1924's Cinema Projector "Pathé Baby" - Restoration

Hi everyone !
This is a rare movie projector produced by the company Continsouza around 1924.
Those projectors were very popular in Europe, mostly in France and England.
I was surprised and really excited to find a Charlie Chaplin film in the pack !
In October 1922, Pathé launched a projector for home use. Designed for easy handling and family use, Pathé-Baby was the first in a range that introduced people "home cinema".
It launched a new format with reduced production costs, 9.5mm, the development of which was
inseparable from that of the projector. A catalogue of films was published, taken from the Pathé
catalogue and those of many other producers. The films could be rented or sold, in a new version reedited especially for that format.
The Pathé-Baby camera was marketed starting in July 1923. Using reversal film, it extended the practice of photography because it allowed individuals to immortalize their loved ones, their holidays, and the major events in their lives, and even to try their hand at fiction. Amateur filmmakers could operate it with a wide range of accessories and have their films developed at the factory.
A sign of success, the use of the Pathé-Baby went beyond the home and into associations and meeting places such as schools, community centers, and amateur clubs. Through a range of cameras, accessories, and popularization tools, a real 9.5mm community was created that went beyond French borders. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the 9.5mm market was dominated by Pathé, which tried to maintain its leadership in an increasingly competitive market, countered by camera and film manufacturers, including Kodak, which launched 16mm in 1923 and 8mm in 1932. Nevertheless, it was so successful that for more than 60 years the popularity of "9.5" exceeded that of the Pathé-Baby. It even became an emblem to be defended against the multiplicity of formats and manufacturers' brands after the Second World War.
Please watch till the end to see this rare movie projector in action !
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[@fastica]

Great restoration! From this to have 4K cameras in our pockets. It's impressive (and scary) how much technology has evolved in just 100 years.

[@thany3]

A 4K projector is still a wee bit bigger than this though. Then again, a camera in those days was a bit bigger too, I imagine.

[@mileslo_hobbies]

Nearly 100,

[@uncled39]

To be fair, this isn't a pro quality projector, it's only a step up from a kids toy, albeit a beautiful made one.

[@brucemitchell5637]

The engineering and machining that went into that projector is incredible!

[@kyleengler6761]

I agree; that old technology was impressive!

[@steventrosiek2623]

It's the way everything of yesteryear was made. Made to last.

[@kyleengler6761]

@@steventrosiek2623 Undeniable!

[@nilo70]

In the past things were made as well as they could be. 😊

[@josephsmolko7742]

Yes, I agree with you🙂

[@ProudIndianYoungster]

Thanks for restoring this precious old projector 📽️ this is not just a machine this is part of technology revolution.

[@tyn999]

Wow, a 100 year old projector! And well-preserved films included! It was very satisfying to watch them after the restoration! Great job!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !!! I couldn’t save all the films… most of ‘em were in really bad shape, unfortunately. Glad you enjoyed, it was a huge job 😓😅

[@robertcammack902]

This was my first cine projector. I never realised what a complicated ting it was. I accummulated a large collection of 50 foot reels. and longed for a model Kid which took 400 foot reels. I could rent these at the local camera shop. My favourite was called "Piggyback Plane" Which showed a small plane on the back of a Sunderland. It also had very good views of my house on the bank of the river Medway in Kent UK

[@DreamteamsLeader]

EXCUSE ME?! This is absolutely mind-blowing! Not only the fascination of such an analog, mechanical invention that was perfected 100 years ago - but the CRAZY amount of work that went into restoring this. I am just shaking my head in disbelief... Freaking amazing...

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much, so many parts, huge work indeed 😓😅

[@dixonqwerty]

I almost soiled myself out of fear when I watched you disassemble that thing. I would never get it back hahahaha. Excellent job dude, I am impressed.

[@condar419]

Wonderful restoration of a beautiful projector. I am amazed at how you manage to re-assemble everything when there are so many parts!

