Business screen magazine (1947)

atiical and non-theatrical films but in general terms theauical films will not be made available loi distribution through its facilities. 8. iNTKKt.iBRAK^ LoAN .Si;rvice; 1 his service will be made available for approved research programs, within the limits of the restrictions imposed on the use of the film. 9. Service jo Individuals; Except to Government officials and for official purposes the Library cannot distribute films to individuals. Requests for all such services will be referred to communit\ or regional film depositories nearesl the point of inquiry. j(l, 11(11) Rkei.s .Acquired ID. I'osMBi I-; Delays: I'he Libi.a\'s motion picture program represents a major undertaking. For example, it already has some 5(1.1)00 reels of film in its custody and expects many thousands more in ihe near future. The problems ol listing, cataloging, and evaluating this huge collection in terms of its appropriate uses will require time, money and trained personnel. In view of this circumstance, delays will be inevitable. Nevertheless, the Library is keenly aware of its obligation in this respect and of its opportunity for service, and will push the program with all possible speed. This circumstance, however, does not preclude appropriate inquiries not co\cred in the foregoing statement. # * * Report on .\toinic Films to Business Screen Readers ♦ Many difficidlies ha\e been encountered in the production of commercial films on the subject ol .\tomic Power. Although this is .1 matter of the greatest interest In the general public, and distribution of such films could be very great, the cost of production, greater than thai for most other films, and the lack of coordination of production between film makers, have contributed to keeping the output of .Atomic films low. Aiiotlicr major lanor is ilic foullict concerning solutions to the ijucstions raised bv our entry into the Atomic Age, and the need lor accurate information on the subject in general. Our information is that the following films on the subject of .\tomic Power have been completed. Atomic Power, March of Time regular theatrical issue. Atomic lintub. Movie Newsreels release, containing shots of Bikini. Otif World or None. Philip Ragan .Associates. Philadelphia. Pa. We are also informed that the following films are available in 16 mm. Tale of Two Cities, Army Signal Corps 20-niinute film of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Operation Crossroads, Ariin-Navv 27-minme film of Bikini. Bikini. H-minule film bv Paramount. * * * APR.A Holds Seminars In Washington on Film Use ♦ Ihe American Public Relations .Association is currently holding a series of six seminars in Washington on the use of motion pictures in public relations and athertising programs. The first meeting was devoted to a screening of Magazine Magic. Curtis Publishing Companv's film. Writers, producers and si>onsors will discuss problems in the .series, which include such subjects as Planning the Industrial Film, Producing the Film. Complex Problems ol Production, and Distribution. Pat Powers, New York film consultant, is supervising the weekly meetings. TALK ABOUT FILM ACCESSORIES! •Your Films can help banish lonesomeness, homesickness and even pain WILL YOU HELP? We desperotely need filmi to show before shul-int in hornet ond hospilols. Do you have any to give Of make ovoiloble for long-time loans' We serve thousands of involids eoch year ond ore recognlied bv St. Louis Soeiol Planning Council. Pleose VOLUNTEER FILM ASSOCIATION 5965 Cabanne PI. — St. Loul*, Mo. Soundniirror's Magnetic Recording ♦ .A new magnetic recording device, the Soinidniirror, has been announced to sell for S229.50. Recorder utilizes a paper tape with .1 coal ing of iron oxide. Tape's surface is magnetized to faithfiillv |)i(k u|) any sound, lo reproduce ih( sound it is only iu((ssai\ In run the la])e bat k through the ma( hine. FILM CABINETS FILM RACKS FILM CLEANERS REWiNDERS SPLICERS REELS-CANS SHIPPING CASES PROJECTION STANDS TILT-TOP TABLES HAS EVERYTHING INSPECTION TABLES EDITING AIDS FILM STRIP CABINETS APPLICATOR SETS MEASURING MACHINES FLANGES REEL BANDS FILM CEMENT FILM EMBOSSERS fR£E ILLUSTRATED CATALOG ON REQUEST Services for Our Readers NOW AV.AILABLE FRO.M BUSINESS SCREEN 1. BOOK DEP.\RTMENT \nii may order technical or general books on audio-visual subjects as reviewed in these pages. Books are available at publisher's list, plus ]jostage. 2. READER SERVICE BUREAU Inquiries from bona fide commercial and industrial conicius interested in films, liiics axailable. producer and distribution sources, eii.. will be promptly answered with inlormation availal)le. No personal or school inquiries should be directed to this department. 3. SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS B11SINE.SS Screen publishes the Index of Training Films, a Projectionists Hamlbook (,?1.()0) and other special film directories. Ba<k issues on many previous Bisiness .Screen xnluiiK-, a\.iilal)Ie ,\i TiOi pii (0|)y. I. MANUF.\CrURERS LITERATURE .\ddress advertisers in these pages directly or write ilu Reader Service Bureau for catalogs, price lists, and oilui lilerature of maniifarlurers and service (onqianies. I Hensoiis for Ihe l)idi(\lry Lemlersltip of BUSINESS SCREEN MAGAZINE |-,7 FAS I FRIF SIRFFI • CMICACK) (II) ILLINOIS NUMBER ONE • VOLUME EIGHT • 1947 57