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

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The club's film "I Serve," illustrating the camp of the Church Lads' Brigade, was also projected as an interesting comparison. We have in hand scenarios for two "shots" on 16 mm. and two on 9.5 mm. In both cases they are mainly exteriors, and will be produced as soon as the weather permits. We would welcome a few more new members, and those interested should get in touch with our hon. secretary. NORAVICH AMATEUR FILM SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, E. W. Murrell, Room 5, Guildhall Chambers, St. Peter's Street, Norwich. We wish, through the medium of your columns, to draw attention to the change of address of the above society. After a temporary disbandment, wo have again got together and commenced work on two new stories, one called " Unmarried Men," a comedy ; and the other, " The Only Way." We should be glad to loan to other societies our 1933 news reel of local events, and a short comedy entitled " Love." We are sorry to report that our best comedy film, " The Simple Life," has been taken by a certam unknown late member, and never returned. We should be very glad to receive information regarding this film on 9.5 mm. from any person who may have viewed it in the hands of others than the present members of the Norwich Amateur Film Society. Particulars and information appertammg to the action and theme of the picture will be forwarded on application to the hon. secretary. PATHFINDER AMATEUR FILM SOCIETy. Hon. Secretary, F. Hill Matthews, Lew Down, Teignmouth Road, Torquay. Our society is just entering into its second year, and from all indications 1934 promises to become a great success. We have now two separate production units, both working on 10 mm., and recently there has been a tremendous increase in membership, some excellent local acting talent having also been procured. There is a general feeling of satisfaction that we now have two complete technical units, whereas last year our cameraman and director had to do everything. It is certainly gratifying to review our present position and compare it with last year, when " Ripples " was made with a cast numbering ten, including Major, the Alsatian dog. By the time this is in print we shall have had our general meeting, and everything will be settled so^ that the " shooting " of our next production will probably commence in April. We should advise anyone who is considering becoming a member to apply to the secretary immediately as, according to the influx of new members, we might have to put the " House Full " notice on the door. PROGRESSIVE PHOTOPLAY PRODUCTIONS. Hon. Secretary, Harry Angel, 45 Cotesbach Road, Clapton, E.5. A very successful inaugural meeting was held by this club on February 22, and it was pleasant to note how well the club has started off with so many members to their credit. Acting tests have been held, and much promising talent found amongst the members. It is hoped that the club will soon start on the production of their first film, which is to be based on a story written by one of our members. The " Three P's " have been fortunate enough to secure the able assistance of Mr. .Tack Klonder, who will be their director. Mr. Klonder is usually associated with that widely praised film, "The Ghetto," produced by the former Jewish Amateur Film Club, in which he was star actor and assistant director. The kind offer of assistance from Mr. Lionel Baines, assistant cameraman at Gainsborough Studios, was very welcome. The secretary will be very pleased to hear from other clubs regarding the projection of films, and he will also be glad to receive applications for membership from readers (particularly Jewish readers) of Home Movies and Home Talkies, whose Editor we wish to thank for his assistance in pubhshing this report. THE SEEALL FILM SOCIETY, Hon. Secretary, J. Gordon, " Bordersmead,'" Loughton, Essex. Work is just commencing on our new production, provisionally titled "Hark! The Lark." This film, which should run to about 400 ft. of 9.5-mm. stock, should be finished by the end of April. Our president has just returned from a cruise in the Mediterranean and brought back some very good films, which we hope to edit properly in the near future. Another of our members was fortunate in being able to obtain some shots of the Paris riots which occurred a few weeks ago, and this we consider to be a real "scoop." This society does not require any new members for the current production. SOUTH LONDON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Headquarters, Camberwell Central Library, Peckliam Road, S.E.15. Hon. Secretary, L. A. Warburton, 38 Chadwick Road, S.E.15. Since the reorganisation of the Cine Group last year, good progress has been made in the shooting of the story film " Fear." Several outdoor meetings have been arranged, all of which were very well attended. We are also engaged on a film of the Borough of Camberwell. This film is to contain a great deal of historical and modern interest, and we are very pleased with the excellent suggestions given by local residents in response to our column in the Press. The society is anxious to welcome new members, and anyone desiring further particulars should write to the hon .secretary. SUDBURY (MIDDLESEX) AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, M. Speed 73, Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Middlesex. This society has been very busy during the past few months. Social events have included dances, whist drives and projection nights. The membership is steadily rising, and the society seems booked for a busy and prosperous summer season. Besides the usual productions, one of our members is experimenting in colour film and has already produced some remarkably fine results. One of his films produced at our last projection evening caused a very gratifying sensation. TEES-SIDE CINE CLUB. Hon. Secretary, W. Shaw, 9 Caxton Street, Middlesbrough. " Cataclysm " is the title of the short film in progress at the Tees-side Cine Club studio, Haymore Street. Although this film will run to little over 100 ft. on 16 mm., it has no fewer than twelve sets. Each of these has been constructed in our studio, which we are still continuing to work upon and improve. We are always keen to hear from anyone interested in the art of cinematography, and anyone interested in the general activities of the club. THE WALLINGTON FILM SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary, Lewis L. Arimdel, 128 The Chase, Wallington, Surrey. The first general meeting of the above society, held on the 9th, was entirely successful and the results fully justified the work of the Management Committee. Twenty-six new