[@melgirl6559]

I love how old stuff was always made with so much care and thought, so it's lovely to see how much care and thought you put into restoring these! Thank you for amazing content :D

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you 🙌

[@jamessisk8380]

Magnificent preservation of an important historical artifact! This job has to be one of the top 5% best restoration videos yet.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much 🙌

[@johnkelley9877]

This was worth every minute watching you restore this piece of film history back to working order! I cannot believe how it looks like brand new. Just excellent hard work and a lot of it. Thanks for sharing this.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! So many parts 😓 I was surprised to see it running so well at the end 😌👍 Unfortunately the rolls are in very bad shape, almost all of them 🤷‍♂️😔

[@flyingo]

Agreed! I could watch hours of content like this. I’m still just a kid from the early 1960s.. my father taught me filmmaking when I was only 6 or 7. I went on to become a television station engineer and am always fascinated by how intricate and ingenious these old devices are. Fantastic job!

[@bodiejay2859]

Absolutely incredible restoration. You did an amazing job restoring this old projector. It came out beautiful. I love it. ~Kevin

[@TheFabrik]

Hey Kevin thank you very much !!

[@uscgspawn2298]

Superb job! As an American, it's the first time I've seen a 9.5mm projector in working order! Love the attention given to the gate and the pressure pad--and the fact you had a working lamp at all. And the shutter timing was spot on. Worked with 8mm to 35mm, so I understand how precise the mechanism needs to be.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! It’s my first restoration of such a projector… I have a couple of other brands. I will make some video soon ! 👍

[@-Deena.]

I have one of these in beautiful original condition and with the original optional motor, which was sold as an accessory. Truly wonderful quality engineering.

[@georgebrown8312]

What a splendid job you did restoring the "Pathe Baby" movie projector. So skillfully done. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. I bet it took a lot of skill to get the inner parts in time with the film frames. Excellent work.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! I was surprised to see it working so well. Unfortunately most of the rolls were in bad shape so I could use only a couple 🤷‍♂️

[@worldofvijaygp]

Bro.. just awesome. I literally felt like travelled to those time while watching that projection. How the children of those time enjoy watching these right... Heartwarming one for cine lovers. Honestly saying... film projectors are separate vibe. for filming and that sound. You made a wonderful work Brother. Hats off. Regards from TAMIZH NADU

[@karavalle12]

Encore un magnifique travail ! 👏👏😊Un patrimoine du cinéma « sauver de l’oubli » très bien😉👍

[@monkeytennis7477]

How in the world do you remember where all those little tiny pieces go? It's amazing! 😮

[@TheStuffMade]

Very cool and nice restoration 👍 It's like a home entertainment system for wealthy people back in the 1920s.

[@TheFabrik]

Exactly 👍 Thanks a lot for watching and also commenting 🙌

[@samanthadean1083]

Geez, this was seized to heck and back!!! Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nicksavage4763]

FANTASTIC SKILL 🎉 and Expertise. Attention to detail. A Master of Restoration. including Expert Level Photography Documenting the process. Interesting and Satisfying to Experience 👍 wow 🏆

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 🙌

[@richardcorwin1828]

A very nice restoration sir. A good save of history! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you 🙌

[@jirkavycep]

Super 👍🇵🇭

[@kingBing101]

Your love of film is obvious, I never expected to see such a well done video about any projector this old

[@OfficialRainsynth]

It's amazing how even the film reels were preserved.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

What a beautiful little machine, so intricate and well engineered. I love that you could see the file marks from the factory on some of the castings. I can't believe that you had the courage to take it apart. Your restoration is beautiful to watch and I can only guess at the amount of work involved. Wonderful. 😊

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much, so many parts… huge work 😅 I was surprised to see working so well actually 😌 Unfortunately the rolls were in bad shape 😔

[@PaulinesPastimes]

@@TheFabrik 🏆

[@michellemonksfield2171]

Brilliant restoration. That projector was made at a time when things were meant to last.

