Movie Makers (Jun-Dec 1928)

finish of the product of our best professional studios. It is chiefly remarkable for its fine adherence to cinematic standards throughout, and next to nothing is told in the still camera fashion. One is conscious that a motion-picture-minded person has directed it. It is full of shots that make fullest use of the particular possessions of cinematography, as distinct from other arts. "Quail Hunting," Mr. Covert's win ning entry, is chiefly noted for its subject interest, its smooth continuity and its finished photography. There are photographs of dogs pointing that are unique of their kind, we believe. The scenario is well planned and comfortably fitted into its footage, so that the viewer has a sense of leisure in enjoying it. The photography is fine throughout and Mr. Covert exhibits a good taste in composition and in light and shadow that one does not often see equalled. Mr. Hamilton, who won the special award, gave the "Dream of Eugene Aram" in a film the subject interest of which was well sustained, the photography high class and the continuity, in the main, satisfying. Mr. Underwood, 9mm winner, gave excellent shots of Forest Park, St. Louis. Amateur cinematography has been exceedingly well served by the Photoplay contest. Amateurs may rightly express gratitude to that magazine for the effort it devotes to the development of personal movie making. This contest might well have been conducted by the Amateur Cinema League had not the League been too new and too occupied with the organization of amateur cinematography to take up the many details of the task. League members may thank Photoplay that the contest feature has been introduced into the amateur movement. Photoplay has throughout shown the League a courtesy and a consideration that could not be excelled by the most exacting formalist in etiquette. The friendship between Photoplay and Movie Makers Magazine has deepened, and that journal and this are active co-workers toward a common end. A yardstick has been made for amateurs. This yardstick will grow year by year. Its exacting markings must await the monograph of the committee of experts now at work. But amateurs have had established for them by this contest a means of estimating the progress of their art from time to time. Certainly this contest is the first of a long series and the herald of an international cinesalon where the greatest offerings in cinematography will periodically be collected for review. IllilllllllllJIlffllllllllllUIII! IBS HOME MOVIE RELEASES ^s* "\ HE 35mm picture, "AND HOW," as produced by Russell Ervin of the Orange Motion Picture Club. This interesting picture compares most favorably with standard productions and is replete with varied effects such as fade-outs, double exposures, etc. Reduced in its entirety to 16mm. 400 ft. reel— $27.50 The 16mm prize winner, "QUAIL HUNTING DOWN SOUTH AND ALLIGATORS IN THE EVERGLADES," of B. V. Covert also in its full length. This picture shows the remarkable quality that may be obtained by an amateur and sets a standard for YOU to shoot at on your next vacation trip. 400 ft. reel— $27.50 MERICA'S famous army school. See future generals in the making giving a thrill to every beholder. This picture gives you an intimate glimpse of the daily routine of the West Point Cadet, — studies, athletics, drill. From classroom to mess hall, from the athletic field to the world famous dress parade, you see it all with plenty of action, splendid views of the imposing building and beautiful surroundings, this featurette is full of interest from beginning to end. $24 per 400 ft. reel WILL OAKLAND'S NIGHT CLUB HAT do New York and its visitors see in the night club? This picture shows you. The whirl and zip that is Broadway revealed in one of its famous night clubs, with well known theatrical celebrities and Will Oakland himself. Enjoy Broadway entertainment in your own home. 400 ft. reel— $22 EARN to swim the six-beat racing crawl. Slow motion movements / U/7' on land, demonstrated also by actual swimming. A detailed set of printed instructions comes with the reel supplementing the subtitles. " 200 ft. reel— $8.50 These films are available through most dealers. If not, write: DU PONT PAT HE FILM MANUFACTURING CORPORATION 35 West 45th Street New York City Have you seen the VAN LIEW FILM FILE at your dealer? For 12 Reels §15. For 6 Reels $8.50 423