Home Movies and Home Talkies (Jun 1933-May 1934)

HOME MOVIES & HOME TALKIES 37 METEOR FILM PRODUCING SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, Stanley L. Russell, 14, Kelvin Drive, Glasgow, N.W. ; studio, 234 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Work has been started on two new films, " Nadia " and " All On a Summer's Day," while a third film — a pictorial representation of the city of Glasgow on 35-mm. — is now well under way. Mr. Ian S. Ross, of 80 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, has been appointed Librarian of our films, which are available for exchange with other clubs or on hire locally at the following charges : — " Intrusion," 250 feet 16-mm., 2s. 6d. a night. Meteor Movie Magazines Nos. 1 and 2 : 400 feet 16-mm., 4s. a night. Mr. Clifford H. Strain has unfortunately been compelled to resign his position of chairman to the society owing to ill-health. Mr. Sidney Kates, an enthusiastic member of the council, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy. Meteor Movies wish Home Movies and Home Talkies many happy returns, continued successes, and the best of luck in 1933-34. METROPOLITAN-VICKERS AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, R. Clough, 5 Thirlmere Avenue, Stretford, Manchester. During August, 1932, an informal meeting was held amongst those employees of the company interested in amateur cinematography, which resulted in a cine society being formed. Since August a great deal has been accomplished and meetings have been held once a fortnight at which demonstrations of apparatus, lectures, informal discussions and the screening of members' and library fUms have each played their part. The production of a film play has been commenced and is now well on the way to completion ; and a competition closing next September has been arranged amongst members. A library has been formed and periodicals are circulated amongst members, who may also borrow a number of text books on cinematography. Arrangements are being made amongst the owners of cameras in the society to record local and traditional events and possibly places of historical interest in the district, these records to be kept by the society's librarian and eventually loaned to other societies or people interested. During the summer meetings of a more technical nature will be held once a month to assist members in the practical matter of making their films. NEWCASTLE AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHERS' ASSOCIATION. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, H. Wood, Bolbec Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne. This is one of the oldest amateur cine societies in the country and has 70 members. The present chairman, Mr. A. Logan, A.R.P.S., is one of its founders and a pioneer of amateur talking films in the North of England. The past year's activities included the production of two photoplays and a local events film ; competitions for members' 9'5-mm. and 16-mm. pictorial, etc., films, for which Mrs. R. Longhurst has provided silver trophies ; and a three-nights' public show. The winter session of meetings, at which were shown films from other societies and many very fine productions by members, was brought to a happy conclusion with an Easter week-end party at Keswick. The present programme includes the production of two 16-mm. single reelers, " Beyond the Horizon " and " Slipways," scenarios being by Miss Janet Cameron and J. Cameron, Jnr., respectively ; also a local events film on broader lines than formerly. These films are " silent," but it is intended to use close-fitting musical and sound accompaniments. Now that sound equipment is available, it may be possible to do something in the future in the waj' of talking film production. NEO-FILM AND SOCIAL CLUB. President, Leslie Harr ; Hon. Secretary, Miss Ruth Waxman, 94 Downs Park Road, Lower Clapton, E.5 ; headquarters, 38 Pembury Road, Clapton. This club has just passed its thirteenth month and is still verylucky, notwithstanding the unlucky omen. An extensive branch has been opened at Willesden and a fully equipped studio has been acquired at Clapton, where the club has already commenced another film play — a talkie — entitled " The Lewinton Case." This is a highly creditable effort and owes much of its success to the efforts of the make-up girl. Miss Isaac. All productions are directed and photographed by Mr. Harr, with the assistance of an efficient technical staff. The club has vacancies for new members, especially those keen to take part in the productions. Full particulars will be given on application to the hon. secretary at the above address. NORTH LONDON CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, M. Williams, 7 Woodberry Down, N.4. This society was formed in January, 1933, by six enthusiasts living in North London, the prime movers being Mr. C. Allison and Mr. F. Fordom, the original treasurer and secretary respectively. An inaugural public meeting was held in March and that it was a success was largely due to the publicity given by Home Movies AND Home Talkies. The membership was more than doubled as the result of that meeting and has since risen to over twenty-five. Meetings are held either weekly or fortnightly, according to circumstances, for the purpose of film shows and discussions. The society has so far produced one short film but two larger scenarios are in hand and will be produced as soon as possible. We are still in need of new members, particularly those with acting ability. The subscription fee is 10s. per annum, and there is an entrance fee of Is. The secretary will be pleased to supply particulars of meetings, etc., to anyone interested. NORWICH AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, H. P. Dun, 11 Thorjie Road, Norwich. Since our last report several interesting meetings have been held and considerable progress made, our membership now totalling 20, amongst whom aio three lady members. At our public show at the beginning of April a short film of the secretary introducing the society was shown, followed by a film record of the destruction by fire of the famous Sprowston Mill, and two films from Felixstowe Amateur Productions, several members of this society being present. At meetings at the end of April films were shown from the Beckenham Cine Society and Rhos-on-Sea Amateur Film Productions ; while on May 2, after rehearsals for the current production, we had a 16-mm. projection night, giving the society an opportunity of comparing this size film with 9.o-mm. stock. Our first scenario has already gone into production, the first few scenes having been shot on successive week-ends. RHOS AMATEUR FILM PRODUCTIONS. President, Gordon Harker ; Hon. Secretary, Miss Laura Hughes, " Albert Villa," Colwyn Crescent, Rhos-on-Sea. Congratulations to Home Movies and Home Talkies on attaining its first birthday. 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