[@paulhill3106]

thank you for your exceptional videos. You are a true inspiration with your attention to detail and skill levels.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙏

[@jeffreymiller1630]

Magnificent restoration. Such great attention to detail. The nickel plating adds a sparkle that makes the device look new again!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 😌👍

[@mthaylanprogames3689]

Finaly! Somenthing pop in my notification! Quanto tempo tava sem ver esse tipo de conteudo😢😅😊

[@TheFabrik]

Great news ! I usually upload a new video every month ;)

[@evelinsanchez9980]

Wooow incredible work and impecable job, it's great restoration in 100 years old piece.

[@friedrichwilhelmvonsteuben7952]

Now you just need to restore an organ and an old theater

[@TheFabrik]

Haha 😂 Ok for the organ 😅👍 The theater will wait tho 😉

[@therealrockstargamer]

​@@TheFabrik0:52 That's a clever way to rewind an old film

[@luckyrabbit1923]

I am blind i read "orange"🤦‍♂️

[@lemonyskunkketts7781]

Do you draw how the components were removed or how do you just remember how it all assembles back? Fantastic

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! I just take a lot of photos ;) Sometimes I need to watch the disassembling 😬

[@fabiolagana5589]

Non ho parole per quanto sei un Grande restauratore di qualunque oggetto ti riesce di farlo nuovo e ancora più bello. Grazie infinite per tutti i tuoi bellissimi video,e per la passione che infondi nel farli. Non mi stanco mai di guardarli. Sei un vero Maestro.

[@TheFabrik]

Grazie !! 😌🙏

[@jicabe577]

Lot of work, but worth it. This was not a toy, but a complex piece of machinery. Congratulations!

[@Dorelaxen]

Just remember how it all goes back together is a feat unto itself.

[@toxicaddiction]

Everytime I watch one of these videos, my only thought is "I would mess up so fast putting this thing back together." Very satisfying to watch everything be put back.

[@MrBeckster007]

What a nice project and a historic one!

[@ffukumaru]

Its amazing. Tamanduá is from south América. The possibility to Watch those movies again is incredible. Thanks. Congratulations.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 🙌 I was wondering if those Tamanduas were still existing 🤨 Or if they disappeared like many other species 😔

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! I was wondering if those Tamanduas were still existing or if they disappeared like many other species 😔

[@sekaf4125]

Love the fact that you captured really up close detail in filming. Bravo well done. Someone gets it!!!!!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 🙌

[@McClaymore]

Какой чудесный раритет! Браво за реставрацию!

[@valshu7644]

Согласен! Какие прекрасные и "умные" вещи делали для детей!!!

[@stepvolodya]

​@@valshu7644вряд ли это детская игрушка. В те года это была статусная вещь, как видеомагнитофон в 80-е.

[@jagrutbhatt3301]

Lots of thanks and appreciation for such lovely, rare, old times experience👌👍

[@paulvozman842]

Hi, another amazing restoration, its very interesting watching how you take these old machines apart and rebuild them to perfection. Cheers, Paul.🎥🪛🔧👍👍👍

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much Paul, it was a very challenging project.

[@frankierzucekjr]

Beautiful work bud. I just love these old machines. Definitely a work of art. Well done

[@marciagarcezmanzella7132]

Wow, incredible, congratulations on the restoration, it was beautiful and perfect. Everything New, thank you for the Pathé Baby Projector cinema!😀🥰💜💜💜

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!🙏

[@Multi_ToBi]

Wow! You have made restauration an art form! Great job! More, please...

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!! I have a few videos on my channel 😉

[@solarmanwhat1141]

Next video: restoring the Titanic

[@marioboi323]

That idea is so stupid and dumb and unrealistic. And I wanna see it happen

[@marioboi323]

We need that titanic

[@Jaxon1012]

​@@marioboi323its a joke

[@Coolngi]

bruh💀💀💀

[@kerelgenel]

​@@marioboi323bro it joke 💀💀💀💀💀

[@jean-lucsponga6572]

Les projecteurs Pathé 9,5 ont fait entrer le cinéma dans les maisons. Une révolution et un bijou de mécanique. Une restauration exemplaire. Les films 9,5 permettent parfois de recomposer des films 35MM dont des parties ont disparu, comme pour des films de Buster Keaton.

