Motion picture handbook; a guide for managers and operators of motion picture theatres ([c1916])

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672 MOTION PICTURE HANDBOOK extending outward from the top of the screen not less than 8 and preferably 10 feet, to extend out at an angle beyond the sides of the screen to meet two wings hinged to the edge of the screen and so arranged that they may be closed when the performance is over, the idea being to combine two screen-protection doors and an upper apron into a hood, the inside of which should be painted dead black. The hood above can easily be supported by means of wooden timbers extending out back and anchored to the anchor posts holding the top of the screen. The whole plan is shown in Figs. 313 and 314, in which we are presumed to be looking at the edge of the screen. The top of this hood should be roofed with some one of the patent roofings so that it will be water tight. There is nothing at all impracticable in this plan, and such a screen, by thoroughly shading from moonlight, etc., would add very greatly to the beauty of the picture in any airdome, and would enable the operator to show a good picture on the brightest moonlight night, practically regardless of the direction of the moon; also it would enable the use of one of the metallic surface screens without fear of deterioration, since it would always be protected. I believe the two illustrations will enable you to understand my idea in the construction of the screen. Fig. 314 is a front view of the screen. For an unprotected screen surface I would suggest wooden lath on a substantial backing, braced as before suggested, and plastered with two coats of very strong cement mortar, with a finishing coat of cement mixed half cement and half sand. This surface should then be covered with about three coats of paint mixed as follows: White lead ground in oil mixed with boiled linseed oil and a little Japan dryer for the first coat. White lead ground in oil mixed with one-half boiled linseed oil and one-half turpentine for the second coaf. White lead ground in oil mixed with one-third boiled linseed oil and two-thirds turpentine for the last coat. Light space to be outlined in black (see Page 179). Selecting a Site.— Briefly the items to be observed in the selection of a site for airdomes are as follows: (a) Does the ground lie right? Is the lay of the ground adapted to use as a theatre auditorium floor, or will you have to do a lot of grading? (b) Will it be necessary to erect a high fence all around the site, or is a portion or all of it already taken care of by billboards or walls of other character? (c) Will the