American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1946)

AMONG THE MOVIE CLUBS Amateur Movie Society, Milwaukee Amateur Movie Society of Milwaukee is one of the several progressive clubs which meets twice monthly. June 12th session had film program presented by Kenosha Movie Makers Club, and in¬ cluded the following subjects: “Swedish Smorgasbord and Folk Dances,” “This Is America,” “Sand in Our Shoes,” and two series of slides. At the June 26th meet¬ ing, illustrated lecture on Ansco color film and how to use it was presented, along with a rousing gadget night auction. In current bulletin of the club, an¬ nouncement of the 1946 annual contest for members is made for both 8 mm. and 16 mm. entries. Closing dates and judg¬ ing of both classes are set for mid-No¬ vember, and handsome trophies will be presented to winners in each group. Winners in the recent club novice re¬ sulted as follows: For 8 mm., first, “Easter Show,” by Earl J. Peychal; sec¬ ond, “V-Garden,” by Martha Rosche; third, “Great Names in History,” by W. Vogel. In the 16 mm. division, Selma Preuss won first prize with “Autumn Glow;” second was Ray J. Fahrenberg’s “Wisconsin From the Air,” and Walter Chapelle took third place with “Ice Bound Niagara.” Kenosha Movie Club will act as host to members of the club at annual picnic to be held at Petrifying Springs Park, Kenosha, during the summer. Los Angeles Cinema Club Maintaining the usual high standard of its programs, June meeting of the Los Angeles Cinema Club presented produc¬ tions in both 16 mm. film and 35 mm. color slides. Latter portion of the pro¬ gram was through courtesy of Pictorialist, and proved decidedly interesting to the members present. Lt. Gae Faillace, LACC member for many years, was guest speaker of the evening. Official photographer with Gen¬ eral McArthur in the Pacific campaign, he detailed some of his most interesting experiences of the past four years, and concluded with showing of some of his interesting 16 mm. pictures. “Our Amaz¬ ing Northwest,” a 16 mm. two reeler, was presented by C. Oscar Perrine. Tri-City Cinema Club Joint meeting of the Tri-City Cinema Club, Blackhawk Camera Club, Rock Island Camera Club, and Moline Photo¬ graphic Society was held at Moline on the evening of May 23rd to a large audi¬ ence. Solon exhibition of prize winning pictures of the past year, and outstand¬ ing colored slides, were presented by the three camera clubs. Film program ar¬ ranged by Tri-City included: “Silver Skates,” by Tom Griberg and “Arizona and Mesa Verde,” by Dr. H. H. Parsons. Brooklyn Amateur Cine Club Charles Benjamin was elected presi¬ dent of Brooklyn Amateur Cine Club for the ensuing year, with other officers comprising: Herbert Erles, vice presi¬ dent; Albert Groman, treasurer; Eugene E. Adams, secretary; and Irving Gittell, Francis Sinclaire and Horace Guthman, directors. June 5th meeting held at the Hotel Bossert was the annual get-together ses¬ sion, with Ed Preisel preparing a pro¬ gram which comprised showing of a film for general criticism and comment from the entire club after the running. Preisel then pointed out errors overlooked by the audience, and again projected the film to allow members to observe the faults and errors discussed. Annual din¬ ner party, shelved during the war years, was resumed on the evening of June 19th at the Village Barn in Greenwich Village. Utah Cine Arts Club Color film displaying the beauties of Yellowstone National Park highlighted the June 19th meeting of Utah Cine Arts Club at Salt Lake City. Latest of the technical series discussions featured at each meeting dwelt on demonstration of several makes of movie cameras and various accessories. This portion of the program has caught on with members, who are enabled to get a comparison of various brands of equipment to enable them to make more careful selection of models required for individual require¬ ments. Officers are preparing plans for a big outdoor show and annual club picnic in Mill Creek Canyon, to be staged within the next month. Los Angeles Eight June 11th meeting of Los Angeles 8 mm. Club was held at Arden Farms Clubhouse, and presented film program ■which included: “Grand Canyon,” by Max Rapp, and “Aztec,” by Mr. Ibsen. Sylvia Fairley won the first prize roll of kodachrome in the May 50 foot contest with “There Ain’t No Justice.” “Swim Meet,” by Fred Evans, tabbed the second prize roll of film, while Lewis Reed slipped into third spot with “Bringing Down Father.” Cinema Club, San Francisco June session of Cinema Club of San Francisco was held on the 18th at the Women’s City Club with Larry Duggan arranging film program for the evening, which included: “Yosemite Seasons,” (16 mm. kodachrome) by Mrs. Margaret Bogman; “Hitting the High Spots,” (8 mm. kodachrome and black-and-white) by Duggan; “Sandra,” (16 mm. koda¬ chrome) by E. L. Sargeant; and “Peo¬ nies,” color film roundup which several members shot at the recent club outing at Hayward. Metropolitan Club Annual meeting of Metropolitan Mo¬ tion Picture Club of New York City was held on the evening of June 20th at the Pennsylvania Hotel, when members voted for four directors to serve three year terms. At the same meeting, screenings of films entered in the Novice Contest were held, with members voting for the winners of three cash awards offered by member Harry Groedel. Current announcement discloses two club contests for 1946-47, providing mem¬ bers with opportunity for planning movie-making during the summer vaca¬ tion period. Novices’ contest, for mem¬ bers not classed as advanced filmers, will have three cash prizes again donated by Harry Groedel. Entries will close on Jan¬ uary 31, 1947, with judging by entire membership at the February, 1947, meet¬ ing. Only one entry per member is per¬ mitted, with maximum length of 16 mm. to be 800 feet, and 400 feet for eight mm. General contest, open to all mem¬ bers in good standing for submission of one subject each, has no limit on footage in either size film. Entries will close on November 1, 1946, with special com¬ mittee of seven judges to view the en¬ tries and select the winners. Philadelphia Cinema Club James Maucher presented an illus¬ trated lecture on “Making Professional Appearing Titles” at the June 11th meet¬ ing of Philadelphia Cinema Club, which was held in the Witherspoon Building. Sound film, “Historic Philadelphia,” with narration by Lowell Thomas, was also on the program and gave members an idea of what to film around the city for interesting subjects. President Fran¬ cis Hirst projected his “Perils of Paul” and “In the Heart of the Rockies.” On July 14th, club members will jour¬ ney to the summer home of Dr. Robert Haentze on the latter’s invitation, for an¬ other great outing at the location. Seattle Amateur Movie Club Seattle Amateur Movie Club held reg¬ ular monthly meeting on June 11th in Parish Hall of the Church of the Epiph¬ any, with large portion of the meeting devoted to discussion of outstanding fea¬ tures of various types and makes of camei'as and other equipment. Film pro¬ gram included showing of “Meshes of the Afternoon,” from library of Amateur Cinema League. Amateur M.P. Club of St. Louis May meeting of Amateur M. P. Club of St. Louis was highlighted by showing of “Museum of Memories,” 300 feet of 8 mm. kodachrome which was entered in the club’s annual contest and adjudged best of entries. 252 July, 1946 • American Cinematographer