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204 CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF FILM [J. S. M. P. E.
C. EXCHANGE PRACTICE
Exchange practice involves the routine handling of film during its exhibition life, and usually it would appear as though most of the exchanges followed in the main the same operating procedure. A comparison of the condition of the film of one distributor or exchange with that of another shows that such is not the case, and demonstrates the need of standardizing the operating technic of all exchanges of all companies.
In assembling the information obtained from the various distributors on the routine care and maintenance of film, the sub-committee has endeavored to select and suggest for general adoption those features thought most amenable to standardization. Distributing companies that maintain their film in the best condition are those that are completely controlled by their home offices. It seems to be desirable that all distributing companies be similarly controlled. The home office, through its control, should direct the routines of the exchanges in respect to what is described in the remainder of this report, and should hold the exchange managers responsible for the adherence of the exchange to the policies instituted.
(1) Maintenance of Film. — Film received from the laboratory should be mounted on new reels or on reels that are in perfect condition. A flange made for the specific purpose should be used and film bands bearing complete information should be placed around the film. Film should never be mounted from a flat table, or from a makeshift flange made from old reels. Under no conditions should a pencil or other wooden rod ever be used as a hub or spindle in the center of the reel of film, as a positive fire hazard is created by the friction of the film rubbing against the wood.
A film record card should be made out for each print, on which is kept a record of the condition of the film, its location while in the vaults, full data on playing dates while out of the house, the inspector's initials, and the date of each inspection.
Film should be graded as to its condition in the following manner:
No. 1 condition: good in every respect. No. 2 condition: good; film damaged slightly. No. 3 condition: film in poor condition. No. 4 condition: junk film.
As this manner of grading film specifies film that would be acceptable in any first-class theater as in No. 1 condition, and film unfit for use as in No. 4 condition, the range of conditions between No. 1 and