Highly unlikely that the film is nitrate cellulose. Nitrate film ceased 
production around 1952 and was only manufactured as 35mm. Of course it 
could have been split lengthwise (I've seen this personally.) but highly 
unlikely. It is also unlikely to be used for micrographics. Nitrate excels 
in capturing a an accurate and broad range of color and tonality. 
Micrographics excels with high contrast. Using nitrate for microforms 
would be a waste, unless of course someone needed to unload a stockpile. 
Again, possible, but very unlikely.

You should be able to determine the film stock by coding along the frame 
edge. From there it can be checked against film guides to determine its 
provenance. It's been a while since I worked with motion picture film and 
don't retain the informational detail that used to be at the forefront of 
my mind, but I hope this helps. 

You could also check with the UCLA Film Archive or the archivist at the 
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science (the Oscar people). I used to 
know their names, but know that a quick search of their websites will get 
you the contact info.

Best of luck, Stephen

Stephen Cohen, Records Manager
MetLife \ Legal Affairs
1095 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY  10036-6796
212-578-2373
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