Motion Picture News (Jan-Feb 1922)

784 Motion Picture News N. A. M. L. FORUM ( Continued from page 782) or a particular scene, then I would put on my “ cue sheet ” fade out on boat, or house, and then use one’s common sense as to the length of the scene, and then snap — your change over is made. I think that should be fairly clear in most of your minds now; so try it and let’s hear of your comment on it. This idea may be new to some and old to others, nevertheless it is the only change-over idea which would be O. K’d by me, as it does not damage the film in any way and does not employ the mechanical use of the film. The idea is used altogether in changes of numbers on a vaudeville stage. If any projectionist or operator thinks that the tin foil idea is a good gag and does not damage the film, he is wrong and for proof I wish he could see some of the samples which I am enclosing to the editor. Take your cues from a title preceding a scene or any action; try it, and you and every one else will notice the difference in your projection. Let’s do away with these other damaging practices and start the New Year right. R. E. Burnett, N. A. M. L. No. 1413. Pres. Local 156, Danville, Illinois. Dear Ed. : I am sending in my blank to join the N. A. M. L., so as to better the pictures for the exchange and audience also. I have been reading the N. A. M. L. news and discussions, and think it will be a great help to the brother operators, that is if they will send in their ideas, etc., to help each other out. Hoping to hear from you soon to find out if I am accepted, so as to send in my dope on the betterment of the N. A. M. L. Yours truly, J. Clyde Hutchison. Strand Theatre, Kenova, W. Va. Dear Editor: I have never written to the News yet, so I thought I would write to let people know that the N. A. M. L. wasn’t dead yet, even if I am a small town operator. I have only been in the booth about two years and have belonged to the League hardly that long, but try to do my part as a member, though sometimes it is a hard thing to do. I want some one to answer a question for me. Does the exchange ever inspect their films before they leave the house? Sometimes I get some films that look as if they had never been inspected at all. I am sending you some samples of some patches that I have cut out recently and think it is a shame that some people would butcher up a film like that. I would like to know if all the members feel like I do about the way some operators or inspectors take care of the films. I get some films here sometimes that I have to work on for five hours to get them in shape to run and think it is about as much the fault of the exchange as the operator, for all these films come from the exchange to me. Guess I had better ge off the wire, for some one else might want to use it a while. I think if all the members would get together they could get some of this bad work cut out and I for one will do all I can. Very truly yours, John C. Creed, Operator. Amuzu Theatre, Elkin, N. C. N A M L Gentlemen : Inclosed please find my application for membership to the Anti Misframe League. Although I have always taken out all misframes and otherwise sent the film back in better condition than we received it (or seen that it was done) I, like many other of the boys, have neglected to join the League. I have always realized what a good it will do the industry if every projectionist was a member. I know the boys feel that it is the exchange’s place to send film out without misframes, punch holes, etc., but I am sure that if each of us takes time to repair the film we use, it is only a matter of time until every print we receive will be in first class condition. Very truly yours, Arthur B. Wooley, Saybrook, 111. Dear Editor: Inclosed find application for membership in the N. A. M. L. for my assistant, also myself. In my mind the League is a very good thing not only for the projectionists but for the producer as well. The sooner all the boys get together and join the sooner our film troubles will be over. Yours very' truly', 6. J. Hosack, Chief Projectionist. E. J. Wykoff, Asst. Projectionist. Dear Editor: The Forum has helped me improve my projection about twenty per cent; my change-over receives credit for most of that. My projection room is nothing to speak about just at present but by Spring it will be the best booth in any 400-seat house. \Ve are going to get new machines soon but I can’t decide upon any' particular make. All have their good points — and their bad points. The new manager has ordered a Hallberg Type H, 50-50 D. C. Amperes, 3-Phase motor generator and I wish all projectionists who have min . ■, | Projectionists: The News will solve any technical prob i | lems, gratis. Siiiiiimmiltiittiiiiiiiiimi 11 mi had experience with this or any other type would write to me and give me a few pointers on their care and operation. Many speak about their electric rewinds. How many have thought of using a sewing machine motor with a foot control? Let it soak in boys. In answer to B. C. Harrington’s question I think that “ A ” is right. We have had an old film about the place for several years and I used this to experiment on. While the film was clean nothing much happened when I tightened it while rewinding but when I put a tiny chip of carbon on the film — Whew! Warning: Don’t try this with good film. I hope every projectionist helps me with my new generator. Yours very truly', John W. Schmock, I N. A. M. L. : 1549. I Try the Movies If the barracks are so lonely And the town is kinda slow When you can t get in the crap game ’Cause you haven’t enough dough When your best girl’s gone and ditched you And you’ve got no place to go Try the movies. There you’ll find a clean amusement And you’ll have a laugh or two To forget about your troubles Or the grouch that’s haunting you If y'ou feel you’re going cuckoo Why, there’s just one thing to do — Try the movies. — Silver Sheet. 1 Even if not required by law, hold a fire or panic drill once in a while. No theatre employs too few, and none too many, to use this precaution. If possible arrange with your local fire chief to superintend this event. NATIONAL ANTI-MIS FRAME LEAGUE PLEDGE N a motion picture operator who j has the interest of his profes ; sion at heart and is willing to assist in eliminating some of the evils practised in the operating-room, I \ promise that 1 will to the best of my 1 ability return films to the exchange 1 in first-class condition. Furthermore, I; I will when it becomes necessary \ remedy all misframes, bad patches, j etc., that may be in the film which I { receive and in this way co-operate I with my brother operators and give 1 greater pleasure to those who make j up the motion picture audience by | showing films that are free from such defects. I also promise that I I will not make punch marks in film, I and when film is received by me, 1 with punch holes, I will notify the I exchange to that effect so that they j may use their efforts to correct this 1 evil. 1— Wil Blank for New League Members Member’s Name Home Address 0 re * Theatre A Name and Address of Theatre Manager gr mm m n