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IMPORTANT
i our sound projector will also run any of the 500 silent subjects, available at lower cost from all Kodascope Libraries and Distributors. 200 page illustrated catalogue on request.
Caution! Never attempt to run a "sound" film on any other than a sound projector. Irreparable damage to Sound Film will result from running it on a "silent" projector.
THE FILM PRAYER
By A. P. Hollis
I am film, not steel ; O user, have mercy. I front dangers whenever I travel the whirring wheels of mechanism. Over the sprocket wheels, held tight by the idlers. I am forced by the motor's might. If a careless hand misthreads me, I have no alternative but to go to my death. If the pull on the take-up reel is too violent. I am torn to shreds. If dirt collects in the aperture, my film of beauty is streaked and marred, and I must face my beholders — a thing ashamed and liespoiled. Please, if I break, never fasten me with pins which lacerate the fingers of my inspectors. Don't rewind me unless necessary — my owner wants the privilege, so that he may examine me, heal my wounds, and send me rejuvenated upon a fresh mission.
I travel many miles in tin cans. I am tossed on heavy trucks, sidew'ays and upside down. Please see that my first few coils do not slip loose in my shipping case, and become bruised and wounded beyond the power to heal. Put me in my own can. Scrape off all old labels on my shipping case so I will not go astray.
Speed me on my way. Others are waiting to see me. The next day is the last day I should be held. Have a heart for the other fellow who is waiting, and for my owner who will get the blame.
I am a delicate ribbon of film — misuse me and I disappoint thousands ; cherish me, and I delight and instruct the world.