[@TheFabrik]

Merci beaucoup 🙏 Malheureusement quasi toutes les bobines que j’avais sont abîmées…

[@shadowdancer8572]

​@@TheFabrik Is it possible to find someone who can fix them? 🤔

[@Super8Rescue]

now you're talking my language, cine film. I love 9.5mm Such a clever design. Thanks for saving this piece of history, remarkable work you do

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!! Most of the rolls were in very bad shape unfortunately… I could save only 2/3 😔

[@Super8Rescue]

@@TheFabrik Sign of the times, I have had cine film come to me with really bad vinegar syndrome. I managed to rescue some, not all.

[@HarmonyMan]

Awesome Restoration. Good things can never die.

[@johnbradford9235]

Wow! That was certainly intricate Mr. The Fabrik! Good job there was a pro like you on the case 👉👉👉. Well done dude 👏👏👏. 😎

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot John 🙌 So many parts 😓 But everything worked well at the end 😅

[@gregorytalber2068]

You are a great restorer and I thought you specialized in restoring trains but I have learned that you have great skills beyond that and that is what makes you a great restorer.keep up the great work you do and I will keep watching you.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@jamesjackson-lf2lw]

Excellent project! Love seeing your tools and techniques at work.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 🙌

[@ukman9797]

Thank yiu very much for restoring and saving another piece of history. Worth every minute of my time.

[@jackratcliffe7766]

You do the most wonderful refurbishing. Amazing job fantastic video

[@dog8nut]

Another outstanding restoration !!

[@ronalddevine9587]

Your skills and workmanship are amazing.

[@mskayla7747]

Wow! How cool is that? Another piece of history given new life. 👍

[@alessandroalberto6431]

Ottimo il restauro, ma anche il montaggio del video dove, durante il rimontaggio dei vari elementi, fai ancora vedere volta per volta la situazione originaria degli stessi a differenza dei restauratori che subito aggiustano i vari pezzi , e poi li rimontano in un colpo solo. Come fai tu, il risultato è ancora piu accattivante ! Bravo !!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 😌🙏

[@jacquespedersen3011]

Magnifique restauration ! Très belles prises de vue. Un vrai régal ! Merci ! 😃

[@TheFabrik]

Un grand merci ! 🙏

[@19Bmiller]

Quite an extraordinary machine and restored with skill and understanding. The video is wonderful.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you 🙏

[@MrAsBBB]

I will watch this through but i am so excited. What I felt is you are keeping history alive with this. So much is lost but this need preservation. Mui Bien, Thank you!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 👍

[@laurentdevaux5617]

Great job, congratulations ! But few people know that the Continsouza company didn't only make peaceful movie projectors... a few years before, this company made a lot of rifles and musketoons for the French army during WW1 !

[@maruja8751]

Quel magnifique travail ! Vous êtes bien téméraire de vous attaquer à une restauration pareille. Le résultat est bluffant. On aimerait que la projection dure... pour savourer notre plaisir. Bravo et merci

[@AlMeans]

Incredible restoration! Great film example at the end too!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Wow mate , You had a lot of work to do there 😅 but it is worth 👍 great job 👏

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much sir 😉 I was a bit surprised to see it working 😅

[@gforcekaras]

Most excellent restoration!

[@larrykelly2838]

Amazing, so interesting. Great restoration.

[@Laurpud]

Wonderful work! I cringed when you put the bulb in with bare fingers & didn't wipe it off

[@TheFabrik]

Sorry about that… My mistake

[@anilshirsat4406]

In my childhood I was too fond of projecto but my journey was up to still film projecter of 35mm. But the spirit in me is still thirsty for such things. Best work of Restoration .👌👍🙏👏

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !!

