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October, 1936 • American Cinematographer 415 lndu*ir +K» \J«vdoT*.< ^oUmviop 30.i^3( Tts/?mom*/ Dimttr to onTho JhrfhAntniivraory^ Ulifh JE.'BrttUiour Inc Cameramen Pay Tr O FINER GESTURE has ever been extended to a motion picture personality than that given to E. O. Blackburn by the first cameramen of the industry on Sunday night, August 30th, at the Vendome Restaurant when fifty cinematographers gathered to pay tribute to Blackburn on his tenth anniversary with J. E. Brulatour, Inc. While the anniversary was the excuse for the dinner it was not the real reason. It was more of an acknowl- edgment and an appreciation for the many gracious things Blackburn has done for the cinematographers, both as a class and individually. In ten years Blackburn has cemented many firm and fine friendships among cinematographers. A large por- tion of these friendships were born of some of the splen- did deeds performed by Blackburn for members of the camera profession; deeds which started some of the men on bigger careers, placed them in more advan- tageous positions, gave them a firmer foothold in their chosen work. They were deeds that could be definitely pointed to as bringing concrete results; actions that evidenced not only fine business ability but that had mixed with it motives that emanated from the heart. Many could not attend the dinner, either because they were on distant locations or studio work prevented. These men, more than a hundred, sent telegrams and ibute to Blackburn cablegrams of congratulations to Blackburn. Many from London, France, Italy and far distant ports, cabled their good wishes. And those present, toastmastered by Hal Mohr, A.S.C., gave verbal expression to their feelings, their sentiments and their good wishes for the man who had given so much for their mutual advancement. The motion picture industry has been lavish with Its praise, but usually it has been given to people who occupy the key positions In studios—they have been what has been termed the "yes" variety. But the Black- burn Testimonial was one that emanated from the heart of the cameramen. It was sincere, wholesome and ten- dered as a true expression of the feelings of the camera- men toward Blackburn. This dinner will long live In the memories of the men who attended. They will ever recognize it as one of the sincere things done in this kaleidoscopic industry. It will be pointed to as a testimonial motivated from honest hearts and to Blackburn, we believe, it will be the crown- ing event of a life time that has witnessed much that has been called great and that has attempted to glorify others. That it was a surprise Is certain; that Blackburn sin- cerely felt it was undeserved was evident from his Continued on page 423