International photographer (Jan-Dec 1935)

August, 1935 T h INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER Thirte Don Lee Television Head Called to Confer With Motion Picture Research Council Television Test Film Don Lee Broadcasting System 1932 — W6XAO First steps toward a mutual understanding between the television and motion picture industries were taken at an informal luncheon and conference on July 2nd at which Harry R. Lubcke, Director of Television for the Don Lee Broadcasting System, was a guest of the Research Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Carl Dreher, Director of the Sound Department at RKO-Radio Studios and Chairman of the Scientific Sub-committee of the Council, presided. At the request of the Council, Mr. Lubcke sketched the television activity of the Don Lee Broadcasting System during the past five years. Details were presented of the first broadcast of the Don Lee Station W6XAO, the first ultra high frequency television transmitter on regular schedule in the United States, on December 23, 1931; the first reception of television in an airplane in the world on May 21, 1932, on a Don Lee cathode ray receiver of transmissions from W6XAO ; television news reel transmissions of the Long Beach-Compton earthquake of March 10, 1933; the transmission of plays from the Stanford-University of Southern California football game of November 11, 1933, within three hours and forty-five minutes after the close of the game ; the various steps in the total transmission of more than seven million feet of motion picture film, comprising Paramount features, Paramount short subjects, and Pathe news reels. The motion picture representatives evinced interest in the problems connected with bringing television to the American home. Mr. Lubcke described the comparatively simple, although desirably high antenna required for the reception of ultra high frequency transmissions, the absence of static and fading on the ultra high frequencies, and the decrease of ignition interferences from automobiles, with the growth of automobile radio installations. Calling attention to the possible effects of television on the motion picture industry, Mr. Lubcke declared: "The hue and cry that television will destroy the motion picture industry is needlessly disturbing. Our television activities have long since passed the stage of conjecture. As early as 1932 we were making tests on special films for television on the lot of a major producer." It was indicated that television would become a customer of the motion picture industry and as such could hardly be classed as its destroyer. The close-up appearing on this page is from an early television test film. THE HOLLYWOOD STUDIO CLUB Girls and women representing practically every State in the Union, and many foreign countries, make their home at the Hollywood Studio Club every year, the majority coming to Hollywood because of their interest in the screen or stage. They have found in the Club not only a residence and club center, but also the comradeship of others interested in the same professions, advice as to making fine studio contacts, opportunities to meet those who have already attained success, and assistance in emergencies or unemployment. In the year 1934 the Studio Club housed 397 girls ; monthly average residence, 93; yearly total, 1,115; served 74,149 meals; provided activities with attendance of 3,000; carried 145 girls for three or more weeks during unemployment. The rates for room and two meals a day are from $7.00 to $13.00 a week, the housing capacity is 105. The Club is maintained by the National Board of the Y. W. C. A., sponsored by the Motion Picture Producers Association and endorsed by the Social Service Commission of Los Angeles. It does not receive funds from the Communitv Chest. FRANK C. ZUCKER J. BURCI CONTNER Motion Picture Camera Supply, Inc. now has the Largest Stock of New and Used Modern Camera Equipment and Accessories of any Camera Supply House in the World ! NEW MITCHELL SOUND CAMERA NOW ON DISPLAY We sell Simplex Portable 35mm Sound Projectors, Moviolas — also new and used Mitchell, B. & H Akeley, DeBrie Cameras and Equipment. Regardless of your requirements, whether you want to buy or rent new or used equipment — call us for a quotation. Phone, write, wire or cable for quotations. We only sell equipment that is thoroughly guaranteed. Eastern Representatives MITCHELL CAMERA CORPORATION HARRISON FILTERS FEARLESS PRODUCTS MOTION PICTURE CAMERA SUPPLY, Inc. 723 Seventh Avenue.. New York City Telephone BRyant 9-7755 Cable Address: Cinecamera Please mention The International Photographer when corresponding with advertisers.