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Maurice Leakey
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posted October 16, 2014 12:50 PM

Here is a link to a very interesting film of the story of Walton Films and its eventual demise.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NJSJ7qxaZo

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David Ollerearnshaw
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posted October 16, 2014 01:10 PM

Nice find there Maurice. Always a fan of Walton Films, although they were a bit too free with the scissors sometimes.

Sadly missed.

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Brian Hendel
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posted October 17, 2014 08:12 AM

Thanks for sharing that link. It was great to see, for the first time, inside the Walton facilities where so many of the super 8 films I love were created. It was like going back in time. Very cool! I wish there was a similiar video touring the Derann facilities. That must be out there too.

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Joe Caruso
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posted October 17, 2014 08:50 AM

Now, can anyone shed light on Mountain Films, looking for a particular list of their RKO output, especial in 200'- Shorty

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Pasquale DAlessio
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posted October 17, 2014 09:10 AM

Great find Maurice. Thanks for sharing it here. Very interesting film.

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Adrian Winchester
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posted October 17, 2014 10:22 AM

Thanks, Maurice, that's fascinating. How great to see such unique material on Walton - the footage of their display stands at events (especially the 'Fireball XC5' display) is astounding! The film comes to a rather abrupt end - about a minute after we hear that the staffing has increased and the company is involved in the viseo boom - but it's still a great achievement. Must look out for a 16mm colour print of 'At Home with Sabrina"!

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