International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

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National General Opens New Fox Theatre in Los Alamitos The new $350,000 Fox Theatre, which opened July 15 with a gala premiere in the Rossmoor Shopping Center in Los Alamitos, Calif. (Orange County), underscores National General Corporation's continuing program of motion picture theatre expansion in shopping centers, according to Eugene V. Klein, NGC chairman and president. The 838-seat deluxe showcase is the latest in NGC's announced plans to add theatres, conventional and drive-ins, to its circuit of 217 showhouses in 16 Western and Mid-western states during the next three years. In the expansion program, Klein said, continuing attention will be given to the erection of theatres in major shopping centers, following the pattern set last year when NGC opened shopping center showhouses in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Palos Verdes. Northridge and Thousand Oaks in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The ultimate in theatre construction, the Fox Rossmoor is equipped with the latest projection equipment and a 25x50 screen, including Ampe^ stereophonic four-track sound. Climate controlled refrigeration to insure comfort for patrons has been installed. The theatre features modern Bodiform chairs built by American Seating Company. The Fox Rossmoor, designed bv Burke, Kober and Nicolais, Los Angeles architectural and engineering firm, working with J. Walter Bantau, Fox West Coast Theatres' construction chief, features a unique drivethrough entryway which curves directly in front of the theatre entrance making it easier for patrons to disembark at the ticket window. For extra convenience, the architects have added an unique concrete canopy which shades the entire building front, and the drive-in approach. A special metal fascia emphasizes the canopy's distinct design and accents the overhead illuminated letters which spell out the theatre's name. The exterior of the 11,500-square foot building is distinguished bv white concrete columns, separated by brown-toned, oblong block fillers. A decorative center grill of perforated cement blocks above the main entrance also aids the theatre's architectural appeal. Also highlighting the exterior are three pair of glass entry doors which are flanked to the right by a ticket window and to the left by a display case. The interior of the theatre features a large, carpeted foyer, with a complete concessions counter, vending machines, an open ticket counter, and restroom facilities. All have been placed around the perimeter of the lobby to provide patrons with unencumbered access to the auditorium Carpeted aisles divide the auditorium into three sections. In addition, a third carpeted or cross on aisle was used above the center section to facilitate customer traffic. Located above the rear of the auditorium is a mezzanine, housing projection room, offices, dressing rooms for the ushers, and space for airconditioning and other mechanical equipment. Ruane Corp., San Gabriel, was the contractor. In the projection booth, Simplex X-L projectors are used in conjunction with Kollmorgan and Bausch & Lomb lenses, Strong Electric Futura II lamps. Ampex sound equipment is used; Golde rewinds and Kneisley rectifiers complete the major booth equipment picture. Roy Quinn was named to manage the new theatre. iP The mcdern, bright marquee of the Fox Theatre invites patrons to enjoy the comfort of the interior and the enjoyment of excellent features. 16 The 838-seat auditorium of the new Fox Theatre recently opened by National General Corporation in the Rossmoor Shopping Center at Los Alamitos, California. International Projectionist October, 1964