[@mikethechemis]

Primo Levi brought me here. Thanks for your work of restoration and filming it, looks great.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 🙏 Glad you appreciated it 😌🙌

[@kristinfrazee2097]

Wow absolutely stunning😮 it just never ceases to amaze me how all those parts can come out of that and how you can figure out where they went and put them all back again crazy😅😅😅

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@kaorihirasawa3753]

AMAZING..,, Extremely well done! Bravo

[@bigsparky65]

Fantastic restoration, i love watching your videos.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !

[@MrJerryleyva]

Bravo sir! What a wonderful restoration! ❤

[@ptizim]

Wouhaou, quelle pièce... et toujours superbement restaurée, félicitations!

[@TheFabrik]

Un grand merci !

[@selvammaniamawasi697]

Superb Superb Superb 👍👍👍

[@oneshotme]

It looks new again and you did an awesome job restoring it as well!!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !! Glad you enjoyed 😉🙌

[@MASI_forging]

Incredible video. Such a beautiful restoration 👍👍

[@Jennifer_Cruz]

Wow. That was truly amazing.

[@Moccason]

I would like to own one of these so very much! I have a real passion for old and silent films (Buster Keaton is my favourite director :D) and this little projector is so wonderful! Beautiful restoration, just astonishing handiwork. I’m 18 and an aspiring painting conservator and I hope to be nearly as brilliant at the craft as you one day :) Thanks for the great video, you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much and welcome aboard 😃👍

[@NotMe-m4q]

A wonderful restoration job. It's so very satisfying watching you work though I dread to think how much WD40 you get through in a year. Keep up the good work.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! I don’t use that much honestly 😂👍

[@rossthomas945]

Beautiful job.

[@AlyxForest]

Very rare that you can reuse an original belt from something this old, same for the original tapes. Wonderful project, reminds me that I have a film projector of my own that needs some work.

[@michaelmiller641]

Fabulous! Great restoration Thanks for that!

[@AnargiT-2.23]

You have done a very wonderful job 👍🏼

[@iseespots6014]

Great restoration!!!

[@yvesd_fr1810]

Bonjour TheFabrik. Juste époustouflant cette restauration ! Un très bel objet mémoire en tous cas. Merci pour cette nouvelle superbe vidéo !

[@TheFabrik]

Merci beaucoup Yves, je vais le garder celui-là 😉

[@yvesd_fr1810]

@@TheFabrik cela se comprend😊

[@markdidsbury3626]

Beautiful restore.

[@ВикторГалянин]

Очень интересная реставрация и видео. Классный аппарат однако. Спасибо и лайк.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !🙏

[@peperiosh]

when you have talent and love for this things... It´s awesome! Greetings from Perú

[@TheFabrik]

Muchas gracias 😌🙏

[@angelmessenger8240]

Beautiful job. Amazing technology, makes me wonder how they came up with the ideas.

[@alansandybulmer4877]

Outstanding work. Love the attention to detail, especially nickel plating. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙌

[@razorboyXVII]

Phenomenal restoration!

[@filippofior3722]

truly amazing restoration! Merci!

[@TheFabrik]

Merci à vous ! 🙌

[@oubliette862]

this should be interesting, I used to rebuild projector heads and anything else that was part of the projector itself.

[@nicksavage4763]

What about compound Lenses?

[@Real_Moon-Moon]

This is amazing. I love your attention to detail and care.

[@patrickmeyer1967]

That was an amazing restoration!! I love the attention to detail! thank you for sharing these great restorations!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!!

[@Damien.D]

You're tackling on more and more complex objects. Impressive. The result is, well, as usual, fantastic. (Thanks for the comprehensive description too)

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Damien, the rolls were in very bad shape unfortunately… I just saved 2/3 😞.

[@maulanahasanudin5315]

Aku paling suka sekali dengan konten restorasi yg bersih dan rapi seperti ini saya pasti akan subscribe , soalnya saya sangat suka sekali

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !