A CINEMA enthusiast is giving moviegoers a blast from the past in aid of charity by screening a rare film using a traditional reel and projector.

Amateur projectionist Maurice Brentley, of Acomb, York, has teamed up with rock climber Steve Windass, to raise funds for mountaineering equipment.

Steve plans to fly out to Albania with the climbing gear to give underprivileged children from that country the chance to try the sport on a summer camp.

Maurice will show 1935 film, The Turn Of The Tide, on a film reel which is more than 50 years old, at Skelton village hall on Friday.

The vintage movie, filmed in Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby, is based on a book by Leo Walmsley about feuding fishermen, and is believed to have never been shown on television.

The Evening Press recently reported that Maurice, 48, who lives with wife, Carol, has a genuine 35mm Kershaw's projector, which was restored and set up in a shed at the bottom of his garden.

He has a vast collection of film equipment and memorabilia, which includes hundreds of projectors, miles of reel film and a multitude of vinyl soundtracks.

"I'm pretty sure the film has never been shown on TV," said Maurice.

"It will be chance for people to see what village hall film shows were like 50 years ago, so don't expect stereo sound.

"I'm hoping for a full house so we can raise a lot of money."

The film is believed to have launched the career of entertainment mogul, J. Arthur Rank - who went on to create the legendary Rank Organisation, which was symbolised by a strongman striking a large gong.

Steve, who along with Maurice, goes to Galtres Church in Skelton, works for the Salvation Army in Gillygate, York.

He said: "It should be a great night."

The film will be screened at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £3 for adults and £2 for children and OAPs and can be booked in advance by telephoning 0777947 0621 or 01904 794863.

Refreshments are included.

Updated: 14:40 Wednesday, January 09, 2002