FAITHFULLY YOURS
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Year Published: 1942)
Format: 16mm
Description: "Faithfully Yours" (1942) is a short promo film for Victor Animatograph Corporation’s Victor Animatophone Model 40A 16mm film projector. The first nine or so minutes of the film are in black and white as the narrator details the various features of the projector and the final few minutes of the film are in color (Kodachrome) and consists of a montage of random scenes meant to exemplify the wonders of color footage. The Victor Animatograph Corporation was a maker of projection equipment founded in 1910 in Davenport, Iowa by Swedish-born American inventor Alexander F. Victor. The firm introduced its first 16mm camera and movie projector on August 12, 1923, just months after Kodak introduced the very first 16mm machines on the market. Title page and opening credits (0:07). Victor Animatophone Model 40A slowly rotates on table as narrator details product (0:26). Presenter opens body of camera to reveal apparatus used for threading Kalart/Victor (1:09). Hand points to safety features in camera’s body that prevent damage to film (1:22). Close-up oversized drive sprocket as film runs through it (1:44). Close-up of off-set film loop (2:05). Presenter demonstrates special feature: Exclusive swing out lens mount; hand cleans aperture (2:13). Close-up recessed channels and rollers (2:35). Close-up of hands as they operate framing device (2:45). Close-up as dual poles move film strip through projector (2:57). Close-up optical units (3:18). Cross hatch illustration of multiple wall lamp house (3:35). Hands hold lamp house and clean it with rag (3:47). Mazda projection lamp (4:02). Close-up of mechanisms and levers used to protect the film strips once in camera (4:15). Sound head alongside stainless steel stationary sound drum with Victor’s Animatophone Corporation logo imprinted on side; Close-up interior of sound drum (4:59). Controls on exterior of projector: Voltage control, jack and volume control for microphone on back panel of projector; Other jacks for phonograph record turntable and booster amplifier; Keyed sockets for electrical supplies and speaker cords, volume control, tone control (5:45). Kalart/Victor on projector quickly rewinds film strip (6:42). Presenter detaches custom-built amplifier from projector unit; Close-up interior of amplifier (6:55). Model 40A amplifier wiring diagram (7:20). Key parts of Victor Model laid out on table; Narrator’s hand points to each device as it is discussed: Photoelectric cell, exciter lamp, projection lamp, speaker and current supply cord plugs, pilot light, sound drum (7:30). Close-up as cloth is used to gently clean sound drum; Seven projector oiling points (7:56). Map of United States with dots highlighting locations of trained Victor servicemen (8:20). Footage switches from black and white to color (Kodachrome), footage of Victor Animatophone Model 40A rotating on display table (8:38). Various purchasing packages for the Victor Animatophone Model 40A projector: Victor Animatophone Model 40A beside carrying case with Victor’s Animatophone Corporation logo, speaker, microphone packages, booster amplifier (9:09). Examples of 16mm color footage - skiers glide down snowy mountain, logs unchained fall into stream, hay is processed by farming vehicle, young girl wears traditional Mexican dress, close-ups of various flours, man playing church organ (10:11). Movie ends (11:06).
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foreign [Music] the world's finest 16 millimeter sound on film Motion Picture projector for 32 years throughout the world the name Victor on Motion Picture equipment has meant rugged design Precision Construction reliability faithful performance this Precision instrument is permanently housed in an attractive durable carrying case for constant protection quiet operation and true portability let us analyze the features that make its screen images steady flickerless and intensely brilliant it sounds so clear true and Superior in tone quality Simplicity and threading is vitally important threading the Victor takes but a few seconds but regardless of how carefully a projector may have been threaded film emergencies do sometimes occur because of torn preparations brakes or faulty splices three exclusive Victor patented safety film trips stopped the projector instantly in any emergency this feature provides constant faithful protection to your valuable films and a sufficient reason in itself alone to justify purchase of this projector the one big oversized drive sprocket demonstrates Victor Simplicity it engages More film preparations thus relieving strain and distributing the load because it does the work of two sprockets it simplifies the projector mechanism special rollers lock film perforations on the sprocket tee the patented offset film Loop gives the film natural side tension eliminating weave and side Sway in the screen image another exclusive Victor feature is the swing out lens mount with its many advantages the aperture is easy to clean this stainless steel aperture plate looks loose but it's just relaxed Victor design makes damaging front and side pressure in the film Channel unnecessary recessed channels and rollers keep picture and soundtrack area from rubbing against metal for protection against scratching a unique framing device locates each picture without realigning the projector on the screen every picture will be perfectly framed Victor's exclusive dual flexo poles have a direct in and out movement and as they move the film a highly perfected shutter mechanism gives absolute flickerless projection Victor poles don't punch holes in film they spring into the next preparation you will instantly appreciate why Victor's