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Tom_A....@adobeforums.com

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Aug 8, 2006, 5:07:38 PM8/8/06
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My name is Tom Wilson and I am looking for ANY vintage carbon arc era 35mm movie projectors. I am looking for projectors made by Simplex, Brenkert, Motiograph, Ballantyne, Wenzel, Gardner, Century, Powers, Edison, Peerless and any other companies. I am also interested in ANY related theater equipment, 35mm films, as well as old theater light fixtures, movie poster display cabinets, even a ticket booth! I am seeking these items for my personal collection. If you have anything theater related, please feel free to contact me by phone or by email. My phone number is 937-477-9855. My email address is tomw...@cameragraph.com I have experience removing equipment from projection booths and can do so without any mess or hassle on your part. I will travel anywhere in the continental USA to pick up and remove equipment.
Misc. manufacturer names: Peerless magnarc, aschcrof, ashcraft suprex, cyclex, peerless hy- candescent hycandescent, peerless magnarc, super simplex, simplex e7 e-7, Simplex XL, Simplex X- L, Strong Mogul, stong excelite, simpler high, Simplex high, strong utility, strong reflector arc lamp, deforest phonofilm, jewell ultraphone, brenhert, weber synchrofilm, ashcraft dynarc dyn- arc, RCA dynarc dyn-arc, ashcraft core-lite corelite, super corelite, RCA corelite core- lite, cinerama, Motiograph, Motiograph deluxe, Motiograph De-Luxe, Brenkert, Brenograph, enarc, senarc, radarc, Century c cc jj, gardiner, gardner, Ballantyne, powers cameragraph, power's cameragraph, Kaplan, ashcraft cyclex, Monarch theatre supply Chicago, edison kinetoscope, edison projecting kinetoscope, edison universal projecting kinetoscope, edison exhibition projecting kinetoscope, graphoscope, graphoscope jr., Viascope, brenkert enarc, Zenith safety projector company deluth minn, enterprise optical Mfg. co. Chicago, optigraph, wenzel ace, simplex acme, RCA Simplex, Hertner Transverter, Wotton Rexolux, Nicholas Power Company Co. Cameragraph, UTE Proctor automatic projector, J.H. Hallberg Continuous Feed arc control, Power's Speed indicator, Baird Motion Picture Machine Company, Walter G. Preddey, The Graphoscope Co. Washington DC D.C., American standard moving picture machine co., E.H. Amet Magniscope, ampro arc, baird, wentzel, bauer, J.B. Colt, Deforest De Forest Phonofilm, Devry, Edengraph, Gaumont, Holmes, International Projector Corp., Precision Machine Co. New York, Kalee, Kershaw, Kinemacolor, LaVezzi, Lubin Cineograph, Marvel, Norelco, pathe cinematographe, Royal Optical Co. Chicago, Selig Polyscope, Strong Electric Co. Toledo Ohio, projector, projection equipment, aschcraft super cinex supercinex, lamphouse, lamphouses, motion picture projectors projector, strong jetarc jet arc, strong futura mighty ninety utility one kilowatt 135, theatre projector, theatre projectors, movie theatre projectors, cinema projector, cinema projectors, rca photophone, kni-tron knitron, morlite, morelite, General electric mercury arc rectifier, ashcraft rca wide-arc, zenith xenith projector projectors, Sup-R-Arc, Hopkins & Woods, Hall & Conley, Westinghouse mercury arc rectifier, Walter G Preddey Theatre supply, National theatre supply, Cosmograph.

nun...@adobeforums.com

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Aug 9, 2006, 11:27:23 AM8/9/06
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I wasn't aware that Adobe hosted classifieds? If so, I'd be happy to take your old photars, luminars, apo el-nikkors, and multiphots off your hands. They'd be, er, for my personal collection too .. ;-)

el...@adobeforums.com

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Aug 9, 2006, 7:23:59 AM8/9/06
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Agfa Gevaert… what?
Processor? (not theatre paraphernalia : )

-sh...@adobeforums.com

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Aug 8, 2006, 10:33:29 PM8/8/06
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Hmmm...I have an Agfa Gaveart I wanted to un-load, but I don't see it on your list.

