Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1945)

MOVIE MAKERS 409 News of the industry [Continued from page 394] War II was a direct result of photographic practices, and regular observation of occupied territories would prevent secret work from going on. It would stamp out any movement "underground." Mr. Fairchild further believes that no comprehensive rebuilding program should be undertaken without first filming the territory, to aid in economic and intelligent planning for reconstruction. He noted that thousands of cameras are at the disposal of the Army and Navy, and holds that they should be used as an integral factor in peace, as in war. He also called attention to the fact that many successful health programs were instituted in the tropics through photographic recording of little known terrain. Store Opening McGee's Photo Supply Company, 1446 Acushnet Avenue. New Bedford, Mass., has announced the opening of its new store, one of the largest, most modern and complete retail shops in New England, dealing exclusively in photographic equipment, supplies and accessories. There has been an addition of a photo finishing plant, for the convenience of Mc-Gee's many customers. New Cycon printer A new Cycon five by seven metal printer is ready for distribution by the Craig Movie Supply Company, of Los Angeles. Used in still photography, the new Cycon retails at $21.95. It makes duplicate negatives, or negatives from Kodachrome or Ansco Color. It is completely lighttight. Ampro appointment The Ampro Corporation has announced the appointment, to handle its public relations, of E. A. Petrtyl, formerly assistant general manager of the Motion Picture Engineering Corporation, of Chicago. He has also been associated with the Household Finance Corporation and the Zenith Radio Corporation, in sales, administrative and organizational work. Film Sliide ^ell & Howell Company, of Chicago, announces the compilation of a comprehensive guide for selecting films. The guide contains 2047 educational pictures, and it constitutes a listing of the Filmosound Library. The book is highly departmentalized, thumb indexed from cover to cover and arranged by title, subject matter and age level. It can be kept with other Filmosound Library material in a tough pre-punched Manila folder, made to fit into regular correspondence drawers. The book also con tains data on planning, selection, production and projection of all types of films. Print Stolen The Post Pictures Corporation, 723 Seventh Avenue, New York 19, N. Y., offers a fifty dollar reward for information leading to the recovery of a print of the movie, One Million Years B.C., which was stolen when the Eastmen Motion Picture Service, 8737 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Calif., was burglarized in April of this year. No ban Contrary to what he reports as a widespread belief that American made films would be banned from the Netherlands. Renier Urges, of the Netherlands Association of Cinema Owners (Nederlandsche B i o s c o o p Bond), declares that not only will there be full use made of American films in the Netherlands, but that all restrictions set up during wartime will be removed as soon as a general ''house cleaning" can be made, to remove the last vestige of Nazi influences in the industry of his country. Distribution rights Commonwealth Pictures Corporation, 729 Seventh Avenue, New York City, has been appointed exclusive world wide distributor of Puss in the Boots in 16mm. sound on film. The picture, in four reels, was theatrically released by Columbia Pictures. Branch office George A. Hirliman, president of International Theatrical & Television Corporation, 25 West 45th Street, New York City, announced recently the acquisition of a new branch office at 3326 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. The branch, organized by Myron Bresnick of the home office, will serve Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas and will start operations immediately. A MESSAGE PIPE CLEANERS Aperture gates of cameras and projectors can be cleaned effectively with a pipe cleaner. While it may not get into corners as well as a soft brush can do, it is convenient in handling. Of course, the sharp ends of the cleaner should not be placed in the aperture, which should be touched only with the wire length that is well cushioned with woolen or cotton strands. One cleaner will last for a surprisingly large number of cleanings. FROM \\ Qoesify AmesUccun rr /Y OW that peace has finally come to the world, we, like many other manufacturers, are occupied with plans of replenishing our war -depleted stock of lenses suitable for professional and amateur photography. Because of the great many types and such a large number of focal lengths of each type, which will undoubtedly be in demand, the build-up of our stock will naturally take time. Fortunately we are not facing any reconversion problems, because during the war years we were exclusively engaged in producing photo-lenses for our Government. In the near future there will be announcements in the various photographic magazines regarding our progress in making available again through photo-supply stores "GOERZ AMERICAN" PRECISION PHOTO-LENSES We wish to take this occasion to thank those, who have wanted to buy our lenses during the past war years, for their interest shown in our product. Every effort will be made to enable them to obtain our lenses soon in the photographic market. ™m GOERZ AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY OFF/CE AND FACTORY 317 EAST 34 ST., NEW YORK 16, N. Y. 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