The talking machine world (Jan-June 1923)

February 15, 1923 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 61 SYNCHRONIZES ^TALKER" AND FILM Successful Demonstration of Talking Motion Pictures Held Before Newspapermen by Massachusetts Inventor — Designed for Home Everett, Mass., February 6. — Synchronization of the motion picture and the talking machine, the aim of scientists since the beginning of the two industries, has been achieved by an invention of Jules A. Perrault, of 63 Madison street, this city, assisted by Dr. W. Alvan Hitchcock, a noted oculist, of 135 Newbury street — at least, that is the claim made. The principle of Mr. Perrault's idea lies in the perforation of the motion picture film so that the action shown on the screen would be timed exactly with the sound produced by the talking machine. He invented a film perforator that was mechanically true to one-ten-thousandth of an inch. The ordinary standard film used in motion picture projectors is perforated only at each side. The machine invented by Mr. Perrault makes twelve perforations on a film much wider than the standard. The film, specially designed by Mr, Perrault, is non-inflammable and costs a fraction of the price of the standard film. In a demonstration given to newspaper representatives recently Mr. Perrault ran through the ordinary projection machine 300 feet of standard film. He then projected through his special machine the same subject on the specially prepared film, synchronized with a talking machine record. The pictures ran absolutely true to the music on the disc. The combined phonograph and projection machine invented by Mr. Perrault is in the form of a cabinet and is intended primarily for household use. The machine is so constructed that the talking machine can be run independently of the projection machine, although the same motor controls both. The motion pictures also can be shown independently of the phonograph. Experts who have seen the demonstration are of opinion that the invention can be used to great advantage in the instruction of school children. Several different films and records, all perfectly synchronized, were demonstrated. The first showed a series of setting-up exercises in which William Kelleher, former Boston College football captain, played the part of instructor. Each command could be heard distinctly and the motion of the body was in time with the music and commands. Another film was a jazz selection and dance in which the dancer kept perfect time on the screen with the music. The inventor has succeeded in removing the fire hazard from the films used in the projector, a feature which not only makes it perfectly safe to keep the films in a home without taking extraordinary precautions, but also makes the complicated machinery required in the reeling of ordinary motion pictures unnecessary. An ordinary thirty-tvvo-candle power electric bulb furnishes sufficient light for successful picture projection from the cabinet. The motor which operates the projecting machine and the talking machine is run by electricity. MAX WILLINGER VISITS CHICAGO Max Willinger, president of the New York Album & Card Co., makers of the well-known Nyacco albums, recently visited the Chicago factory of the company and reports that both the Eastern and Western offices are receiving good business and he is entirely optimistic over future business, basing his views on present indications. ARMSTRONG TO OPEN STORE Spacious quarters have been leased at 621 South Spring street, Los Angeles, Cal., by Geo. D. Armstrong, who is planning to open a music store in the near future. Talking machines and records will be handled and the store itself will be modern in every way. CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE MUSIC Storm & Shipley, Frederick, Md., Overlook No Opportunities of Developing Interest in Line Handled by Them and Music Generally Frederick, Md., February 7. — The firm of Storm & Shipley, 201-3 North Market street, this city, has been conducting an active campaign the past Fall and during the Winter. Last October during the Frederick County Fair they had a Victrola exhibit during the entire week and in November the Eight Victor Artists gave a concert here under the auspices of Storm & Shipley. In January the Quartet of Victor Artists, consisting of Olive Kline, soprano; Elsie Baker, contralto; Lambert Murphy, tenor; Royal Dadmun, baritone, gave a concert in Frederick under the auspices of this enterprising concern. Besides the advertising at the fair and the presenting of these artists to Frederick music lovers (the concerts being a musical treat which was greatly appreciated and also served as a source of publicity for this firm) they have also been doing extensive newspaper advertising, which has brought very good results, acting as a decided stimulant to sales. FRIEDA HEMPEL NOW "WI=NISH=TA" Miss Frieda Hempel, Edison artist, has just joined the Camp Fire Girls and has a new name. It is Wi-Nish-Ta, which in the language of the Indians means "to sing through all the night." The name, with the highest honors of a Camp Fire Girl, that of torch bearer, was bestowed on Miss Hempel at a Council Fire held in her honor the day of her concert in Kansas City, Kan. In answer to the ceremonial, the prima donna sang "Invocation to the Sun God" — a Zuni Indian traditional hymn, and the "Night Wind," by Farley. Miss Hempel is now on a tour of the Southwest, which includes twenty-five "Jenny Lind" concerts in the principal cities in this section of the country. THE SILENT MOTOR FURTHER EVIDENCE of the SUPERIORITY of the SILENT MOTOR as expressed by one of the largest manufacturers of Talking Machines in the United States "We have had such good success with your new Silent motor that we feel it is due your company to receive some commendation upon the qualities of this motor. Since using same, we have had the satisfaction of knowing that to date we have not had a broken spring and the motor will do all that you claimed for it. It is indeed a great pleasure to know that our machine is as good as its motor, as it is an old saying among the trade that a talking machine is no better than its motor, and since using your motor and finding that it is giving entire satisfaction, we feel that we have a machine that is second to none on the market. We only hope that our future connections will be as pleasant as those in the past. The writer wishes to extend to your organization congratulations for your motor and the quality for which it stands. It is our aim to make our product the same standard. With best wishes, we remain." Motors manufactured in three models which are guaranteed to play in excess of two, three and five records. Samples and prices on request. THE SILENT MOTOR CORPORATION CHARLES A. O'MALLEY, President 321-323-325 Dean Street BROOKLYN, N. Y.