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THE FAMILY ALBUM
 


ABOUT HOME MOVIES


1. 16mm film was invented in 1921.

2. 16mm film was marketed in 1923-24.

3. 8mm film was invented in 1932, but never marketed.

4. By 1949-51 only 15% of amateur cameras sold are 16mm.
  The rest are 8mm.

5. 1923-40 represents the heyday of 16mm film.

6. 1941-1946 16mm filmstock is rationed (war needs).

7. 1943-1945 16mm filmstock not available (war only).