Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (1930-1949)

Page scan 000120 from Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers

Record Details:

Title:
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers
Date:
1930-1949
Publisher:
New York, N.Y. : The Society
Volume:
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers
Leaf #:
000120
Language:
English
Collection:
Technical Journals
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Prelinger Library
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
The Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (SMPE)Êdocuments the technological progress of the film industry, highlighting technical developments in production and exhibition. Of special interest are articles about special effects, theater practices, lighting, and the introduction of the 16mm format. Initially titled "Transactions of the Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers."Digitized by the Prelinger Library and the Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division.
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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Jan., 1931] COMMITTEE REPORTS 113 in the industry. Like many other inventors his life has been one of hardship and disillusionment. But his keen interest in all matters having to do with the art has never wavered. And his collection of early films and historical memorabilia of the motion picture's growth has probably not its equal in America. On August 28, 1928, he was stricken, while working in his shop, then in West 44th Street, New York, and since that time he has been confined to his home, partially paralyzed. His mind, however, is fully active and his memory of dates and events in film history remarkable. He is proudest, however, of being a "pioneer." and of having played some part in the motion picture's beginnings.