International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

Beyer's 35170 MM Analysis The following Drive-In theatres are presently equipped with 35/70MM projectors. DRIVE.IN Midway Pacific Rancho Twin Miracle Mile Twin Fairgrounds Park Vu Fairyland North Sror 100 Twin Maple Lear Thunderbird Cranston Edgemere Whitehorse Pike Cascade CITY and STATE San Diego, Calif. San Diego, Calif. San Diego, Calif. Indianapolis, Ind. Pontiac, Mich. Cincinnati, Ohio Pittsburgh, Pa. Salt Lake City, Utah Kansas City, Mo. Denver, Colo. Minneapolis, Minn. St. Paul, Minn. Atlanta, Ga. Cranston, R. !. Shrewsburey. Mass. Lawnside, N. J. Vancouver, B. C. lion's back, and only because the bis cat was probably as surprised as Miller did Miller escape with nothing more than a few bangs and bruises. Fast-paced and loaded with entertaining anecdotes, this chronicle <>f the cinema greats and of the "little people" who helped make them so is fascinating reading for everyone who is or ever has been a movie fan. The author was born in 1 886 in Illinois. In 1913 he went to Hollywood where he established the first Electrical Department for Universal. Subsequentlv he worked as a cameraman for every major studio and became head of both Paramount's Camera Department and Selznick's. Besides filming more than 100 feature productions, he has traveled around the world photographing (>2 FitzPatrick Traveltalks. iP William B. Spooner Named to Manager Post by Carbons, Inc. In line with their program of expanding services. facilities and staff. Carbons. Inc.. Boonton. N. J., has announced the appointment of \\ illiam B. Spooner as general manager of Carbons. Inc.. Western Division. "This is a progressive move," stated Frank Riffle. Carbons president, "and particularlv a well deserved promotion for Bill, whose long, rich background along with some 12 years with us in both sales and engineering capacities has given him a coast-to-coast reputation. His highly specialized talents brings to the field of theatre lighting and projection exceptional skill and experience." Mr. Spooner is located in the Los Angeles area and will serve in both the carbons and XeTRON divisions of Carbons. Inc. iP exchanges Film Exchange Workers Win Wage Increase Employees at film throuuh the U.S. received a wage increase of $5.50 per week effective Dec. 1. Also presided in a new contract announced bj the I.A.T.S.E. are increased employer pension contributions of 75c per week, bringing the weekly total to $4.50. Other benefits include: \ third week of vacation after II years of service. In the past it was 12 years. Maximum serverance pa\ of 15 weeks' salary for employees who have worked 2!! vears or more. The previous top was 14 week's pnv after 2(> vears. Columbus Day off, raising the number of annual holidays to nine. Use obtained was a clause giving the local business agent and or an International representative the right to visit a branch during working hours after notification to the branch or office manager. The agreement is for two years. Companies coming under it are M-G-M. Columbia. Buena Vista. Allied Artists. National Film Service. Bonded Film Service and National Screen Service. iP Closed Circuit TV for RCA Stockholders Meet The Radio Corooration of America has announced that its 46th annual meeting of shareholders will be held in Chicago on May 4. 1965. and linked to New York via a closedcircuit two-way color television hookup. The meeting will be held at the Chicago Opera House. 20 North Wacker Drive, and joined to the National Broadcasting Company's famous Peacock Studio in Rockfeller Center. New York, via closed circuit color TV. iP ■3f look into Stewart Film screens • ••the choice of experts ► y FILMSCREENS FOR SHOWMEN-Stew art Projection Screens-the choice of 15 major exhibitors at the New York World's Fair! ULTRAMATTE-for commercial playhouses, theatre TV. viewing rooms ■ Seamless to 46 by 88 feet ■ Optical efficiency ■ Durable economy. LUXCHROME 50-seamless rear projection ■ Superior image contrast in lighted rooms. FILMSCREENS also designed for A-V, fairs, trade shows, exhibits, simulators, plotting and display systems, and special architectural requirements. STEWART FILMSCREEN CORP. 1161 W. Sepulveda Blvd. Torrance, Calif. 90503 (213) 326-1422 I want to look further into Stewart Filmscreens. Please send me additional information on: NAME STREET CITY STATE H 4 FILMSCREENS FOR FILM PRODUCERS -used by CBS Studio Center, Columbia, Desilu, Disney, Fox, Goldwyn, MGM, Paramount. Revue, UPA, Universal, Warners. HI-TRANS -Academy Award background screen-highest calibre production "tool." ULTRAMATTE gain white, and LUXMATTE white matte— front projection screens ■ Demanded by studios and film labs for viewing during production, dubbing, and scoring. T-MATTE BLUE — rear-illuminated screen for latest traveling-matte process ■ Practical for large and small sets, major productions, or TV commercials. FILMSCREENS FOR TV PRODUCTION TV-BLUE-background screen ■ Favorite of networks ■ Versatile ■ Efficient. LUXCHROME 60— neutral gray screen for closed-circuit techniques, backgrounds and rear projection viewing. A International Projectionist January, 1965