I can add some dimension but not much information to this thread.
A friend used to work for an independent NY studio- maybe Gotham- I just
can't remember fer sure. Among his tasks was making tape copies of
Soundies-type films from a bunch of sources. These were to ultimately
appear on LPs- I think Camay and similar low-priced goods. He had no screen
but was working off the speaker output of the projector. Hum was sort-of
filtered down but not out. I recall hearing some pitch problems but the
client was unconcerned about them, i.e., didn't want to spend the extra
engineering time.
I don't recall the client but it was not Edward J. Smith. I asked.
Steve Smolian
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From: Thomas Stern
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 9:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Snader Telescriptions
Hello Roger,
Had to change the reply address!!!! PLEASE try to get that problem fixed.
Yes, folk music. ROBIN ROBERTS recorded 4 selections for SNADER, 3 were
issued by CAMAY. I am very eager to SEE
the visual part, and of course the 4th selection.
Is there anyone on the list who WORKED for SNADER?
Does anyone know where copies of the films (audio AND video) can be
obtained for a reasonable price - The sources I mentioned
charge prices starting at $500 - which is way beyond affordable just to see
these performances. I am not interested
in exploiting them.
Thanks! Thomas.
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Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 9:02 PM
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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Snader Telescriptions
Here is a pretty goo
Are we talking folk music? If so,what kind.
Here is a pretty good page on what was issued on Camay
http://www.bsnpubs.com/new/camay.pdf
Who were Don Ames and Hal Weiss,and how were they able to use the Pathe
name,and rooster logo?
Roger
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From: Thomas Stern <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 6:34 PM
Subject: [ARSCLIST] Snader Telescriptions
Does anyone know much about the SNADER TELESCRIPTIONS, their operation,
acquisition of talent, and their studios/venues ???
I interviewed a performer who recorded 4 songs for SNADER about 1952. Her
recollection does NOT include the SNADER
company, but remembers the recordings and believes that they were filmed in
a studio somewhere in the mid-west, possibly IOWA, log
cabin, some Amish connection. All very vague.
Based on web sources, the films are offered by a number of companies -
negatives owned by The PATHE collection,
distributed through HISTORIC FILMS. Copies also from MacDonald &
Associates. Prices are high for commercial use.
Does anyone know an inexpensive source for these films???
The sound portion of some were issued by CAMAY Records (one of the "99
cent" labels) in the 1960/70s??
Any information or further contacts much appreciated! Thanks!
Best wishes, Thomas.
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