Old Vintage Cameras: Filmstrip Projector

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Filmstrip Projector

Standard Filmstrip Projector

The Standard Filmstrip Projector Model 333 was made by the Standard Projector and Equipment Company Glenview, Illinois circa early 1960s is in good condition. The projector functions and the included film-strip was viewed using this projector, see our YouTube video of this unit in action here. Included is the Standard Projector Model 333, Original Case, Film Strip (Star – Cause that it be read), and Pamphlet (Star – Cause that it be read), all in good condition. The Projector measures 5 1/2 x 5 x 7 inches approximately. The filmstrip is instructional in nature detailing how to distribute the "Star" literature with a goal of Over a Million a Month, and the included booklet supports the marketing ideas in the filmstrip.

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UnknownOctober 11, 2017 at 3:21 PM
I wish I could FIND a Model 333, Projector. NR4AG@YAHOO.COM
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