16 mm film: 16mm Film: 3 Songs by Leadbelly 1945 Seeger/Folkways 7m 54s Color - VIDEO EVAL

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16mm Film: 3 Songs by Leadbelly

1945 Seeger/Folkways

7m 54s Color/Sound

Print circa: 1964 on 1 400’ reel in steel can.

“Pick a Bale of Cotton”, “Grey Goose”, “Take This Hammer”

Answer-Print (Rehearsal Print)

EXTREMELY RARE

Better than vinyl, this is Vintage 16mm film!

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Directing: Blanding Sloan, Wah Ming Chang

Editor: Pete Seeger

Writing: Huddie William Ledbetter (Leadbelly)

Starring: Huddie William Ledbetter (Leadbelly)

Cinematography: Blanding Sloan, Wah Ming Chang

Production Co: Folklore Research Films (Folkways Records)

Release Date: 1962

Sound Mix: Mono optical dual stripe variable area (diamond)

Language: English

Runtime: 7 min 54 sec @ 24 fps (w/o leader, +/- projector variance)

Color: Color Stable Eastman Color

Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1

Splice Count: 5 total - all attaching leaders and segments. No internal splices.

Film Stock: Eastman Rev (reversal) 16 ▲◼ Color S•afety Film (1964 Rochester)

Odors: No odors

Containment: 1 steel 400’ reel, 1 steel can.

Item Weight: 1 lbs 7 oz

Shipping Dimensions: 2 lbs, 13 oz, 8” x 8” x 3” in all new professional packaging.

Twelve String Folk Legend!

Every frame is visible: best to watch it!

(Please use controls lower right of video to view full screen in 1080 HD)

This is a used vintage print in acceptable condition.

Condition Remarks: No internal splices, however splices join sections and attach leaders. It is an assembled answer print from Pete Seeger’s cut from 1962, which was rushed to WGBH in Boston for it’s TV premiere. This is before it was sold for distribution to Film Images, and before the opening title sequence was added by the distributor. The print has seen a number of projections and does have some residual dust and dirt which did not remove with three passes on a dry silicone infused reverse wiping system. A fair amount of grime was removed, however, and it projects quite flat in the gate and very smoothly. The soundtrack is strong and clear. Source material (A&B) was 16mm Kodachrome. I also have the original material which will auction at a later date.

Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2008.

Inscription on base of can: “Note to WGBH: Pick a bale of Cotton is the 1st of 3 songs on this reel. Rehearsal Print. Leadbelly: Three Songs. Filmed 1945, Pasadena, by Blanding Sloan and Wah Ming Chang. Edited 1962 by P. Seeger. Return to: Folklore Research Films Box 431 21 West 17th Street N.Y. Church scenes + silhouette omitted from this print–“

The video clip is done by re-photography, not a proper telecine: most of the flicker you see is from the crude video transfer. The clip is meant to be viewed in 1080 HD and includes photos of reel, cans, leaders, edge #s and all detected splices, which precede the film in six segments shown concurrently with full-frame segments interspersed. I strongly recommend viewing the video by clicking the Youtube icon, which will open a new window to view on youtube, and giving you better video controls than the imbedded player provides. Stills are screen grabs from Final Cut, de-interlaced by duplication, so the resolution is half as sharp as the film. Photographs of reels and cans are done on one inch pegboard background for scale. Leader / splice / edge # images made against fluorescent background and may vary slightly in color balance.

FAQ:

Why do you charge so much? Because these are rare quality prints of historic films, fully white-glove inspected with all flaws disclosed. Prints are from reliable distributors of the golden age of 16mm film (1950s-1980s), not from seconds houses, not from knock houses.

Do I have to take the can? Yes, you do, both for shipping protection and for preservation. (It doesn’t weigh that much compared to the film.)

Is there a cheaper way to ship overseas? Not without insurance and delivery confirmation, both required for buyer and seller protection.

Why is there foam padding in the cans? To protect the film in shipping. The foam is not archival and should be removed before storage.

Why do the photos show a lot of reels and cans? I show both sides of all reels and both sides of each can half.

Do I have to use Paypal? Yes, you do.

Will you change the customs form? No, it will reflect the sale exactly.

Can I take a long time to pay? That would be impolite, and can delay shipping turnover. Please communicate if payment is to be delayed.

Why does it take 3 days to ship? Because Psycles is a solo operation and the Houdini Packaging™ takes time.

When will you leave feedback? Shortly after you, the buyer, does. I want to be certain you are happy with the purchase and service.

Is there anything else you can tell me about this item? Let your eyes be your guide: consult the photos and video for full disclosure of anything overlooked in the text description.

>>> Ships free within the USA via USPS Media Mail <<<

Overseas buyers, please check shipping costs before bidding.

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is around $45 USD by USPS Priority Mail International.

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not refund postage costs if item is returned by customs offices.

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