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Posted by Jon Addams (Member # 816) on December 31, 2010, 01:06 PM:
 
I've been told this release was at 18 frames per second - I have read the same thing here at the forum...

Yet, I have a copy the plays perfect at 24fps and not at 18.

Could there be 2 versions?

I need this or any other sound film(s) shot at 18fps.

Do you have or know of any for sale or trade?

Thanks

Jon
 

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Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on December 31, 2010, 01:40 PM:
 
Mine plays at 24.

Why would it play at 18?
 

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Posted by David Erskine (Member # 1244) on December 31, 2010, 04:42 PM:
 
Probably been at sea too long.
Cheers, David E
 

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Posted by Jon Addams (Member # 816) on December 31, 2010, 07:31 PM:
 
Hello Michael,

When I was looking for a sound film released at 18fps last year, I received and answer here in the forum telling me about this movie and so I bought it.

Unfortunately this was not the case, so I was wondering if there was such a release available.

Here is the original thread:

http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/

Best,

Jon
 

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Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on January 01, 2011, 02:43 AM:
 
Hi Jon,

Gee, that's strange. Perhaps John Black will chime in here and shed light on this.

BTW, the link in your post doesn't lead to the original topic.

-Mike
 

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Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on January 01, 2011, 08:49 AM:
 
Here's the thread Jon mentioned.

Doug
 

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Posted by John W. Black (Member # 1082) on January 01, 2011, 01:46 PM:
 
Years ago I had a print of this that did indeed run at 18fps.It was a Blackhawk. I think I remember when it was initially released,the catalog stated it was 18fps.I've since seen it at 24fps.The mystery continues...,.,.,.,.
 

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Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on January 01, 2011, 02:28 PM:
 
That's interesting.

 

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Posted by Tony Stucchio (Member # 519) on January 01, 2011, 05:28 PM:
 
Blackhawk released Laurel and Hardy's DIRTY WORK in 18fps in the '70's as a trial. You had the choice of saving a few bucks for 18fps, or going the whole 9 yards and getting 24fps. Obviously, they would have to eliminate frames for this to work.
 

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Posted by Thomas Smith (Member # 1889) on January 03, 2011, 06:40 AM:
 
hello my copy also runs at 24fps ????
 

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Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on January 03, 2011, 04:14 PM:
 

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I need this or any other sound film(s) shot at 18fps.

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