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Lee Mannering
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Posts: 3216
From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted November 07, 2007 11:40 AM

Now this is interesting.

I collected a Standard 8mm very full 200ft reel of sound film last night and it turns out to be a very early Derann release and includes Derann opener, daysets “Suggestion For Your Future Entertainment”, Dick Barton trailer, Preview, vintage adverts from Cadburys and Pall Mall cigarettes and even a Pathe News.

What is even more interesting is that the voice of Derek Simmonds is heard at the end of the tail which makes it more than a bit special. Its one of those reels I have never seen before and must certainly rate as a very early Derann Standard 8 sound release.

It stands as a complete introductory programme ready to project prior to the feature. I wonder if anyone remembers this early release and can offer up any info? Ged was asked about it and even he cant remember. Far to young obviously.. EE.
[Eek!]

Ill pop a mobile phone clip on YouTube shortly with a link here to help solve the mystery.

Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkQ7qcR0psA

And for the tail of the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIjS1vHO3nw

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Osi Osgood
Film God

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From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted November 07, 2007 02:35 PM

Blimey!! I didn't even know Derann did standard 8mm? They have been around since the 60's I believe.

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Lee Mannering
Film God

Posts: 3216
From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted November 07, 2007 03:45 PM

Standard 8? Corr, Derann did loads in the 60's and pleased to say I have a few including features. Always good quality as per usual.

Guess what I have found on ebay? The same film I have been asking about.

From what I can gather tonight this was issued as the first Derann Standard 8mm Trailer Advert reel, so it looks very rare indeed.

Here is the item number if anyone needs to find out more re the copy listed on ebay.
120177999092

Strange old world...

Osi. Some of the Derann features on STD 8 I have are, The Invisible Man, Ghost of Frankenstein and Psycho, all of which were superb and still look good.

[ November 08, 2007, 03:16 AM: Message edited by: Lee Mannering ]

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