The Exhibitor (May-Aug 1948)

NEW PRODUCTS— /M might be interesting: The New Stabilarc The Automatic Devices Company, act¬ ing upon suggestions received from several of its Stabilarc dealers, has introduced to the trade a new development in motor generator sets for indoor and drive-in theatres. The new Stabilarc, to be known as Model 1373, features a built-in sheet steel cabinet in which are housed the ballast resistors and across-the-line starter. To reduce noise level to a very minimum, and to eliminate vibration, the generator is equipped with composition rubber pads DAVID FLEXER — President, Flexer Theatres of Tennessee, Inc.; Flexer Theatres of Mississippi, Inc.; Flexer Drive-In Theatres, Inc. — says: “All our theatres are free of any projection-room trouble due to our RCA Service contract.” To get the benefits of RCA Service —write: RCA SERVICE COMPANY, INC., Radio Corporation of America, Camden, New Jersey. and bushings for mounting. The company advises that it provides constant direct current to the arcs regardless of varia¬ tions in the alternating current supply. This is a most important factor when con¬ stant and uniform light source is desired. The company also advises that the Stabil¬ arc generator is the direct answer to tube failures, hum, synchronous flicker, or par¬ tially rectified current causing uneven carbon wear. Stabilarc was designed by Automatic Devices engineers to be the last word in modern generator appearance. The set is not cumbersome, and is most attractive with its glossy finish. The firm highly re¬ commends this model to those of its cus¬ tomers who are looking for a generator that requires little or no attention. Model 1373 will be furnished only as a complete “package” unit. That is, orders will be processed to include ballast re¬ sistors, starter, and panel. The new gen¬ erator is immediately available in all sizes. Delivery is promised in approximately three to four weeks after entry of order. The "Roto-Beam" The “Roto-Beam,” a noiseless air circu¬ lator, is now being offered to theatremen. Placed on the market by Max Weber, in¬ ventor and manufacturer, the Roto-Beam incorporates a one-piece bakelite blade, AMERICA'S foremost SCREENS | • INCREASED BRILLIANCY • CLEARER SOUND Vocalite Beaded Sound Screen for low Inten¬ sity or Mazda lamps. More permeability of sound, optical effect of depth, perfect for color pictures. Increases light efficiency. • Super-Lite, a white vinyl plastic coated material, with light reflection co-efficient of 87+. A perfect sound transmitter, and en¬ tirely diffusive. Assures faithful reproductions of tone and color value. For information— see your dealer or write VOCALITE SCREEN CORP, ROOSEVELT, N. Y. and projects two beams of air, a large slow-moving beam which revolves spir¬ ally, and a smaller, fast-moving beam, which revolves in a tighter spiral within the larger air mass. The resulting differ¬ ential in pressure between the two air columns causes all the air in the room to move in a rhythmic, pulsating motion. Be¬ cause of the extremely light weight of the propeller, the over-powered motor oper¬ ates noiselessly. The diameter of the guard at the widest point is 14 inches; the propeller length, 10 inches; weight, 10 pounds; motor, 52watt, 1/100 h.p., and the operating speeds are 1650, 1150, 800 RPM for three-speed model and 1650 RPM, single-speed unit. The low-stand model 112 is designed so that it can be moved through a 360 degree circle both horizontally and vertically, and the five-blade propeller is enclosed in a modern safety guard. Creating smart DEMOBS for 29 YEt^ THEATRE DECORATING CAN PAY YOU LAVISH DIVIDENDS Leatherette Padded Wall Section Panels for a rich effect in lobbies or foyers, or rear audi¬ torium wall. Inexpensive, considering the plastering saved, if they are installed over the studding. Easy to install. America's Largest Fabricators of Curtains and Draperies for stage, auditorium foyer, standee area, restrooms and exits. PAINTING • DECORATING • MURALS CURTAINS • WALL COVERINGS SPECTACULAR EFFECTS • DRAPERIES ACOUSTIC WALL TREATMENTS PLASTIC WALL PLAQUES AND INLAYS LEATHERETTE WALL PANELS ASBESTOS CURTAINS • CONTOUR CURTAINS CURTAIN CONTROLS AND. TRACKS Dynamic, outstanding installations for theatre owners, circuits and architects throughout the world. Phone, wire or write for details, or send rough sketches, preliminary blueprints or plans for estimates and preparation of color renderings. i) on if v i J SCENIC STUDIOS, INC. 32-34 W. 6QTH ST., New York 23, N. Y. DECORATORS • DESIGN ARTISTS COMPLETE INTERIOR DECORATION In first communication please include all necessary measurements. June 2, 1948 PHYSICAL THEATRE DEPARTMENT of THE EXHIBITOR PT-15