8MM MAGNETIC SOUND FEATURES
Updated February 14, 2010
The films on this page are for
showing on standard / regular 8mm magnetic sound projectors only (although they can be run
on 8mm silent projectors). These cannot be run on super-8 projectors. All are on
multiple 400' reels and in black and white unless noted. OB indicates the film is in it's
original box. Condition is generally Excellent to Mint. |
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- FLYING DEUCES - RKO, 1939. Laurel and Hardy join
the foreign legion to forget. With Charles Middleton and James Finlayson. Excellent
quality Niles print on 4x400' reels in OB - $89
- TUMBLEWEEDS - This is the 1939 release of the
1925 classic western starring William S. Hart. Has a syncronized soundtrack added in 1939
of music and sound effects. The highlight of the film is the land rush sequence. It is
marvelously staged by Directors King Baggot and Hart himself. A cast of thousands was
employed. A remarkable piece of film making for this or any other time. A great sharp
quality print by Niles Film Products on 4x400' reels in cans - $119
- CHECKPOINT - 1956, Pinewood Studios, England.
Starring Anthony Steel, Odile Versois, Stanley Baker and James Roibertson Justice. With
simply stunning scenery which has now been all but destroyed or tamed by modernity, this
film is more than a good British film, it is a wonderful tourist film and social
documentary. A typically stout performance by JRJ helps the film retain some semblance of
realism against a backdrop of lakes and mountains that post war Britain must have
forgotten about. Mint Walton Films print, slightly abridged on 4x400' reels - $99
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- THE BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE - 1957, Pinewood
Studios, England. Directed by Michael Powell. Starring Anthony Quale. According to
historical records available, this movie held closely to the true story of the Graf Spee
and the pursuit by the British Navy to catch and engage her in battle. Near Mint slightly
abridged Walton Films print on 4x400' reels in white boxes - $99
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- MAN ON THE EIFFEL TOWER - 1949 murder mystery
starring Charles Laughton. In Paris, a down and out medical student Johann Radek (Franchot
Tone) is paid by Bill Kirby (Robert Hutton) to murder his wealthy aunt. A knife grinder
(Burgess Meredith) is suspected, but Radek keeps taunting the police until they realize
that he is the killer. Near Mint Walton print on 4x400' reels in the OB - $89
- MAN EATER OF KUMOAN (2) - 1948 jungle adventure
in India stars Sabu, Joanne Page and Wendell Corey. Excellent used Walton print on 4x400'
reels in the OB's - $69
- GIDEON'S DAY - 1958 British Hammer Films drama
starring Jack Hawkins. Director John Ford traveled to England to film this adaptation of
the novel by J.J. Maraca, which details a typical day in the busy life of a detective for
Scotland Yard. Complete Like New Derann print on 4x400' full reels - $119
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- WAY OUT WEST - 1937, Laurel and Hardy, Jimmy
Finlayson. Considered by many their best feature. They deliver the deed to a gold mine to
the wrong girl and have a hard time getting it back. Re-arranged to fill up 3x400' reels
in the OB. Excellent used condition - $59
- SONS OF THE DESERT - 1934 Laurel
and Hardy comedy with Charley Chase and Mae Busch. So that he and Stan can sneak away to
Chicago and attend the annual "Sons of the Desert" lodge convention, Ollie
pretends to be sick, and gets a doctor (who turns out to be a veterinarian) to prescribe a
long ocean voyage to Hawaii. Considered to be their best feature. A Near Mint Blackhawk
print on 4x400' reels - $119
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- SAPS AT SEA - 1939, Laurel & Hardy. After
working in the noisy horn factory, just the sound of one drives Oliver into a violent fit.
Dr. Finlayson prescribes a long, restful sea voyage, so Stan and Oliver rent a boat and
set sail, unaware that escaped killer Nick Grainger has stowed away onboard. Like New on
3x400' reels - $79
- OUR RELATIONS - 1936. Laurel and Hardy play dual
roles as twin brothers. The confusion caused creates lots of problems. With Sidney Toler
and James Finlayson. Mint Blackhawk print on 4x400' reels in white boxes - $119
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- MAN FROM TOMORROW (CYBORG 2087) - 1966 Science
Fiction drama starring Michael Rennie, Karen Steele and Wendell Corey. In the future world
of the year 2087, freedom of thought is illegal and the thoughts of the world's
populations are controlled by the government. A small band of "free thinkers"
send a cyborg back in time to the year 1966 to prevent a scientist from making the
breakthrough that will eventually lead to the mass thought control of the future. Black
and white print of a color feature. Excellent used print, fair sound, complete on 4x400'
full reels - $69
- THE PICKWICK PAPERS - 1952, British Charles
Dickens classic. The Pickwick Club sends Mr. Pickwick and a group of friends to travel
across England and to report back on the interesting things they find. In the course of
their travels, they repeatedly encounter the friendly but disreputable Mr. Jingle, who
becomes a continual source of trouble for all who know him. Pickwick himself is the victim
of a number of misunderstandings that bring him both embarrassment and problems with the
law. Very good used print with some lines and wear, complete on 6x400' reels - $99
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8MM SILENT FEATURES
WITH MAGNETIC SOUND TRACKS
Music and Sound Effects Added. These can be shown on sound projectors or on
silent projectors as silent films.
- SHOW PEOPLE - MGM, 1928. Here is a rare title to
find on any film format. Directed by King Vidor. Cameos of many big stars of the time
including Charlie Chaplin. The great and underrated Marion Davies shows her comedic stuff
in this 1928 silent comedy that also showcases the wonderful William Haines. Davies plays
a hick from Georgia who crashes Hollywood with help from Haines, a bit player in crude
comedies. They appear together in cheap comedies until Marion is "discovered"
and becomes a big dramatic star. Based on the career of Gloria Swanson, who began her
career in comedy. With MGM logo and titles. Has a magnetic sound track of music. Excellent
on 4x400' full reels - $249
- THE BLACK PIRATE - 1926. Starring Dougles
Fairbanks. Excellent used Blackhawk print on 4x400' reels - $99
- BEN HUR (A TALE OF THE CHRIST) - SYNOPSIS 1925 MGM classic epic. Great
complete print with the MGM logo. Starring Ramon Navarro. Like New print with a sound
track of music to fit the mood. 7x400' reels - $159
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- THE LIVING STORY OF THE BIBLE - 1939, Cinema
Service Corporation. Compiled from early silent films depicting Noah's Ark, the Tower of
Babel, Destruction of Sodom, the Exodus, Elisha, King Saul, the Virgin Mary, the Birth of
Jesus, Christian Martyrs and much more. With a music track and some syncronized sound
effects. Mint condition on 2x400' reels full to the brim in white boxes - $59
- BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN - 1925 Russian adventure
based on the historical events. The story of a riot at the battleship Potemkin. What
started as a protest strike when the crew was given rotten meat for dinner ended in a
riot. The sailors raised the red flag and tried to ignite the revolution in their home
port Odessa. Excellent quality, Near Mint Blackhawk print with a music background. Can be
shown silent or sound. On 4x400' reels - $99
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