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 # 4007
ABBOTT & COSTELLO In Society (1944)
This is a trailer for the RE-RELEASE in 1953 but you get the idea
The two are clumsy plumbers who get to attend a "high society" party, although not invited guests - typical antics from this duo
Good BW, contrast and sound
Housed in a Universal 8 White plastic two section case
Motion picture originally released 1944
Three different films in the leader, begins with a Purple colour then to a Green "Protect A Print" and then completely clear before finally the film itself begins ...
7" 400' unbranded Black plastic reel (marked as Made in USA)
Black & White
Sound
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
Film stock and the reel are undamaged
The case and front cover graphics are in very good condition.
NO damage to the case i.e no cracks or broken pieces
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.
I only ran the film for the first five minutes or so to observe the picture and sound.
The picture is good, nice contrast and good to view.
Sound is good, clear and easy to understand.
In my opinion, after this brief "viewing test", I am happy that the film is as stated on the box and looks to be in good "technical" condition.
I am very fastidious and careful with these films and I have now packed it back into the original Universal 8 case AND sealed the film within clear plastic - waiting for a Super 8 film buff to enjoy this classic comedy from the Abbott & Costello duo
