Daniel began making home movies on an 8mm camera, with his friends and brother Dick. Daniel wrote, directed, and starred in the movies, precious few of which still exist.
Summer 1973: Mabel bought Dick and Daniel a film editor which they use to make and edit home movies, including “It Must Be Monday.”
Daniel mowed lawns all summer to buy a movie projector at Montgomery Ward. He purchased it for around $60 on sale.[1]
[1] 7:30, 19:36 DT005_0 Sept 6 1983 Letter to Dave (San Marcus)