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

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 #:
000105
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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EDWARD AUGER EDWARD AUGER, lifelong friend of the theater and retired employee of RCA Theater Equipment Sales, suffered a heart attack on April 4, 1949, while attending the Convention of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers at the Statler Hotel in New York City. Mr. Auger got his start in the theater during the days of silent films and was an early independent producer of "Westerns." He joined RCA Photophone at its inception and remained with Theater Equipment Sales until his retirement in 1947. His widespread knowledge of the theater and friendships with exhibitors across the country made him a natural good-will ambassador for the Radio Corporation of America, and he became National Office Field Representative soon after his start with the company. He maintained contacts with exhibitors everywhere, and his liaison work was principally with chaintheater operators. On many occasions Mr. Auger was called out of retirement to handle special assignments for both RCA Theater Equipment Sales and RCA Theater Service. His co-operative efforts were well known among his many friends throughout the company. He joined the Society of Motion Picture Engineers as an Associate on April 3, 1934. 102