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Posted by Jim Schrader (Member # 9) on November 11, 2017, 09:01 AM:

I know they came out with pink boxes first but which colors came next the green then the silver? Thanks

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 11, 2017, 09:24 AM:

green, 1973, silver 1979 - Shorty

Posted by Jim Schrader (Member # 9) on November 11, 2017, 09:40 AM:

Thanks shorty 🙂

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 11, 2017, 12:27 PM:

anytime - as a fact of matter, in 1952 when Blackhawk released 8mm shorts, of Roach and Keystone particularly, the boxes were 200' or those holdong 2X200', plain they were and simply stamped with the 810 code number, whether the subject was L&H, Chaplin or anyone - Following was, the Indian teepee and logo, which later showed a photo from the film depicted, as many L&H film boxes will show this - Fascinating - Rand Eastin is working on the Blackhawk book, so I'm sure he'll have the details - I sent him my Blackhawk file of information, helping all I can - Shorty

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on November 11, 2017, 01:10 PM:

Shorty!

When I first saw Jim's question I told those other two "Shorty will answer this."

-It's good to know there's still something dependable in life!

Posted by Jim Schrader (Member # 9) on November 11, 2017, 03:06 PM:

will the book be available soon?

Posted by Mathew James (Member # 4581) on November 11, 2017, 05:26 PM:

That is interesting shorty! Thanx for sharing the additional info, because i went downstairs to see one of my older blackhawks and wondered how old it was and you have answered that!
810-77 We Faw Down (PINK 2X200' silent)

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on November 11, 2017, 05:56 PM:

So is there any difference in quality between the pink, green and silver boxes.

Posted by Joseph Randall (Member # 4906) on November 11, 2017, 08:22 PM:

Based on my experience, the green box didn't come out until circa 1977.

Regarding the quality(of the film, not the box), the general consensus is that the silver box usually indicates a superior quality film print enclosed. This is a result of Blackhawk obtaining superior pre-print material around this time. Your mileage may vary.

I personally think that the pink box era had better quality than the green box era. This being the result of Blackhawk having a better lab do its printing.

Now remember, when you get a print there is no guarantee that someone didn't switch boxes at some point. It happens, whether accidentally or on purpose. So go by the date code on the film itself to more accurately date the film and ascertain the quality.

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on November 12, 2017, 02:23 AM:

Thanks Joseph for that answer.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 12, 2017, 08:16 AM:

No, actually I had green boxes by early '76 - Notwithstanding, with each shift in box variation came new pre-print, new negs as it were - Quality was still good though you had the occasional washy-look to HOG WILD and MEN O WAR, as example - We're lucky to have what we have, especially with the silent films of that time - The Std 8 prints in 200' were especially nice, those came direct from 16 originals - They still maintain a sharpness you seldom find in later Super 8 - Shorty - Oh, Rand mentioned the book will take time, hope to hear some news next in the coming year

Posted by Joseph Randall (Member # 4906) on November 12, 2017, 06:16 PM:

I can believe that green boxes came out as early as '76, but '73 was way too early for those. My first green box didn't arrive until late '77.

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on November 12, 2017, 08:14 PM:

This two posts might be of your interest:

I once compiled here about Blackhawk generic box

and this: Fun with Blackhawk Boxes

cheers,

Posted by Joseph Randall (Member # 4906) on November 13, 2017, 08:14 PM:

We should also mention the "Lee Enterprises" monkey-wrench. These can be pink or green. I prefer prints in the older Eastin-Phelan boxes before Lee took over.

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