Motion Picture News (Jan-Mar 1918)

March j o , i p i 8 (Accessory) 1939 Announcing A New Portable Projecting Machine For Showing Standard Sized Films THIS announcement heralds the completion of a new and perfect portable motion picture projecting machine— the American Projectoscope. This new device is the result of more than three years of constant experimentation, improvement and refinement. It takes standard sized film, and can be operated from any electric light socket (either direct or alternating current). It throws a perfect white light at a distance of five to fifty feet ; permits the running of the film either backward or forward ; will hold the film stationary on the screen like a stereopticon — without any adjustment. It weighs only 19 lbs. — you can take it anywhere. It will show films on any wall, shade or screen. Built by Film Experts The American Projectoscope was designed and constructed under the supervision of the technical experts of the American Film Co., Inc. — one of the oldest established film manufacturers. It has undergone actual tests for more than a year and a half. More than a million feet of film have been projected through one American Projectoscope— without a break or tear. It has received the highest endorsement from such a projection expert as Donald Bell, of Bell & Howell. Among the purchasers of this new portable motion picture projecting machine are: G. Gennert, of New York City, Chicago Uniied Statei Naval Training Station, Great and San Francisco. Lakes, III. Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa. Sqaare Tarn Tractor Co., Norfolk, Neb. Hanson-Bellows, Co., Chicago A. B. Dick & Co. of Chicago — National War Coondl, San Antonio, Tex. And the British Navy. Descriptive Booklet — Sent FREE Write for descriptive booklet outlining the technical features of the American Projectoscope — showing how it can be operated either forward or backward; how the film can be held stationary on the screen and explaining its many other advantages. Film manufacturers, executives, directors, stars, film editors, exhibitors, educational institutions, supply dealers, etc. , are urged to write for a copy of this booklet. You should know about this remarkable new portable projecting machine and its numerous advantages. A copy of the booklet will be sent FREE on request. Film Companies will find the American Projectoscope especially valuable for use in e.vecutive offices — forshowintj the new prints as they arrive. .\lso for State Rights subjects, for cutting and editing. The outstanding feature of this machine for this work, is that the film can be held stationary on the screen at any point: and that the film can be turned either backward or forward, without adjustment. DirprtorQ Ajnerican Projectoscope i/iiCLluia a great help in, looking over the day's "shots;" in assembling, cutting and reviewing film. The film can be held stationary on the screen, thus permitting the checking of minute details. Stars ^""^ pleasant to possess an American ulois Projectoscope which they can operate themselves and use to inspect their o%vn productions. It uses current from any electric light socket. Film Frlil-nre ^^^^ American Projecto 1 liui LiUllui» j-^o/>^ of exceptional value in cutting and editing productions. You, can stop the film anywhere and examine details. You can turn the film backward or forward, without adjustments. Miicirianc '■a" facilitate their work of writing music muMCiaua ^-ues by the use of the American Projectoscope. will find the American Projectoscope valuable in class rooms. Educators will find this machine valuable in censoring films. It takes a full reel of standard size films and runs without interruption. IT REQUIRES NO .APOLOGY. pTlllllltm'* ^""^ "'^ American Projectoscope LiAlUUILUis valuable in examining films in their private offices, for cut-outs, etc., while their large projecting machines are in use. Educational Institutions Send Coupon for FREE Descriptive Booklet ^ AMERICAN PROJECTING COMPANY > 6235 A Broadway, Chicago, IlL Send me descriptive booklet and tell me how the American Projectoscope may be of service to me. American Projecting Company SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON, President 6235 A Broad-way Chicago, Illinois Doalore anA Inllhpr«' T^^e -American Projectoscope offers l/coicia oiiu •luuucio. you an exceptional sales opportunity. Write at once for our DE.ALER'S PROPOSITION. 4 / ^ Position.. Address.. City.. .State.. The "NEWS" advertisers believe YOU -worth while; justify them.