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WANTED

A Bell and Howell TQIII 16 mm
SPECIALIST Projector (with freeze-frame).

… in less than good condition, suitable for cannibalisation for spare
parts, particularly the freeze-frame shutter and associated push-rods and
solenoid (to make an electric changeover shutter).

Absolutely no need for the machine to be in running condition or to
have a lens.

Please contact Eric White
email: ericwhite1948@bigpond.com
Telephone 03 9898 1732
(Answering machine in operation).

Is this a record for a 400 ft reel of 16 mm Kodachrome?

Sold on eBay recently, the seller’s description was …
Beautiful Kodachrome raw double perforation 16 mm press footage of what used to be an
annual event at the Hollywood Bowl for a few years, I AM AN AMERICAN DAY.

This footage covers the event well including the acts, signage, venue and audience all in
unedited form.
Terrific rare footage of Abbott and Costello and other acts that day which included Art
Linkletter, Bell Sisters and Jose Greco all in glorious color.

No lines, no vinegar, film in excellent condition. About 10 minutes long. Mounted on a full
400' reel in can. Buyer pays USPS media mail shipping. Sale is final
SOLD FOR: US $3,224.00 Approximately AU $4,477.47
Contribution by Rodney Bourke

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