The Sound of Music — Vintage Super 8 Colour Sound Film Reel, Ken Films USA

A wonderful piece of home cinema history — a vintage Super 8 colour sound film reel of The Sound of Music, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, originally sold by Ken Films in the United States. Ken Films was one of the leading American distributors of Super 8 home movie editions of Hollywood releases throughout the 1960s and 70s, producing condensed versions of major studio films for playback on home projectors. A Ken Films catalogue flyer is still present in the bottom of the box. The reel is in very good condition and has not been tested.

Requires a Super 8 sound projector for playback. Reel untested — sold as a collectible item.

Condition

• Reel: Very good condition — untested.
• Format: Super 8, colour, with sound.
• Box: Original box — age-related wear, marks, small creases and areas of colour loss (see photos).
• Extras: Ken Films catalogue flyer included in box.

Provenance

• Film: The Sound of Music (1965, 20th Century Fox) — directed by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews as Maria and Christopher Plummer as Captain von Trapp. One of the most beloved and commercially successful films ever made, winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture.
• Distributor: Ken Films, USA — a major American producer and distributor of Super 8 and 8mm home movie editions, licensing condensed versions of Hollywood films for domestic playback. Ken Films editions are actively collected for their nostalgic value and as Super 8 projector demonstration reels.
• Format: Super 8 — the home movie standard of the 1960s–80s, played back on a Super 8 sound projector.
• Appeal: A charming and evocative collectible — ideal for Super 8 enthusiasts, film memorabilia collectors, and as a display or prop piece. The Ken Films catalogue flyer is a lovely period bonus.