Abstract: Apparatus for separating and removing a sheet from a stack of such sheets is provided with a reciprocating pushing member engaging the trailing edge of the lowermost sheet in the stack to push the same into contact with transport means capable of engaging the leading edge of the sheet for further transportation thereof. The pushing member has a pushing surface extending perpendicular to the surface supporting the stack and with a lower edge which, in the operative position of the pushing member, is substantially at the level of the stack supporting surface. The apparatus is particularly suitable for feeding film sheets from a cassette at a relatively high rate.