Abstract: A film developing machine includes a film loading section for receiving therein frames supporting film to be developed, a developing section having a series of basins for containing chemical baths used for development, a transferring system for transferring film supporting frames through the developing section and immersing the film in the chemical baths in the basins, and a drying and unloading section for receiving developed film from the developing section and drying the film. A light-tight casing houses each of the sections. A vertically movable guide moves film supporting frames downwardly within the film loading section to a lower portion thereof. A feeder is located in the developing section at a position beneath the lower portion of the film loading section and receives film supporting frames transferred from the guide and feeds such frames to the transferring system.