Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1938)

MOVIE MAKERS has warmed up, by wiggling it in its socket and tapping it sharply with the finger nail several times. If any rattling or "pingy" sounds come through the speaker, a new tube ought to be tried. In certain machines, one will find some tubes mounted on cushioned sockets. These tubes may give microphonic noises when tapped, but, because of their cushioned mounting, no vibration is transmitted from the machine, itself, in operation. Hence, tapping these tubes will not give a true test. Should any serious trouble develop in either the projector or amplifier, do not try to effect any repairs yourself. Call in either your dealer or the nearest official service station, or get in touch with either the factory or its nearest branch office. Some manufacturers have appointed certain of their dealers as service stations. These dealers are prepared to render any regular service the machines may require other than mechanical repairs which can be done only by the factory. It is advisable to find out from the factory where the nearest service station is located so that, in case of need, it can be called at once. Remember that the sound projector will serve you well if serviced well. Know the instruction book, keep a record of the use of the machine, oil it properly and sparingly, keep it clean and don't try to "improve" on the manufacturer by fiddling with the amplifier, and you will have your return in good sound projection. Venus is a bust! [Continued from page 24] thing like this. Friend husband extends his hands toward the camera as if to help remove the coat, the camera turns slowly around as would his guest when having his coat shucked. And, when it turns back, there stands the man Robinson, withdrawing the coat and tucking it in the closet, whereupon he invites the camera to precede him into the living room and extends his hand to take its arm. The "into the living room" shot was made by having our helpful male friend operate the camera at eye level, with an occasional "glance" at the host, as the two walk into the other room and reach a comfortable chair. It is true that there is a rise and fall in the scene, but this could be eliminated by using a tea wagon or a child's cart as a dolly for the camera on its tripod. At the chair, our guest and camera sit down and turn around to show the host retreating to pick up a box of cigarettes and returning to offer one to the camera. Our ambisextrous (ahem) camera extends its masculine hand to take a cigarette and almost gets its lens burned as the host pokes a match within a few inches of it. Then it promptly puffs smoke back at the host, which is done by the assistant directly behind the camera. 35 ? i h 4 s lift L .1 mm Ike WORLD in A "***%&' *~ I" Your HOME! *^* The Firsl PATHEGRAMS NEWS digest is Now Ready Bringing to You History in the Making World Events! World Sports! SteamshiDs, stvles, travel ... if it was important, you will find it in PATHEGRAMS NEWS DIGEST. The first issue is now ready. There will be a new one every month. This remarkable home film service brings you historic news releases professionally produced for home projection and offers you the opportunity of building up a library of current history of the world in motion pictures. Concurrently, Pathegrams also offers "A Day in the Life of the DIONNE QUINTUPLETS" ... a vast library of children's subjects as well as the Grantland Rice Sportlights. PATHEGRAMS NEWS DIGEST "The Newest Thing in News" Jh 100 Feet 16 mm S3.00 360 Feet 16 mm. With Sound . SI 6.00 360 Feet 16 mm. S9.00 50 Feet 8 mm. ...... S1.50 Your dealer stocks PATHEGRAMS NEWS DIGEST and all other Pathegrams productions. There is a scenic and educational series, a group of Charlie Chaplin comedies and Aesop's Fables and grand animal pictures. Write for a Pathegrams Catalogue or see, your local dealer loday. PATHEGRAMS, inc. 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA NEW YORK, N. Y. P 300 WATT AT THE SAME PRICE AS 200 WATT THE NEW MO DEE KEYSTONE J-8 .50 $39.50 " — Brilliancy" " — Steadiness9* " — Durability" Write for details of our other 8mm projectors and cameras. 8mm. *39 (This Model replaces G-8, 200 watt Projector at $39.50) 300 Watt G. E. Projection Lamp Fully corrected projection lens Adjustable Tilt Rapid Motor Rewind Fan Cooled Ventilation Manual Framer Capacity 200 ft., 8mm. Cast Base — sturdy construction throughout Speed Control Clear, Steady, Brilliant Pictures Fully Guaranteed KEYSTONE KEYSTONE MFG. CO. 288 A ST., BOSTON, MASS.