35MM film wanted

I do not understand how anyone could legally own a 35mm print of a feature film. They are the property of the studio/distributor.I have called trying to book retro showings of known “classic” films only to be told by the distributor that no print exsists, or booked and received the available print only to discover that it was hacked to death and should have been destroyed. Then I have heard and read of “collectors” who claim to have mint copies of the same films. Those prints can only come from one place, and there is a name for how they are obtained.

Has something changed in the last 10 years?
do the studios/distributors sell prints now?

Justin, the well-known film collector magazine The Big Reel lists deals who have for decades offered 35mm prints for sale to collectors and institutions. Many of these prints were intially turned over to these dealers by studios getting rid of surplus material, by warehouses who were recouping money for defaulted storage payments. It is not true that individuals or archives or educational institutions cannot legally own 35mm prints. In fact, that is absurd! The same is true for 16mm prints, the preferred format for private film collectors before the advent of video and DVD. Many still do collect in that format. The question of rights, however, is a whole different matter. What you show privately in your home is one thing, but public showings or rentals to others for public showings can be copyright violations. If the film is in public domain, you can do anything you want with it, whether video, 16mm, or 35mm.

Many prints of classic films from past decades were saved and protected by private collectors. When studios lost copies of films or recklessly destroyed them, archives like UCLA, MoMA, George Eastman House, would often obtain them for their collections from PRIVATE COLLECTORS, as well as from donations from the studios themselves.

During televised film preservation series on TCM and AMC requests on behalf of archives routinely ask people to search their attics and garages for old films. The late film scholar William K. Everson bought and was given innumerable copies of 16mm prints from folks he knew at the studios and showewd them (always free) in his classes in New York. Studios sold huge numbers of 16mm films to TV stations in the days when that format was used for telecast. They made the first sale. And by that fact of “first sale,” every subsequent sale was legal. The same would be true of 35mm if they made the first sale, which is evidence that they did by selling blocks of movies to wholesale consolidators.

Years ago George Eastman House bought many 35mm and 16mm prints of films from me (Italian films, not Hollywood product) when I got rid of my Italian collection in favor of video and DVD a good number of years ago. Everything was legally purchased by me from from dealers in the Big Reel and other dealers and by warehouses selling the former holdings of now-defunct companies. These dealers who did not steal the huge inventories they offered and were unfraid to sell them FOR PRIVATE USE. If the studios objected, don’t you think the advertisers in The Big Reel selling 35mm and 70mm(!) prints would have had their asses sued off??? As far as studios and distributors not selling, they may say that, but in reality that is not always what they do, since it is less expensive to sell off large caches of 35mm prints after they are no longer need than to pay to destroy them as they also do.

Different studios, different distributors will have differing…and inconsistent…policies on this issue. Also, as I pointed out, storage facilities routinely sell prints when storage fees are not paid, in order to recoup their costs. Sometimes smaller film companies and distributors go out of business (common in the foreign film distribution market) and those wind up on ther for-sale lists. So you are inaccurate, very inaccurate, in saying that the only way to get 35mm film is by “takening the item,” that is by theft. These are not thefts that I am talking about! If people had 35mm collections returned to studios, it is possible that they were misusing them via paid public exhibition in violation of copyright.

This whole 35mm issue is becoming moot, given the inevitable move toward digital projection. And what will be a concomitant result? Ironically you will see more and more 35mm prints for sale to nostalgic collectors with a lot of space in their garages.

I do have the animation films from Fox Animation Studio. I bought them from Fox when they closed the studio. I have “Anastasia “and “Titan A.E.”. There are the original films, the color test, the pencil test, and all of the cut outs that were not use in the movies. I will sale them. You can reach me at or

I know this is no an 80s film but in e bay they are selling the last Bond movie in 35 mm. It apears to have subtitles in spanished, so is a rare thing, more a collectors Item I supouse. Despite Im not interested in ths particular ittem, I supouse it can be worth something in the future. If you want to check it out go to ths link:

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I agree with the other poster. Anyone, yes anyone with the money can buy a 35mm print. They do not belong to the studios any more than DVDs belong to the studios. If you want to buy to view in the privacy in your own home, then you are perfectly within your rights to do it and no one can stop you. However, if you wanted to show them publicly it would be another matter. But then again so would the public exhibition of a DVD!

My name is Timothy Ogrosky Former Pres. Of World International Corp. I have the American version of The Great Swindle. This film is still on 35mm, and in perfect shape. This Movie has never had a U.S. Copy Right but it did have a 26 year international Copy Right. Being made in 1971, the international copy right has now expired so that the Movie has no U.S. or international Copy Right. After talking with the U.S Patten Office this film can be changed somewhat and remarketed on TV or DVD, and a first time U.S. Copy Right given it according to the U.S. Patten Office. The Spanish name is Historia de una traición and details of the Movie can be seen at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066889/maindetails
I am disabled now and I’m looking for a corporate outlet, for either putting the film to DVD with myself getting a share of the remarketing or showing of it or maybe a outright purchase of the Film entirely.
It is the original USA dubbed English version and has no subtitles. If someone at Turner or another Corporation you know of may have any interest in a showing or a rerelease of the film please get back with me at As I said details are at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066889/maindetails
Some of the Stars:
Fernando Rey, stared in the French Connection the same year as staring in this Movie.
Stephen Boyd,
Marisa Mell,
Sylva Koscina
I would like someone to make an offer to purchase or some other arrangement.

Sincerely,
Timothy Ogrosky Former President of World International Corp .
Please contact me at 937-253-3871
Or

I have a copy of Star Wars return of the jedi 35mm feature film, which im looking to sell, any interest please contact me at .uk

justin i dont know where you are out of but i know of a nice collection someone is trying to get rid of many hard to get contact me at there are about a hundred films but he is getting rid of them quick too.

I’ve 35mm movie trailer for Star Trek – The Wrath of Khan if you’re interested. You can reach me at lyteswitch (at) yahoo (dot) com : )

My profile has a pic of the film, I have all 6 rolls.

I’m a producer of independent films and have a lot of 35mm prints of old prints that I’ve done and left in my store room now because the release is over. I have 11 more prints of one film and will be making 48 prints of another film soon. All the rights of these movies are owned by me. Anyone interested in buying my 35mm film prints? Contact me at:– This is my IMDb resume:– http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2699357/ Trailers of films:– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh3PSRuPi54&feature=channel_video_title and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn1zk8dBwvc Best regards, Julian.

Hey Jane33 – I’m looking for that kind of thing + 35mm films. they dont have to be complete. can you send me some info please.

Hi I have lots of 35mm and 16mm film and I mean lots also I will buy old 16 mm and 35mm film black and white or unused I will also sell mine put only in bulk contact me if you are a buyer thank you

If you or anyone else is looking I have a 35mm copy of Harry potter and the deathly hallows partone for sale email me if interested

I have 5 reels (not sure if this is all of them) for the cult classic “Candy Snatchers”. E-mail me at , if you are interested.

Hello To all!!

I live in Vancouver BC Canada and have acquired a very large 35mm trailer collection. Mostly from the 1970’s and 1980’s but some 1950’s and 1960’s and a couple of boxes of more recent like LOTR and HP too Far more than one man needs I am open to selling individually or in bulk. Let me know if your interested. And what your looking for. I have far too many titles to start listing. Shipping will be on the buyer, and will proceed once payment has cleared. Pricing will be fair for you.

Thanks

Chris

I have a substantial collection of 35mm features, most from the ‘50’s/'60’s. I also have television, trailers, and animation reels from the same time period. If anyone wants to see a catalogue of feature titles or get more information, shoot me an email at .

Hi,

I have a copy of Lord of the Rings (2001version) the complete film on 35mm. If anyone is interested and would like to make a decent offer please email me at .

Thanks.

i have 100 of movies on 35mm i want to sell as collocter1970 to 1980 new print in box get in touch .uk

Does anybody have an idea what a complete Godzilla 1985 movies could be worth? Thanks, Manny

I have R2 (reel2) The Empire Strikes Back SE. Header and Footer intact, please send me an offer or question. I’ve also got some trailers if interested. I’ve also got some other collectibles, (DTS discs, mylars, etc.) Thanks!!

i have HOOK WITH ROBIN WILLIAMS AND MRS DOUBTFIRE ON 35MM BOTH GREAT CONDITION for sale READY ON REELS TO PROJECT EMAIL ME AT wally

Has anyone got a 35mm print of ‘Watership Down’ on 35mm. All I can find is crappy DCP versions. Please contact me on

I’m looking for 35mm or 16mm prints of several movies from the 60s that played drive-ins. The movies are:

Please Don’t Touch Me
White Lightnin' Road
Girl from Tobacco Row
The Exotic Ones

I’m also looking for 16mm prints of Christian films from the 1970s.

If anyone has any of these films for sale, or knows of anyone who might have prints, please contact me at

Copy of natural born killers on 35mm if anyone is interested? .uk

Hello all. I have a bunch of 35MM Movie Trailers that I have from working at a movie theatre. Ex. Godfather Part 3, Indian Jones Last Crusade, Dick Tracy and more. If your looking can send a list and the prices of these and more. Please write to me at

I have a great copy of Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes if anyone s interested! email me at

An historic collection of 35mm prints of 3-D films has been found and is up for sale. Features, shorts, drama, animation, comedy. Over 20 different titles, multiple prints of some titles, and specialized projection equipment. Would like to sell complete collection as a whole unit. email address:

Looking for a 35mm print of either Little Shop of Horrors (1986) or Twilight Zone The Movie, if anyone has?

Hi selling my collection of 35mm

Teen wolf Passage to India Last Boy Scout Original spiderman

And also 5-6 1960s looney tunes cartoons
.uk

Got blues brothers and the amazing spiderman 1977 .uk

I am curating a Volume 2 George Pal Puppetoons which we will be restoring. I previously made “The Puppetoon Movie / Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal” which was released as a Blu-ray in 2014.

Seeking 35mm nitrate IB Tech prints of several missing Puppetoons in excellent condition without splices, low in scratches. 35mm safety prints or 16mm might be acceptable but not faded Eastman color, few scratches, no splices

“Western Daze” (1941) “A Hatful of Dreams” (1944) “Bravo Mr. Strauss” (1943) “The Truck That Flew” (1943) “Wilbur the Lion” (1947) “Together in the Weather” (1945) “Mr. Strauss Takes A Walk” (1942) “The Little Broadcast” (1943) “Hoola Boola” (1941) “Romeow and Julicat” in color from feature “Variety Girl (1947)

possibly others depending on what you may have preferably in 35mm IB Tech, please contact me.

As stated above 5 minute Color Puppetoon “Romeow and Julicat” that appears in “Variety Girl” (1947). The feature was made in B&W with this cut in color Puppetoon. Only the original prints seen in theaters in 1947 contain the cut in color Puppetoon. We are seeking a collector that may have one of those original prints in excellent condition

Thanks

Arnold Leibovit

Hello,

I ran a movie theater back in early 2000’s and purchased an excellent 35mm print of Jerry Lewis' The Errand Boy. It was my back up film just in case the movie I had ordered / rented did not arrive by showtime. I am willing to sell it to help someone else out if it would help. Again, this print is in pristine condition and a great comedy just in case you need to bring levity to your community. If interested, reach out at

Best of luck to all.

TT

Hello all, director here selling a very good condition show print ran maybe 3 or 4 times, make me an offer on these well reviewed 6 reels in Goldbergs. Thanks:) will include a signed DVD if you like. The cut neg and only other print was asked to be included in the ampas permanent collection and resides in their cold storage vault permanently. My directorial debut, an honor to be in the vault with Oscar winners and other films they deem important. https://www.amazon.com/Now-Chinatown-Lianne-X-Hu/dp/B0000714DE

Also my first short film when I was working at amblin and Steven gave $1000 towards budget. One reel 12 min and selling the cut neg and print. Beautiful on screen. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGT4NPkge8 Thank you:)

Hi every body i have huge collection of 35 mm and 16 mm movie (mostly under 1975 and some of them are silent movies) some of them are only available version in the world . i consider sold my collection . if you are interested in or know some one or organization please let me know . Thanks Ali