Another case of "I thought I'd seen everything." Not this though - I'm sure we never had them in the U.K. I understand the "left hand" comment now on another "soundie"
Panoram jukeboxes were featured in restaurants, taverns, penny arcades, and any place they were able to draw a crowd....the "Soundies" featured in them were mostly produced from 1941 through '47, and changed on a regular basis, as records in a traditional jukebox. A similar device, the "Scopitone", was marketed for European markets in the '60s.
@Dakkiller1 The Panoram was built using a standard sound RCA projector of the era. Of course it could melt the film (which is safety film-so it won't burn) if it got stuck. I have not seen this happen, but I have seen the film brake and one of the two safety switches then shuts off the projector.
Another case of "I thought I'd seen everything." Not this though - I'm sure we never had them in the U.K. I understand the "left hand" comment now on another "soundie"
Thanks.
guggle86 5 months ago
Panoram jukeboxes were featured in restaurants, taverns, penny arcades, and any place they were able to draw a crowd....the "Soundies" featured in them were mostly produced from 1941 through '47, and changed on a regular basis, as records in a traditional jukebox. A similar device, the "Scopitone", was marketed for European markets in the '60s.
fromthesidelines 11 months ago
How hot does the lamp get.
Could it end up meliting the frame if it gets stuck
Dakkiller1 1 year ago
@Dakkiller1 The Panoram was built using a standard sound RCA projector of the era. Of course it could melt the film (which is safety film-so it won't burn) if it got stuck. I have not seen this happen, but I have seen the film brake and one of the two safety switches then shuts off the projector.
footballjock100 11 months ago
ditto, I've always heard of these and never saw one. TY
mrjakleg 1 year ago
I WANT ONE!!! That is extraordinary! Well now I have something new on my wish list:)
StaciAutumns 1 year ago
well, I`ve always wanted to see one of these, now I know what they look like thanks for posting
amberola1b 2 years ago 4
Great info, Panoram, and video.
Apparently, with one of these, no transcription needed, just a good video camera.
THANKS for posting!
dkmckinney1 2 years ago