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

258 HOME MOVIES & HOME TALKIES shown to give an idea of how the society is progressing, several new members being obtained thereby. LEICESIER AMATEUR CINE CLUB. Hon. Secretary, R. T. Trasler, So, Skipworth Street, Leicester. Our film, " The Doubtful Quantity," has been finished in record time for us — ten weelcs, to be e.^cact — and is 890 feet in lenjth. The final dose of production lasted twelve hours, without even a stop for the dinner hour ! This is, of coursie, an extremely long day for nur club and was only done so that the film could be finished in time for the competition. We are holding the first of our winter club dances on December .5 at the Oriental Hall, Leicester. Tickets for this event — which sounds, by the way our Dance Committee are working, as though it will be a big success — may be obtained from the secretary or from any of the principal phitographie dealers in the city. MANCHESIER FILM SOCIEtY. Hon. Secretary, Peter A. Ls Neve Foster, I, Raynham Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester. The following are the fixtures for the Winter season : — Wednesday, December 7 : Christmas Party. (Details announced later.) Wednesday. January 4 : Films from the Newcastle Amateur Cinematographers' Association. Wednesday, January 18 : ]6-mm. Members' Night, organised by H. L. Oilier. Wednesday, February I : 9 mm. films from the Rhos-on-Sea Amateur Film Productions. Wednesday, February 15: Personal Films, by Alderman West. Wednesday, March 1 : 9-mm. Members' Night, organised by .J. K. Clayton. Wednesday, March 15 : Films from the Sheffield Amateur Film Club. Arrangements have been made to show films from the Empire Marketing Board at these meetings. Wednesday, April .5 : Annual general meeting. (Members only.) All meetings will start promptlj' at 7.30 p.m. and, e-xcept where otherwise stated, will be held at Thompson & Capper's Library, 51, Piccadilly, Manchester. Members may introduce friends to meetings (except where otherwise stated) pro\"ided that the same guests are not introduced to more than two meetings per season. The committee, however, reserves the right to invite non-members to attend any meeting as guests of the society. Members are asked to bring their own personal films for projection and criticism at any ordinary meeting, 16-mm. p'ojectors are available at every meeting and arrangements can be made for projecting 9-mm. or 35-mm. films if 2i hours' notice is given to the secretary. 9-mm. films should be mounted on " super reels." and it is advised that "stop titles" should not be inserted; 35-mm. films should be printed on non-fl<(m. stock. The society's show held on October 21 was the first public presentation of amateur films ever staged in Manchester and went over extremely well. Kodascope A. and Bilex D. projectors were used and music was provided by the usual electric gramophone and moving coil speaker. H.M.V. effects records were used in cuujunetion with the motor-racing scenes in one film. The following is the programme : — • " Hopping in Kent " and other films, collected and edited by J. K. Clayton from films by J. K. Clayton, A. L. Roussin and J. P. Ha3-nes. " The Manufacture of Cirbolie Soap," ]>roduced by Peter L? Neve Foster and shown by courtesy of F. C. Calvert & Co.. Ltd. "' Fast and Furious," directed by Peter I<e Neve Foster from an American scenario. Photographed by A. L. Roussin. ■' Leaves from a Film Notebook." by E. Watson Smyth. " Heat Wave," directed by A. L. Roussin. Photographed by Ruth Le Neve Foster. " The Prestwich Carnival " and other jottings, by H. L. Oilier. "Three Studies" (a) Two Kinds of Cat : (b) A Study in Steel ; (c) Two Days at VVhipsnade ; by Peter and Ruth I^e Neve Foster. " Stranaeways Mary," written and directed by Peter Le Neve Foster and J. P. Haynes. Photographed by H. L. Oilier. "Scenes from a Steelworks," produced by E. Watson Smyth and showTi bv courtesy of Taylor Bros." & Co., Ltd.,' Trafford Park. ■ "Amateur Ace," directed by A. L. Roussin ; scenario by Peter Le Neve Foster. Photographed by Ruth Le Neve Foster and H. L. Oilier. NELSON AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, John Sunderland, " Netherwood," Reedyford, Nelson. At the end of October Mr. H. G. F. Higginson (of Bolton) gave us a very instructive talk and projected some of his own films, including " An Experimental Film on Rain," " Cloud Studies," " Innsbruck and the Dolomites,'' " A Visit to an Art School," and a " Film on Wales," all of which