Mole-Richardson, also known as Mole, is a stage lighting instrument and motion picture lighting manufacturing company based in Hollywood, California. The company was started in 1927 by Sicilian immigrant Pietro "Peter" Mule (changed to Mole). Born 10 Nov 1891 in the Italian town of Termini Imerese, Palermo, Sicily, he first worked for General Electric (GE) in New York.
Mole-Richardson invented the first Fresnel Solar Spot unit in 1935, adapting the fresnel lighthouse lens for use in motion pictures. During World War II, Mole-Richardson concentrated their efforts on developing searchlights for battleships, tanks and artillery units to aid the Allied Forces' battle in Europe and the Pacific. In 1945, Peter Mole was invited to light the first United Nations conference held in San Francisco.
Peter Mole died on 2 August 1960 very suddenly. His son-in-law, Warren Parker, took over the company. Mole-Richardson Company is now run by two of Warren Parker's four sons and grandchildren of Peter Mole, Larry Mole Parker and Mike Parker.
Mole-Richardson is considered by many to be the staple of motion picture and television lighting in the movie industry today, setting the standard for tungsten fresnel fixtures. However, they do also manufacture HMI (Hydrargyrum Medium-arc Iodide) day-light lighting units. Their lighting is generally recognized by their maroon coloring and "MR" logos.
FEATURES The 1,000 watt Molequartz® 6" Baby Solarspot® with circular channel construction for added strength and more efficient airflow, resulting in cooler operation. Less heat on the fixture and lower seal temperature of the globes for longer life. Paddle knobs on the front and rear for focusing from spot-to-flood for a smoother even field. For use in...
The 1.2/1.8kW DayLite Par is designed for Motion Picture, Television, Event and ENG/EFP Professionals worldwide. The solid cast aluminum construction features dramatically improved ventilation and cooling while the Brytal Aluminum parabolic reflector provides an enormous 96 square inches of reflective surface. The electronics in the fixture are contained...
FEATURES The 10,000 watt Tungsten MoleBeam is designed to provide a brilliant beam of directional light with soft, unfocused, subtle edges. Its perfect balance of directionality and soft beam edges allow lighting professionals to create or "paint" with light without giving away their artificial source. Some great features include unlimited burn...
FEATURES The 10,000 & 12,000 watt Tener Solarspot® has 60% more spread and 42% more light output when using the 12K globe compared to the traditional 20" Tener. The design also includes circular channel construction for added strength and more efficient airflow, resulting in cooler operation. Now that lower light levels are the norm, the larger spread...
FEATURES Introducing our newly redesigned 10,000 & 12,000 watt Tener Solarspot®, with 60% more spread and 42% more light output when using the 12K globe compared to the traditional 20" Tener. The design also includes circular channel construction for added strength and more efficient airflow, resulting in cooler operation. Now that lower light levels...
The 100/200 watt Molequartz InBetweenie Solarspot uses the FVL 200 watt and the FVM 100 watt globes. Circular channel construction adds strength and more efficient air flow, resulting in cooler operation. Less heat on the fixture and lower seal temperature of the globes for longer life. Focusing knobs on the front and rear for focusing from spot-to-flood...
The 12/18kW DayLite Par is designed for Motion Picture, Television, and Event Professionals worldwide. The combination cast and sheet aluminum construction features dramatically improved strength and cooling while the Brytal Aluminum parabolic reflector provides over 95% reflectivity. The new 12/18K Par uses the larger and safer G51 socket designed to...
Introducing Hollywood's first dedicated 12kW Tungsten Par. This fixture is based on the design characteristics of the popular DayLite HMI Pars, but using a conventional 12,000 watt incandescent source. Unlike traditional 10/12kW luminaries, the Tungsten Par uses a specifically designed General Electric 12kW Tungsten Halogen lamp intended for Axial...
The 12/18K DayLite Fresnel has been designed for Motion Picture, Television and Event professionals worldwide. Reminiscent of the 225 Litewate Brute Arc, this fixture features improved ventilation and cooling using engineered channels to direct convective air-flow through the fixture and sockets. The solid double walled sheet metal and cast aluminum...
The 1.2W DayLite Par is designed for Motion Picture, Television, Event and ENG/EFP Professionals worldwide. The solid cast aluminum construction features dramatically improved ventilation and cooling while the Brytal Aluminum parabolic reflector provides an enormous 96 square inches of reflective surface. The electronics in the fixture are contained in a...
