[78-L] film request for a silent 78 side

[John Wright]

Joe wrote,

 >> I don't get it - just use any record

Hmmm, Joe, nobody, seems to have understood what the film producer wants 
to do....

The way I understand it, as she says there's a problem for the sound 
dept., she wants to film a needle being placed on a rotating 78, then 
the camera pans back to film the actors/dialogue, all in one take.

So, they don't want music bellowing out from the gramophone while the 
actors speak (they will dub some quiet music in later).

Now do you see why they want a 'silent' 78 ?

So, can anyone help the producer?

John

> In message Gill Farr <gillfarr2 at aol.com> writes,
>
>> Hi
>>
>> My name is Gill Farr, I am a Production Buyer on a film called '1939'.
>> The film has a number of scenes in which the characters are playing 78
>> records on a gramophone, with close ups of the needle going onto the record.
>> The music coming out will be a problem to the sound dept, and so I am trying
>> to track down a blank 78 record, one with grooves in, but no sound recorded
>> on it. Does such thing exist? And if so, do you know anyone who might have
>> one I can hire or buy?
>>
>> I look forward to hearing from you.
>> Many thanks for your help.
>>
>> Gill
>> 07860 358266
>> gillfarr2 at aol.com
>>