Old Movie effect on FCE2

Can you put an effect on a piece of video to make it look like an old black and white movie on FCE 2?
I've figured out how to make it black and white, but I can't find the special effects to make it look scratched and old. I tried to flicker filter and that did nothing.
Any suggestions?
Thank you.

Two things come to mind immediately.
1. Export the clip to iMovie and use the "Old Movie" effect, then import it back into FCE.
2. Select File>Export>QuickTime Conversion and you will be able to access the QT Filters - one of which is an old film effect.
Ian.

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