Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1963)

Unique Film Trap, Gate Designs Features of Century Projector Century Projector Corp.’s new JJ-2 Universal 70-35mm projector is now available for delivery. Distribution VicePresident Frank E. Cahill jr„ said that the American-made projector embodies all that is required by American standards and desired by experienced projectionists and Century's new Model JJ-2 70-35mm projector mechanism showing the 70mm film trap and gate mounted. service engineers, and that the new mechanisms have been thoroughly tested by competent projectionists in actual theatre operation. Special features of the projector are the unique designs of the film traps and film gates (70mm and 35mm), and the direct coupling of the mechanism and the optical sound reproducer in conjunction with a Poly “V” motor drive belt to the projector main drive shaft. Both the 70mm film trap and gate can be easily and quickly removed from the projector for inspection, cleaning and changing to 35mm — and, without disturbing any other units. The film gate has solid, hardened, polished, heavy-duty steel runners for longer life. The Century designed watercell and aperture plate are positioned in the projector to allow the film to come as close to the aperture plate as desired for sharper focus all around the edges. It is also possible to “set” the film gate to provide a soft edge aperture focus if so desired. These same unique designs are also incorporated in the 35mm film trap and film gate for sharper than ever pictures, less film wear and for fast and easy removal from the projector when changing to 70mm films. With these new film traps and film gates it is possible to run both 70mm and 35mm films with ever-so-light tensions (feather touch) ; even with buckled films, tensions are held to a minimum. This is especially advantageous in controlling the wide 70mm films and results in sharper, better overall in-focus pictures. Film tensions can be easily adjusted and set to desired positions for optimum screen results. It is always recommended that as light tension be used as is consistent with the conditions of the films and for steady, clearly focused pictures. In addition, an improved, less complicated method has been engineered into these projectors for changing from the standard 24 frames per second to 30 -frame speed. This change is made by slipping the new multiple “V” belt over to the proper pulley which is already mounted in place. “That’s all — no extra motors — no parts to remove — no switching — no troublesome relays, and always ready for standard operation. This is American designing at its best,” Cahill said. Provisions have been included to adapt 3-D sync projection and synchronized separate sound reproducers if/when needed. Conversion kits are available and have been thoroughly tested. i. Upper photo shows the 70mm film trap, film gate and intermittent pad assembly; lower photo, the same for 35mm in the new Century projector. Clear Messy, Stuffed Toilets Cut Maintenance Costs with TOILAFLEX Toilet [Jungle] p|unger ® Ordinary plungers just don’t seat properly. They permit compressed air and water to splash back. Thus you not only have a mess, but you lose the very pressure you need to clear the obstruction. With “Toilaflex”, expressly designed for toilets, no air or water can escape. The full pressure plows through the clogging mass and swishes it down. Can’t miss! • Double-size cup, double-pressure • Tapered tail gives air-tight fit • Designed to flex at any angle • Centers itself, can't skid around Get a “TOILAFLEX” for your home too. Positive insurance against stuffed toilet. $^65 Higher in Canada AT YOUR HARDWARE SUPPLIER STOP SPEAKER THEFT • Eliminate costly loss of stolen speakers with Speaker Security Installation. Easy to install! Inexpensive! Less than 75< per speaker unit! Now in use by leading Drive-In Chains and Exhibitors in U. S. and Canada. For full details write: SPEAKER SECURITY COMPANY 1650 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, N.J. P0.WERFUL PLUNGER CLEARS CLOGGED TOILETS in a j iffy! BOXOFFICE :: May 6, 1963 27