-sh...@adobeforums.com

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Aug 9, 2006, 11:41:55 AM8/9/06
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Agfa Gevaert… what? Processor? (not theatre paraphernalia : )

Just kiddin', eltee. It was the first brand name that came to mind that he didn't mention. B-)

el...@adobeforums.com

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Aug 9, 2006, 11:51:19 AM8/9/06
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I think Adobe should run classifieds : )
(I need more models for my crazy shots; JC may have plenty from Burning Man)

kelly...@gmail.com

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Oct 14, 2013, 1:43:08 PM10/14/13
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I know this is an old post, but are you still looking? My hometown theatre is trying to raise money to replace their old projector, they may be interested in selling it. Here is a link to the Kickstarter campaign. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1259264728/help-project-the-lewis-theatre-into-the-future

Kelly

bertil...@gmail.com

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Jan 26, 2014, 2:20:43 PM1/26/14
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Hej i have a Edison projecting kinetoscope underwriters model mars-14-1893 typ B no 242
Bertil Berg
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jdon...@gmail.com

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Jan 14, 2015, 11:21:45 AM1/14/15
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I have a simplex xl 35 mm w/ auto shutter serial # is xL7352 auto shutter #8763 PR 1005 it was an old movie theater projector from Philly....... Actually played the 1st Rocky movie bk in the 70s....... My dad was a manager at the old Sam Eric movie theaters way bk in the day!!!!! Was wondering if u were interested in it????????

jdon...@gmail.com

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Jan 14, 2015, 11:51:26 AM1/14/15
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Simplex xL 35mm W/auto shutter serial # xL 7352 pr#1005 wondering if u were interested in it my name is john

maj....@gmail.com

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Mar 16, 2015, 7:53:38 AM3/16/15
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Hi Tom, Jenifer in Ohio. We will be closing our theatre in the near future. We have a 1939 Simplex projector (still works) and other items. Please email me if interested. jen_...@hotmail.com

debstevei...@gmail.com

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Oct 15, 2015, 9:33:55 AM10/15/15
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On Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 5:07:38 PM UTC-4, Tom_A....@adobeforums.com wrote:
> My name is Tom Wilson and I am looking for ANY vintage carbon arc era 35mm movie projectors. I am looking for projectors made by Simplex, Brenkert, Motiograph, Ballantyne, Wenzel, Gardner, Century, Powers, Edison, Peerless and any other companies. I am also interested in ANY related theater equipment, 35mm films, as well as old theater light fixtures, movie poster display cabinets, even a ticket booth! I am seeking these items for my personal collection. If you have anything theater related, please feel free to contact me by phone or by email. My phone number is 937-477-9855. My email address is tomw...@cameragraph.com I have experience removing equipment from projection booths and can do so without any mess or hassle on your part. I will travel anywhere in the continental USA to pick up and remove equipment.
> Misc. manufacturer names: Peerless magnarc, aschcrof, ashcraft suprex, cyclex, peerless hy- candescent hycandescent, peerless magnarc, super simplex, simplex e7 e-7, Simplex XL, Simplex X- L, Strong Mogul, stong excelite, simpler high, Simplex high, strong utility, strong reflector arc lamp, deforest phonofilm, jewell ultraphone, brenhert, weber synchrofilm, ashcraft dynarc dyn- arc, RCA dynarc dyn-arc, ashcraft core-lite corelite, super corelite, RCA corelite core- lite, cinerama, Motiograph, Motiograph deluxe, Motiograph De-Luxe, Brenkert, Brenograph, enarc, senarc, radarc, Century c cc jj, gardiner, gardner, Ballantyne, powers cameragraph, power's cameragraph, Kaplan, ashcraft cyclex, Monarch theatre supply Chicago, edison kinetoscope, edison projecting kinetoscope, edison universal projecting kinetoscope, edison exhibition projecting kinetoscope, graphoscope, graphoscope jr., Viascope, brenkert enarc, Zenith safety projector company deluth minn, enterprise optical Mfg. co. Chicago, optigraph, wenzel ace, simplex acme, RCA Simplex, Hertner Transverter, Wotton Rexolux, Nicholas Power Company Co. Cameragraph, UTE Proctor automatic projector, J.H. Hallberg Continuous Feed arc control, Power's Speed indicator, Baird Motion Picture Machine Company, Walter G. Preddey, The Graphoscope Co. Washington DC D.C., American standard moving picture machine co., E.H. Amet Magniscope, ampro arc, baird, wentzel, bauer, J.B. Colt, Deforest De Forest Phonofilm, Devry, Edengraph, Gaumont, Holmes, International Projector Corp., Precision Machine Co. New York, Kalee, Kershaw, Kinemacolor, LaVezzi, Lubin Cineograph, Marvel, Norelco, pathe cinematographe, Royal Optical Co. Chicago, Selig Polyscope, Strong Electric Co. Toledo Ohio, projector, projection equipment, aschcraft super cinex supercinex, lamphouse, lamphouses, motion picture projectors projector, strong jetarc jet arc, strong futura mighty ninety utility one kilowatt 135, theatre projector, theatre projectors, movie theatre projectors, cinema projector, cinema projectors, rca photophone, kni-tron knitron, morlite, morelite, General electric mercury arc rectifier, ashcraft rca wide-arc, zenith xenith projector projectors, Sup-R-Arc, Hopkins & Woods, Hall & Conley, Westinghouse mercury arc rectifier, Walter G Preddey Theatre supply, National theatre supply, Cosmograph.

