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

HOME MOVIES & HOME TALKIES 409 "The Flies are Danciug," was completed some time ago ; sets are now under construction, and it is hoped to start shooting within the next few weeks. Three Meteor films reached the final session of the "Sunday Referee " competitions, and two of these, "All on a Summer's Day" and "Hair," trained first and second places respectively in their classes. The society has given a number of shows lately to other clubs in Scotland, and the library films have been in constant demand during the past months. Messrs. Ensign, Ltd., have very generously presented a free copy of " All on a Summer's Day " to the society for the library. Arrangements have been made to make a documentary film of the Glasgow police, which will be shot on 3.5-mm. A programme of films from the Finchley A.C.S. was screened on February 20. The two final projection meetings of the season will be held in the studio on March 6 and 20 at 8 p.m. METROPOLITAN -VICKERS AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, R. Clough, .» Thirlmere Avenue, Stretford, Manchester. On January 18 an interesting meeting was held, at which discussions took place regarding the scenarios for the forthcoming production, and on January 24 a party of 16 members visited the Regal Cinema at Altrincham, where they were granted facilities for inspecting the projecting gear and sound equipment. On February 8 the society were fortimate in obtaining the services of the B.T.H. Co. to demonstrate their home talkie equipment, in which much interest was shown. NINE-FIVE PRODUCTIONS. The society's third production is now complete. It has been given the title of " The Common Round " and is taken from a story by Leslie Wood. The whole production has been under the production of Frederick P. Roach, with Erik Gray at the camera. This is the first film to be made at the society's studio at Streatham and their first attempt at photography with artificial lighting. It was given its premiere, supported by N.F.P.'s other films, and one from a northern club, on February 13, at Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, W.C.I. NOTTINGHAM AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, A. E. Hammond, ' Malvern," Sandfield Road, Arnold, Notts. At a recent general meeting of the Trent Cine Club it was luianimously agreed that in future the club shall be knovra as the Nottingham Amateur Cine Society. The society are looking forward to completing their film " Coaminum." A further interest was created for the coming summer months in an announcement that Mr. P. Heathcote, the cine and talkie specialist, had kindly ofiered to present a cup, to be called the Heathcote Challenge Cup, for the best O-.^-mm. film of the year, typical of the summer and hohday spirit, the length of the film to be agreed upon by the club committee. The society hope to have some well-known authority on cine as judge, and the cup is to be formally presented to the society at its first annual dance, which is to be held in March. It is hoped that the cup will give an added interest to 9.5-mm. users in and around Nottingham. The competition is open to members only of the above society. Full particulars of this and other competitions which are being run by the society may be had from the hon. secretary at the above address. PATHFINDER AMATEUR FILM SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, F. Hill Matthews, Lew Down, Teignmouth Road, Torquay. January has proved to be a most successful month for our society, the sensation of the month being a visit from Mr. Adrian Brunei, who attended our fortnightly club night at Messrs. Bathes' Projection Room. Mr. Brunei gave us many valuable tips regarding future activities and also in connection with the " rushes " of our fOm " Ripples," which was shown. " Ripples " has suffered somewhat from a general lack of technicians, but for om first attempt we are quite satisfied. We think, however, that " The Country Cousin " when completed will entirely eclipse our previous production. We would like to say that we shall be very pleased to welcome anyone interested in cine work to our projection nights, but it is advisable to inform the secretary previously. ' SALFORD CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, Kenneth W. Kenyon, 10 Seedlej' Terrace, Pendleton, Salford, 6. Since the last announcement, experiments with indoor lighting for use with 9.5-mm. stock have necessitated the postponement of^ a production. A group of members have, however, been busy on a new scenario and this will be tackled at once. The task will be a big one and we intend to spend a considerable amount of care in order to make a successful film. This will be taken on 16-mm. stock. The secretary will be glad to supplyinformation regarding the society, and all interested should commimicate with him as soon as possible. SEEALL FILM SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, J. Gordon, " Bordersmead," Loughton, Essex. In the last issue of Home Movies AND Home Talkies we appealed for outside help as regards a scenario for our next production. We should like to thank those who so kindly placed scenarios at our disposal and regret that we cannot use them all in our next film. We finally chose one .USE THE.^ CINE PROJECTOR FOR RELIABLE MOVIES KINOX is a self-contained projector for use with i6-mm. safety film. It will also show " stills " and is also adaptable for Kodacolor films by the addition of special filters. The projection lens — of typical Zeiss Ikon optical superiority — has the large aperture of f/1.4, and excellent screen pictures are possible up to 13 feet wide. Threading is made easy and convenient by the accessibility of the film-conveying mechanism. 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