couldn’t you simply hold the film up to the light and see if it is the same as the title on the box? You wouldn’t have to unroll the whole reel, just a little bit of it? (I’m not being a smart alec. My hubby has both 8mm and super8mm films plus the projectors, although the bulbs are hard to come buy, he just usually held them up to the light to see what they were.)

Any local video svcs business within your area can do that for you at such a minimal fee (like under $5.00)…Just look thru your phone book to find one and explain your inquiry.

Perhaps someone with more knowledge on this subject will come along & give their expertize, but there are folks out there that transfer this kind of media to the newer types of media & if there is such a person in your area, perhaps for free or a nominal fee, they would allow you to have them play it on their machine to verify the contents of the film.

The numbers on the out side of the box match the numbers on the reel tape. But since I have no experience in dealing with these, I do not know if that is sufficient.
I am having so much trouble finding information about this individual movie that I decided it must be rare and someone wants it more than me.
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Thank you to every one who has responded…I learned the hard way that Bonazle only lets you reply twice but you can edit your response…
I held it up to the light and it does match. This item is in near mint and I saw no dirt, dust, grime, mold or anything to suggest it was not well kept. I will never find one in a better condition.
I will be posting it soon here on Bonanzle for sale…as soon as I decide on a price !

I have the same issue with LP’s…I offer a 7 day money back guarantee if there is any issue with them. I give them 7 days to inspect and play it. This is also specified in the listings.

that item is worth alot! however you have to verify there is no play deteriation on the film! no inner mold etc! from age! you have a rare collectors item!!!

Couldn’t you put up a classified ad in your area and ask around if someone has a super 8mm reel to reel player so you can play it and make sure it is the film you suspect it is and that it is still in playable condition? You could post to online ads such a Kijiji.com or other online classifieds in your area as well as in your local newspaper. That’s what I would do if it were me and I had that valuable item in my possession :) Just a thought for you :)

Check your area for a local camera club. You will find the experts and their equipment through a club.

I would pick up a used 8mm film editor/viewer and check out the film. I see them at thrift stores or garage sales sometimes. They are not very expensive.

Try your local library. Most will have projectors to loan or use at the library to view your movie. If no projector is available, try using one of their viewers in the media dept. there. If all else fails, ask them for help or any info they can share with you! Hope this helps!