direct permanently aligned Optical units are superior to any of the adjustable type no adjustments other than merely focusing need be nor can be made the multiple wall lamp house with spirograph forced ventilation dissipates the heat to keep the most powerful lamp at safe even operating temperature and the lamp house only slightly warm to the touch you will enjoy longer lamp life and need not fear overheating the mechanism the permanently mounted reflector and condenser lens can be quickly and easily cleaned in the lamp house base is mounted a pre-focused socket for standard Mazda projection lamps available from any lamp dealer and at no extra cost for private brand alignment gadgets for still picture projection of individual frames move this one lever up this inserts a heat reducing lens and Screen Into the Light Beam preventing film damage for reverse projection another simple lever is operated merely move the lever back up for regular projection of course silent films can be projected at will and at silent speeds by simply moving this one lever you have actually seen But 15 of the outstanding features that contribute to the brilliant screen images produced by the Victor animatical other features make possible Victor's perfect sound unsurpassed in quality and faithfulness of tone the sound head has two filters one on each side of the stainless steel stationary sound drum this drum contributes much to Victor's finer reproduction because it has no moving parts to wear or get out of order film movement is definitely Superior to any other the compact design of the pre-focused sound assembly makes possible the use of a wide-angle sound lens microscopically set and sealed in perfect position the great depth of focus of this beautifully made lens unit eliminates the necessity of refocusing or of buying an expensive separate sound lens for color sound film Victor operating conveniences are multiple a voltage control for the photoelectric cell is readily accessible on the outside of the case for prolonging cell life and eliminating background noise and hits a Jack and volume control for a microphone a jack for a phonograph record turntable and another for a booster amplifier prove valuable for announcements silent films or for beautiful record reproductions between reels for dances before and after showings further thoughtfulness of operating convenience is visible here keyed sockets for electrical supply and speaker cords on and off switch and volume control wide range tone control for a higher high and a lower low tone than any other instrument of its kind a fuse or constant protection against excessive line voltage and after the showing is over what is so aggravating as a slow rewind not with Victor it takes but 55 seconds to rewind an entire 1600 foot reel Victor's design fits any and all conditions in the field custom-built amplifiers by Victor's own sound engineers in Victor's own Factory are very simply attached to the projector unit the amplifier is beautifully assembled soldered and shielded and is manufactured Under full RCA and Western Electric licenses this amplifier diagram goes out in every animatophone so that any of the thousands of good Radio Service men throughout the world can give it attention if needed even the experienced operator is assisted by the keyed Parts in the victor the photoelectric cell Exciter lamp projection lamp speaker and current Supply cord plugs pilot light and sound drum all can be instantly placed in position without tools a very important convenience if kept clean and well-oiled the animatophone will repay you with long trouble-free faithful service seven oiling points with Wicks to assure perfect oil distribution lubricate the entire projector only seven count them one two three four five six seven after purchase service by Factory trained men is actually worth as much as any other item that makes up the cost of a sound projector throughout the world you are always close to a Victor service man who has been selected and trained because of outstanding ability and experience the Victor animatophone is America's most beautiful sound projector here it is demonstrating that it requires no special operator attention when natural color sound film is used Victor's multiple used units make combinations that offer unmatched utility this animatophone for small groups is with integral speaker all in one carrying case yes this is the same animatophone projector that we have seen previously but now with one of its larger speakers easily carried in two small compact cases this is perfect for all general purpose use for personal announcements just plug in your microphone to play phonograph records just plug in the turntable this offers a very efficient and serviceable combination it is gratifying to know too that the largest auditoriums and outdoor stadiums can be perfectly cared for through the simple edition of a booster amplifier which serves the dual purpose of increasing the power of the motion picture unit and used separately becomes an efficient public address system thus dual service projecting sound Motion Pictures in one location giving perfect public address facilities in an entirely different location another exclusive Victor achievement one of the most important contributions to civilization is the force and power of the 16 millimeter sound motion picture to this is now added the realism of color the Sun never sets on the thousands of Victor animatophones that are in daily use all over the world in homes churches many departments of government and by important National associations and internationally known industrial firms with its unmatched ability the Victor animatophone can and will be always Faithfully Yours [Music]
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