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Vintage 16mm Pathé News Film Reel – Vol. 4, Issue 27 - $80
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The Artifact:
This is a complete 16mm film reel labeled as "Pathé News: The News Magazine of the Screen – Vol. 4, Issue 27." The can features handwritten notes indicating content related to airplanes and the Statue of Liberty, suggesting this reel likely contains newsreel segments on early aviation and a feature on the iconic American monument—classic subjects for this era of news film.
Historical Significance:
Pre-Television News: Before TV, audiences in theaters watched newsreels like Pathé News for current events and human-interest stories. This reel is a primary source document of the era's media.
Pathé News: A dominant and globally recognized newsreel company, known for its distinctive rooster logo and "News Magazine of the Screen" tagline. This reel represents their standardized format for theatrical and institutional distribution.
16mm Format: The 16mm gauge was widely used for non-theatrical, educational, and library distribution, making this the version that would have been seen in schools, clubs, and community halls.
Specific Content: The handwritten notes provide a glimpse into the topical focus of this specific issue, adding immense research and display value.
Collector's & Archival Appeal:
Film History Collectible: A perfect item for collectors of newsreels, vintage film reels, media history, or 16mm educational film.
Content Potential: While we cannot guarantee the condition of the film stock or project it, the reel appears complete in its can. It holds the potential for fascinating archival footage, making it a treasure for researchers or restorers.
Display Ready: The classic, labeled metal can is itself an iconic and attractive display piece for any library, studio, or collection focused on vintage media.
Important Note: This is sold as a historical artifact. As with all vintage film, the cellulose acetate or nitrate stock may have degraded. It is sold AS-IS for archival, display, or collector purposes only. Handling and inspection of the film itself should be done with care, and projection should only be attempted by a qualified film archivist after careful inspection.
This is a rare opportunity to own a sealed capsule of mid-century news, perfectly labeled and awaiting rediscovery. A must-have for the collector of cinematic ephemera and historical media.
Please review all photos of the can and label carefully.