[Hallicrafters] Castle newsreels.

[W. David Paperman]

I have come across 27 ( 100 and 400 ft. reels) of Castle newsreels 
dating from 1937 (Bombing of Nanking, etc.) through 1948. During my 
checkered past <g> I was involved in industrial film production both as 
a cinematographer and editor. These ended up in my archives.

These are B&W silent, double perforated 16 mm. films with subtitles and 
were, I believe, the home subscription series. These are original 
issues, not recent duplicates. They are all by Eugene Castle (Castle 
Films) and consist of several series including 7 years of the "News Of 
(year)" and "News Parade".

The films when acquired had been spliced together on 1200 foot reels by 
a previous owner. They have been broken down to their original release 
lengths, cleaned and stored for some years in a reasonable environment. 
Titles are intact but there is no SMPTE leader. It was truly fascinating 
viewing these as they passed through the viewer.

The condition of the films vary from fair to very good. The stock does 
not appear to be degraded.

Before they go to auction I thought I would offer them to the group. If 
there is serious interest in these I can put together a (long) list of 
contents over the next couple of weeks.

I am open to REASONABLE offers with one of the two following options 
available:

1. As is, in individual cans (not original) and shippers. You do the 
work. If needed I can offer technical assistance and possibly the loan 
of a viewer and hot splicing block.

2. Cleaned, fully inspected with new leader hot block spliced.

The latter will add considerable cost to the lot as it will quite labor 
intensive.

The films will be sold and - or traded as a lot only.

Dave, W5WP