HISTORY:
My "world" is 'the arts' and more specifically, music, artwork and hand crafted/decorated chinaware's.
I am not a film enthusiast but an associate has asked me to find new owners for THEIR large collection of photographic and film items ... this is one of those items.
While the world of 8mm/Super 8mm is not my area of expertise, I am doing my best to establish the condition of each item that I am listing.
I tend to be quite detailed in my item descriptions, please READ all the details to decide if this item may interest you.
Now, on with the description ...
UNIVERSAL 8 FILMS - Super 8 Film
Commercial release for the Home Movie market
Catalogue # 4224
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1943)
A classic movie!
Housed in a Universal 8 clear plastic two section case
Motion picture released 1943
Leader film fitted
7" 400' Blue PLiO MAGIC (USA) plastic reel - it even has the original "request a catalogue" card from Universal 8 inside!
Colour
Sound
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
Film stock is undamaged
Two part clear plastic case does have one (short) top side crack
The front cover graphics are in very good condition.
No unusual smells detected coming off the film i.e no vinegar or musty smells
NO personal names or other writing on the case or the film reel
TESTING:
Test projector is the ELMO 1200 that I have on hand at the moment.
Film looks to be clean and in good condition, sprocket holes are not damaged.
A White leader film is fitted.
I ran the film through the projector for approximately the first four minutes, to observe the picture and check that the sound quality.
The colours have (once again) shifted to the Red/Pinks but not completely as I can see some Greens & Blues (no Yellow though) but the Red is dominant. I also have discovered that my simple "point n shoot" camera that I use does tend to amplify Reds and isn't great at following "fast action" which makes the still shots blurry.
The sound is fine, being crisp and clean with no "noises" and it is easy to follow the dialogue
In my opinion, after this brief test, I am happy that the film is as stated on the case and looks to be in fair technical condition.
I am very fastidious and careful with these films and I have now packed the film into a sealed clear plastic packet, along with a couple of packs Silica Gel at the suggestion of a "film buff") to maintain the current condition and this film is now patiently awaiting a Super 8 film enthusiast to add to their library.
