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

370 HOME MOVIES & HOME TALKIES 500 WATT / VICTOR MIGHTY-POWER IC-mm. very latest; new 5U0-watt triplane coiled-coil direct tremendous illumination; super large 2-in. diameter condensers (passing every iota of light) ; dual booster reflectors; large F/1.5 lens {givinc critical and tremendous brilliancy) ; Direct-Drive super motor — no belts, gears, or chains ; 24-teeth large iilm contact (takes dry, torn or bad film without trouble); automatic tiim trap — shuts off projection automatically if incorrectly running ; 4-way rewind— rewind by hand, rewind by motor, rewind one film whilst projectmg another film ; rewind 4 films at once ; quick lightning threading device ; car gear clutch start — giving forward, stills, reverse ; automatic spring claws — engages film automatically in gate ; electric speed control ; self-replacing instant-erecting spool arms ; dual fan cooled throughout ; *' Dreadnought '* gear tilting head ; All Gold-Bronze De Luxe ; chromium fittings throughout ; complete in " Ready-forAction " brown russet leather carrying case ; lever locks. Theatre brilliancy — amazing light. X only £80 only x APPROVAL, IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. WRITE NOW WANTED — APPARATUS in Exchange for Latest New Models. 1/ 400 ft. Hire. ENSIGN NEW AUTOMATIC PROJECTOR, Superlite i'/l.S lens ; 100-watt super dirtct illumination ; entirely automatic, 2-in. diameter large condensers (passing tremendous light) : all enclosed fittings ; precision deadaccurate mechanism ; forward, stills, rewind; fan-cooled throughout ; motor, extra resistance ; in *' Ready-for-Action " carrying case. Only {'17 10s. Od. FILM 6/6 50-K. Pane. ENSIGN NEW KINECAM CAMERA; speed F/2.8, focussing mount 1 ft. to inf., 3 speeds ; title crank ; actual visual footage ; 50 ft. or 100 ft. capacity ; real hide velvet-lined carrying case. World's finest value. £18 18s. Od. 16 mm. RHAMSTINE SUPER EDITOR, De Luxe ; professional projector motion ; distance prism magnified viewer ; illuminated shutter ; forward or reverse ; dual chain switch ; built-in mitre cutter, scraper, splicer ; three-tone silver, Cushion base. World's finest. £18 18s. Od. ENSIGN EMERALD PROJECTOR, 50-watt direct illumination, large condensers; super attachment, silent gearing, extra resistance. Film Hire I/ 400 ft. Only £6 15s. Od. RHAMSTINE ELECTROPHOT EXPOSURE METER ; photo-electric, stills or movies ; self-generating — no batteries, dead accurate. No Failures. Saves its cost in perfect pictures. Very latest. Only £15 15s. Od. 16 mm. NEW-VICTOR VISUAL CAMERA. Very latest FJ2.9 : visual focussing, with eye-piece adjusting ; turret head, with lock device ; nmlti-speeds ; Al'DiEi.E footage ; title crank ; new visual footage ; super telefinder ; plumb-level. All gold-bronze; chromium fittings. Wonderful Camera. Only £60 OS. Od. CINE TRIPOD, Very Latest; Tlialhammer type, revolving, panning, swing, tilting, vertical .movements ; rock-steady ; rubber and point legs, with lock. Finest Obtainable Only £7 10s. Od. Finest Cine Stock Approval Exchanges EDWIN GORSE 86 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN CINE SOCIETIES (Continued from page 368) 2ik1 . . " The Woodcutters' Children," by Mr.s. Ruby Longhurst. 9-MM. Cl.4SS 1st . . " A Tidy Business," by A. S. Wilson . The winner of the competition for the best design for an Association Film Strip was A. S. Wilson, with J. Walton second. A well-kno«ii local backsiround will be used in the production of the film stri]), whidi will be available to members and is to be taken ill hand at an early date. A series of social functions are being run in aid of a special fund for the purchase of apjjaratus, a Bolex prej'ector having already been obtained, and musical and sound accompaniment units will shortly be set up. A three nights' public show, opened by Major-C4eneral ,Siv R. A. Kerr Montgomery, K.O.M.O., O.B., D.S.O., r>.L., was given tin February S, 9 and 10 and attended by large and enthusiastic audiences. The programme included members' scenic and interest films, the association's production, " Double or Quits," and a general and topical interest film, being a joint effort of a number of the association's cameramen. Technical arrangements for the show were given verj' careful planning and thorough dress rehearsals were held, great credit being earned by all those responsible for the most efficient manner in which the programme was put over. Sharp and brilliantly lit 7 foot by 6 foot pictures were obtained with a battery of two Bell & Howell projectors with 2-inch len.ses and 400 watt lamps, sound and music effects being supplied by means of amplified records operated from outside the auditorium. Preliminary arrangements for film production during the coming months are being made, and an invitation to take up membership is extended to anyone interested. NORTH LONDON CINE GROUP. Hon. Secretary, M. Williams, 7, Woodberry Down, Finsbury Park. N.4. Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Allison. We have arranged to hold an inaugural meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at The Institute at the rear of the Methodist Church, Elwood Street, Blaekstoek Road, Highbury. Everybody in the district who is interested in amateur cine work is cordially invited to attend, and a S])ecial invitation is extended to ladies. The arrangements include the showing of members' and other films, and the meeting is timed to commence at 8 p.m. NORWICH AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, H. P. Dun, 291, Sprowston Road, Norwich. Hon. Treasurer, H. J. Marriott. This society was inaugurated on February 7 at the Railwnymen's Social Club. Through the medium of the recent announcements in Home Movies and elsewhere, twelve members turned up at the first meeting, and it was decided to hold fortnightly meetings at the club room at 7.45 p.m. The annual subscription is 7s. 6d. and for juniors up to 18, 2s. Od. Members are urgently required. The secretary will be pleased to hear from anyone living in Norwich or district owning cine apparatus or anyone interested in any branch of the society's activities. Will any societies ha\ang films of their own production for loan kindly get in touch with the secretary at the above address 'l SHEFFIELD AMATEUR FILM CLUB. Hon. Secretary, A. D. Hobson, 65, Pingle Road, Millhouses, Sheffield. The annual general meeting of the club took place on January 18, when the following officers were elected : — President . . . . Dr. J. Pringle. Chairman Hon. Secretary Assistant Secretary and Property Master Hon. Treasurer Librarian and Musical Director Publicity Manager and Sound Engineer Electrician Dramaiic Section Entertainment a n d Public Piesentations Alan G. Steward. Arthur D. Hobson. N. Ellis. H. G. Toothill. J. W. Gillott. P. Parramore. A. Mottershaw. R. E. MarshaU. W. Crookes. It was found necessary to restrict the membership of the club as from the present, and a waiting list has been prepared. The presentation of the '" Steward Cup " took place on February 1. This cup, which was given to the club tiy the Chairman, Mr. Steward, is awarded annually to the member who has prodiiced the best film shown during our winter meetings. The winner this year was Mr. R. F. Unwin, with his film of a tour round Holland and Belgium. Mr. Unwin will retain the cup until next year, when it again becomes open for competition. Mr." Gillott, the runner-up, was awarded a gold medal for his film, " Finding England " — two travelogues of Devon and Cornwall and the Isle of Wight. Mr. Crookes was awarded a silver medal for his 9J-mm. reel, " Happy Days " — a travel film taken throughout the length and breadth of England. The titles in this film were particularly effective, being made by double and in some cases triple exposure. The winning films were put through the projector together with two productions from the Riverside Film Fans : " Archie's Innings" and "Breath of Death," a very ambitious thriller. Both these films were synchronised with music by the stroboscopic method described by Dr. Reece in the February issue of Home Movies. The club is just beginning a new production. This is taken from an authentic legend of the Derbyshire Moors and will be produced on 16-mm. film. Mr. Hobson has been selected as cameraman and Mr. Gillott will direct. The story has been adapted and scenariscd by Mr. Parramore. SHREWSBURY AMATEUR CINE ASSOCIATION. Secretary, C. W. Clews, 27, Wyle t'op, Shrewsbury. The aims of this association, which has just been formed, are the discussion and exhibition of personal films, experimental work, the production of film plays, etc., the pooling of ideas, and expenditure in connection with the formation of its own film library. Monthly projection meetings of good cultural films will be held. Membership fee, 10s. (id. per annum ; special concessions and services to all members. The opening meeting will be held in March ; date, time and place will be made known to members by letter. Members witli or without apparatus and'or exiierience will be welcome. SOUTHBOURNE SEASIDE SCENARIOS. Hon. Secretary, Mrs. Jamieson, 7, St. Catherine's Road, Southhourne-on-Sea, Hants. This society was formed in May, 1932, by Miss Frances Bell and ilr. G. W. 0. Saul, and there arc now about 20 active members who meet at 7, St. Catherine's Road on the second and fourth Wednesdays in the month. Subscription is £1 Is. a year and members contribute 5s. towards the expenses of each film made in which thej' take part. To try out the ability of the various members Miss Bell wrote and produced " Returned Empty." The theme, a slight and amusing one, concerned itself with the difficulties of a non-teetotal couple on a visit to their aunt, an elderly and confirmed total abstainer. The photography, especially (Continued on page 374)