save hide report. 71.3k. If you’re a classic movie fan, if you have a chance to see 35mm film shown with carbon arc projection, absolutely go. 60. Carbon-Arc movie projector from the 1960's. Most if not all carbon arc lamp houses could burn about an hour on one set of carbon rods. People could get hurt,” Rivierzo says. When nitrate film base was used in movie projection, projectors used a carbon arc lamp the illuminate the images. OC. Carbon Arc Movie Projector Discussion in 'The Moving Picture' started by Tony in Tarzana, Sep 28, 2007. Saved by Oleg Prasicky. Posted by 1 … 0 comments. Carbon-Arc movie projector from the 1960's. More posts from the mildlyinteresting community. best. Sort by. “There was a tremendous fear that if a fire broke out in an auditorium that there would be a stampede. no comments yet. High-intensity Carbon light source had a phosphor in the center of the carbon rod that would burn with a beautiful light. Untitled. I remember one theater in Tulsa that had the big Norelco 70/35 projectors with giant carbon arc lamphouses. People also love these ideas. Be the first to share what you think! Carbon Arc Theater M Carbon Arc Theater Movie Projector. You’ve got a slightly better chance of seeing carbon arc than you do of seeing nitrate film shown, and it’s just as special and “old school” of a classic movie … These lamps were unenclosed and could generate immense heat or spark. 100% Upvoted. Close • Posted by 6 minutes ago. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. share. Projector Photography Photography Camera Cinema Camera Movie Camera Old Cameras Vintage Cameras Cinema Projector Photographs And Memories Kodak Camera. OC.