Mickey Mouse Movie-Jector Main Unit & Original Film Set (4 Reels) [Working/Antique]

A dream collaboration of Showa Retro and Disney!
Enjoy the magic of a hand-cranked projector at home

Product Description:
This is the "Mickey Mouse Movie-Jector," an officially licensed Disney product released by "Movie-Jector Co. Inc." in New York, USA, during the 1930s-40s. It features an adorable design with a "Mickey Mouse" label on a black metal body, making it a home projector that captivated children of that era. It projects specialized color film (paper-based) using a manual handle and an electric heater. The set includes four original carton films from that period. Mini-stories recreating Disney works of the time, such as "Birds in the Spring," "The Doll Dance," and "The Fireman," unfold. The main unit has two built-in lenses and a shutter, and the film repeatedly prints two horizontal color frames. By turning the side handle, the film strip is advanced, and simultaneously, the internal shutter interlocks, projecting images alternately from the upper and lower lenses. This mechanism allows for a very unique projection experience for its time, where a two-frame continuous animation (such as Mickey's movements) is repeatedly displayed on the screen. (R070048)

Specifications:
・Country of Manufacture: USA (NYC)
・Manufacturer: Movie-Jector Co. Inc.
・Power Source: AC (2-pin plug, with General Electric cord)
・Projection Method: Hand-cranked (manual winding) + incandescent lamp illumination
・Number of Lenses: 2 lenses (animation effect from 2 continuous frames)
・Accessories: Power cord, bulb, 4 films (paper-based, with wooden reels)

Recommended Points:
・A valuable vintage item with official Disney license
・High reliability and manufacturing quality by Bayard Co.
・Spring-driven retro feel of operation and sound
・Perfect as room decor or a collector's item
・Operation unconfirmed. Handle, projection lens, and film feeding are all smooth.
・Aesthetic of American vintage: Heavy metal body and retro colors
・Comes with 4 paper films: Highly valuable as both a collection and a projector!
・Enjoy simple yet "moving" images with 2-frame loop animation
・Playback speed can be controlled manually. An experiential toy for children to operate themselves.

Special Notes:
This "Mickey Mouse Movie-Jector" enables animation projection as described below, using two projection lenses, an internal shutter mechanism, and a hand-cranked handle. The paper roll has two columns of images (Frame A and Frame B). When the side handle is turned, the film wound on a wooden spool is advanced horizontally, and simultaneously, the internal shutter operates alternately, projecting images alternately through the upper and lower lenses. This displays a two-frame repeating animation on the screen. It is a simple flip-book style projector (2-frame animation projector) designed to create a "2-frame continuous animation effect."

*Referenced AI research.