Hello Tom have (16) 35 mm Simplex X-L projectors. Do not know much about them. Is there any interest?? Stephen 724 467 2013

skat...@gmail.com

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Jan 20, 2016, 4:09:59 AM1/20/16
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On Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 2:07:38 PM UTC-7, Tom_A....@adobeforums.com wrote:
> My name is Tom Wilson and I am looking for ANY vintage carbon arc era 35mm movie projectors. I am looking for projectors made by Simplex, Brenkert, Motiograph, Ballantyne, Wenzel, Gardner, Century, Powers, Edison, Peerless and any other companies. I am also interested in ANY related theater equipment, 35mm films, as well as old theater light fixtures, movie poster display cabinets, even a ticket booth! I am seeking these items for my personal collection. If you have anything theater related, please feel free to contact me by phone or by email. My phone number is 937-477-9855. My email address is tomw...@cameragraph.com I have experience removing equipment from projection booths and can do so without any mess or hassle on your part. I will travel anywhere in the continental USA to pick up and remove equipment.
> Misc. manufacturer names: Peerless magnarc, aschcrof, ashcraft suprex, cyclex, peerless hy- candescent hycandescent, peerless magnarc, super simplex, simplex e7 e-7, Simplex XL, Simplex X- L, Strong Mogul, stong excelite, simpler high, Simplex high, strong utility, strong reflector arc lamp, deforest phonofilm, jewell ultraphone, brenhert, weber synchrofilm, ashcraft dynarc dyn- arc, RCA dynarc dyn-arc, ashcraft core-lite corelite, super corelite, RCA corelite core- lite, cinerama, Motiograph, Motiograph deluxe, Motiograph De-Luxe, Brenkert, Brenograph, enarc, senarc, radarc, Century c cc jj, gardiner, gardner, Ballantyne, powers cameragraph, power's cameragraph, Kaplan, ashcraft cyclex, Monarch theatre supply Chicago, edison kinetoscope, edison projecting kinetoscope, edison universal projecting kinetoscope, edison exhibition projecting kinetoscope, graphoscope, graphoscope jr., Viascope, brenkert enarc, Zenith safety projector company deluth minn, enterprise optical Mfg. co. Chicago, optigraph, wenzel ace, simplex acme, RCA Simplex, Hertner Transverter, Wotton Rexolux, Nicholas Power Company Co. Cameragraph, UTE Proctor automatic projector, J.H. Hallberg Continuous Feed arc control, Power's Speed indicator, Baird Motion Picture Machine Company, Walter G. Preddey, The Graphoscope Co. Washington DC D.C., American standard moving picture machine co., E.H. Amet Magniscope, ampro arc, baird, wentzel, bauer, J.B. Colt, Deforest De Forest Phonofilm, Devry, Edengraph, Gaumont, Holmes, International Projector Corp., Precision Machine Co. New York, Kalee, Kershaw, Kinemacolor, LaVezzi, Lubin Cineograph, Marvel, Norelco, pathe cinematographe, Royal Optical Co. Chicago, Selig Polyscope, Strong Electric Co. Toledo Ohio, projector, projection equipment, aschcraft super cinex supercinex, lamphouse, lamphouses, motion picture projectors projector, strong jetarc jet arc, strong futura mighty ninety utility one kilowatt 135, theatre projector, theatre projectors, movie theatre projectors, cinema projector, cinema projectors, rca photophone, kni-tron knitron, morlite, morelite, General electric mercury arc rectifier, ashcraft rca wide-arc, zenith xenith projector projectors, Sup-R-Arc, Hopkins & Woods, Hall & Conley, Westinghouse mercury arc rectifier, Walter G Preddey Theatre supply, National theatre supply, Cosmograph.

