What is the thing at the first of old movies that has 5-4-3-2-1 called?!

Question: That is the Academy Leader, used to help "countdown" to the start of the film. As you notice, there is no "one" in it

Answers: That is the Academy Leader, used to help "countdown" to the start of the film. As you notice, there is no "one" in it

Not sure it has a "Name" other than just being a countdown for start of film