Home Movies and Home Talkies (Jun 1932-May 1933)

72 HOME MOVIES & HOME TALKIES EDITOR'S NOTE.— " Home Movies" will be glad to publish each month particulars of the activities of the British Cine Societies and their future plans. We must apologise to a number of societies for the omission of their reports, which arrived too late for publication. For inclusion in our next Issue reports should reach the Service Manager not later than 15th July. "Stills" suitable for publication are welcomed. BECKENHAM CINE SCaEXY. Hen. Secretaiv. J. W. JIantle. 5G, Croydon Road, Beckenham, Kent. The society has fceen in existence since February, 1932, and has about thirty members. There is an annual subscription of 5s. (pro tem.) and 18s. production expenses. Apparatus used is Ensign, Bolex and Pathe. On April 3rd we made a short film as a test for members. This was entitled " Oh Hikey," and ran to about 120 feet of 9-mm. stock ; a 50 feet reel of 16-mm. stock was also taken showing "how it is done." This film was quite a success and has teen of great educational value to us. We have now started our second production, a comedy in two parts on 9-mm. stock ; as before a 10-mm. record film will be taken of this. Most of the film is being shot on an outdoor set erected by Mr. Mantle and his satellites ; scenes will also be shot at Waterloo Station and in Fleet Stieet. Tl e Secretary will be glad to answer any enquiries. BOLTON AMATEUR CINE ASSOCIATION. Hon. Secretary, G. N. Bootli, Knowsley Grange, Heaton, Bolton. The association was formed in 1930 and has had two very successful years. In 1930 we produced a five-reel melodrama entitled " High Test," the story being based on the activities of a gang of car thieves. This was shown on a screen 10 feet by 8 feet to 900 people. In 1931 we protluced two films, a comedy and a '" thriUer." The comedy was called " Sporting Times," and was really a first-class production of about 1.600 feet. The "thriller," entitled "Triomurder," was not quite so successful owing to its being rather too short. This year we are producing one film only, entitled " Redemption," and putting the whole resources of the society behind it. Mr. A. V. Booth is the producer, and the camera is in the hands of Messrs. S. Steele and W. Warburton. The association invites membership, the subscription being 10s. 6d., which entitles the member to four tickets for the annual show. This year we shall show in a cinema. BURNLEY CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, F. G. Sboesmith, 08, Coal Clough Lane, Burnley. This society was formed at the end of last year and is now starting production on a scenario, working with 16-mm. film. The subscription is 10s. 6d. per annum and membership is open to all. CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS (THE BOURNEMOUTH FILM CLUB). Hon. Treasurer, Vera Maskey : Hon. Secretary. R. G. Torrens, B.A., B.D.Sc, 85, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth. This club was formed by a few enthusiastic amateurs on 6th February, 1931. It almost immediately undertook the writing and production of its first scenario, entitled " Retribution," which was completed in September, 1931. In November the club filmed an evening dance at the Royal Bath Hotel and installed a special lighting cf 20,C(0 candle power for this purpose. An excellent film was obtained, which was shown twice daily for a week, together with " Retribution." A new film is now being produced entitled "The Broken Swastika," which was written and is being photographed by R. G. Tonens. Regular meetings are held monthly, and during the past 15 mcntbs a number of interesting addresses have been given. In addition to the one club meeting a month the unit proelucing the films arranges its own meetings at its own convenience. The club is collecting a library cf subjects of interest for the benefit of its members. The Secretary will be pleased to hear from anyone interested. DERBY AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY. President, G. F. Palmer; Hon. Treasurer, H. Dakin ; Hon. Secretary, A. J. Holland, 165, Gerard Street, Derby. This society, which is starting its first film, "These Things Do Happen," meets every three weeks at the Unity Hall, Derby. Subscription : 10s. 6d. per annum, 15s. 9d. for married couples. EDINBURGH FILM GUILD. President, A. E. Haswell Miller; Vice-President, Forsyth Hardy ; Hon. Secretary, Norman Wilson, 8, Orchard Place, Craigleith Road, Edinburgh, W.C. Founded in 1930 by Norman Wilson, this club has for its objects the study and advancement of film art. Unusual and worth-while films are exhibited at private Sunday performances and in co-operation with the Education Committee of the Town Council special performances of films suitable for childien are being arranged. Production is undertaken on standard and substandard stock and is confined to films of a documentary nature. Work is at present in progress on a film of Eelinburgh, the scenario for which recently won a competition. In co-operation with the Scottish Travel Bureau the society is also at work on a film of the city on 16-mm. stock and is plaiming a short abstract film on standard stock. Membership is open to anyone on payment of an annual subscription of one guinea, which includes admission to private performances and lectures and use cf clubroom and library. The former Amateur Cine Section cf the Edinburgh Film Guild, which engaged in the production of dramatic films on 16-D.m. and 9.5-mm. stock, is now functioning as an independent society known as Pinnacle Productions, the Hon. 'Secretary cf which is Mr. J. S. Madrel, 27, Douglas Cretoent, Edinburgh. ELECTROTONE AMATEUR FllM SOCIETY. President, '\\'. F. BusheU, M.A. ; Vice-President. Robin H. Jones ; Hon. Secretary, J. R. F. Stewart, 13, Francis Avenue, Hoylake Road, Moreton, Wirrall. The studio and headquarters are at 157, Victoria Road, New Brighton, where an outdoor stage has been constructed to facilitate the filming of indoor " shots." Another room has been fitted as a projecting theatre, with a seating capacity of about thirty-five. For the benefit of new members, the membership subscription is 5s. entrance fee and £1 Is. per year. There is a selection committee of five, and new members have a short test to pass in whatever branch they are interested. The society is now at work on their fourth production, ""The Flash Trap," made on 9.5-mm. stock. They have previously Thritling moments In the " Electrotone " A.F. Society film " The Flash Trap." This film is being made on 9.5-mm. stock