Boxoffice (Oct-Dec 1963)

Lite-Tite' All-Steel Fence and Wing Walls Selby Industries, Inc., announces its new Selby “Lite-Tite” all-steel fencing and wing walls which, according to John Selby, “are engineered to the same standards that have enabled us to build a reputation for strength and quality throughout the industry.” He points out that for some years drivein theatres have had major problems with rotted-out and blown-down fencing which was built as cheaply as possible, or by a local carpenter who was not enough of an engineer to determine and design properly the requirements of a fence that is “LiteTite,” that is, fully covered, as opposed to the louvered or mesh-type wire fences. A 20# WIND RATING The new fence is built of vandal-resistant steel with posts set in a concrete foundation below the frost line, and is built straight and designed to stay straight, with an engineered 20# wind rating. All structural steel is double asphalt-coated with the company’s weather resistant asphalt paint and, according to Selby, will not rot, stain, crack, warp or puncture. The fence is given a prime coat, factorybaked, and field finished with high quality industrial enamels in choice of colors. The company assumes full responsibility from drawing board to finished installation. While initially slightly higher in cost, The specially engineered construction of the new Selby all-steel drive-in fence and wing walls offers exhibitors protection from rotted-out and blowndown fencing, as well as reduced maintenance costs which are inherent in louvered or mesh-type wire fences. The structures, as may be seen in the diagram, are completely covered. this additional investment will pay for itself many times over in reduced cost of maintenance, Selby says. In addition to long life and durability, the fence and wing walls are most attractive. Xenosol Projection Lighting Systems Performing Well Cine Electronic Systems, Inc., is receiving some good reports from theatres which have installed the company’s Xenosol projection lighting system. Peter Becker of the Amherst Theatre in Batavia, N.Y., reports the theatre has now had over 2,877 operating hours on its 1,600-watt bulbs which are still delivering excellent and almost 100 per cent light. In Boston, the Park Square Cinema has 900-watt bulbs operating at 42 amps, and has passed 1,850 hours of continuing efficient light delivery. The screen size is 15 feet wide standard and 18 feet wide for Cinemascope. A THIRD THEATRE REPORTS In February this year, the Victoria Theatre, New York City, installed a 2,500-watt Xenosol system, operating at 84 amps, and has had over 1,450 hours of bulb light. The screen width is 27 feet. Irwin Young, president of Du Art Film Laboratories, New York City, has been using the Zeiss Ikon Xenosol lighting system in his lab screening room since March, in order “to provide the best and most modern projection facilities for checking film samples.” For more information about products described in this issue use Readers' Service Bureau coupon, page 15. Converting your rectifiers from gas-filled tubes to SIL-TUBES is quick and easy. Call your supply dealer today. He will furnish you with your required amount of SIL-TUBES on a 30 day trial basis. They can be installed in a few minutes. Simply remove your gas-filled tubes and screw SIL-TUBES into the same sockets. Adjust your voltage taps to compensate for the high gain in efficiency, and installation is complete. Want proof? — Here's how! ! SIL-TUBES have no filaments to "snap," "sag" or "snarl," are 97% to 98% efficient, hermetically sealed, non-aging, convection cooled and, properly installed, have virtually unlimited life. SILTUBES are sold under a pro-rated guarantee. SIL-TUBES PAY THEIR WAY RAPIDLY YOU SAVE COSTLY TUBE REPLACEMENT and 30% to 40% in POWER If you prefer, write us direct and we will arrange a 30 day trial with the dealer nearest you. THE KNEISLEY ELECTRIC COMPANY Dept. L, TOLEDO, OHIO 43603 POSTER CASES • ALUMINUM or STAINLESS STEEL • ILLUMINATED or NOT ILLUMINATED • SURFACE, RECESSED or EASEL • WATER PROOF ANY SIZE DESIRED SHOPPING CENTER THEATRES INSTALL CASES IN COOPERATION WITH MERCHANTS ADVERTISING AT STRATEGIC LOCATIONS. WRITE TODAY POBLOCKI and SONS 3238 W. Pierce St. Milwaukee 15, Wisconsin CARBON ARCS . . . for finest Projection . . . Compact Xenon Arcs Jiatoaine /I \c Catibatib / X/ //tv/// products division Xti/in// LAMPHOUSES • Xy/i^nr/ POWER SUPPLIES by Cinemeccanica by Christie 3 division • Brighter Light on Screen • Longer Burning per Carbon • More Economical -[ CARBONS, INC. BOONTON, N. J. 10 The MODERN THEATRE SECTION