Motion Picture News (Jan-Feb 1922)

654 Motion Picture News ( Continued from page 652) up with its progress and I class it as the best thing that was ever organized both for projectionists and exchanges. I am member No. 1269, Raving joined while employed in the Regent theatre, Marianna, Ark., and am now with the same manager, Mr. R. T. Megibben, in the Capitol theatre of this city. My projection equipment consists of two Sim IIHIIItllllllHIIIIIIIIIHIIMIII 1 1 1 1 1 II I Ml > 1 1 M 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ""'fe ! NATIONAL ANTI-MIS FRAME LEAGUE PLEDGE | /j S a motion picture operator who has the interest of his profession at heart and is willing to assist in eliminating some of the evils practised in the operating-room, I promise that 1 zuill to the best of my ability return films to the exchange in first-class condition. Furthermore, I will when it becomes necessary remedy all misframes, bad patches, etc., that may be in the film which I receive and in this way co-operate with my brother operators and give greater pleasure to those who make up the motion picture audience by showing films that are free from such defects. I also promise that I will not make punch marks in film, and when film is received by me, with punch holes, I will notify the exchange to that effect so that they may use their efforts to correct this evil. plex machines, Gundlach lens and a D 50-50 transverter and I really believe that I have as good projection as will be found anywhere. My throw is 106 ft. and we are using a Gold Fibre screen. I have run the above named machines for more than a year and we have yet to spend anything for their upkeep, although they have been through a fire which practically destroyed the theatre. I have noticed B. C. Harrington’s argument as to what causes film scratches and I wish to state that “ A ” is correct. Film can easily be scratched by tightening while rewinding — very easily. Regardless of how clean you keep your operating room there is always dirt and grit present which will get on the film and of course when you hold a film to “ tighten ” it you are causing friction. Well, fellows, I guess I had better “cut this” for this time as I’d hate for my first letter to hit the basket. Next time I’m going to send in a drawing of my motor rewind and a few other things I have devised to help me in my work. Here’s to the League. May it prosper ! Believe me I am doing my best to live up to my pledge. D. H. Suitt, Capitol Theatre, Newport, Ark. • Each exit must be kept clean, also the regulation illustrated sign placed over same. Projectionists: The News will solve any technical problems, gratis. On steep stairways affix a hand rail. People become confused at times, and also feel more at ease when assisted by the above. This especially applies to the invalid and the aged groping in the semidarkness of a motion picture theatre. M—B Blank for New League Members Member’s Name Home Address Theatre 1 Name and Address of Theatre Manager Hiimmiiiiiimiiin 1 BARGAIN! FOR IMMEDIATE TURNOVER 400 ft. capacity Pittman Professional, mahogany case. Pittman claw intermittent, regular and trick crank, outside reflecting focusing device, film register, direct finder. 50 Mil. F:3.5 Tessar lens, focusing mount, all adjustments. Outfit perfect. Worth $300.00; our price, $125.00. 109 No. Dearborn St. P. S. — Write Bass. Wire 25% deposit and balance on examination. BASS CAMERA COMPANY Dept. Ill Chicago, Illinois Let him solve your camera problem for you. viiiiiiiHniiiiiiiiu For Perfoct MAZDA PROJECTION "MOTS CO” ADAPTER and REDUCER Is what you need. Write for prices and full Information MONARCH THEATRE SUPPLY CO. 724 So. Wabash Ave. Chicago, III. | OLD MEMBERS Send in Address | eo we can put 1 you on new | N. A. M. L. 1 mailing list BAY STATE FILM Positive RAW STOCK Negative Manufactured by BAY STATE FILM CO. Sharon, Mass. Distributors: Bay State Film Sales Company, Inc. Room 1114 220 West 42nd St. Phones: Bryant 6808 Made in America Built by a policy that stands today, tomorrow and all the time for the best expression of what human science knows about projection screens. Samples and literature upon refuest World's Largest Producers^/ J4otion PictureScreens. FOR BETTER MUSIC THE FOTOPLAYER 1600 BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY THE AMERICAN PHOTO PLAYER CO. 64 E. JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICACO, ILL. 109 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.