The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management (1918)

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Record Details:

Title:
The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management
Date:
1918
Publisher:
New York : Gotham press, inc.
Volume:
The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management
Leaf #:
00084
Language:
English
Collection:
Theatre and Vaudeville and Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
University of California Libraries
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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The cement in theatre floors for good holding qualities should consist of 4 parts cement and 6 parts sand or two parts sand to one part ce- ment. The top coating of cement floors must be fully two inches of finished cement, and stand at least six days before being drilled. All seats should be fastened securely and gone over two or three times with a 2-inch ex- tension screw driver and brace. Inferior ex- pansion shells should not be used; the best one made is a "U. S." The U. S. expansion bolt is much more easily extricated than other makes. All arms must be screwed fast, or they will promptly become loose, particularly if simply secured by a rubber nail. No w^arped backs should be permitted to slip in, as a back that has already begim to warp will continue its evil course; the veneer will then splinter, making the management liable to a possible suit for torn clothing. When bolts and screws are used, no jagged ends should be exposed which might tear clothes. All the screws that show or come through should flush clean and clear. The installer of seats should not leave any torn places in any cloth-covered seats, or any tears or defects in leather-covered seats; it should be understood that liquid veneer or a 80