FEATURES The 2,000 watt Junior Solarspot with circular channel construction for added strength and more efficient airflow, resulting in cooler operation. Less heat on the fixture and lower seal temperature of the globes for longer life. Knobs on the front and rear for focusing from spot-to-flood for a smoother even field. For use in Motion Picture,...
FEATURES The Type 8311 2,000 Watt 18" Molebeam Projector is designed to produce a streaming ray of light in Tungsten (3200°K). This unit projects an 18" parallel beam of light that can be spotted and flooded from -5° to +15°. This fixture operates well for projecting a shaft of light through windows to achieve sharp shadow effects. Equipped with safety...
FEATURES The 2,000 Watt Molequartz® 8" Junior Solarspot® with circular channel construction for added strength and more efficient airflow, resulting in cooler operation. Less heat on the fixture and lower seal temperature of the globe for longer life. Knobs on front and rear for focusing from spot-to-flood for a smoother even field. For use in Motion...
Introducing Hollywood's first dedicated 2kW Tungsten Par. This fixture is based on the design characteristics of the popular DayLite HMI Pars, but using a conventional 2,000 watt incandescent source. Unlike traditional 2kW luminaries, the Tungsten Par uses a specifically designed General Electric 2kW Tungsten Halogen lamp intended for Axial Operation. By...
The 2.5/4kW DayLite Par is designed for Motion Picture, Television, and Event Professionals worldwide. The combination cast and sheet aluminum construction features dramatically improved strength and cooling while the Brytal Aluminum parabolic reflector provides over 95% reflectivity. The electronics in the fixture are contained in a low-profile trough...
FEATURES The 20,000 watt Tungsten MoleBeam is designed to provide a brilliant beam of directional light with soft, unfocused, subtle edges. Its perfect balance of directionality and soft beam edges allow lighting professionals to create or "paint" with light without giving away their artificial source. Some great features include unlimited burn...
FEATURES The brightest Tungsten lighting fixture is now available in 20,000 watt configuration. The globe, in conjunction with the traditional 243 /4" Fresnel lens, allows increased light output for greater coverage from a single fixture. The design also includes circular channel construction for added strength and more efficient airflow, resulting in...
A relative newcomer to the landscape of Mole-Richardson Juniors, the 8 Junior (203mm) is a perfect blend of small size, plentiful beam spread and impressive output. Seamless integration with existing Tungsten Halogen Incandescent and drawing a maximum of 2 Amps.
A relative newcomer to the landscape of Mole-Richardson Juniors, the 8 Junior (203mm) is a perfect blend of small size, plentiful beam spread and impressive output. Seamless integration with existing Tungsten Halogen Incandescent and drawing a maximum of 2 Amps.
A relative newcomer to the landscape of Mole-Richardson Juniors, the 8 Junior (203mm) is a perfect blend of small size, plentiful beam spread and impressive output. Seamless integration with existing Tungsten Halogen Incandescent and drawing a maximum of 2 Amps.
A relative newcomer to the landscape of Mole-Richardson Juniors, the 8 Junior (203mm) is a perfect blend of small size, plentiful beam spread and impressive output. Seamless integration with existing Tungsten Halogen Incandescent and drawing a maximum of 2 Amps.
FEATURES: The circular channel construction adds strength, more efficient airflow for cooler operation and lower seal temperature of the globe for longer life. Front opening door for easy globe access. Focusing knob on front and rear for focusing from spot to wide flood with smooth even field. Simple focal spot mounting. For use in Motion Picture,...
The smallest and brightest LED Spacelite in the industry. Perfect for cyc-walls, hall-ways, tight spaces and low ceilings. Like its big brother, the Spacelite 2 is identical in color rendition with virtually identical optics to traditional 2K incandescent SpaceLites. Also offered in Daylight and now avaliable with a yoke for added usability
The smallest and brightest LED Spacelite in the industry. Perfect for cyc-walls, hall-ways, tight spaces and low ceilings. Like its big brother, the Spacelite 2 is identical in color rendition with virtually identical optics to traditional 2K incandescent SpaceLites. Also offered in Daylight and now avaliable with a yoke for added usability