American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1926)

Twenty four AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER September, 192fi the producers have been inclined to take unusual liberties with the titles for the scenes in order to preserve the continuity of their story, thus resulting in the use of scenes in a manner far different from the real historical evidence recorded by the picture. It is to avoid any such erroneous presentation in the future that the present policy has been adopted. "No exclusive rights for the use of War Department motion pictures will accrue to any other purpose than to depict the history or graphic events for which such pictures were originally intended; the complete pictures into which any portions of War Department films are incorporated must not depict the military service in an erroneous manner; the War Department films must not be used in the promotion of propaganda through the changing of original titles, addition of new titles, or the inclusion as part of other subject matter in a manner so designated as to mislead the public to erroneous views." Laboratories Arrange For Reciprocal Representation A recent laboratory consolidation has been effected between the National Aeromap Company, 861 Seward street, Hollywood, Los Angeles and the Nathan Saland Film Laboratories of New York City. All product shot in the West will be handled by the Hollywood company while the Eastern company will take care of all business in their section. In other words, they will be respective agents of each other. The deal, which, it is said, involves over a million in footage, was closed by Ralph M. Like, president of the Aeromap Co. and Nathan Saland, of Saland Laboratories, on the former's recent Eastern visit. David Abel, A. S. C, is filming "My Official Wife," a Paul Stein production for Warner Bros. Irene Rich and Conway Tearle have the leading parts in this picture. * * Henry Sharp, A. S. C, is shooting "The Mysterious Island" for Metro-GoldwynMayer. WHETHER for interior or outdoor shots, Zeiss Lens equipment on your camera insures results. No matter how thorough your methods, how good your lighting or how elaborate your settings, the final result 'will be better — whenever and whereever Zeiss Lenses are employed. CARL ZEISS, Inc. 153 West 2jrd St. New York [Formerly H. M. Bennett] A NEW LENS "That has made good" Large aperture F:2.3. To a large extent responsible for the Bas-relief, or solid appearance of ths subject on the screen. Good definition over the entire field, yet not harsh or wiry. A portrait lens In short focal lengths 40mm. 50mm, 75mm. with full closing diaphragm. Price is reasonable I n $50.00 M > m m 50.00 75mm 5B.OO A trial will be satisfying ASTRO-GESELLSCHAFT, mbh., Berlin FOR SALE BY MITCHELL CAMERA CORPORATION 6025 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. ■ * a