8MM MAGNETIC SOUND FEATURES
Updated February 19, 2012
The films on this page are for showing on standard / regular 8mm magnetic sound projectors only (although they can be run on 8mm silent projectors). These cannot be run on super-8 projectors. All are on multiple 400' reels and in black and white unless noted. OB indicates the film is in it's original box. Condition is generally Excellent to Mint.

• THE BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE - 1957, Pinewood Studios, England. Directed by Michael Powell. Starring Anthony Quale. According to historical records available, this movie held closely to the true story of the Graf Spee and the pursuit by the British Navy to catch and engage her in battle. Near Mint slightly abridged Walton Films print on 4x400' reels in white boxes - $99

• FLYING DEUCES - RKO, 1939. Laurel and Hardy join the foreign legion to forget. With Charles Middleton and James Finlayson. Excellent quality Niles print on 4x400' reels in OB - $89

• MAN EATER OF KUMOAN (2) - 1948 jungle adventure in India stars Sabu, Joanne Page and Wendell Corey. Excellent used Walton print on 4x400' reels in the OB's - $69

• GIDEON'S DAY - 1958 British Hammer Films drama starring Jack Hawkins. Director John Ford traveled to England to film this adaptation of the novel by J.J. Maraca, which details a typical day in the busy life of a detective for Scotland Yard. Complete Like New Derann print on 4x400' full reels - $119

• WAY OUT WEST - 1937, Laurel and Hardy, Jimmy Finlayson. Considered by many their best feature. They deliver the deed to a gold mine to the wrong girl and have a hard time getting it back. Re-arranged to fill up 3x400' reels in the OB. Excellent used condition - $59
• SONS OF THE DESERT - 1934 Laurel and Hardy comedy with Charley Chase and Mae Busch. So that he and Stan can sneak away to Chicago and attend the annual "Sons of the Desert" lodge convention, Ollie pretends to be sick, and gets a doctor (who turns out to be a veterinarian) to prescribe a long ocean voyage to Hawaii. Considered to be their best feature. A Near Mint Blackhawk print on 4x400' reels - $119
• SWISS MISS - 1938,  Laurel and Hardy, Walter Woolf King, Grete Natzler, Eric Blore. Stanley and Oliver are mousetrap salesmen hoping to strike it rich in Switzerland, but get swindled out of all their money by a cheesemaker is this musical comedy. Mint on 4x400' reels in the OB - $119

• SAPS AT SEA - 1939, Laurel & Hardy. After working in the noisy horn factory, just the sound of one drives Oliver into a violent fit. Dr. Finlayson prescribes a long, restful sea voyage, so Stan and Oliver rent a boat and set sail, unaware that escaped killer Nick Grainger has stowed away onboard. Like New on 3x400' reels - $79
• OUR RELATIONS - 1936. Laurel and Hardy play dual roles as twin brothers. The confusion caused creates lots of problems. With Sidney Toler and James Finlayson.
• A CHUMP AT OXFORD - 1938, Laurel and Hardy. This is the American featurette release. Like New Blackhawk print on 2x400' reels in the OB - $89
• RADIO RANCH - 1935. Starring Gene Autry in his first role, Frankie Darro and Betsy Ross King. The feature-length version of the ground-breaking science-fiction serial, "The Phantom Empire. Mint Niles print on 4x400' reels - $139

• THE PICKWICK PAPERS - 1952, British Charles Dickens classic. The Pickwick Club sends Mr. Pickwick and a group of friends to travel across England and to report back on the interesting things they find. In the course of their travels, they repeatedly encounter the friendly but disreputable Mr. Jingle, who becomes a continual source of trouble for all who know him. Pickwick himself is the victim of a number of misunderstandings that bring him both embarrassment and problems with the law. Very good used print with some lines and wear, complete on 6x400' reels - $99

• CHECKPOINT - 1956, Pinewood Studios, England. Starring Anthony Steel, Odile Versois, Stanley Baker and James Roibertson Justice. With simply stunning scenery which has now been all but destroyed or tamed by modernity, this film is more than a good British film, it is a wonderful tourist film and social documentary. A typically stout performance by JRJ helps the film retain some semblance of realism against a backdrop of lakes and mountains that post war Britain must have forgotten about. Mint Walton Films print, slightly abridged on 4x400' reels - $99

• SHOW PEOPLE - MGM, 1928. Here is a rare title to find on any film format. Directed by King Vidor. Cameos of many big stars of the time including Charlie Chaplin. The great and underrated Marion Davies shows her comedic stuff in this 1928 silent comedy that also showcases the wonderful William Haines. Davies plays a hick from Georgia who crashes Hollywood with help from Haines, a bit player in crude comedies. They appear together in cheap comedies until Marion is "discovered" and becomes a big dramatic star. Based on the career of Gloria Swanson, who began her career in comedy. With MGM logo and titles. Has a magnetic sound track of music. Excellent on 4x400' full reels - $199

• THE BLACK PIRATE - 1926. Starring Dougles Fairbanks. Excellent used Blackhawk print on 4x400' reels - $99

• BEN HUR (A TALE OF THE CHRIST) - SYNOPSIS 1925 MGM classic epic. Great complete print with the MGM logo. Starring Ramon Navarro. Like New print with a sound track of music to fit the mood. 7x400' reels - $159