Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1953)

MOVIE MAKERS 161 Catalina Island also is used as a tropical setting for many of the South Sea movies produced in Hollywood. In fact, roaming at will in the seventy six square mile interior is a large herd of buffalo, descendants of beasts brought over in 1924 for the filming of The Covered Wagon. Anglers from far and near are attracted to Catalina, for the mighty marlin abounds in the warm waters between the mainland and the island. It is the custom at Catalina that when a marlin boat comes in with a catch, a shot is fired informing the public that another big one has been caught. For the enterprising filmer, scenes of the fish being hoisted from the boat and weighed make excellent movie material. In the summer months, from eight to twelve large fish are caught daily and weighed in at Avalon. He knew what he wanted [Continued from page 151] Broke and American in Paris were shooting. FIRST PRODUCTION His first full-fledged directorial responsibility, Talk About A Stranger, landed in his lap when the major studios were reeling under the double impact of television and exorbitant production costs. However, Bradley brought the assignment through to completion with an effectiveness which prompted Newsweek to comment on its "air of authority and insight." Even from as far afield as England, Lindsay Anderson, critic of the British Film Institute's Sight and Sound, wrote in part as follows: "I have seen Talk About A Stranger . . . The script, of course, is a disaster and the end a nightmare . . . But the film is alive and consistently a work of cinema. And life is a quality for which I'll forgive many faults." Although Bradley found the pressures and protocol of a large film making organization restrictive after his freedom with independent productions, he has great respect for Dore Schary's integrity and executive ability. He also was happy to find that the few temperamental actors who had plagued some of his 16mm. enterprises were simply not tolerated as a type where an artistic tantrum could be clocked in dollars and cents. He feels that although there is no basic difference between 16mm. and 35mm., his time at Metro was well spent, since that studio operates at maximum efficiency for a flicker factory. FUTURE PLANS In June the young director will launch his most ambitious film to date. In line with the current interest in French painters as colorful subjects for now... Astro long distance lenses up to 40 inches! for the Bo/ex and most 16 mm. cameras "Impossible" distances actually become close-ups with these world-famous Astro lenses, product of Germany's foremost specialists in long-range optics. For the first time, they are available nationally in a complete range of focal lengths from 1 to 40 inches! Special Astro lens formulas have resulted in unbelievably high resolving power with amazing sharpness at all apertures. Speed is another keynote of these giant lenses: Focal lengths from 200 to 800 mm. are rated at F/5— the spectacular 1000 mm. (40 in.) at F/6.3. Fully coated, of course. Available in mounts to fit most 16 mm. movie cameras, including BOLEX, MITCHELL, EYEMO, DEBRIE, ASKANIA, E. K., ARRIFLEX etc. Also special purpose and trick lenses of all types. See your dealer or write for complete details and prices. Dept. AC-9 ERCONA CAMERA CORP. 527 Fifth Ave., New York 1 7, N. Y. Astro lelepholo lenses have been used by the world's foremost explorers, scientists, naturalists and news services, and were widely employed by military forces during the last war. • Also available with adaptors for dual use with the following still cameras: LEICA, CONTAX-S, EXACTA, PRIMAR-REFLEX, MASTER REFLEX, HASSEIBIAD. ASTRO SUPER-SPEED TELEPHOTO LENSES NOW AVAILABLE. 5 in. F/2.3 • 6 in. F/2.3. 6 in. F/1.8 KODACHROME DUPLICATES 8mm. or 16mm. 110 per foot Mail Orders accepted HOLLYWOOD 16mm INDUSTRIES, INC. 6060-A Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood 28. Calif. THE RALPH R. ENO CORP. 626 W. 165 ST. • NEW YORK Send your film for free criticism or estimate V4CUUIMK FILM PROTECTIVE PROCESS ' VAPQRATE SUPER PROTECTS AGAINST Scratches, Fingermarks, Oil, Water and Climatic Changes ■ ONE TREATMENT LASTS THE LIFE OF THE FILM Brittle Film Rejuvenated LABORATORIES IN KEY CITIES THRUOUT U.S. Write for Information Now VACUUMATE CORP., 446 W. 43rd St., N. Y. Now! A 400 ft. Magazine for Your BOLEX Camera m Permitting continuous run of 400 feet 16 mm. film. Complete as shown, including installation, motor, and heavy duty fibre case. In black wrinkle to match the camera. 200 ft. daylight loading spool can be used in the magazine. The 100 ft. daylight loading spool can be used in the camera without removing the external magazine. See your dealer or write for complete descriptive literature. TOLEDO CINE ENGINEERING 1309 Milburn Ave. Toledo 6, Ohio