uJeseiipttve Catalogue of KOBASCOFE LIBRARY MoHon Pictures Fifth Edition Scanned from the collection of Karl Thiede Coordinated by the Media History Digital Library www.mediahistoryproject.org Funded by a donation from David Pierce Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from Media History Digital Library http://www.archive.org/details/descriptivecatal05koda Fifth Edition Descriptive Catalogue of KODASCOPE LIBRARY MOTION PICTURES Containing many additional subjects, sub- stantial reductions in rental prices, and the elimination of some of the earlier subjects. PRICE 25 CENTS KODASCOPE LIBRARIES, INC A Subsidiary of The Eastman Kodak Co. 33 WEST 42nd STREET NEW YORK See page two for list of American Libraries. FOREIGN LIBRARIES Batavia Colombo Manila Rio dc Janeiro Berlin Copenhagen Medan Shanghai Bombay Gothenburg Melbourne Singapore Brussels The Hague Mexico City Soerabaja Budapest Havana Milan Sydney Buenos . lires Lausanne Nairobi Vienna Cairo Lisbon Oslo Valparaiso Calcutta London Penang Wellington Capetown Madrid Paris COPYRIGHT. H'32 A FILM LIBRARY Here is a circulating library of motion pictures. Hundreds of subjects—thousands of copies— all on slow-burning film which can be used anywhere without hazard. Kodascope Libraries offer their patrons the large.-t and most complete collection of entertainment, amusement and instructive subjects available—more than are con- tained in all other home libraries combined. As the pioneers in the field of furnishing motion pictures for the home, with the experience gained in many years of success- ful operation, with a world-wide organization, as a subsidiary of the Eastman Kodak Company, and with a profound sense of our responsibility, we accept the obligations of acknowledged leader- ship. In these pages you will find the outstanding productions, fea- turing the world's most famous stars from the greatest producer.-. such as Paramount. Warner Brothers, Fox Films. First National. Educational, etc. An abundant supply to suit every taste, every mood, any age and all occasions. New subjects are being constantly added. 1 Kodascope Libraries Location and Subjects Contained fAtlanta, Ga. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 183 Peachtree St. Boston, Mass. Kodascope Libraries of Boston, Inc., 438 Stuart St. Chicago, 111. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 133 North Wabash Ave. ^Cincinnati, Ohio Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 27 W. 4th St. ^Cleveland, Ohio Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 1862 E. 6th St. Detroit, Mich. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 1206 Woodward Ave. ^Kansas City, Mo. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 916 Grand Ave. Los Angeles, Cal. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 643 South Hill St. fMinneapolis, Minn. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 112 South 5th St. New York, N. Y. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 33 West 42nd St. Philadelphia, Pa. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 1020 Chestnut St. fPittsburgh, Pa. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 606 Wood St. Rochester, N. Y. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 343 State Street fSan Francisco, Cal. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 216 Post St. ^Seattle, Wash. Kodascope Libraries, Inc., Ill Cherry St. Toronto, Ont. Kodascope Libraries of Canada, Ltd., 156 King St. West Montreal, Quebec Kodascope Libraries of Canada, Ltd., 104 Drum- mond Building Vancouver, B. C. Kodascope Libraries, 610 Granville St. Contains all the subjects listed in the Descriptive Catalog. fContains all the Class 1 subjects numbered above 1185; Comedies (Class 4) above 4092; Animated Cartoons (Class 7) above 7072; and Dramas (Class 8) above 8141, and most of the earlier odd-numbered subjects in the same and other classes, except in those cases where two subjects are com- bined on one reel. Then the lower catalog number decides. If the lower number is odd, the reel containing that subject and whatever other subject (odd or even numbered) is combined with it, is in these Libraries. {Contains all the Class 1 subjects numbered above 1185; Comedies (Class 4) above 4092; Animated Cartoons (Class 7) above 7072; and Dramas (Class 8) above 8141, and most of the earlier euen-numbered subjects in the same and other classes, except in those cases where two subjects are com- bined on one reel. Then the lower catalog number decides. If the lower number is even, the reel containing that subject and whatever other subject (odd or even numbered) is combined with it, is in these Libraries. — FOREWORD This Descriptive Classified Catalog has been prepared, to aid members of the Kodascope Libraries, in selecting Library Films. Kodascope Films are 16 m/m (*H? inch) in width and are made only on slow burning film, which is free from insurance restrictions and does not re- quire a fireproof booth. A full reel of Kodascope Film is approximately 400 feet in length and has the