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OTHER TYPICAL CASES OF SHREWD DESIGN AND WISE MATERIAL USE
Auditoriums and Balconies ....
THE GRAND DRAPERY of the screen in the audi¬ torium of the University, Toronto, is in lime green tapestry. The ornamental motif scrolls of wood and plaster have back mirrors to set them off.
THE PROSCENIUM ARCH has been eliminated around the picture-frame screen in the auditorium of the Calderone, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. The side panels draw immediate interest to screen.
STARS STUD THE CEILING in the auditorium of the Cornell, Burbank, Calif., while a white and gold scroll design decorates the side and front walls. The seats are covered in blue and red.
PROPER ACOUSTICS IN THE AUDITORIUM of the Odeon, Brantford Ontario, are obtained through the use of pre-cast plaster flutes arranged in two huge wings that terminate in the up-swing of the balcony facia, and by a rear-wall, under-balcony plaster sound diffuser. The balcony has chairs for smokers.
BRONZE RAILINGS LEAD TO THE "STADIUM" in the auditorium of the Tryon, Amsterdam, N. Y. The finishes consist of painted cement floor and wainscot. Walls and ceiling are of colored acoustical plaster with white coved and recessed lights. There are 485 seats on main floor and 500 in the "stadium."
Rest Rooms and Lounges . . . .
ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS of the Magnolia, Seattle, Wash., is the big mezzanine lounge that is tastefully decorated and furnished. One entire wall is mirrored to enhance real size of the room.
ON THE SECOND FLOOR of the Belmont, Youngs¬ town, O., is situated a "cry room" with accom¬ modations for about 30 persons. An observation window and sound permit continued show view.
THE LADIES' LOUNGE in the Valley, Cincinnati, O., is as smartly modern as a Fifth Avenue shop, and uses decorative wall papers and modern furniture to excellent overall advantage.
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PHYSICAL THEATRE DEPARTMENT of EXHIBITOR
May 31, 1950