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

HOME MOVIES & HOME TALKIES 221 anxious to form a cini§ club in this district, and would like to hear from anyone interested. HORNBY-BRITISH AMATEUR FILMS. Patron, Gordon Harker ; President, Henry Caine ; Vice-President, The Baroness de Serclaes ; Chairman, R. Hornby ; Manager, K. Hornby, Jnr. ; Secretary, John Jlontgomery. Timber Lodge, Ashstead, Surrey. This unit is still at work on their tirst trade "short," which was formerly named " The Daimlerway," and is now entitled " Daimler Parade." It is supposed that this unit constitutes the smallest amateur producing body in the country, since there is no membership list ; hence productions are not very frequent and the Secretary will be glad to hear from Secretaries of similar Clubs who desire an occasional exchange-loan of films. The Manager announces the possibility of being able to loan the short 16-mm. film " Con\ict 17 " to Cine Clubs in the near future. The Secretaries of such organisations are invited to ask for particulars, dates, etc. The unit undertakes the production of short films only and the .Secretary will be pleased to answer enquiries from commercial sources in relation to the making of such productions. A local Gymkhana was recently filmed to order, Bolex super-orthochromatic film being used as an e.xperiment. The finished result, despite the fact that it had rained heavily on the day, was exceedingly gratifying. Proposals for the production of a short burlesque on the subject of jungle pictures are being considered. Although the unit does not possess a studio, ample subjects are to be found in the surrounding districts, which constitute some of the iinest rural scenery in England, while London, Epsom, Wimbledon, Leatherhead and Sutton are all within half-an-hour's journey from the offices of the unit at Ashstead. KILBURN AND BRONDESBURY AMATEITR MOVIE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, C. F. W. Dickins, 1, Harvist Road, Kilburn, N.W.6. All our recent meetings have been a great success and the results in interior lighting and photography have turned out well. Sound effects are now being made for the film which was mentioned last month. MAYROSS MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTIONS, HAMMERSMITH. President, S. G. Finch ; Hon. Secretary, W. Wright, 44, Burr Road, Southfields, S.W. A club film presentation was the feature of one of recent meetings, when our first production " Country Calm," was shown. After being delayed by difficult weather conditions, we have just completed " A Thief in the Light," which concerns the nefarious activities of a tramp. Experiments are in progress as to the correct lighting for indoor productions. We shall commence our first studio-made film during the present month ; this has been written by Jlr. Cross and is entitled " Party." An innovation in the Club is that we have grouped into two fUm producing units, which we hope will enable us to double our output. A visitor's evening with a "Mayross" film projection will be held this month and anyone interested should apply to the Secretary. The subscription is 6s. per annum. NELSON AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, John Sunderland, " Netherwood," Reedyford, Nelson. This Society holds Meetings every Thursday at 8 p.m., and anyone genuinely interested in Cinematography is invited to attend. Further particulars will be found in the windows of Messrs. Mathers, Opticians, Messrs. Podmores, Photographers, Nelson, or the Secretary will be pleased to answer any enquiries. He would also like to hear from anyone who is in a position to give the Society a lecture or demonstration. NEWCASTLE AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHERS' ASSOCIATION. Winter Syllabus : — Nov. 3 FiLiis. " Suspects." "Folkestone — Gem of the Kent Coast." Mr. B. R. Billings, Folkestone. 10 Intekchakge of Ideas ajjd Experlenoes. Film. Stockport Amateur Cine Players' Club. Film. " What a Dog's Life." Mrs. R. MacGregor. 17 Film. " Sporting Times." Bolton Amatein: Cine Association. 24 Dec. 1 15 Jan. 5 19 Feb. 2 16 Interchange of Ideas and Experience. Film. " The Eaton Affair." Dundee Cine Society. Judging of Entries in 9J-mji. and 16-MM. Fn.M Classes of Competition. Films. " Stiffey's Sweepstakes." " The Sentimental Tragedy." " Murder." Wimbledon Amateur Cine Club. Films. " The Budgerigar." " North by Car." Mr. James Cameron. Films. " Edinburgh Zoo." " Here and There." Mr. Allan Hogg. Films. " Tit for Tat." " My Face is My Fortune." Finchley Amateur Cine Society. Annual General Meeting. Clue Films. " Doubles or Quits." " Revenge is Sweet." Films. " On Tyneside." " The Hub of the Empire." Mr. V. E. A. Magnus. Films. " Heat Wave." " Strangeways Mary-." " Amateur Ace." The Manchester Film Society. Film. " Getting the Bird." Pinnacle Productions, Edinburgh. Films. " Just Water." " Friar's Crag, Derwentwater." " Would You Believe It ? " Mr. A. Logan. Mar. 2 Films. Mr. A. G. Greaves. 16 Film. " City Slights." 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