Leeds, Odeon Merrion Centre
projection box
Projection box of Leeds cinema in 1964. Used with permission from Screen International.
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Ideal Kine, 10 September 1964, p. 18
The University of Warwick
19/07/2019
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Published with permission
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/3151
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English
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Wimbledon (London), ABC
projection box and projectionists
Projectionists in projection box of London cinema in 1964. Used with permission from Screen International.
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Ideal Kine, 8 October 1964, p. 21
The University of Warwick
19/07/2019
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Published with permission
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/16651
.gif
English
Piccadilly Circus (London), Plaza Theatre
projection box
Projection box of London cinema in 1964. Used with permission from Screen International.
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Kinematograph Weekly, 4 June 1964, p. 20
The University of Warwick
19/07/2019
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Published with permission
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2503
.jpg
English
London
London, The Empire, Leicester Square
projection box in the 1960s
Projection box of a London cinema in the 1960s. Used with permission from Screen International.
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Kinematograph Weekly, 7 January 1960, p. 19
The University of Warwick
03/07/2019
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Published with permission
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/912
.gif
English
London
Keighley (West Yorkshire), Regent Picture House
projection box in the 1960s
Projectionist in the projection box of a West Yorkshire cinema in the 1960s. Used with permission from Screen International.
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
The Ideal Kinema, 10 March 1960, p. 27
The University of Warwick
03/07/2019
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Published with permission
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/47626
.gif
English
Keighley, West Yorkshire
Bayswater (London), Queens Cinema
projection box in the 1960s
Projection box of a London cinema in the 1960s. Used with permission from Screen International.
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
The Ideal Kinema, 11 May 1961, p. 115
The University of Warwick
03/07/2019
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Published with permission
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/15772
.gif
English
London
Port Talbot (South Wales), Plaza Cinema
projection box in the 1960s
South Wales projection box in the 1960s. Used with permission from Screen International.
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
The Ideal Kinema, 8 December 1960, p. 38
The University of Warwick
03/07/2019
Kinematograph Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Published with permission
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/18212
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English
Port Talbot, South Wales
Southend (Essex), ABC Cinema
projection box and projectionists
Three projectionists in the projection box of a Southend cinema in 1962. Used with permission from Screen International.
Kine Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
The Ideal Kinema, 12 July 1962, p. 30
The University of Warwick
29/06/2019
Kine Weekly / The Ideal Kinema
Published with permission
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/14608
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English
Southend, Essex
Advert: Projectomatic (1956)
automated projection
An advert for a Projectomatic automated projection machine.
Used with permission from Screen International.
<em>Kinematograph Weekly</em> / The<em> Ideal Kinema</em>
<em>The Ideal Kinema</em>, 6 December 1956, p. 1
The University of Warwick
01/11/2017
<em>Kinematograph Weekly</em> / The<em> Ideal Kinema</em>
Published with permission
.jpg
English
Image
1950s
Mining Review: Woman Projectionist in Bishop Aukland (1966)
women projectionists
This video contains an extract from an edition of the film magazine Mining Review. This particular item focuses on the daily routine of Dorothy, a cinema projectionist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKRNB-cQ-o4
YouTube
11/10/2017
Embedded video
English
1960s
Bishop Aukland
Bill Pearson in the projection box at the Robin Hood Cinema, Birmingham (1967)
projection room
Bill Pearson in the projection box at the Robin Hood Cinema, Birmingham (1967)
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap book
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1967
Letter of redeployment
redeployment
This letter to Mrs Joan Pearson details some of the issues arising from the installation of the super-widescreen Cinerama projection system at the A.B.C. Bristol Cinema, Birmingham. In this instance it was felt that the size and weight of the film prints would present a safety issue for a woman projectionist.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap books
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1963
Notice of closure - Aston Cinema, Birmingham
closure
Letter to Joan Pearson informing her of the closure of the A.B.C. Aston Cinema, Birmingham and her redeployment to the A.B.C. Sparkbrook, Birmingham in July 1969.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap books
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1969
Poem: Goodbye Dear Box
poem
A poem written by Joan Pearson on the occasion of the closure of the A.B.C. Aston, Birmingham in 1969.
Goodbye dear box 'this soon we part /
To leave behind a broken heart /
With no more laughter in our voice /
We have to go we have no choice /
But your dear soul will still remain /
As we all say this last refrain, /
Goodbye
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap books
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1969
Single Manning
single manning
Letter from the National Association of Theatre and Kine Employees (N.A.T.K.E.) providing details of the start of single-manning in 1969.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap books
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1969
Projection Team - A.B.C. Aston Cinema, Birmingham
projection box
Members of the projection team - including Joan Pearson and D. Neale (chief) - in the projection box of the Aston Cinema, Birmingham in 1968.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap books
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
image
1968
Projectionist Efficiency Competition 1963
A letter from the district manager of the A.B.C. cinema chain congratulating the team from the Robin Hood Cinema, Birmingham (lead by Bill Pearson) for winning the Projectionist Efficiency Competition, 1963.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap book.
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1963
Projection team - Bristol Cinema, Birmingham (1962)
projection box
Photograph of the projection team at the Bristol Cinema, Birmingham in 1962. From left to right: K. Patel, D. Brinkworth, Joan Pearson, D. Thom, K. Jones, J. Fielding.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap book.
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1962
Birmingham
Letter of Promotion
promotion
Copy of a letter to Joan Pearson concerning her promotion to the position of co-second projectionist, includes details of wages.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap book.
