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Alchemist In Hollywood, The (Part I)

1940/14 min 35 sec/36 shots

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This 1940 educational film explains the chemistry and laboratory processes behind motion-picture film, using diagrams, demonstrations, and magnified images to show exposure, latent-image formation, development, fixing, and the production of negative and positive prints. It also details the roles of silver bromide crystals and the chemical ingredients used in developing and fixing baths.

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Original producer: Atkinson (Ralph B.) & Solow (Sidney Paul)
Collection: Prelinger Archives
Original title: Alchemist In Hollywood, The (Part I)
Date: 1940-01-01T00:00:00Z
Original link: Open on Internet Archive
Rights: public_domain

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