"An unusual experiment in form, motion and color. It was obtained by filming light patterns created on a translucent screen. The use of spotlights, reflectors, prisms, color filters and various home made gadgets, plus a background of organ music provides an interesting departure from conventional filming." PSA Journal, Dec. 1955, 35.
"Red Type is a novelty in animation. To describe the film would rob the viewer of much of the surprise element which adds a lot to the entertainment value of it. Let's just say this little gem was made from A to Z on a typewriter, both visually and audibly" PSA Journal, Sept. 1965, 51.
"Orme gave his picture a great deal of interest by the titling." American Cinematographer, Feb. 1936, 73.
"Reel Meal concerns the life of one meat ball, and is filmed to fit the tune of "On Top of Old Smokey." As a chorus sings specifically written words about one poor meat ball that got away, the scenes, cut to fit, record the antics of the fugitive from a plate of steaming spaghetti. A refreshing novelty well done" PSA Journal, Sept. 1964, 51.
"In Reflections, Henry E. Hird has followed the intelligent practice of revising footage shot when film was more plentiful, with the result that he has created a new and interesting synthesis by editing. On a winter evening, a man reflects on the joys and adventures of a past summer. Of an athletic disposition, he has swum, sailed and hunted. Interested in wild life, he has observed and filmed birds. From time to time, he adjusts a radio, to find music that expresses the moods of his reverie. Finally, he turns off the radio, the musical accompaniment ceases and the film ends in silence. With excellent cinematography and with a nice editorial sense, Mr. Hird has gathered interesting events into an entertaining whole." Movie Makers, Dec. 1944, 496.
A film sponsored by the Crown Zellerbach Corporation, an American pulp and paper conglomerate.
"The true story of a French woman, Madame Baudhuin, who was presented to King George V in 1927 in recognition of her heroism in the Great War. Following a battle in Flanders on 26th August 1914, near Le Cateau, Mme. Baudhuin hid a British soldier, John Herbert Cruickshanks. Despite his discovery and their imprisonment they are saved by the rapid advance of British troops. (EAFA Database)
A 'Musical Direction' credit for Eric Freeman, suggests a specially-composed accompaniment, but no recordings were passed to the IAC (EAFA Database).
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Amateur Cinema