# Preloader before a loadMovie script? HOW?

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**Created:** [March 30, 2005, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-before-a-loadmovie-script-how/84809 "2005-03-30T17:31:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 30, 2005, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-before-a-loadmovie-script-how/84809/1 "2005-03-30T17:31:03Z")

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I am working on a movie that is basically a “container” to load other movies into. The script used is \_root.contents.loadMovie(“main\_content.swf”);. When I try to place a preloader before the main part of the movie though, it just flashes back and forth between the loader and the main part of the movie. i can’t post the fla b/c its too big …

Does anyone know how to place a loader before a movie containing this type of script? I think the scripts are interfereing and thats why its not working. PLease help if you can!!  
Thanks so much!