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

HOME MOVIES & HOME TALKIES 451 members turned up, but unfortunately many of the regular members were unable to attend. Considering the small area canvassed, we are very pleased with the present membership of approximately thirtysix adults. We have, incidently, provided a " cheap ticket " for married couples entering the society together, and this has proved a splendid innovation. In response to several requests, we are starting a 9.5-mm. section, who will work in co-operation with the 16-mm. section. We still have room for two or three lady members. Home Movies and Home Talkies wilJ be pleased to hear that we have had direct results from the notice they so kindly inserted for us in the March issue. WEST ESSEX FILM SOCIETY. Press Secretary, S. Reed, B.A., 118 Boundary lload, Plaistow, E.13. The production unit of the society put in some hard work (luring the early weeks of March on an advertising "trailer." This was screened ait the more important local picture houses by courtesy of the Gaumont British Picture (corporation ; 35-mm. stock is new to the siociety, and working at 25 frames to the iiecond instead of the usual 16 introduced exposure difficulties, which were overcome only by the ingenuity of our technicians and, in particular, the unflagging energy of our senior cameraman, Mr. D. Gladwell. Social activities have not been forgotten, and members enjoyed a ramble in the Epping Forest area, at which a good many cameras appeared. A dramatic school for the discovery and exploitation of histrionic talent in the ranks of the society has also been started. The projection side has been equally busy. We aim at the frequent projection of films of outstanding merit, amateur or professional, and have recently shown "Siegfried," "Faust," "Wonderful Lie," and a number of early Chaplins, together with amateur films by members and others. We are anxious to show as much amateur work as possible, and offers of good-class amateur films will be very acceptable. There are still some vacancies in the membership list. WIMBLEDON CINE CLUB. Hon. Secretary, C. W. Watkins, 79 Mostyn Road, Merton Park, S.W.19. Every photographer, still or movie, usually stumbles over exposure and is always ready to seek advice on the subject, and this was the object of a talk by Percy W. Harris, vice president of the club, when he visited the studio recently. Colour correction, which many think can only be got by using a filter over the lens, can easily be obtained by using the correct aperture, and this was illustrated by Mr. Harris with some very fine films actually taken to prove this theory. There was a large attendance at a recent "Film Evening," when several club productions were screened, as well as " Sawdust and Tinsel," a fine film taken at the Olympia 1933-34 Circus ; " Nemesis," by R. Harrington -Moore ; and " The White Hell of Pitz Palu." At the conclusion of a very successful evening the chairman, Mr. J. Masterton, announced that further " Film Evenings " are to be held by the club, when a complete change of programme would be shown, and asked all interested to make an early application for invitations, as accommodation is strictly limited. Arrangements for summer outings and the annual dance in December are now in hand, as well as an all-exterior production to be commenced almost at once. With the coming of better weather, it may be of interest to those contemplating "shooting " on Wimbledon Common to know that permission has first to be obtained before a cin6 camera can be used, but after some trouble in 1932, permission was finally given to the club for this privilege. FOR CHELSEA ENTHUSIASTS Cadet G. R. Kewley, R.N., of 39 Rossetti Gardens Mansions, Chelsea, S.W.3, would like to hear from anyone living in the Chelsea district who is interested in forming a Chelsea cin6 society. They should, preferably, have apparatus. FORMATION OF NEW CINE CLUB Mr. Leshe Haar, of 25, Green Lane, Hendon, N.W.4, who acted as president to the Neo Film Club, is starting an amateur film club in the Golders Green and Hendon district. The club is a Jewish one, and Mr. Haar would be very pleased to hear from anyone interested. To American Readers " Home Movies " is now obtainable from Willoughby's, 110 W. 32nd Street, New York City, and The Bass Camera Co., 179 W. Madison Street, Chicago Cine Goods Stolen MESSRS. DALLMEYER, LTD., of 31 Mortimer Street, Oxford Street, W.l, whose works were recently broken into, report the following list of goods missing : — 1 7 in. Series XII Projection lens No. 109410. 2 2 in. Projection lenses, Nos. 12830A, (for Filmo). 1 12 in. Popular Telephoto lens, No. 143512. 1 Snapshot Camera, lens No. 131507, engraved in Spanish (Roll pack model). 1 Snapshot Camera (Roll Film De Luxe model), lens No. 142090. 1 Dual Camera, lens No. 143852. 1 Black Leather Case for the above camera. 1 Snapshot Camera (film pack De Luxe model), lens No. 134693. 1 Snapshot Camera (Roll Film De Luxe model), lens No. 139680. 1 Dual Camera, lens No. 148032. 1 Cin6 Kodak 8 Camera, No. 38271. If any of our readers should notice any lenses or cameras bearing these numbers being ofTered for sale, will they please communicate immediately with the nearest police station. Our Hints & Tips Competition MAY we take this opportunity to point out that the monthly Competitions are always judged on the entries sent in for the particular month ? We mention this because one esteemed reader recently seemed aggrieved that none of the prizewinning hints in a particular month was so good as an idea he had himself sent in for a previous Competition, but which had not won a prize. With competitions judged on the month-to-month basis, it naturally can happen at times that the general level of excellence in a particular month can be below or above that of a previous issue. ^^ One of the finest fishing films ever taken/' THESE are not our words ; they are quoted from a laudatory critique in " The Sketch." The film is a sporting " thriller " of timny fishing in the North Sea and was made by our Mr. Hirstwood from Mr. T. O. M. Sopwith's yacht. Hirstwood is naturally elated by the fine things the Press have written about the film, especially the photography. But he says he could soon put any amateur movie-man in the way of making films equally good. You would simply revel in this film — the thrills in it, and the beauty of the " shots." Just to show home movie-makers how good a film can be WE WILL SEND you this much-praised Tunny-fishing Film for one night at a nominal hiring fee of 2/6. You pay return postage. Please send cheque or P.O. to DAWSON & WHITFIELD LTD. Personal Motion Picture Specialists, 14 Wood Street, Huddersfield.