Accurate Description of Item
Castle Films 8mm movie Collection, for years 1939-1964
Appraiser Remarks
Castle Films has a very interesting history, it originally was a home-movie distributor founded in California by former newsreel cameraman Eugene W. Castle (1897–1960) in 1924. The company originally produced business and advertising films. By 1931 it had moved its principal office to New York City. In 1937, Castle branched out into 8 mm and 16 mm home movies, buying newsreel footage and old theatrical films for home use. Castle's first home movie was a newsreel of the Hindenburg explosion. Castle launched his "News Parade" series shortly after that. Castle also released sports films, animal adventures, and "old time" movies. Castle Films produced more than 1,000 titles over 40 years, video tapes spelled the end of the home movie market in 1984.
In terms of value, sets actually sell for less than what they would if the titles are sold individually, the values for them vary a great deal by title and vintage for each one. The films now often sell in the $20.00- $40.00 (Each) range, sold in bulk as a set they could be discounted by 30% to 50%
In terms of value, sets actually sell for less than what they would if the titles are sold individually, the values for them vary a great deal by title and vintage for each one. The films now often sell in the $20.00- $40.00 (Each) range, sold in bulk as a set they could be discounted by 30% to 50%
Estimated Value
$20.00- $40.00 each
Re: 8mm movie collection
Castle Films 8mm movie Collection, for years 1939-1964
Castle Films has a very interesting history, it originally was a home-movie distributor founded in California by former newsreel cameraman Eugene W. Castle (1897–1960) in 1924. The company originally produced business and advertising films. By 1931 it had moved its principal office to New York City. In 1937, Castle branched out into 8 mm and 16 mm home movies, buying newsreel footage and old theatrical films for home use. Castle's first home movie was a newsreel of the Hindenburg explosion. Castle launched his "News Parade" series shortly after that. Castle also released sports films, animal adventures, and "old time" movies. Castle Films produced more than 1,000 titles over 40 years, video tapes spelled the end of the home movie market in 1984.
In terms of value, sets actually sell for less than what they would if the titles are sold individually, the values for them vary a great deal by title and vintage for each one. The films now often sell in the $20.00- $40.00 (Each) range, sold in bulk as a set they could be discounted by 30% to 50%