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PATHES(;OPE MONTHLY
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Issued by
PATHESCOPE LIMITED

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Tempus fugit-and once again the Christmas season, with all its excitement
and gaiety, its parties and festivities, glitter and sparkle, is upon us, Just as in
past years, it will assuredly be an occasion when all the trials and tribulations of
the times will be fo rgotten and only the present-or should it be the presents-
will be uppermost in our minds. Recent warnings from those in High Authority
have given a clear picture of the hard and exacting times ahead, but despite the
obvious seriousness of the situation, it is certain that our great and national
characteristic-that of being able to laugh at all our misfortunes, and in partic-
ular our ability to laugh at ourselves-will overcome all these obstacles.
Through the medium of the Home Cinema this aspect of the British race can
be transformed into something real and tangible - something that can be
treasured for years to come, to be shown as and when desired. With the aid
of the motocamera, the everyday happenings of our changing life can be record-
ed-films of our holidays, and travels, our children and their parties, the pets
and our hobbies-all these can be preserved for immediate and future reference.
How pleasant to be able to turn back the pages of time so easily and to see
ourselves and our families as we were then.
To supplement these personal and valuable films there are many hundreds of
professionally made items from which to select your .programme. The masterful
mimicry of Charlie Chaplin or the comical capers of Donald Duck are certain of
success. The Home Cinema does, therefore, play its small part in preserving
that fundamental principle of British humour, and at the same time provides
many hours of pleasurable entertainment.
Before the Christmas party, always a very popular time for displaying and
screening these valuable contributions to the family and frie nds, much work must
be done. Films, retrieved from thei_r summer storage, should be edited, titled
and neatly arranged-projectors should be examined and overhauled and all the
needs of the cinema_tographer carefully checked. The success of any show is
largely dependent upon the method of presentation and therefore attention to
details is essential.
Christmas, perhaps more than the other times, presents its difficulties in the
selection of suitable gifts. From the range of apparatus and equipment available
can be found many items which will prove ideal seasonal offerings-lamps, films,
splicers, rewinders and lenses-all will prove most acceptable to the recipient.
In addition there are complete home movie outfits-the Ace, Gem and Son
projectors all outstanding in their particular field and in their performance and
· which are certain to command instant approval. Pathescope dealers in every
town will be glad to assist in the choice.
The cinema in the home is a source of constant enjoyment and permanent
pleasure and is at Christmas time as indispensable and as much a _ part of the
festivities as the proverbial Christmas pudding and Christmas tree that follows.
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