with the exception of the language difficulties, have been well received. Italy with more than 2000 theaters, 155 of which have a seating capacity of 750, should offer a very fertile field for American sound installations.
Production. — Production in Italy is limited. The Ente Nazionale, a concern aided by the government, and the Pittaluga Company are the chief producers. The Ente, which has adopted British talking picture apparatus, has already taken the exterior sets of their first Italian talking picture. The making of this film has aroused considerable interest in Italy, since it marks the government's entry into a new field. Of all Italian producers, Pittaluga has announced the most ambitious production schedule. Six features with sound are scheduled, and twenty-six shorts are under contemplation.
The progress that has been made in the United States in the development of sound pictures has prompted various persons in the moving picture industry in Italy to consider the possibility of utilizing them for the production of Italian grand opera. In the making of