American cinematographer (Jan-Oct 1925)

June, 1925 AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER Twenty^one French Preparing for Big Film Production Program ; Plans Given By Rene Guissart, A. S. C. (Special Dispatch to the American Cinematographer) PARIS, France, June 1. — At the present time there is in evidence quite a bit of production in Parisian studios. There seems to be a determined effort to get results; and, to this end, the best talent available is being used, even to the extent of enlisting those well-known in American production matters. Edward Jose, the American director, is making a feature production from one of the most widely-read novels by Pierre Benoit, the famous French writer of "Atlantide." Betty Blythe is the star. They are on location in Palestine. Jacques Bizael, formerly with Marshall Neilan, is the cinematographer on the Jose feature. Henri Meneissier is the art director. He was with Nazimova in America, and was art director for "Madame Sans Gene," which, starring Gloria Swanson, was made here. Another big production, "Napoleon," is getting under way, and it is expected that two years will be required to make it. Abel Gance is directing. John Mc First Natio McCormick) several days Miss Moore Parisian sho they return MCormicks in Paris Cormick, western representative of nal, and Colleen Moore (Mrs. , have been in Paris for the past Both are very fond of Paris, and is having a busy time visiting the ps. They will go to London before to America. E. I. E. S. to Hold Meetings in A. S. C. Quarters in Hollywood The Electrical Illuminating Engineers' Society will hold its future meetings in the A. S. C. assembly rooms, twelfth floor, Guaranty building, Hollywood, according to an announcement from R. E. Delaney, secretary of the engineers' society. This is by special arrangement with the American Society of Cinematographers, which was represented in the making of the arrangements by a committee composed of Gilbert Warrenton, A. S. C, and John W. Boyle, A. S. C. The A. S. C. headquarters will become the official address of the Illuminating Engineers and will be assumed before the latter part of June. The E. I. E. S. is at present located at 1103 N. El. Centro, Hollywood, which was also the temporary quarters of the American Society of Cinematgoraphers and of the American Cinematographer last year pending the completion of the A. S. C. offices in the Guaranty building. Carl Zeiss, Jena, have perfected a new lens — a Tessar, with a workina aperture of f:2.7. Combinina the well known Carl Zeiss quality with the greatly increased light gathering power of f:2.7 means an objective for motion picture photography that is revolutionary— a lens that will produce results under the most adverse conditions. Following are the focal lengths and prices: Focus Standard mount Focussing mount 1% inches . 1 9-16 inches 2 31/8 4 4% inches inches . inches . inches . $40.00 40.00 43.00 51.00 64.00 72.50 $47.00 47.00 50.00 58.00 71.00 82.50 flamld OTT. ftjenn^ff U.S. agent A NEW LENS "That has made good" Ijirge aperture F:2.3. To a large extent responsible for the Bas-relief, or solid appearance of the subject on the screen. Good definition over the entire field, yet not harsh or wiry. A portrait lens in short focal lengths -iOnim, 50mm, 75mm, with full closing diaphragm. Price is reasonable 40mm $50.00 r>Omm 50.00 75mm 55. OO A trial will be satisfying ASTRO-GESELLSCHAFT, mbh., Berlin FOR SALE BY MITCHELL CAMERA CORPORATION 6025 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif.