Dux Kino Model 44 toy projector

PART OF:: The Kodak Museum Collection

Made:: circa 1957 in Ludenscheid

maker:: Dux-Fabrik Markes and Co.

The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
Science Museum Group Collection

Dux Kino Model 44 toy 35mm projector, made in Germany, c. 1957. Projector for 35mm film strip carrying two horizontal rows of cartoon pictures with alternate phases of motion. Projected alternately by oscillating shutter operated behind two projection lenses. Serial No 568 on base, trade mark in gold on top of projector body. With a paired condenser lens, two 3.5v bulbs powered by 4 1/2 volt battery. Clockwork drive. Dux-Fabrik Markes and Co, about 1957. With one film strip, Mickey and Pluto (1990-5036/2659/1).

The Model 44 toy projector uses special 35mm film strips that carry two horizontal rows of pictures with alternate phases of motion, the film is moved by a clockwork drive. The images are projected alternately by an oscillating shutter operating behind the two projection lenses. Serial No 568 on base, trade mark in gold on top of projector body. With a paired condenser lens, two 3.5v bulbs powered by 4 1/2 volt battery. Clockwork drive. Dux-Fabrik Markes and Co, about 1957.

Details

Category:: Cinematography

Collection:: Kodak Collection

Object Number:: 1990-5036/2659

Materials:: glass, plastic (unidentified) and white metal (unknown)

Measurements:: overall: 114 mm x 72 mm x 125 mm,

type:: toy - recreational artefact and cine projector

credit:: The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

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Mickey Maus und Pluto

35mm film strip for Dux Kino projector, Model 44. 'Mickey Maus und Pluto', no 501. Perutz Nonflam film. Titles in German, English etc. Copyright Walt Disney.