8mm Forum: 3 Super Features F/S

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Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on September 13, 2006, 07:40 PM:

I just listed 3 super 8 sound features on Ebay. They're in near mint condition with original boxes. These auctions will not start until 8 o'clock EST Thursday night(09/14/06)and cannot be viewed until that time.
Thanks. [Smile]

Check it out;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&item=280028207090&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESC%3AIT&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&item=280028206760&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESC%3AIT&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&item=280028206331&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESC%3AIT&rd=1

[ September 13, 2006, 11:20 PM: Message edited by: Dan Lail ]

Posted by Robert Wales (Member # 502) on September 13, 2006, 10:42 PM:

Your listing for the Chaplin films brought back some memories. As I recall, when these prints were first offered weren't they only offered for long-term lease with some sort of time limit ? Was that ever enforced, or were you able to renew or outright purchase ?

Or am I just nuts ?

Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on September 13, 2006, 11:25 PM:

Gosh, Robert, I don't know the answer to that. I purchased these from the original owner. No clues to that info with the films. Maybe a google search would shed some light. I'll bet someone on the forum knows the answer.

I had to edit the initial F/S post above because I made a mistake in the listing of all three films and had to end the auctions and restart them. [Embarrassed]

They still have the same descriptions and starting price($9.99) and are still near mint. [Big Grin]

Posted by Dimitrios Kremalis (Member # 272) on September 15, 2006, 02:38 PM:

Dan, How is the sharpness of both Chaplin films? How do they compare with the Blackhawk prints?
Modern Times looks a bit soft in your scans, but then it may be my impression or the camera.

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on September 15, 2006, 03:08 PM:

Robert,

Here is the link where we discussed the Blackhawk Chaplin lease. Of course, this doesn't rule out the "just nuts" possibility. [Big Grin]

Doug

Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on September 15, 2006, 03:27 PM:

Dimitrios, the characters were always in motion, so it was hard get a shot of someone standing still. The photo of the Ringmaster(The Circus) is a still shot. I guess that is the screen shot that would best determine the sharpness of focus on the Chaplins. The L&H Blackhawk is a bit washed.

The physical condition of all three features is pristine with no splices and all lab leaders intact. And the starting bid is $9.99. [Eek!]

[ September 15, 2006, 05:35 PM: Message edited by: Dan Lail ]

Posted by Robert Wales (Member # 502) on September 15, 2006, 04:30 PM:

Thanks, Doug .

Funny how I can remember Super 8 info from 30 years ago but I sometimes can't remember who I'm calling by the time I'm finished dialing the telephone ! [Big Grin]

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