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1961
Joan Pearson - A.B.C. Aston Cinema, Birmingham
projection box
Joan Pearson in the projection box of the Aston Cinema, Birmingham in the 1960s.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap books
The University of Warwick
28/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
image
Birmingham
1960s
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/36934/photos
Sabotage (Florence Barton)
sabotage
Projectionist Florence Barton describes an incident in Leicester where a deliberate act of sabotage was carried out in order to try and sack her.
Coventry History Centre
Interview with Florence Barton
University of Warwick
20/03/2017
Coventry History Centre
.mp3
English
Sound recording
1960s
Leicester
Becoming Chief Projectionist (Florence Barton)
chief projectionist
Projectionist Florence Barton describes the process of becoming Chief Projectionist at Scala, Coventry in the face of male competition.
Coventry History Centre
Interview with Florence Barton
University of Warwick
20/03/2017
Coventry History Centre
.mp3
English
Sound recording
1960s
Scala, Coventry
Duties around the cinema (Florence Barton)
routine
Projectionist Florence Barton describes the work that she was expected to do around the cinema.
Coventry History Centre
Interview with Florence Barton
University of Warwick
20/03/2017
Coventry History Centre
.mp3
English
Sound recording
1960s-1970s
Covntry
Leicester
Sevenoaks, Kent
Projectomatic (Florence Barton)
automation
Projectionist Florence Barton describes getting the first Projectomatic automation machine in Coventry in the late 1950s. She also gives her unfavorable opinion of her male counterparts.
Coventry History Centre
Interview with Florence Barton
The University of Warwick
20/03/2017
Coventry History Centre
.mp3
English
Sound recording
1950s-1960s
Coventry
Routine between change-overs (Phil Fawke)
change-over process
Projectionist and cinema manager Phil Fawke describes the process of changing-over a film including replacing the carbon rods in the arc lamps.
The Projection Project
Interview with Phil Fawke
The University of Warwick
09/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Phil Fawke
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24797
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/48440
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/5886
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1940-1980s
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Cleaning and taking pride in the job (Phil Fawke)
cleaning
routine
Projectionist and cinema manager Phil Fawke describes his morning routine and the process of cleaning the projection box.
The Projection Project
Interview with Phil Fawke
The University of Warwick
09/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Phil Fawke
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24797
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/48440
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/5886
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1940-1980s
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Checking joins and making-up prints (Phil Fawke)
making-up prints
checking
Projectionist and cinema manager Phil Fawke describes the process of repairing film damage.
The Projection Project
Interview with Phil Fawke
The University of Warwick
09/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Phil Fawke
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24797
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/48440
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/5886
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24157
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1940-2006
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Arrival of digital (Phil Fawke)
digital projection
Projectionist and cinema manager Phil Fawke describes his experience of the arrival of digital projection, the changes in the number of projectionists over time, getting used to using the digital projector and the benefits of digital on picture quality.
The Projection Project
Interview with Phil Fawke
The University of Warwick
09/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Phil Fawke
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24157
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
2000-
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Smallest Show on Earth for real (Mike Williams)
unconventional cinema management
Projectionist Mike Williams describes a Welsh cinema with unconventional entry policies, comparing it so scenes from the comedy film The Smallest Show on Earth.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/10210
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Routine as a rewind boy (Mike Williams)
duties as a rewind boy
Projectionist Mike Williams describes his routine as a rewind boy.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Rehearsing films (Mike Williams)
preparing screenings
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the process of rehearsing film to get them ready for screening.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Publicity (Mike Williams)
cinema publicity
Projectionist Mike Williams describes undertaking publicity activities, including borrowing an elephant from a visiting circus.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Presentation, training and distinction between urban and suburban cinemas (Mike Williams)
presentation and showmanship
Projectionist Mike Williams provides an overview of presentation and showmanship in cinemas. He outlines how he was trained by the chief to uphold particular aesthetic standards and the impact that this has on the experience of the audience.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/28108
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Music (Mike Williams)
music in the cinema
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the process of selecting music to be played in the auditorium prior to film screenings.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Mealtimes (Mike Williams)
mealtimes
Projectionist Mike Williams discusses the impact of working routines on mealtimes.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Making-up and breaking-down film prints (Mike Williams)
making-up and breaking-down film prints
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the process of making-up film prints ready for screening and breaking them down once finished.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Jobs around the cinema (Mike Williams)
projectionist duties
accidents
cinema conversion
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the other duties carried out by projectionists outside the projection box including an accident where he fell through the ceiling of the cinema auditorium during a film screening.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Invisibility of projectionists (Mike Williams)
invisibility
presentation and showmanship
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the importance for projectionists’ work to be invisible.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Hierarchy in the cinema (Mike Williams)
team relations
career development
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the impact of promotion on his relationships with other cinema workers.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Feeling like a projectionist (Mike Williams)
personal views on being a projectionist
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the qualities required of a projectionist and the associated feelings that come with the job.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Destroying a film print (Mike Williams)
accidents
film damage
Projectionist Mike Williams tells the story of how he accidentally destroyed a print of A Woman in a Dressing Gown.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Chief (Mike Williams)
chief projectionist
Projectionist Mike Williams describes his relationship with his chief projectionist at the ABC (Olympia) Cardiff, Frank Saunders.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Checking the film during screenings (Mike Williams)
checking
aesthetics of projection
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the projectionist’s duties when the film was on screen, noting the importance of checking films during screenings.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
03/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7972
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1966
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Change-overs (Mike Williams)
change-overs
using the projector
Projectionist Mike Williams explains the process of changing over from one projector to another between reels.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
University of Warwick
01/12/2015
Richard Wallace; Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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