were of an extraordinarily high standard. At our first general meeting, also held at the end of October, the following appointments were made : — Chairman, Mr. J. H. Thornton ; Vice-Chairman, Mr. P. B. Mather; Treasurer. Mr. J. Caflry; and a working committee headed by Mr. W. L. Holgate as chief cameraman, was also formed. As we are desirous of seeing the work of other societies, we should be pleased to hear from any who have films to lend, together with particulars of charges and length of hire. All communications should be addressed to the secretary at the above address. NEWCASTLE AMATEUR CINEMATCGRAPHERS' ASSOCIATION. Hon. Secretary, H. Wood, Bjlbec Hall. Wcstgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tync. .Since the opening of the winter season on October 6. the projection programmes have included films produced by Hull and District Amateur Cine Society, West Middlesex Amateur Cine Club, Mr. B. Richardson Billings, of Folkestone, and Stockport Amateur Cine Players' Club. Members' private films have also been shown ; these included " A Trip to Scotland," " A Tour Around Newcastle," and " Events of 1932," all 9-mm. films produced by Mr. George G. Cranston ; and " What r Dog's Life." a 16-mm. film produced by Mrs. ] RMacGregor. The association has lately set on foot special efforts to raise funds for the purchase of apparatus for club use. The lady members are giving a series of bridge drives and a number of dances are being held. A Bolex projector has already been obtained and their object is to make themselve-s absolutely independent not only as regards projection apparatus but also sound accompaniment units. Entries in the competitions for members' IG-mm. and 9-mm. films will be judged on December 1, and a competition for the best design or idea for a design for a club trailer is to take place. .\t the meeting on November 10 an interesting interchange of ideas and experiences took place in regard to film stocks, exposures, and exposure meters, etc. NEWM.ARKET AMATEUR GINE SOCIETY. Hop. Secretary, Miss Dorothy M. Cooper, Stamford House, High Street, Newmarket . This club was formed at the end of August and three of its members set about the task of finding a suitable studio and projection room. They acquired the use of the old boiler house at the Newmarket Electric Light Works and spent every evening of Septemljer and Octoljer in putting the place in shipshape order as a studio. A stage has been laid owins to the uneven nature of the floor, and a very fine set consisting of six flats, one door, one window, each lU feet by 4 feet. The lighting will consist of one baton over centre of the stage, containing I.IW watts, two stand lamps of 500 watts each ; and the society's electrician (incidentally the manager of the Electric Light Works) has lent two 1.000 watt focussing spotlights. The society is very fortunate in having a professional cameraman and electrician, and is still more fortunate in having the advice and assistance of Mr. Peter Collin, who is Publicity Manager and Still Cameraman for Messrs. Argyle Talking Piotmes, Ltd. Mention should also be made of Mr. M. Grifliths, the original founder of the society, and Mr. Iggleden. the props man. Tlie first film, work on whicn commenced on November 13, is on 9J-mm. stock and will run to 600 feet. It is entitled " Suspicion." and is written and produced by Mr. Peter Collin. The society is anxious to loan or hire the work of other film societies, either 9J-mm. or 16-mm.. for shows. Will clubs with films to loan please get in touch with the hon. secretary at the above address ? PRENTON INFORMAL CINE SOCIETY. President, J. F. \\ ood ; Hon. Treasurer. J. F. Stoppard ; Hon. Secretary, N. M. H. Brown, "Sherwood," Prenton Hill, Birkenhead. This society was formed last March with the object of' promoting and encouraging amateurs in connection with movie films (9.5-mm.), film acting, scenario v.'riting and picture producing and exhibiting. We opened our season with a dance, at whicli we took some shots of the dancers. Durintt the summer months we have been engaged on a super production entitled "The Stanhope Millions," a drama written and pro{Contlniied on page 262) Bmtgain and Latest Lisls post free angtohere. Please slate ratimremails. iQITCHIS^n EST. 1750. LTD. WANTED CINE APPARATUS BOUGHT FOR CASH LONDON: 28 Old Bond St., W.l. 281 Oxford St., W.l. 35 Ludgate HUl, E.G. 4. Stock Exchange Branch : 2 Angel Court, Throgtnorton St., E.C.2. CROYDON : 12 George St. LIVERPOOL: 73 Lord St. LEEDS : 37 Bond St.