Hey Tom: I don't wish to waste your time, as it seems you have many bogus, clue-less posters here in response to your sincere request. I am not saying I am a seller but, interested in your apparent knowledge of true, vintage, carbon-arc 35mm projectors. As proof of the same, I am offering a personal photo of one of two (of course), fully original, functional Peerless Magnarc projectors. Note that I made sure you could see the Serial Number for legitimate reasons. I am not saying I can or would sell them, but would you be kind enough, as a fellow fan of classic cinema, to let me know in your opinion what a projector like this is approximately worth? Again, I don't mean to be rude or wasting your time, but hope you would be kind enough to inform me. You seem to be one of the only sane and rational posters on any type of Google search on this subject. Thank you so much for your time!

rod.fl...@gmail.com

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May 14, 2016, 1:33:48 AM5/14/16
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I might know where there are two of them.

lopezdebo...@gmail.com

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Jul 8, 2016, 6:18:46 PM7/8/16
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Hello, greetings from Mexico. I am an antiques restorer. I've restored old projectors, and I've arranged each piece of a projector Simplex XL and E-7 working as a completely new projector.
It is a very though job. I wonder if you are interested in purchasing this beautiful museum piece.
Up next, I attach a couple of pictures of the projectors.

I send you my best regards and I expect your response.

my mail is angelic...@hotmail.com

dkbo...@gmail.com

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Jul 21, 2016, 4:53:39 PM7/21/16
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We have (2) Peerless projectors from an old theater in Bessemer, AL along with theater chairs. What is the best way to get a value of these items and do you know of anyone who would be interested in purchasing them. We are needing to get them out of the building as soon as possible.

solomo...@gmail.com

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Apr 26, 2017, 10:59:03 AM4/26/17
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Ive got an old hertner transverter not sure the condition. Still interested?

lecara...@gmail.com

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Jul 8, 2018, 8:54:18 PM7/8/18
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Are you still collecting? I have 2 very old still mounted in the projection booth in a very early 1900's Victorian

Care

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patsy...@gmail.com

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Jul 22, 2018, 8:44:00 PM7/22/18
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I got one date Nov,1,1904 july17,1906
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amandat...@gmail.com

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Apr 22, 2019, 3:41:03 PM4/22/19
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Hello Tom,
I just came across this post... Are you still looking for old projectors?

dmik...@gmail.com

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May 30, 2020, 2:36:38 PM5/30/20
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Hello I have a strong x 16 complete set lamphouse power supply and projector

clarence...@gmail.com

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Jul 21, 2020, 11:25:41 PM7/21/20
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Hey

