Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

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Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by marop » Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:28 am

Oh, right, I forgot! Sorry I had no history but I'm always keeping an eye out.

Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by lilybettina69 » Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:04 am

Thanks for that. Already listed in the register of cameras. My #146 camera was bought by RCA Photophone in 1928 for use at RKO studios Hollywood. My camera has since been seen in the Ollie & Stan biopic movie.

Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by marop » Sun Feb 21, 2021 6:15 pm

John, thank you for your kind words! Mark

Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by Temporary custodian » Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:39 pm

Hi Mark,

I trust everyone appreciates the time and effort folks like yourself, Ed and others contribute to this group. I would encourage everyone to register their Mitchell. I have registered my 2 Mitchells so far (an NC and a Standard) Not only do you get a certificate showing the first owner but the very reasonable fee helps these very selfless guys to run this great site. Thanks again. Kind regards. John

Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by marop » Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:03 pm

Lilybettina,

I just checked and I have nothing on 146 (either a Standard or NC). Do you know the original owner of your camera? You can find out through this website by Registering your camera for a small fee. The fee helps maintain this website.

If you do register your camera, you will need to send pictures. If you don't know what model camera it is, we can help if you post some pictures on this blog.

Once you know the original owner of the camera, this really may help you searching for history on it.

In the previous postings about BNC #10 blimp magazine cover, the owner John was really lucky to have 2 pictures of it in use. That really is not common.

Mark

Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by marop » Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:09 am

I'll check my records in the next few days for #146.

Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by lilybettina69 » Sun Feb 21, 2021 3:53 am

Anything on my Standard #146. RCA Photophone RKO?

Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by marop » Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:07 pm

...also it’s now certain this is actually your camera as it’s not only a Warner Brothers film (original owner of BNC10), but it was filmed in England!

Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by marop » Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:03 pm

I found which movie it is from; The Prince and the Showgirl with Marilyn Monroe, 1957!
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Re: Mitchell Cameras; ownership history

by marop » Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:53 pm

John,

I found the other photo I had of BNC 10!!!! At least i believe it is #10 since it’s painted on the side door. I keep good records and did indicate I had 2 photos. It’s just my photo filing system leaves a bit to be desired! Although you will have to do some research as to what movie this photo is from. The movie, once identified, will help us confirm the use of BNC10. I described it cryptically as “Cardiff, Prince, Olivier, Showgirl”. All great names! That should give you an easy time figuring it out. Let me know what you find.

Mark

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