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NEWS OF
THE INDUSTRY
• Roosevelt's war message to Congress preceding declaration of war on Japan, a scene in "Japs Bomb U.S.A." Castle release.
Timely War film Directly following Americas formal entrance into war in the Pacific comes a prompt announcement from Castle Films, of a special January news release under the title, Japs Bomb U.S.A.
Subject to restrictions of military regulation, this remarkable film will consist of the outstanding news camera coverage of today's world shattering events near both shores of the Pacific, on the broad expanse of the ocean itself and on the important island tactical bases that dot its surface.
This new film brings the number of Castle war movies to sixteen, comprising an important motion picture chronicle from the inception of hostilities five years ago. when Japan first invaded China, down through each tragic chapter in the dark years that followed.
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• New 8mm. reel of translucent plastic made by American Molded Products Corp.
The new film will be available on 8mm. silent and 16mm. sound and silent, at regular Castle prices. Complete information of this and other Castle films may be had from the firm, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City.
FilmOSOUnd reduces Although prices are increasing.
it is interesting to note that the rapid development of the field served by the Filmosound library has brought about reductions in rental rates on over 200 recreational feature films. Filmosound's list of authentic Alpine Ski films, single reelers with musical background, is being expanded.
New single reel films in color have been made available, too. These reels are released under the general heading. Our Colorful World, and comprise natural history, scenic and topical subjects. The new Filmosound Library Catalogs describe 3000 films and can be obtained on application to Bell & Howell Company, 1801 Larchmont Avenue, Chicago.
Answers the query "What's new?" for filmer and dealer
RUSSELL C. HOLSLAG, ACL
Plastic reel A new 8mm. projection reel, completely fabricated of translucent plastic, has been introduced lo the movie public. Much lighter than metal, and silent in operation, the new reel seems to fulfill its function perfectly in rewinding and projection. One of its translucent arms carries an etched footage scale. The reel is available in the 200 foot, 8mm. size at forty cents, in the 300 foot size at fifty cents. Manufacturers are American Molded Products Corporation. 1751 Honore Street. Chicago.
Infrared bulb A new form of infrared ruby drying
bulb has been announced by Wabash Photolamp Corporation. Brooklyn. N. Y. Designed for studio and darkroom use in which speed is essential, the lamp generates infrared rays which are converted to penetrating heat as soon as they strike film or paper. The new Ruby Heat Lamp has many applications of this kind, and it is available in the 250 watt size. [Continued on page 42]
• Kodak Minicolor Pocket Case for color prints made from Kodachrome originals.