I enjoy the TCM films immensely, particluarly those from the forties. I know very little about film preservation, and why some of the films need to be restored. I have heard Eddie Muller speak of getting money from the UCLA film project to fund such projects. I do not fully understand what happened to the original prints unless they were not stored properly or just thrown in some closet. Can someone explain the issues involved?

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It has to do with the material that the films were made on. The celluloid (made from nitro-cellulose) is combustable as well as deterioration. IIRC the films & original negatives need to be stored in climate controlled areas to prevent decay.

The funny things is, the original three Star Wars movies were made using "modern" film stock and yet Lucas claims they were 'damaged' when they updated them back in the 90's.

Here is a link to a location in KS where some films are stored. If you get a chance take a tour.

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Thanks. Interesting.

This is a better representation than their website:



Link to original video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K4vnhe5obe4



So, that's the sum of my knowledge on the topic.

The mines go all over under Kansas. They claimed one could go from Hutchinson to Lyons (about 30 miles) and also to Kansas City (around 200+ mikes) underground if they knew the way. I didn't fact check them.

Any trash created in the mine is left in the mine as the cost to surface it isn't worth it.

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Very interesting to see thanks.