Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1937)

Record Details:

Title:
Boxoffice
Date:
Apr-Jun 1937
Publisher:
Kansas City, Associated Publications
Volume:
Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1937)
Leaf #:
0001246
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
BOXOFFICE was the leading American exhibitor trade paper of the post-World War II era. But the publication had modest beginnings. In 1920, Ben Shlyen founded the paper, orginally titled THE REEL JOURNAL, in an office located in Kansas City's Film Row district. Like other regional exhibitor publications, THE REEL JOURNAL focused its attention on the local -- in this case, KC and the nearby territories that the city's distribution exchanges served. By the end of the 1920s, however, Shlyen had acquired or founded several more small exhibitor papers serving other US markets. In 1932, their titles all changed to BOXOFFICE, though they continued to be published in regional editions for decades to follow. -- Eric Hoyt, 2015
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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As a service to readers of BOXOFFICE, this page provides a ready source of information on products and services which have been filed for reference with The MODERN THEATRE INFORMATION BUREAU. Information on the following subjects may be secured by sending in the coupon. Use the key numbers. If data on subjects other than those listed is wanted, just state your requirements. We will endeavor to see that you are supplied with details promptly. ADVERTISING MT481 Main slgrns and marquees MT482 Signs, Neon MT483 Signs, structural glass MT484 Signs, travel word MT485 Attraction boards MT486 I.etters, attraction board MT487 Letters, changeable silhouette MT488 Price signs, boxoffice MT4S9 Itisplay frames MT490 Poster lights MT491 Paster projectors MT492 Cut-out machines MT493 Time schedule clocks, electric MT494 Monogrammed mats, rubber MT495 Slides, advertising MT496 Slides, announcement MT497 Sound truck P. A. systems MT498 Transformers, Neon MT499 Ladders, safety AIR CONDITIONING MT505 Air conditioning plants — complete MT506 Heating systems MT507 Refrigeration MT508 Air washers MTi>09 Biowers MT.310 Air circuiators MT.511 Fans, exhaust MT512 Griiies and registers MT513 Temperature control devices MT514 Air conditioning accessories MT515 Motors, multi-speed fan MT516 Motors, constant siieed MT517 Air filters DECORATIONS and FURNISHING MT520 Architectural service MT521 Decorating service MT522 Seating service MT523 Theatre chairs MTr>24 Chair covers MT525 Theatre carpets MT526 Carpet padding MT527 Rubber matting MTii28 Furniture, lounge MT529 Wall tilss, Interior MT530 Fabrics, decorating MTr)31 Brass railings MT532 Rope railings MT533 Metal, ornamental MT534 Mirrors MT535 Luminous colors MT53G Ticket booths MT537 Directional signs MT538 Exit boxes MT539 Curtain controls MT540 Curtain tracks MT541 Curtains, fireproof MT542 Fountains, drinking MT543 Fountains, ornamental LIGHTING MT550 Fixtures, lighting MT551 Colored lamp.s MT.t52 Lumiline lamps MT5.'i3 Candle flame lamps MT,5S4 Floodlight lamps MT555 Spotlight lamps MT556 Sign lamps MT557 Dimmers USE THIS COUPON IF WHAT YOU WANT ISN'T LISTED, ASK FOR IT BY NAME UNDER "REMARKS" The MODERN THEATRE section of BOXOFFICE Room 334 — 332 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, 111. 6-26-37 Please obtain for me free descriptive li’eiature on the following items; (List Key Numbers Below). Remarks: MT558 Ultra violet lighting MT559 Silhouette letter mounting units MT5G0 Flashed opal glass MT561 Pot metal opal glass MT5G2 Fuses, indicator type MT563 Fuses, cartridge MT564 Lighting plants, individual MAINTENANCE MT569 Expansion Bolts MT570 Chair fastening cement MTG71 Chair refinishing materials MT572 Upholstering materials MT573 Seat patching kits MT574 Seat decking materials MT575 Floor surfacing materials MT576 Carpet cleaning systems MT577 Floor waxes MT578 Matting, rubber MT579 Paint, screen MT580 Paint, plastic MT581 Paint, aluminum MT582 Polish, metal MT583 Polish, furniture MT584 Fireproofing compounds MT585 Fire extinguishers MT586 Ladders, safety MT587 Uniforms, staff PROTECTION MT591 Projectors, complete with sound MT392 Projectors, standard MT593 Projectors, semi-portable MT594 Projector pedestals MT595 Projector parts MT59G Lamps, suprex type MT597 Lamps, reflector arc MT598 I.,amps. high Intensity MT599 Lamps, incandescent projection MTGOO Arc regulators MTGOl Arc controls MTG02 Control panels MTG03 Rectifiers, copper-oxide MTG04 Rectifiers, tube type MTG05 Bulbs, rectifier MTGOG Rheostats, projection MT607 Motorgen era tors MT608 Lenses, projection MTG09 LeTises, condenser MTGiO Current changers MT611 Mirror reflectors MTG12 Carbons, projector MT613 Carbon savers MTG14 Reels MT615 Reel alarms MTG16 Rewinders, automatic MT617 Change-over devices MTG18 Slide, projection MTG19 I.amps, spot and flood MT620 Take-ups. film MT621 Film safety controls MT622 Fire prevention devices MT623 Fire shutters, porthole MTG24 Film scales MT625 Film scrapers MT626 Film splicers MT627 Film cleaners MT628 Air gun (cleaner) MTG29 Tool kits MTG30 Film cabinets MT631 Film cabinet stands MT632 Effect projectors Name... Theatre SANITATION I City State MTG41 Cleaning compounds MTG4 2 Cleaners, vacuum MT643 Disinfectants MT644 Deodorant blocks MT645 Insecticides MT64G Disseminators MT647 Air purifiers, ozone MTG48 Air perfumes MT649 Air sprays MT650 Soap dispensers MT651 Soaps, liquid MT652 Hand driers, electric MT653 Chewing gum solvents MT654 Rubber link matting MT655 Exhaust fans SOUND MT6G1 Sound systems, complete MTGG2 Sound heads MTG63 Amplifiers MTGfi4 Pre-amplifiers IvrTGGo Speakers MTGRG Rectifiers MTG67 Condensers MTGG8 Photo-electric cells MT669 Tubes, amplifier MT670 Tiibes. rectifier MT671 Exciter lamps MTG72 Baffles, horn 1\TTG73 Len<5 assemblies, sound ^TTG74 Public address systems MTG75 Microphones MTG7G Microphone stands MTG77 Hearing aid systems MTG78 Acoustical materials STAGE EQUIPMENT MT685 Screens, moving picture MTfiSfi Lighting, stage MTG87 Curtain controls MTG88 Curtain tracks MT6.S9 Stage draperies MT690 Stage rigging MT691 Scenery, stage MT692 Footlights MT693 Switchboards STRUCTURAL MATERIALS MT700 Structural glasses MT701 Insulation materials MT702 Acoustical materials MT703 Fibre boards MT704 Fronts, glass MT705 Fronts, vitreous enamel MT706 Fronts, porcelain enamel MT707 Fronts, stainless steel MT708 Toilet partitions, metal .MT709 Flooring, asphalt tile MISCELLANEOUS MT715 Accounting systems MT716 Change makers MT717 Safes, boxoffice MT718 Tickets MT"19 Ticket choppers MT720 Ticket l.ssuing machines MT721 Ticket registers MT722 Ticket holders MT723 Pop corn machines MT724 Uniforms, staff 104 BOXOFFICE :: June 26. 1937,