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an end of and era... the last splice of film at The Monarch Theatre. For those of you who don't know, (and I'm hoping that there are a lot of you) I work as the manager of one of the oldest movie theatres in Canada (probably North America, but why quibble). The Monarch Theatre was purpose designed to be a movie theatre, not just being a vaudville house converted over but built to show movies. The doors opened in 1911, and has been operating ever since. And now she enters a new era.
Digital! We had a digital cinema system installed this week. The amount of room needed meant that we had to take out our old 35mm projector.
A little background if'n you don't mind.... for many years the projection suite had two projectors side by side, lit by carbon arcs... These were Peerless Projectors.
A number of years ago, they upgraded to a platter system which consisted of three platters where the film was assembled, run through the projector and then automatically re-wound itself onto an empty platter.
When the movies come in, they have to be assembled, or built up. When the run is finished, they have to be broken down onto their reels.
When the last movie played (Hunger Games 2) and finished,
I did the break down..... a somewhat sad and poignant moment. after the main breakdown, I took off the trailers and wound them onto a separate reel....
and this is the last splice
End of An Era... over a hundred years of Film...
Beginning of a New Era..... another Hundred Years... can't wait to see what happens in that time!
comments welcome, please enjoy!
Comments (15)
AidanaWillowRaven
It is kinda sad ...
mickeyrony
Tecknology going so fast you buy the best and in less than a year your out ..... Great to you to present a part of the film history ((5++))
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
Cool i remember that
drifterlee
That's really interesting. When I was a kid all the movie theaters had been Vaudeville houses with very ornate decorations.
blondeblurr
When we used to live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland [we are now on the border of the Gold Coast, Qld. & Tweed Coast, N.S.W.) I visited occasionally the old Majestic Theatre in Pomona ... read all about here: www.themajestictheatre.com.au/ - in case you are interested in the 'silent stuff' ??? ;))) they served a cup 'o' tea and biscuits, during the intervals !!! (no, not cold lemon drinks - as by the pool) BB
jif3d
I remember splicing film myself, can't remember what for though, yeah a bygone era now, sad :o( But ultimately the world moves on and a lot less to worry about using digital...but not quite the same. ~Cheers~
jocko500
wow I worked close to a movie place one time and I saw some of the cuts they took and thrown in the trash there I took it out to see what it was, It was on 35 mm film. it was juke but I keep it. I do not know what happen to it now. lot of history here
eekdog
reminds me of some old days.
whaleman
A great piece of history! What city is this in?
A_Sunbeam
Have you put all the outdated stuff in a museum? Don't lost any bits!
doarte
Nostalgic for sure. Must be enjoyable managing such a large theater.
angora
sounds really saddening!! huge frames, easy to see what's on it and a great shot!! also sounds as a brilliant job!!
flavia49
wonderful photo
sandra46
GREAT CAPTURE
debbielove
Mate, I feel sorry that the 'Tech' era has swamped everything.. I personally dislike it.. While I know digital is clearer its not the same.. As you say, end of era.. And, by the way, I'd LOVE YOUR JOB! LOL Rob