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Glass Slides

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The classification CINE.gls encompasses archival records of vibrant glass slides, which were widely used to promote upcoming films, advertise local businesses, and even share witty etiquette reminders such as, "Everyone has taken off their hat but you!". During reel changes, when the theatre orchestra played, projectionists used glass slides to display popular song lyrics, ensuring audiences remained entertained and could sing along. Additionally, these slides conveyed emergency procedures, a necessity given the high combustibility of nitrate film reels. Two types of glass slides were produced: one encased in a cardboard frame and another held together with black tape. The design consisted of two glass pieces - one painted with a vibrant positive image and another plain glass pane mounted on top. Typically measuring 3.25 inches by 4 inches, these colourful projections stood in stark contrast to black-and-white films of that time, leaving a lasting impression on filmgoers. Their vivid allure functioned to entice audiences back for yet another cinematic experience, reinforcing their cultural and promotional significance in early film history.

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George Loane Tucker (Director), The Miracle Man, 1919, Glass Slide
Tucker, George Loane (Director), The Miracle Man, 1919 | Glass Slide
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Tod Browning (Director), The Dangerous Flirt, 1924, Glass Slide
Browning, Tod (Director), The Dangerous Flirt, 1924 | Glass Slide
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Erich Pommer (Producer), Metropolis, 1927, Glass Slide
Pommer, Erich (Producer), Metropolis, 1927 | Glass Slide
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Erich Pommer (Producer), Metropolis, 1927, Glass Slide
Pommer, Erich (Producer), Metropolis, 1927 | Glass Slide
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Sohrab Modi (Producer), Pukar, 1939, Glass Slide
Modi, Sohrab (Producer), Pukar, 1939 | Glass Slide
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Sohrab Modi (Producer), Pukar, 1939, Glass Slide
Modi, Sohrab (Producer), Pukar, 1939 | Glass Slide
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Sohrab Modi (Director), Sikandar, 1941, Glass Slide
Modi, Sohrab (Director), Sikandar, 1941 | Glass Slide
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A.R. Kardar (Producer), Sanjog, 1943, Glass Slide
Kardar, A.R. (Producer), Sanjog, 1943 | Glass Slide
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Sohrab Modi (Producer), Shama, 1946, Glass Slide
Modi, Sohrab (Producer), Shama, 1946 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Flying Prince, 1946, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Flying Prince, 1946 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Stunt Queen, 1947, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Stunt Queen, 1947 | Glass Slide
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M.R. Navalkar (Producer), Mirza Sahiban, 1947, Glass Slide
Navalkar, M.R. (Producer), Mirza Sahiban, 1947 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Atom Bomb, 1947, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Atom Bomb, 1947 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Atom Bomb, 1947, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Atom Bomb, 1947 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948 | Glass Slide
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Keshav Talpade (Director), Maya Mahal, 1949, Glass Slide
Talpade, Keshav (Director), Maya Mahal, 1949 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Circuswale, 1950, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Circuswale, 1950 | Glass Slide
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N.K. Ziree (Director), Nazneen, 1951, Glass Slide
Ziree, N.K. (Director), Nazneen, 1951 | Glass Slide
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N.T. Madnaney (Producer), Damad, 1951, Glass Slide
Madnaney, N.T. (Producer), Damad, 1951 | Glass Slide
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George Loane Tucker (Director), The Miracle Man, 1919, Glass Slide
Tucker, George Loane (Director), The Miracle Man, 1919 | Glass Slide
View full record
Tod Browning (Director), The Dangerous Flirt, 1924, Glass Slide
Browning, Tod (Director), The Dangerous Flirt, 1924 | Glass Slide
View full record
Erich Pommer (Producer), Metropolis, 1927, Glass Slide
Pommer, Erich (Producer), Metropolis, 1927 | Glass Slide
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Erich Pommer (Producer), Metropolis, 1927, Glass Slide
Pommer, Erich (Producer), Metropolis, 1927 | Glass Slide
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Sohrab Modi (Producer), Pukar, 1939, Glass Slide
Modi, Sohrab (Producer), Pukar, 1939 | Glass Slide
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Sohrab Modi (Producer), Pukar, 1939, Glass Slide
Modi, Sohrab (Producer), Pukar, 1939 | Glass Slide
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Sohrab Modi (Director), Sikandar, 1941, Glass Slide
Modi, Sohrab (Director), Sikandar, 1941 | Glass Slide
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A.R. Kardar (Producer), Sanjog, 1943, Glass Slide
Kardar, A.R. (Producer), Sanjog, 1943 | Glass Slide
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Sohrab Modi (Producer), Shama, 1946, Glass Slide
Modi, Sohrab (Producer), Shama, 1946 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Flying Prince, 1946, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Flying Prince, 1946 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Stunt Queen, 1947, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Stunt Queen, 1947 | Glass Slide
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M.R. Navalkar (Producer), Mirza Sahiban, 1947, Glass Slide
Navalkar, M.R. (Producer), Mirza Sahiban, 1947 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Atom Bomb, 1947, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Atom Bomb, 1947 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Atom Bomb, 1947, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Atom Bomb, 1947 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948 | Glass Slide
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Keshav Talpade (Director), Maya Mahal, 1949, Glass Slide
Talpade, Keshav (Director), Maya Mahal, 1949 | Glass Slide
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Homi Wadia (Producer), Circuswale, 1950, Glass Slide
Wadia, Homi (Producer), Circuswale, 1950 | Glass Slide
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N.K. Ziree (Director), Nazneen, 1951, Glass Slide
Ziree, N.K. (Director), Nazneen, 1951 | Glass Slide
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N.T. Madnaney (Producer), Damad, 1951, Glass Slide
Madnaney, N.T. (Producer), Damad, 1951 | Glass Slide
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              Wadia, Homi (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948 | Glass Slide | CinemaEducation | 00841767

              Wadia, Homi (Producer), 11 O Clock, 1948 | Glass Slide

              ProducerHomi Wadia
              Document TypeGlass Slide
              Film Title11 O Clock (Eleven O Clock, 11 O Clock, 11 Baje), 1948, India, Hindi
              DirectorHomi WadiaBannerBasant Pictures
              CastJohn Cavas, Fearless Nadia, Aftab, Sayani, M.K. Hasan, Shyam Sundar
              Keywordsgyarah-baje-1948
              Copyright of ImageWith Producer | Archive Object

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