What is this?

[E. Phitz]

I have this light-tight black metal box, which a 100' roll of 35mm would seem to fit perfectly in, and I have no idea what it's purpose is. There are two slits, it looks like for film to go in or out of. I think it might be more movie film related, but really have no idea. Any thoughts? Follow the link below for more photos of it.

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[summicron1]

film canister for early movie camera? Out of this one, through the camera and into a second?

 

[railwayman3]

film canister for early movie camera? Out of this one, through the camera and into a second?

Perhaps from an early Pathe hand-cranked movie camera ? A Google search produces several pictures like this:

http://www.calkovsky.com/wood-pathe-hand-crank-35mm-movie-camera/

 

[AgX]

This one got got 2 slits and rollers.
As indicated in the Pathe photo, by this the same cassette can be used either for feed or take-up.

But then strange enough it is missing that drive-wheel...

 

[E. Phitz]

Perhaps from an early Pathe hand-cranked movie camera ? A Google search produces several pictures like this:

http://www.calkovsky.com/wood-pathe-hand-crank-35mm-movie-camera/

That looks like it. Thanks!