American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1926)

October, 1926 A M ERICAN CINEMA TOGRAPHER Twtnty-one and shoot into the face of the gale to get his desired pictures. Not a chance for the usual stability a tripod guarantees. Now venturing out into the open, everywhere the operator found wreckage, but people, mostly in bathing suits, trying to be cheerful. None of the important buildings, especially those of steel construction, were affected, but the wooden onestory buildings, booths, etc., were completely wrecked. Palm trees that have stood for generations were the great sufferers. The shipping of the port also suffered even more than the buildings on land. On the causeway were steamers and autos which were complete wrecks. There were at least fifty boats, oil burners and others, ranging from twenty to two hundred feet in length, which were blown from the bay two and three blocks from the water-front. At least one hundred motor house-boats were cast on land or completely wrecked. They were lined up around the band-stand, where Arthur Pryor's band held forth last year, as though in expectancy of a concert about to start to make them forget their battle with the elements. Martial law having been declared, Earle saw one lone traffic policeman holding at bay on the causeway at least five hundred autoists anxious to cross to where their own property was located; not tramps, but the solid, conservative business men of Miami. And not a chance to defeat the efforts of that one representative of the law. All this time no gas, electricity, water or lights. Food of the canned variety, but that was all. Storekeepers generous in handing out food and not wishing to accept money for the same. Two nights of sleeping on floors, meals of near-beer, canned milk, some fruit and that was about all. And all the time whenever there was light, grinding, grinding, grinding with the moving picture camera for the rest of the world to see, and seeing, realize the extent of the catastrophe and then contribute to the cause of their fellowbeings in distress. And always at his heels his faithful dog "Toots." Anxious, but unresponsive to caresses or occasional attentions during the storm and stress period, but once bound for the station seemingly with a realization that the first part of his master's work was completed, he jumped up with both forepaws to lick the face and hands of Earle as though in congratulation for "Well done, good and faithful servant." Seemingly the worst part of the task was over. Forgotten were the boots and socks and Announcing a new price, now made possible by $JL4^ increasing inter Ww est in this Re rr> arkable Speed Lens We also make RADAR F : 3.5 Anastigmat (M. P./ as well as RADAR Telephoto Anastigmat F:5.6 and a complete line of high-grade cameras and lenses for the still studio. Write for our complete catalogue. GUNDLACH-MANHATTAN OPTICAL GO. 900 Clinton So., Rochester, N. Y. Subscribe to American Cinematographer 4 in. Iris Combination and Sunshade Trueball Tripod Head FRED HOEFNER Cinema and Experimental Work 5319 Santa Monica Blvd. (rear) GLadstone 0243 Los Angeles, Calif. SCHEIBE'S PHOTO-FILTER SPECIALTIES Are now popular from coast to coast, and in some foreign countries. If my many varieties do not always fill the bill, tell me your wants and I will make them on special order. Always at Your Service GEO. H. SCHEIBE 1636 Lemoyne St. DUnkirk 4975 Los Angeles, Cal. FOR RENT BELL-J40WELL AKELEY CAMERAS With or Without Cameramen seideSi camera exchan g e 729 Seventh Ave. N.Y.c. Bryant 3 95 1 Wire us for any New York Scenes you may need Prices Reasonable CLUBBING OFFEB Subscribed for separately, Camera Craft, and the American Cinematographer will cost a total of $4.50 per year. As a special clubbing offer, both magazines may be had at a total price of $3.40 per year. American Cinematographer 1219-20-21-22 Guaranty Bldg. Hollywood, California