Operation and care of the Bell and Howell projector

Close-ups show how to thread and operate the Bell and Howell 16 millimetre sound projector. Also shown is the correct method for setting up the equipment. Stresses the importance of proper maintenance and care. Bell and Howell Filmosound models 179 and 185 are used in the demonstration.

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Credits

production company

International Film Bureau

Duration

00:21:05:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1951

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

007940

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture projection

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Canada, 1951

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