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The film lecturer in the country
by Walter Giinther Berlin
(from the German)
The above mentioned subject involves a discussion of a personality question, the solution of which is of fundamental importance for the film in general, and more especially for the film in the country. We shall therefore discuss in this article the work that must be done in order to create the necessary technical conditions for filming in the country.
The importance of the film in rural conditions need not, of course, be demonstrated. This has long ago been done by more competent authorities: and every day brings new proof of its efficacy.
It may seem an out of date procedure to write about this question as if the small size film had not been invented. But we do so because it would be an injustice to ignore the thousands of standard films still existing in the country and provincial centres, in clubs and associations, and furthermore those apparatus which in all probability will assume new significance with the production of the cheap sound film.
With reference to the small size film we will only say that we by no means underrate its value : on the contrary, all of us who study the film from the point of view of the school and education are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the small size film which will enable us to make intensive use of the pictures, even in the smallest circles. In small circles, where continuous and lasting work is done, hired films will soon be universally substituted by cheap, handy but noiseless, resistant and fireproof apparatus. This applies to schools, institutions for the young, and other educational centres. We hope that an increased supply of small size films which are easily transported and stocked, and are fireproof and light, will definitely release the public from the hired film. We are on the way towards this goal, have fine film productions but as yet no guarantee of their durability.
Even trained operators have not been able to prevent small size film apparatus from being wrecked in their hands, and it was not always easy to find out the reason. We shall therefore have to wait a little longer, although reluctantly.
As regards the use of the film, we must of course distinguish between its regular use for educational purposes and its occasional employment before large audiences.
Not until it has become possible to make soundfilms on fire proof material — an achievement which has not by any means succeeded so far, — will the