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Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on March 30, 2014, 07:07 PM:

I'm taking care of my 3 grandsons (3, 6, & 8 years old) for a week while their mom and dad are on a cruise to Mexico. Today they watch their favorite ... Woody Woodpecker and I also introduced them to Laurel & Hardy's THE MUSIC BOX. The two older boys were literally rolling in laughter off the couch. Good to see these films have stood the test of time [Smile]

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on March 30, 2014, 07:36 PM:

When my son was about three, I got a nice Blackhawk "The Music Box". This movie instantly warped this kid!

-We'd drive past a house with a generous set of front steps and he'd point them out and say "That's the house up there: right on top of the stoop!"

Children these days are spoon fed a pretty homogenious stream of unsubstantial entertainment: you do them a favor when you show them alternatives.

Posted by Clay Smith (Member # 4122) on March 30, 2014, 09:42 PM:

That is so cool Janice. Surely they will remember that for a lifetime. Our twins at 15 are a little jaded for it now though I think they still get into me showing films outdoor at night during the summer (as long as we confiscate the I-Phones). We took them to Bottom of the Hill in SF last night to see an Irish teen R&B band The Strypes, who were great. And we got to spend some time with the kids, getting more rare at this age. Thanks for posting, it's really neat to see kids enjoy this medium.

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on March 30, 2014, 10:34 PM:

Janice, give them Tom & Jerry, they will like it.

I become so obsssed getting all TJs available on super 8mm because my kids are enjoying them no matters they have seen them 5 times. Repeatable screenings like this makes me happy against the whole expensive films purchase.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on March 30, 2014, 10:45 PM:

Hi Janice,
What you are doing with those kids is building a lifetime memory for them. Believe me they will never forget you showing them these wonderful films on a real projector.
A few years ago I introduced my grandson to the Pathe Baby, and he loved cranking through my 9.5mm Popeye's and Disney's. This lead to a keen interest in stop motion animation, which he still enjoys doing whenever he can find the time. I think seeing my film collection has also given him a real appreciation for the classic films.
Well done Janice.

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on March 30, 2014, 11:37 PM:

Thanks guys! This forum is the best place to share moments like this. You all seem to understand the pleasure I get from seeing my grandsons enjoy something that I enjoy so much. I do need to find a few more toons for them. Their favorite is The Barber of Seville right now :-)

[ March 31, 2014, 01:21 PM: Message edited by: Janice Glesser ]

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on March 31, 2014, 12:44 AM:

As other members of the forum said, I am sure your grandsons will remember the projections. Don't hesitate to repeat the experience !

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on March 31, 2014, 02:11 AM:

Janice

Search out for one of those late 1970s copies of the "Castle films" Super8 "The Barber of Seville" they were printed on Polyester and to this day that film still looks and sounds great.

Graham. [Smile]

Posted by Robin Jansen (Member # 4212) on March 31, 2014, 03:37 PM:

Hi Janice and Clay,

I am 18 years of age and I still love to watch the old cartoons on my projector. I always liked T&j, Woody woodpecker ( my favorites) and I can watch them over and over again (unfortunatly, no woody in my possession). Nowadays I can enjoy popeye, but back in the day I hated it. Maybe I should offer my uncle and aunt to creen hem when my cousins are a little older.

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on March 31, 2014, 05:33 PM:

Great to read your comment Robin. There's just something about the old film versions that once you see them you remember the experience for life [Smile]

[ March 31, 2014, 08:55 PM: Message edited by: Janice Glesser ]

Posted by James N. Savage 3 (Member # 83) on March 31, 2014, 06:16 PM:

Thats so nice Janice. You have the best ages there for an audience for discovering film. As others have said, they will remember the experience. They would never remember something on TV the way they will old classic films like this.

Try them on some "Little Rascals" shorts too. They will love it.

James.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on March 31, 2014, 09:44 PM:

Agree with James about The Little Rascals. The big favourite in my collection is 'Hook And Ladder'. Kids just love this film.

Posted by John Hourigan (Member # 111) on March 31, 2014, 10:51 PM:

My daughters recall with fondness when I showed the Sleepy Beauty 'scope feature during a "drive-in" birthday party showing -- that is, "drive-in" as in a birthday party sleepover with their friends in sleeping bags gathered around the 'scope screen. It made a real impression on their friends, and my daughters still bring it up. Similar to my friends who remember my neighborhood showings when I was but a lad in the early 1970s -- something that video will never be able to touch.

Congratulations on making those memories!

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on April 01, 2014, 11:53 PM:

Janice allow me to share the same feeling & story.

quote:
I showed the Sleepy Beauty 'scope feature during a "drive-in" birthday party showing

John...that is EXACTLY what I did for my son's 7th birthday. He was born in July, so due to the school break, obviously he never been able to invite his school friends to house for the whole our 4 years in Canada. I told to him that in our last term in Canada I would make a special party for him not only school friends would come...

So I started by creating a birthday invitation:

Inside the invitation is:

So all motor vehicles related toys belong to my kids and neighbors' were gathered to create a full drive-in impression. And this is what we got:

And picture is taken from my "projector booth":

below is when movie was being screened:

Kids were happy especially when A&C and T&J were shown.

It is a very happy moment when our hobby is appreciated like this even though they just kids. [Wink]

...moreover, as my promise to him, those who came were not only kids from his age, but also all my friends (adult). He was so happy because adult bring more toys for him, and usually...more pricey stuff... [Big Grin]

Cheers,

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