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Author Topic: 35mm Movie Palace/Carbon Arc Screening Andrew Lee Film Handler Posts: 99 From: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2002 posted 11-20-2002 03:50 PM                     Bernie, I think what your doing is absolutely phenomenal. Is any body or any other theatre doing what your doing? I would love to see the Scarlet Claw in all its glory. Just might have to boogie on down to Joysee soon and catch a real flick. Andrew  |  IP: Logged Bernie Anderson Jr Master Film Handler Posts: 435 From: Woodbridge, New Jersey Registered: Apr 2000 posted 11-22-2002 08:48 AM                        I just ran reels one of THE SCARLET CLAW and THE PEARL OF DEATH. All I can say is - absolutely fantastic! These new UCLA restorations are going to knock you out. They look as good as first generation prints from the original nitrate camera negatives! If you're coming to the Loew's Jersey tonight, you're in for a BIG treat! Bernie Anderson www.loewsjersey.org  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 11-22-2002 09:02 AM                        Was Robert Gitt of UCLA involved in the restorations?: http://www.geocities.com/~ppicking/vitaphone-visit.html http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/DB/issues/97/06.02/ae.revival.html http://hometheaterinfo.com/film.htm  |  IP: Logged Bernie Anderson Jr Master Film Handler Posts: 435 From: Woodbridge, New Jersey Registered: Apr 2000 posted 11-22-2002 10:17 AM                        Yes, he was. Believe it or not, the primary funding was provided by Hugh Hefner! He's a big fan of the series, and is a huge supporter of film restoration. It's hard to believe that none of the distributors that profited from this series over the last 50+ years had bothered to preserve the original 35mm elements onto safety stock. All of the existing master material was still on nitrate stock!  |  IP: Logged Stephen Furley Film God Posts: 3059 From: Coulsdon, Croydon, England Registered: May 2002 posted 11-22-2002 12:49 PM                     I can't be there tonight Bernie, hope to make it to a show sometime next year. On Monday evening I will be at a screening of documentary films in Sheffield; this is quite local for me, only about 250 km away.  |  IP: Logged Tom Doyle Expert Film Handler Posts: 176 From: Bristol, CT, USA Registered: Nov 2002 posted 11-29-2002 12:49 AM                     I attended the Sherlock Holmes double feature on Friday, and I have to say congratulations on a great presentation! Before the show, a cabinet radio was set up in the lobby to play an old Sherlock radio broadcast - a nice touch. There was also a lot of Martin and Lewis memorabilia in the lobby for the Artists and Models show. The double feature was a great deal at only $5 - it not only cost less than the parking, but was also less than my fast-food meal across the street. In the restored prints, many scenes looked like new, and overall both films were in great condition. (I enjoyed seeing the 'Let's All Go To The Lobby' intermission trailer.) The picture itself seemed rock steady, and I sat right up front. Turnout was pretty good, especially considering that these were B pictures. It was also nice to hear applause at the end of each film. The building is a gem of a movie palace. Even though the restoration is only partially done, it is still a beautiful theater. I have never been in such a big theater before. It was so large, I was able to go up to the second floor and look down into the lobby. I can't wait to see what the balcony will look like. However, what really made the trip worthwhile were the volunteers! They were not only willing, but quite happy to talk about the theater project, and really seemed to enjoy their work. Thanks to all for your efforts! Even though I don't live nearby, I will certainly make time to see another show next semester.  |  IP: Logged

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