Embassy Auctions International

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May 17, 2022, 3:00:24 PM5/17/22
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On Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 5:07:38 PM UTC-4, Tom_A....@adobeforums.com wrote:
> My name is Tom Wilson and I am looking for ANY vintage carbon arc era 35mm movie projectors. I am looking for projectors made by Simplex, Brenkert, Motiograph, Ballantyne, Wenzel, Gardner, Century, Powers, Edison, Peerless and any other companies. I am also interested in ANY related theater equipment, 35mm films, as well as old theater light fixtures, movie poster display cabinets, even a ticket booth! I am seeking these items for my personal collection. If you have anything theater related, please feel free to contact me by phone or by email. My phone number is 937-477-9855. My email address is tomw...@cameragraph.com I have experience removing equipment from projection booths and can do so without any mess or hassle on your part. I will travel anywhere in the continental USA to pick up and remove equipment.
> Misc. manufacturer names: Peerless magnarc, aschcrof, ashcraft suprex, cyclex, peerless hy- candescent hycandescent, peerless magnarc, super simplex, simplex e7 e-7, Simplex XL, Simplex X- L, Strong Mogul, stong excelite, simpler high, Simplex high, strong utility, strong reflector arc lamp, deforest phonofilm, jewell ultraphone, brenhert, weber synchrofilm, ashcraft dynarc dyn- arc, RCA dynarc dyn-arc, ashcraft core-lite corelite, super corelite, RCA corelite core- lite, cinerama, Motiograph, Motiograph deluxe, Motiograph De-Luxe, Brenkert, Brenograph, enarc, senarc, radarc, Century c cc jj, gardiner, gardner, Ballantyne, powers cameragraph, power's cameragraph, Kaplan, ashcraft cyclex, Monarch theatre supply Chicago, edison kinetoscope, edison projecting kinetoscope, edison universal projecting kinetoscope, edison exhibition projecting kinetoscope, graphoscope, graphoscope jr., Viascope, brenkert enarc, Zenith safety projector company deluth minn, enterprise optical Mfg. co. Chicago, optigraph, wenzel ace, simplex acme, RCA Simplex, Hertner Transverter, Wotton Rexolux, Nicholas Power Company Co. Cameragraph, UTE Proctor automatic projector, J.H. Hallberg Continuous Feed arc control, Power's Speed indicator, Baird Motion Picture Machine Company, Walter G. Preddey, The Graphoscope Co. Washington DC D.C., American standard moving picture machine co., E.H. Amet Magniscope, ampro arc, baird, wentzel, bauer, J.B. Colt, Deforest De Forest Phonofilm, Devry, Edengraph, Gaumont, Holmes, International Projector Corp., Precision Machine Co. New York, Kalee, Kershaw, Kinemacolor, LaVezzi, Lubin Cineograph, Marvel, Norelco, pathe cinematographe, Royal Optical Co. Chicago, Selig Polyscope, Strong Electric Co. Toledo Ohio, projector, projection equipment, aschcraft super cinex supercinex, lamphouse, lamphouses, motion picture projectors projector, strong jetarc jet arc, strong futura mighty ninety utility one kilowatt 135, theatre projector, theatre projectors, movie theatre projectors, cinema projector, cinema projectors, rca photophone, kni-tron knitron, morlite, morelite, General electric mercury arc rectifier, ashcraft rca wide-arc, zenith xenith projector projectors, Sup-R-Arc, Hopkins & Woods, Hall & Conley, Westinghouse mercury arc rectifier, Walter G Preddey Theatre supply, National theatre supply, Cosmograph.

To all buyers of 35mm movie projectors:

A Brenkert Enarc Carbon-Arc 35 mm projector has just surfaced. From the storage of the great Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pa. It is being auctioned at Embassy Auctions in Kinzers, Pa on June 2nd. You can see pics of it on www.auctionzip.com Auctioneer Id# 4741. It will be online shortly on www.live auctioneers.com for online bidding. Any questions please call 717-442-8529.

Lee S Jacobs
Owner
embassyau...@gmail.com
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