American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1938)

440 American Cinematographer • October, 1938 Puppet Film Stirring The Cinema has a sensational new "find" — no Scandinavian pflamor girl this time, but a humorous new type of flexible rubber figurine to be featured in a Technicolor puppet film which promises to be as new to the film world as was "Snow White," according to Joseph Losey, its producer. The film will be presented at the Petroleum Industry Exhibition at the New York World's Fair. The puppet characters, designed by Howard Bay, scenic designer and created and animated by Louis Bunin, noted puppeteer, are flexible enough to express the whole range of the emotions. "They make possible a medium for film fantasy possessing all the appeal of the animated cartoon, but with threedimensional depth and with greater mobility," according to Mr. Losey. The illusion of animation for the film is secured by moving the puppets fractionally from one position to the next. T One Cine Dream Comes True (Continued from Page 427) The loudspeaker will be directly under the screen, and this will be coupled to a major sound apparatus of high fidelity. Triple turntable phonographic reproduction apparatus will be available for use with silent film. Pleasure and Business "Apart from the enjoyment I get in showing personal films in the theater it is very useful for any professional work, and the room also is suitable for discussing pros and cons of clients' subjects," writes the builder. The room is completely sound-proof, which means a sound film may be traveling over the reel and the resulting volume will not disturb the meditations or conversation of any others who may be remaining in the house proper. The walls are decorated in bright fashion. A huge fireplace of red brick adds to the charm of the room. Concealed lighting may be dimmed from the operator's room. The specially sprayed screen is about 3V2 by 41/2 feet. It has been erected so as to be optically correct. To achieve this special attention has been paid to the position of the seats. The screen is set off by an attractive proscenium opening. The front curtains will be worked by a motor direct from the projection room. This later department will delight the heart of any mechanical or film engineer. It is neatly arranged. Provision has been made for two machines. Sound equipment is to be installed, if by this time it already has not been. In the lobby hang photographic awards, trophies of Mr. Chapman's photographic skill. Acknowledgement is made to the Bournemouth Daily Echo, a part of whose story re-echoes in this description of the Chapman theater — and due credit and thanks are hereby extended. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION. ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACTS OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, AND MARCH 3, 1933 Of American CincmatoKraphjT, published monthly at Los Angeles, Calif., for October 1, 1938. Stale of California ) County of Los AnKeles ) Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid, personally appeared George Blaisdell, who, havinif been duly sworn accordinK to law, deposes and says that he is the editor of the American Cinema toKrapher, and that the followintt is, to the l>est of his knowledtfe and belief, a true statoment of the ownership, management, etc., of the afore.said publication for the date shown in tho above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, as amended by the Act of March 3, 1933, embodied in section •")37, Postal Ijiws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, and managing editor are: Publisher, American Society of Cinematographers. Inc.. Los Angeles. Calif. ; editor, George Blaisdell, Los Angeles, Calif. ; managing editor, Geon;e Blaisdell. 2. That the owner is: (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately thereunder the names and addresses of stockholder." owning or holding one per cent or more of total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by ri firm, company, or other unincorporated con CLASSIFIED FOR SALE BELL & nOVfEht, SINGLE SYSTEM, COMplete ; rebuilt B&H sound printers; rebuilt Duplex sound and picture printers ; 200 ft. Stinemann developing reels ; used measuring machines. Complete Akeley camera equipment. Akeley 1000-ft. magazines, synchronous camera motors. Motors, sunshades, finders, lenses and all accessories. Write, wire or cable : MOTION PICTURE CAMERA SUPPLY, INC. 723 Seventh Avenue New York City Cable: Cinecamera THE WORLD'S LARGEST VARIETY OF Studio and Laboratory equipment with latest improvements as used in Hollywood at tremendous savings. New and Used. 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(Signed) GEORGE BLAISDELL, Editor. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2l8t day of September, 1938. (Seal) JNO. A. ERNST. Notary Public. In and for the county of Los Angeles, State of California. (My commission expires July 24, 1942.) ADVERTISING FOR S.ALE — Rebuilt silenced or high speed Mitchell camera with standard equipment; factory guaranteed. Write or wire Mitchell Camera Corporation, 665 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, California. Cable address: MiTCAMCO. WE BUY, SELL AND RENT PROFESSIONAL AND 16 mm EQUIPMENT NEW AND USED. WE ARE DISTRIBUTORS FOR ALL LEADING MANUFACTURERS. RUBY CAMERA EXCHANGE, 729 Seventh Ave., New York City. Established since 1910. NEW PRECISION TEST REEL FOR PROJECtion and Sound. Developed by prominent SMPE member. Combination visual, sound tests for all soundtrack adjustments. Indicates travel ghost, sidesway, picture jump, etc. Contains visual targets and constant level frequencies. W. E. Mirrophonic recording. 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