Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1937)

Record Details:

Title:
Boxoffice
Date:
Apr-Jun 1937
Publisher:
Kansas City, Associated Publications
Volume:
Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1937)
Leaf #:
000534
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
BOXOFFICE was the leading American exhibitor trade paper of the post-World War II era. But the publication had modest beginnings. In 1920, Ben Shlyen founded the paper, orginally titled THE REEL JOURNAL, in an office located in Kansas City's Film Row district. Like other regional exhibitor publications, THE REEL JOURNAL focused its attention on the local -- in this case, KC and the nearby territories that the city's distribution exchanges served. By the end of the 1920s, however, Shlyen had acquired or founded several more small exhibitor papers serving other US markets. In 1932, their titles all changed to BOXOFFICE, though they continued to be published in regional editions for decades to follow. -- Eric Hoyt, 2015
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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As a service to readers of BOXOFFICE, this page provides a ready source of information on products and services which have been filed for reference with The MODERN THEATRE INFORMATION BUREAU. Information on the following subjects may be secured by sending in the coupon. Use the key numbers. If data on subjects other than those listed is wanted, just state your requirements. We will endeavor to see that you are supplied with details promptly. ADVERTISING MT481 Main signs and marquees MT482 Signs, Neon MT483 Signs, structural glass MT484 Signs, travel word MT485 Attraction boards MT486 Letters, attraction board MT487 Letters, changeable silhouette MT488 Price signs, boxoffice MT489 Display frames MT490 Poster lights MT491 Poster projectors MT492 Cut-out machines MT493 Time schedule clocks, electric MT494 Monogrammed mats, rubber MT495 Slides, advertising MT496 Slides, announcement MT497 Sound truck P. A. systems MT498 Transformers, Neon MT499 Ladders, safety AIR CONDITIONING MT505 Air conditioning plants — complete MT506 Heating systems MT507 Refrigeration MT508 Air wasliers MT509 Blowers MT510 Air circulators MT511 Fans, exhaust MT512 Grilles and registers MT513 Temperature control devices MT514 Air conditioning accessories MT515 Motors, multi-speed fan MT516 Motors, constant speed MT517 Air filters DECORATIONS and FURNISHING MT620 Architectural service MT521 Decorating service MT522 Seating service MT523 Theatre chairs MT524 Chair covers MT525 Theatre carpets MT526 Carpet padding MT527 Rubber matting MT528 Furniture, lounge MT529 Wall tiles, interior MT530 Fabrics, decorating MT531 Brass railings MT532 Rope railings MT533 Metal, ornamental MT534 Mirrors MT535 Luminous colors MT53G Ticket booths MT537 Directional signs MT538 Exit boxes MT539 Curtain controls MT540 Curtain tracks MT541 Curtains, fireproof MT542 Fountains, drinking MT543 Fountains, ornamental LIGHTING MT550 Fixtures, lighting MT551 Colored lamps MT552 Lumiline lamps MT553 Candle flame lamps MT554 Floodlight lamps MT555 Spotlight lamps MT556 Sign lamps MT557 Dimmers USE THIS COUPON IF WHAT YOU WANT ISN'T LISTED, ASK FOR IT BY NAME UNDER "REMARKS" The MODERN THEATRE section of BOXOFFICE Room 334 — 332 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, III. 5-8-37 Please obtain for me free descriptive literature on the following items: (List Key Numbers Below). Remarks: MT558 Ultra violet lighting MT559 Silhouette letter mounting units MT560 Flashed opal glass MT561 Pot metal opal glass MT562 Fuses, indicator type MT563 Fuses, cartridge MT564 Lighting plants, individual MAINTENANCE MT570 Chair fastening cement MT571 Chair refinishing materials MT572 Upholstering materials MT573 Seat patching kits MT574 Seat decking materials MT575 Floor surfacing materials MT57G Carpet cleaning systems MT577 Floor waxes MT578 Matting, rubber MT579 Paint, screen MT580 Paint, plastic MT581 Paint, aluminum MT582 Polish, metal MT583 Polish, furniture MT584 Fireproofing compounds MT585 Fire extinguishers MT58G Ladders, safety MT587 Uniforms, staff PROJECTION MT591 Projectors, complete with sound MT592 Projectors, standard MT593 Projectors, semiportable MT594 Projector pedestals MT595 Projector parts MT596 Lamps, suprex type MT597 Lamps, reflector arc MT598 Lamps, high intensity MT599 Lamps, incandescent projection MTGOO Arc regulators MTGOl Arc controls MTG02 Control panels MTG03 Rectifiers, copper-oxide MT604 Rectifiers, tube type MT605 Bulbs, rectifier MT606 Rheostats, projection MTG07 Motor-generators MT608 Lenses, projection MT609 Lenses, condenser MTGIO Current changers MTGll Mirror reflectors MT612 Carbons, projector MTG13 Carbon savers MTG14 Reels MTG15 Reel alarms MTGIG Rewlnders, automatic MTG17 Change-over devices MT618 Slide, projection MTG19 I^amps, spot and flood MTG20 Take-ups. film MTG21 Film safety controls MTG22 Fire prevention devices MT623 Fire shutters, porthole MTG24 Film scales MT625 Film scrapers MTG2G Film splicers MT627 Film cleaners MT628 Air gun (cleaner) MT629 Tool kits MTG30 Film cabinets MTG31 Film cabinet stands MT632 Effect projectors Name Theatre City State SANITATION I MT641 Cleaning compounds ■ MT642 Cleaners, vacuum MTG43 Disinfectants MT644 Deodorant blocks MT645 Insecticides MT646 Disseminators MTG47 Air purifiers, ozone MT648 Air perfumes MT649 Air sprays MTG50 Soap dispensers MT651 Soaps, liquid MT652 Hand driers, electric MT653 Chewing gum solvents MT654 Rubber link matting MT655 Exhaust fans SOUND MT661 Sound systems, complete MT662 Sound heads MT663 Amplifiers MT6G4 Pre-amplifiers MT6G5 Speakers MT6G6 Rectifiers MTG67 Condensers MTG68 Photo-electric cells MT669 Tubes, amplifier MT670 Tubes, rectifier MT671 Exciter lamps MTG72 Baffles, horn MT673 Lens assemblies, sound MTG74 Public address systems MT675 Microphones MTG7G Microphone stands MTG77 Hearing aid systems MTG78 Acoustical materials STAGE EQUIPMENT MT685 Screens, moving picture MT686 Lighting, stage MTG87 Curtain controis MT688 Curtain track.s MT689 Stage draperies MT690 Stage rigging MTC91 Scenery, stage MT692 Footlights MTG93 Switchboards STRUCTURAL MATERIALS MT700 MT701 MT702 MT703 MT704 MT705 MT706 MT707 MT708 MT709 Structural glasses Insulation materials Acoustical materials Fibre boards Fronts, glass Fronts, vitreous enamel Fronts, porcelain enamel Fronts, stainless steel Toilet partitions, metal Flooring, asphalt tile MISCELLANEOUS MT715 Accounting systems MT7]6 Change makers MT717 Sates, boxoffice MT718 Tickets MT719 Ticket choppers MT720 Ticket issuing machines MT721 Ticket registers MT722 Ticket holders MT723 Pop corn machines MT724 Uniforms, staff 78 BOXOFFICE May 8, 1937.