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 ...
WARNER BROS - Super 8 Film
Produced in USA
Colour
Sound
Title: Blazing Saddles
Catalogue # Unknown
Released 1974
7" PLiO MAGIC (USA) Blue plastic reel
Content description
Satirical Western black comedy featuring Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Madeline Khan & Clevon Little
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
Film stock and reel are undamaged, leader is fitted and undamaged.
Outer case is a formed styrofoam with a hinge on one side.
There is no damage to the case or it's hinge nor the outer clear plastic cover.
Slight vinegar odour from the film, I am told this is normal for film stock which is around 50 years old.
I have given the case (inside and out) a "sterilisation spray", I always do this with "old" items - of course the film and reel have NOT been sprayed.
NO personal names or other writing on the case or label
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.
I ran the film through the projector for the first five minutes, to observe the colour and sound.
Yes, while there is noticeable Red hue in the picture, I can at least see Blues and Greens too. Images are clean and sharp
Sound is good, crisp, clean and at a good level and not muffled - very nice when the Slaves start singing!
In my opinion, after this very brief test, I am happy that the film is as stated on the case and looks to be in pretty good "technical" condition.
Anyway, I am very fastidious and careful with these films and I have now packed it back into the original case AND sealed the film within clear plastic - waiting for a Super 8 film enthusiast to give it a new home
