the life of Philo T Farnsworth - Early Television Foundation

DEMONSTRATIONS IN LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO 233
was well in her forties, and while the lines of her former beauty
were still evident, her features were a bit heavy and there were
distinct crow's-feet in her face. But with the skillful use of blue
make-up under the chin and red lines on her cheeks and around
the eyes, we succeeded in transmitting a television picture of her
former loveliness.
The producer, who was something of a wag, watching at the
receiver, said, "My God, is that my wife" I assured him that
it was. He asked, "How much do these machines cost I think
Fll buy one if it can do that much for my
At this
wife's looks."
Los Angeles showing a representative of Scientific
Films, Inc., which did short news subjects of a scientific nature
for release through Paramount, became interested in producing
a film of the Farnsworth television development. Arrangements
were made for Phil to be photographed at our laboratories in
the east,
and later the film was completed in San Francisco.
This was the type of public recognition that Phil enjoyed most,
and he took great pains to co-operate fully
in order that the film
should give a true representation of our development. The
picture was taken in Technicolor and given worldwide release.
On the whole our showing in the motion-picture center was
kindly received, although in some quarters there was still a
lurking fear that television would be a serious rival to motion
pictures.
Following the Los Angeles show Molinari and the equipment
returned to San Francisco. Later an extended showing was
made under the auspices of the San Francisco Merchants
Exchange. This was a more finished effort than the Los Angeles
demonstration. Molinari had learned better lighting technique
and handled the television camera to better advantage. Here
again the Max Factor Company assigned Mr. Cramer to care