Magnetic sound advances reshape home movie making
The Armour Foundation develops magnetic sound for 8 mm film with standardization and placement still under refinement. The Amateur Cinema League marks its 25th anniversary in 1951 and will choose the Ten Best amateur films from 25 years of winners. Charles Percy of Bell & Howell stresses ease of use and long term reliability, with updated T stops and magnification in 16 mm lenses. Eastman Kodak receives an Oscar for safer 35 mm film and plans full plant conversion to safety base film by year end.
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Armour Foundation
Amateur Cinema League
ACL
Charles H
Chuck” Percy
Bell & Howell Co
EASTMAN KODAK _s
Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences
Kodak
Choline Shown To Help Hardening Arteries Treatment
A medical note discusses choline as a lipotropic agent that may prevent fatty deposits in arteries and aid treatment of coronary thrombosis. In a trial, 115 patients received choline for up to three years, compared with 115 who did not, suggesting potential benefit and a need for further trials.
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King
Home movie tech set to ease production and cut costs
Ongoing improvements in projection and amplifying systems are expected to ease home movie making. Manufacturers continue refining equipment to simplify use and speed, enabling snap shooting with regular still cameras and saving money, time, and bother in Winchester.
Astaire’s precision drives Royal Wedding dance work
Hollywood columnist notes Fred Astaire and Jane Powell rehearse for Royal Wedding with meticulous timing and stagecraft. He shows nervous energy between takes while Powells charm and first major film dancing on a large scale.
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Gene Handsaker
Hollywood
Fred Astaire
Jane Powell
Astaire
Miss Powell
Powell
Palace
Gaiely
Nancy
Rio
Geary Steffen
Jane
HADACOL touted by Nashville family for vitamin relief
Leslie S. Ladd Jr and relatives from 34 Cleveland Ave Nashville claim HADACOL relieves deficiencies in vitamins B1 B2 and niacin and iron. They describe improved appetite strength and less neuritis pain after using the product and urge readers to buy the genuine remedy.
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Leslie S. Ladd, Jr
Cleveland Avenue
Nashville
Tenn
Leslie
The
LeBlanc Corp
Portland Starlets Dream of Dancing With Astaire
A Portland performer recalls wishing to star in a film with Fred Astaire, praising his perfectionism and the educational value of working with him. The interview unfolds with reflections on cinema and craft.
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ABC Network
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