same number of "frames" or pictures as a standard 1, 000-foot reel of theatrical size film. It requires the same length of time for projection at normal speed 16 minutes. Suggestions to Members A Film Library is like a Book Library in that it is subject to constantly changing demands for the subjects in its possession. Unlike a Public Library, however, a Film Library is a business institution, which must earn its ex- penses and a fair return upon the capital invested, and it is quite evident that this can be done only by keeping the films continually in use. This means that the Members cannot send in a list of subjects desired, and expect to get all of them at once. In selecting subjects. Members are urged to send in a list with two or three alternates, otherwise the Librarians will be compelled to substitute subjects of which some may not be as satisfactory to the Members. To assist in an intelligent selection of subjects with the least necessary effort subjects in the Kodascope Libraries are arranged in eight classes as follows : Reel num- Class Subjects bers from 1. Travel, Sports, Manners and Customs 1,000 up 2. Industries and Agriculture 2,000 3. Popular Science, Useful Arts and Natural History 3,000 " 4. Comedies and Juvenile 4.000 " 5. Religious 5.000 " 6. Reconstructed and Modern History 6,000 " 7. Animated Cartoon Comedies 7.000 " 8. Dramas 8,000 " Where two or more subjects are combined on a single reel, each subject is given an independent number corresponding to its class. Subjects will not be divided and shipped in parts. 3 Members will obtain greater satisfaction from the regular weekly use of a definite number of reels than from the desultory or occasional use of an ir- regular number. Five reels make a very popular program. Most of the features are of that length, and will not be divided. Also, with five reels an excellent miscel- laneous program can be selected, covering a variety of subjects. However, programs of any length can be obtained. If for any reason, Members having regular weekly service wish to suspend one or more shipments, it is only necessary to advise the Librarian to that effect, before the scheduled shipments are made. Explanation of Film Service Charges The principal item of expense to a Film Library is the replacement of the film. The continuous use of a Library film causes it gradually to wear out. This wear may not be apparent for a long time, but eventually those films—new today —will have to be replaced by others. Therefore, rental charges must cover the inspection, repair and eventual replacement. It is quite evident that no Kodascope Library can afford the transportation charges and loss of time incidental to furnishing a program to a Member in a distant city, for the same price that it could receive from each of two or more local Members who could use it during the same period of time. Therefore, the charges for film service depend on the Member's distance from the Library. The basing rate shown in this catalog is for one day's use within any Libra- ry's city limits (local zone). For reels held more than one day, in any zone, add 50% to the basing rate for each extra day held, whether used or not. (See "Films Ordered for Particular Date" on page 6.) For points outside of any Library city but in the first and second postal zones (0-150 miles), add 10% of the basing rate (unless carried in both directions). For points in the third and *fourth zones (150-600 miles) add 25% of the basing rate. For the fifth and sixth zones (600-1400 miles) add 50% of the basing rate. For the seventh and eighth zones (over 1400 miles) add 75% of the bas- ing rate. At the rates quoted for the various postal zones, Kodascope Libraries make no charge for loss of time in transit and rentals are charged for reels only while in the Member's possession. Transportation by parcel post will be paid by the Kodascope Branch Libraries in both directions. Note: Minor repairs, such as breaks, cleaning, etc., will be made by the Kodascope Libraries without charge, but serious injury will be charged to the Member. ; Purpose of Membership Fee At its inception the Kodascope Library faced the alternative of establishing a completely equipped credit department, or the simpler requirement of a Mem- bership Fee. The former plan would have necessitated increasing our basing rentals on Film Service to cover its cost, together with that of the extra book- keeping involved and an occasional loss through the fallibility of any credit system. It was decided that a cash business at the lowest price, with a small Member- ship Fee, would be more satisfactory to our large number of Members from all over the United States, many of whom would necessarily be mail order customers. Several years of experience have very happily justified this policy. Any other arrangement than a Membership Fee would require an increase in the entire schedule of basing rates of rental. This Membership Fee of $25.00 is refundable upon request to Members in good standing who wish to discontinue film service.