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Topic: The Mystery of the Mary Celeste - 18 or 24 fps?

Jon Addams
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posted 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? [Confused]

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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Michael O'Regan
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posted December 31, 2010 01:40 PM

Mine plays at 24.

Why would it play at 18?

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David Erskine
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posted December 31, 2010 04:42 PM

Probably been at sea too long.
Cheers, David E

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Jon Addams
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posted 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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Michael O'Regan
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posted 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 [Smile]

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Douglas Meltzer
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posted January 01, 2011 08:49 AM

Here's the thread Jon mentioned.

Doug

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John W. Black
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posted 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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Michael O'Regan
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posted January 01, 2011 02:28 PM

That's interesting.
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Tony Stucchio
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posted 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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Thomas Smith
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posted January 03, 2011 06:40 AM

hello my copy also runs at 24fps ????

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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted January 03, 2011 04:14 PM

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

Jon this previous topic may be of your interest:

How many features at 18fps

cheers,

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Jon Addams
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posted January 05, 2011 12:36 PM

Hello Winbert,

Thank you for the link, I am giving up my search. Perhaps one will show up one of these days. I wanted it for testing purposes.

Best,

Jon

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