Bing British Cinematograph
Toy Projector and Set of Films
1930-1939 (manufactured)
1930-1939 (manufactured)
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1. Miniature film projector with dynamo, made from metal painted black and chromed in places.
2. Film casing disc, black metal.
3. Pulley, coiled metal.
4. Electrical transformer, bakelite; with wire and plug suitable for lamp socket.
Set of 9.5mm cellulose acetate films:
*5-10. Disney films:
5. Donald Duck's Debut, on metal Pathéscope spool
6. Holding the Dummy, on metal Pathéscope spool
7. Hello Minnie, on bakelite spool
8. Pluto's Plaything, on bakelite spool
9. Mickey Enlists, on bakelite spool
10. At the Carnival, on enclosed metal Pathéscope spool
11. Pathéscope spool similar to (5), empty
12. Pathéscope card box for (5), Donald Duck's Debut
13. Pathéscope card box, similar to (12)
*14-16. Pathéscope card boxes for films (17-19). Marked 'FOR USE WITH BING BRITISH SAFETY CINEMAS'
14/17. Snub's Awakening
15/18. Off for the Holidays (film in two pieces)
16/19. Landing the Balloon (film in two pieces)
20. Instructions/information leaflet for BING BRITISH SAFETY CINEMAS
2. Film casing disc, black metal.
3. Pulley, coiled metal.
4. Electrical transformer, bakelite; with wire and plug suitable for lamp socket.
Set of 9.5mm cellulose acetate films:
*5-10. Disney films:
5. Donald Duck's Debut, on metal Pathéscope spool
6. Holding the Dummy, on metal Pathéscope spool
7. Hello Minnie, on bakelite spool
8. Pluto's Plaything, on bakelite spool
9. Mickey Enlists, on bakelite spool
10. At the Carnival, on enclosed metal Pathéscope spool
11. Pathéscope spool similar to (5), empty
12. Pathéscope card box for (5), Donald Duck's Debut
13. Pathéscope card box, similar to (12)
*14-16. Pathéscope card boxes for films (17-19). Marked 'FOR USE WITH BING BRITISH SAFETY CINEMAS'
14/17. Snub's Awakening
15/18. Off for the Holidays (film in two pieces)
16/19. Landing the Balloon (film in two pieces)
20. Instructions/information leaflet for BING BRITISH SAFETY CINEMAS
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 20 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Bing British Cinematograph (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted metal, cellulose acetate safety film, Bakelite, printed card and paper |
| Brief description | Film projector and set of films, probably Bing, Great Britain, 1920-25 |
| Physical description | 1. Miniature film projector with dynamo, made from metal painted black and chromed in places. 2. Film casing disc, black metal. 3. Pulley, coiled metal. 4. Electrical transformer, bakelite; with wire and plug suitable for lamp socket. Set of 9.5mm cellulose acetate films: *5-10. Disney films: 5. Donald Duck's Debut, on metal Pathéscope spool 6. Holding the Dummy, on metal Pathéscope spool 7. Hello Minnie, on bakelite spool 8. Pluto's Plaything, on bakelite spool 9. Mickey Enlists, on bakelite spool 10. At the Carnival, on enclosed metal Pathéscope spool 11. Pathéscope spool similar to (5), empty 12. Pathéscope card box for (5), Donald Duck's Debut 13. Pathéscope card box, similar to (12) *14-16. Pathéscope card boxes for films (17-19). Marked 'FOR USE WITH BING BRITISH SAFETY CINEMAS' 14/17. Snub's Awakening 15/18. Off for the Holidays (film in two pieces) 16/19. Landing the Balloon (film in two pieces) 20. Instructions/information leaflet for BING BRITISH SAFETY CINEMAS |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'PATHÉSCOPE' (On five of the film boxes) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs A. D. Smith |
| Object history | The projector and films belonged to the donor's late husband, Donald William Smith, b. 1913. |
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| Accession number | B.103:1 to 20-1996 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2000 |
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