Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (1930-1949)

Record Details:

Title:
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers
Date:
1930-1949
Publisher:
New York, N.Y. : The Society
Volume:
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers
Leaf #:
00043
Language:
English
Collection:
Technical Journals
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Prelinger Library
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
The Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (SMPE)Êdocuments the technological progress of the film industry, highlighting technical developments in production and exhibition. Of special interest are articles about special effects, theater practices, lighting, and the introduction of the 16mm format. Initially titled "Transactions of the Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers."Digitized by the Prelinger Library and the Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division.
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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26 NATHAN D. GOLDEN pictures in more than one language should not meet with serious handicaps. Inasmuch as it will undoubtedly be at least two years before the total sound installations abroad will equal or even approach the number in the United States, it is safe to assume that exports of American motion pictures should continue to maintain the same high level as in the past. Those theaters abroad not equipped to present sound pictures will continue to show silent versions of pictures. Recently published production schedules of American producers indicate that there will be a sufficient number of silent versions of sound pictures to meet the requirements of those theaters in this country as well as abroad. The American silent film and the sound film without dialog should continue to dominate the foreign field from a qualitative standpoint. Whether films of this type of manufacture can actually maintain America's prestige abroad, rests entirely on the upkeep of quality and the production of a sufficient number to meet European demand. On this score there should be slight uneasiness. I desire to express my thanks to C. J. North, Chief of the Motion Picture Division, for his cooperation and capable assistance in the preparation of this paper. My thanks are also extended to George R. Canty, Motion Picture Trade Commissioner to Europe, and other European representatives of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce for their valuable reports, which have made this paper possible.